r/sewing

This thread is here for any and all simple questions related to sewing, including sewing machines!

If you want to introduce yourself or ask any other basic question about learning to sew, patterns, fabrics, this is the place to do it! Our more experienced users will hang around and answer any questions they can. Help us help you by giving as many details as possible in your question including links to original sources.

Resources to check out:

• - including simple machine troubleshooting and getting started in sewing

• - vintage, mechanical, or computerized; where to find them and which ones we like best

• - for beginner machine sewing and beyond

• - there is no Ravelry for sewing but this list will get you started

• NEW - here is a thread with tips on how to spot them, thanks to ProneToLaughter

• - beginner, pattern drafting, tailoring, recommendations from the subreddit

• - ongoing project to put as many shops as possible on one map for everyone

Photos can be shared in this thread by uploading them directly using the Reddit desktop or mobile app, or by uploading to a neutral hosting site like Imgur or posting them to your profile feed, then adding the link in a comment.

Check out the Discord server for immediate sewing advice and off-topic chat.

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The challenge for this month is Pattern Matching! Join the discussions and submit your project in !. Information about how to join in with the current challenge is in the pinned post located at the top of the Hot feed. See you there!