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Member since 10/8/06
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Posted on: 10/24/06 10:27 AM ET
Hi - I would consider myself an advanced beginner who is ready to move up to more difficult sewing. I also want to learn to sew like a professional for the purpose of selling kids clothes at my friends' boutique here locally.

I came across two websites that sell a learn to sew video series. I am wondering if anyone has done these? They are quite expensive so wanted to check and see if anyone thinks it's worth it or if just trial and error is the way to go. I do have books but I am a visual learner so watching someone else and then trying it out is how I learn best.

Thanks!

Cheryl
  
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Posted on: 10/24/06 5:35 PM ET
In reply to cre8ve-mama
Hi cre8ve-mama,

I have learned SOOooooo MUCH from watching DVDs. What a difference watching a pro at her craft--versus bumbling along alone at home alone with a book trying to sort things out!!

Try this site Smartflix. I recently reviewed this site here on PR. NAYY.

They rent DVDs for $9.99 for one and additional $7.99 for a second DVD. This includes postage and you can keep them for a week. Be sure to look under Arts and Crafts, sewing and clothing as well as Upholstering for titles.

They have lots of choices. Be sure to see Margaret Islanders DVD. Many sewists here have commented that her DVD changed their sewing lives. It is excellent.

Hope you enjoy these as much as I did.

Best wishes.

Carla





  
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