{"id":1042,"date":"2018-09-20T09:47:09","date_gmt":"2018-09-20T08:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/?p=1042"},"modified":"2020-02-26T12:17:11","modified_gmt":"2020-02-26T12:17:11","slug":"beginners-guide-to-sewing-special-how-get-to-grips-with-your-new-sewing-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/blog\/beginners-guide-to-sewing-special-how-get-to-grips-with-your-new-sewing-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginner&#8217;s guide to sewing special &#8211; how get to grips with your new sewing machine!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Machines, accessories, help and how-tos<\/h2>\n<p><b>For those about to plunge in with their first sewing project, things can, at first, seem a little daunting.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>So we&#8217;ve put together an introduction from some of our favourite sources out there in Sewing Land, that will help you to get up and running in no time.<\/p>\n<p>So let us take you by the hand and help you to take your first (stress free) steps into our world.<\/p>\n<p><em>And start to enjoy your sewing&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Learn how to sew: my guide to beginners sewing<\/h3>\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re thinking of taking up the noble art, there can be no better starting place than this wonderfully comprehensive introduction by Maria Geer on her excellent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitchandsew.net\/beginners-sewing-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stitch and Sew blog<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is one of the best articles of its type that we\u2019ve seen in a long time. In fact calling it a mere <em>\u201carticle\u201d<\/em> is to do it a disservice. This is a three cups of coffee piece at least!<\/p>\n<p>Maria covers a wonderful array of scene setters, before letting you loose on the good stuff, including<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A history of sewing<\/li>\n<li>Hand sewing and machine sewing<\/li>\n<li>First stitches &#8211; starting to sew<\/li>\n<li>Your first project<\/li>\n<li>Gather your supplies<\/li>\n<li>Your sewing machine<\/li>\n<li>Supplies &#8211; tools to make sewing easier<\/li>\n<li>Needles, hand sewing needles and sewing machine needles<\/li>\n<li>Thread and thread weight<\/li>\n<li>Scissors and rotary cutters<\/li>\n<li>Loads of sewing notions<\/li>\n<li>Fabric<\/li>\n<li>Terminology<\/li>\n<li>Patterns<\/li>\n<li>\u2026and so on. <em>It&#8217;s amazing!<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Top tips:<\/strong> the 7 common mistakes all sewers make, including <em>\u201cUntil you\u2019re an experienced sewer with lots of successful projects completed, stick with the fabrics that are recommended by the pattern designer or the experts at your favorite fabric store.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Sewing for beginners: where to start with your first sewing kit<\/h3>\n<p>Next in line as part of our \u201cgetting up and running\u201d special is a focus on the essential sewing kit, courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.co.uk\/blog\/author\/danielle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Danielle<\/a> on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.co.uk\/blog\/sewing-for-beginners-sewing-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contrado website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Danielle has listed her top 15 items everyone needs, including pinking shears, dryer sheers and a cutting mat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top tip:<\/strong> include a seam ripper.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThis\u00a0was the number one answer I received, so this nifty tool is a must sewing for beginners essential. If you\u2019ve made an error in your stitching, simply unpick them away and et voila! Start again and forget the whole thing ever happened.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Sewing for beginners: everything you need to learn to sew<\/h3>\n<p>A more comprehensive and ambitious piece here from <a href=\"https:\/\/crazylittleprojects.com\/author\/clp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amanda<\/a> which can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/crazylittleprojects.com\/sewing-for-beginners-learn-to-sew\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crazy Little Projects website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>An excellent intro for anyone who has a shiny new sewing machine and doesn\u2019t yet know what to do with it. It also features some sensible considerations that you should pay attention to if you\u2019re thinking of purchasing a new machine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top tip:<\/strong> check out this an other sewing dictionaries so that you can get the hang of the terminology that\u2019s widely used, or, as Amanda puts it<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201c\u2026 as you begin to read patterns and instructions, you\u2019re going to come across a lot of unfamiliar words. Terms like basting and bias can be confusing but can be important aspects of what you\u2019re working on. \u201c<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Send us YOUR sewing tips<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019d love to hear from you! We may even publish details and links on our blog. Become part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/sewing_lounge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sew &amp; Craft<\/a> community by emailing your top tips to info@gursewingmachines.com.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>And just in case you need some of our wonderful sewing accessories or sewing machines&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Everything kind of product for the discerning sewist!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sewandcraft.co.uk\/sewing-machines\/sewing-machines\">Sewing machines\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sewandcraft.co.uk\/sewing-machines\/patchwork-quilting\">Patchwork and quilting machines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sewandcraft.co.uk\/sewing-machines\/overlockers\">Overlockers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sewandcraft.co.uk\/sewing-machines\/sewing-embroidery\">Sewing and embroidery machines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sewandcraft.co.uk\/sewing-machines\/embroidery-machines\">Embroidery machines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sewandcraft.co.uk\/sewing-machines\/cover-hem\">Cover hem machines.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Choose from GUR\u2019s amazing selection of sewing machines and get free UK delivery! They have been supplying sewing machines for over 60 years.<\/p>\n<p>Top quality manufacturers include:-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/shop\/sewing-machines\/brother\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brother<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/shop\/sewing-machines\/pfaff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pfaff<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/shop\/sewing-machines\/husqvarna-viking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Husqvarna Viking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/shop\/sewing-machines\/elna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elna<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/shop\/sewing-machines\/janome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Janome<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gursewingmachines.com\/shop\/sewing-machines\/jaguar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaguar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Telephone\u00a00121 359 5335 or <a href=\"mailto:info@gursewingmachines.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">email<\/a> GUR Sewing Machines now!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"border-top-left-radius: 2px; 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