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Getting Started Sewing — Episode 35 Bonus

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Welcome to a special bonus episode of Sew & Tell. This is for anyone out there who’s looking to learn a new skill while stuck at home. Try sewing! We go through some of the basics of starting to sew. Then, we talk about some good patterns for getting started sewing.

Episode Summary:

  • Welcome
  • Discussion Segment: Getting Started Sewing
  • Discussion Segment: Patterns for Beginners

Beginner-Friendly Woven Patterns

Ninni Culottes by Named

Free Range Slacks by Sew House Seven

Freemantle Pants by Elbe Textiles

Luna Pants by Made by Rae

Suki Robe by Helen’s Closet

Kochi Jacket by Papercut Patterns

Willow Top and Dress by Grainline Studio (has a blog sew-along!)

Antero Shell from Sew News

Patterns by 100 Acts of Sewing

Viscose Skirt 109

Beginner-Friendly Knit Patterns

Lou Box Top

Lane Raglan – Hey June Handmade (many great knit patterns)

Linden Sweatshirt and Penny Raglan by Grainline Studio (Amanda’s first sweatshirt and tee)

Loveland Leggings from Sew News

Beginner-Friendly Videos + Sew Alongs

Beginner Course: https://academy.burdastyle.com/courses/introduction-garment-sewing-dresses-tops

Sew News Sew Alongs with Kate and Amanda: https://www.sewdaily.com/product-category/sew-alongs/

BurdaStyle Sew Alongs with Meg

Ongoing Sewing Pun Tally:

Meg: 4
Amanda: 4

Kate: 3

Other Notes:

Kate in Ninni Culottes (and a matching shirt for a faux jumpsuit!)
One of Kate’s Willow Tanks
Meg’s easy elastic waist skirt
Amanda’s Luna Pants
Amanda’s Linden Sweatshirt
Amanda’s Willow Tank

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