What are the best stitches to use when making plush toys? I either use a straight running stitch but I'm also learning to use damn forgotten what its called but its cute anyways.

Would like to learn more stitches appropriate for soft small toy animals or creatures

thanks you two

and Rachel you did help ^_^

I was at Spot light yesterday actually lol returning some blinds

anyways but yeah I'll have to remember that when I get my sewing machine in a couple of weeks, hopefully I can start something simple after learning how to actually use it

other questions too should I go for quality rather than quantity on needles and accessories?

straight lines is easy jst keep the edge of your fabric parallell with the lines on the metal plate where your needle goes down into. i usually use a 1.5 cm hem for for majority of things, so measure from your needle to the line on your plate that is at 1.5cm either mark that line with some chalk or a permanent market so you dont have to measure everytime. (hope that made sense)

whenever i had trouble when i first started id literally get on the phone to the girls at spotlight or id ask my mum who would just get me a piece of clothing or something similar to what i was trying to make, pull it inside out and jst show me, even pull some old clothes apart to see how its been put together.


hope i helped

straight lines is easy jst keep the edge of your fabric parallell with the lines on the metal plate where your needle goes down into. i usually use a 1.5 cm hem for for majority of things, so measure from your needle to the line on your plate that is at 1.5cm either mark that line with some chalk or a permanent market so you dont have to measure everytime. (hope that made sense)

whenever i had trouble when i first started id literally get on the phone to the girls at spotlight or id ask my mum who would just get me a piece of clothing or something similar to what i was trying to make, pull it inside out and jst show me, even pull some old clothes apart to see how its been put together.


hope i helped

An apron is quite easy to sew...

I'm getting a sewing machine in a couple of weeks as my Christmas prezzie and I want
to know whats something simple for a person who's never used a sewing machine before? and
I mean ever lol

I'll be having lessons on how to use the machine from the shop I bought it from so that will
help lol I just don't know where to start with what's easy cause I'd have to learn how to sew
straight lines and what not wouldn't I before starting off with much?

I'm getting a janome sewing machine too

and the title was meant to be sewing

I'm on my second cup of coffee this morning still waking up ^^

I know this might sound idiotic, but reading the instruction manual might help a lot!

Hey out there!
i just thought about the idea of a sewing club for teenagers, that already sew in hamburg...
i dont want to have these "learn how to sew" lessons at the volkshochschule anymore... i just thought maybe there is a chance to find somebody in here that thinks the same... and comes from hamburg, germany... and is between maybe 15 and 20?
i hope i can find someone...
so see ya!




hey ihr da!
ich dachte gerade darüber nach ob es möglich wär eine Art Nähkränzchen für Jugendliche, die auch schon nähen können in Hamburg zu gründen
ich hab einfach keine lust mehr mich mit diesen kleinen kindern in der volkshochschule zu prügeln...xD austauschen würd ich mich aber schon gern mit gleichgesinnten...
also vielleicht finden sich ja leute die das auch eine gute idee finden, so zwischen 15 und 20..
ich hoffe ich finde jemanden
bis dann




julia <3

Here are some basic hand sewing instructions: http://www.alternative-windows.com/stitches.htm

Sorry if a similar topic has already been posted but i would love to hear if anyone knows of any good websites that sell craft supplies at reasonable prices (preferably to the UK).

Thanks alot! Any other suggestions on where you guys find your materials would be appreciated too

I had free instruction with my new machine so that may be an option.I agree keep it simple ,relax and enjoy.

I agree with babydrea. Start off with some basic projects first, ones that don't have too many curves. And also try instructables.com for some sewing hints. Good luck

start with just straight lines maybe a mini pillow and remember to back stitch.. you tube always has good tutorials

i kinda knew how to sew from middle school i had a sewing class.. we started off with bean bags i think just two squares and sew them together leave about a 2 inch opening and hand sew shut... im almost 21 now so its been awhile since ive had that class.. i wanted to learn to sew again so i asked my aunt and she started me of with scrap fabric and justed let me practice straight lines then she taught me how to do a pillow case.. maybe try blocks there simple

i got a new elna 2600 sewing machine for my birthday. i've never like sewing but my mum said i'm too artistic, she like my designs, i'm gonna learn wether i like it or not.
well, i'm 15 and don't know of anyone who sews, our school doesn't have a home ec class at all. and neither of my parents have any idea. i really have to learn on my own.
i don't know ANYTHING, so please anyone if you could please help with tips or how-to's that you've picked up, they'd really help.
thanks