Learning to Sew

GettingHitched

I may be going slightly mad, but I really want to learn to sew ( hand and machine ) and im not sure how to where to go to learn.

We desperately need some new curtains for the lounge, and thats a challenge I need to tackle.

Does anyone here sew? Be it clothes, couch parasites, Draft excluders, clothes etc

Is there a particular model/brand of machine to go for?

geordie_joe

This site looks good, but if you do a search you'll probably find many sites just as good.

http://www.sewingsupport.com/

valk_scot

You've picked a good time...most of the local authorities will be taking registrations for night classes around now and sewing classes are pretty common. Ask at your local library for details.

As to machines start looking around your local small ads, Freecycle and ask at the charity shops. These last often can't sell electrical equipment but might take a donation instead, lol. You really only need straight and zig-zag stitch to start with. If you decide to buy new, a basic machine from a known manufacturer is a better idea than a cheap machine from an unknown place. If you have a John Lewis anywhere near you they still have demo sections and very knowlegable sales ladies. Hobbycraft have basic machines too, though they really won't have much of a clue what they're selling to be honest. Or your nearest sewing fabric shop.