How to become a seamstress

The Film + Photo blog of Susan Joy, serving the mothers of Phoenix, Arizona in the East Valley including Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert, and Queen Creek.

Have you ever wondered about hiring a professional to sew or create clothes? If you have, you may have gotten overwhelmed by the number of different titles in the sewing industry. Some people call themselves

Lorenza Hallahan on Instagram: "How to stop overlocking and hem lines showing through to the right side of your garment. . Slide a piece of card between your hem and overlocking before you press. . Yes, it’s takes more time but it will look SO much more professional. . This is particularly noticeable on silks, satins and light weight shiny, slippery fabrics. . I’m using pattern making card here. . Any questions let me know in the comments 🪡✂️🧵😄 . . . My name is Lorenza, I studied fashion…

Sewing terms are important once you introduce yourself into the world of sewing, this way, you can be more vocal and conversational about your new projects.

Honestly, I’m not necessarily the person who should be writing an article instructing beginners how to do things the right way. Don’t click away just yet! I, just like you, have an interest in sewing. I have been spending some time recently trying to get to know techniques and, well, how to use my sewing machine. When I was old enough to develop an interest in fashion– which trust me, can come young– my grandmother let me help her out with her sewing projects.

Discover the key differences between a seamstress vs tailor, and the unique job opportunities each profession offers in the industry.

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What do you call yourself? Are you a sewer? A seamstress? A dressmaker? Maybe a sewist? Lets chat about why we use these terms and which we prefer...

I admit that I have an abundance of ideas for people to run at-home businesses. Why? Because I am NOT good at a lot of stuff and need help. Sewing is

Oh, brother... I want to be the perfect seamstress so much! My mother and my sister are perfect at it, I have friends and follow other people that show so many beautiful things... and I keep on dreaming about it. So this Part 1 shows what I have researched about how being a Beginner and what