Sewing and knitting...How??

fertyskids

i remember my mum making jumpers, dresses, blankets all sorts of things for us when we were kids. now her hands and her sight are not so good and she no longer makes these things.

i can't even sew on a button but i would love to learn how to also to knit. any ideas of where i should begin. where do i get needles, thread and wool? what else do i need?

anyone else wnat to try to make do with, and make new, instead of buying new?

thanks

Fertyskids.

pandora205

I'd like to join in on sewing and knitting. I used to do both when I was in my teens and early twenties but I haven't done anything for years (apart from hem curtains and sew the odd button on). I was lucky in that I learned as a child (at school and home) but I'm very rusty now.

I decided yesterday that I'd really like to knit a scarf and even went into John Lewis' and looked at wools and needles. But I couldn't remember what I needed to get (thickness of wool, size of needles, amount etc.) It was also very expensive there too - to make a scarf would have cost about £15 in wool (I asked an assistant for advice but didn't buy anything).

Years ago I wouldn't have thought twice about making a scarf!

I did look on ebay briefly and there are some knitting kits on there which would be suitable for a beginner.

fertyskids

Hi Pandora,
Its good to hear from you.

i agree £15 for a scarf is a huge amount of money!!! my idea is to do things as cheaply as possible or even free. is this possible or is wool very expensive.. im new to all this.

How would i go about learning to sew on a button for example? or knit something like a scarf?

thanks Fertyskids

Pink.

Hi fertyskids,

These threads might help you:

Learning to sew....

Learning to Knit

Pink

knithappens

i found this site the other day to help my daughter learn she now has the knit stitch mastered. It has video tutorials and free patterns http://letsknit.co.uk/knitting_videos/

Hope this helps, does nayone know how to crochet and if there are any similar tutorials online as i would love to learn

gravitytolls

I like the ide of making clothes, but fabric and wool seem dead expensive, and ebay and occasionally charity shops are cheaper.

But maybe that's because every time I try my hand at knitting, it looks like something the dog barfed up.

maytaurus

Have a looksy here;
Knit Your Square To Give Your Share
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=800677

crafty for christmas
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=968525

SewingSupport.com
http://www.sewingsupport.com/

"how to sew*
http://www.videojug.com/tag/leisure-and-hobbies/search?keywords=%20how%20to%20sew&Content=all&page=1

bridiej

I hadnt done sewing since school and I was always pants at it.
I bought myself an easy skirt pattern and some cheapy fabric and had a go - turned out pretty well. The way I figured the fabric cost next to nothing so if it turned out rubbish it wouldnt matter too much. I now make summer dresses for DD as well. The tip is always pic patterns marked "easy" or "beginners".

Good luck

Hardup_Hester

Hi
I can knit, sew & crochet & would love to pass these on to others, my problem is I can't find anyone who wants to learn.
I also signed up to the Jamie Oliver website, but I can't find anyone who wants to learn to cook either.
Hester

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re the knitters and sewers .Go along to your nearest Pop-in parlour run by Help the Aged and ask any one of the 'older ladies 'there most will be happy to show you as they had to learn, and folk love to pass on skills.The ladies there are always keen to see some new faces, and the same goes for cooking . Even put a notice on the notice board
i.e. Young mum wants to learn how to sew,cook ect.You will be suprised how keen the response is.
Just because we are old it will make a lot of ladies feel 'useful' again.
I knit all the time, and thoughly enjoy it.It keeps my fingers mobile and stops me dropping off in front of the t.v.

linni

Is there a Womens Institute in your area? I am sure they would have someone to help you...