A little newbie sewing advice?

Im all for tackling things head on. Its generally how I learn things. But Im wondering if you creatives would weigh in with your experience.

My brother in law is getting married in May. Id really like something special to wear to it. Im not above buying it, if my 'project plans' don't work out. But it tickles me to think I might be able to make myself something interesting and fabulous without having to pay loads of money for it.

I've been looking at patterns for things to try out first. This one from McCalls: http://www.mccallpattern.com/item/M5752.htm??tab=dresses&page=1 peaked my intererst. The little black dress. I can see it in a jewel blue with a beautiful broach similar to the dragon fly featured in the pic.

My question is. For a newbie sewer.. I have the basics down. I did 'darts' and such when I took home ec in highschool.. many many years ago. But I do have a basic understanding of sewing. I have a pretty standard machine. Nothing amazingly fancy, or with loads of attachments. But the usual bits that are needed.

Do you think Im taking on too much starting off with this pattern? Does anyone have any links to 'simple patterns' that don't look like belted pillowcases?

Much appreciated.

Didz

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2 replies since 9th October 2008 • Last reply 9th October 2008

Reply #1:

ok since no one else has posted...

I haven't got a sewing machine and never used one but there's basic things to take into account when you follow a pattern. Read it all the way through first, maybe even copy it in note form so it's even easier to follow. Just go slowly and carefully and if it doesn't work out then you have some experience and next time your skills will be be much improved.

I always start off at a level too advanced for me because I'm too impatient, I'd rather experiment then start with beginner level things lol I think going in at the deep end is good because then you don't get stuck on only doing easy things.

You could just google search for a simpler pattern Happy have fun at the wedding!

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http://rowena.typepad.com/rostitchery/infinity-dress.html

I recommend this!

It's kinda like what you posted about, but you can wear it in loooooads of different ways. It can look really fancy or really casual- and considering how much wear you can get out of it, it'll be super cheap to make!

I also think it's pretty easy to make!

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