Sewing Ideas/Patterns

[MarsReiko]

I got a sewing machine for x-mas, but havent used it because I can't think of anything to make! XD Can anyone give me some ideas, or point me to some patterns I might use?

[JPanda]

A good way to understanding patterns is to take apart some old clothes. T-shirts, skirts, pants, etc. Cut them at the seams. Notice the shapes and how they are put together. Or you can go to a craft/fabric store and buy ready-to-use patterns too.

I think reconstructing clothes is a good way to get started with sewing, especially if you aspire to create your own clothes from scratch one day. You can check out this thread for some ideas:

http://forum.asiajam.com/made-me/203...ucting-ts.html

Good luck!

[the_zorya]

i have reconstructed things, like JPanda said. But mostly i've been working on purses- i like to make them because they aren't too complicated and i can make purses out of my swatches :d