Where do I start?
#3
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: North Carolina - But otherwise, NOTW
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Originally Posted by qbquilts
If she doesn't sew, but has a sewing machine, my first lesson would be how to use the sewing machine (thread, tension, wind bobbins and practice different stitches).
#7
I teach the potholder as you can do all the steps involved in making a quilt. fFor 1st potholder I use the birthing method so they don't have to play with binding. They will be so proud of their 1st finished piece.
#8
I am teaching my DIL how to sew. First I taught her about the sewing machine, then taught her how to make a simple pillow case. Now we are working on a very simple tote. She still has a way to go but is now much more comfortable with the machine and understands better about straight seams and pressing so start her with something simple, maybe a rail fence and go from there. My DIL was so proud and excited to finish the simple pillow case but it gave her the incentive to go on.
#9
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: SW Colorado
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When I taught my DGDs to sew, I cut out a simple garment, apron or something similar. I sat by them at the machine and guided them thru the process. That way they learned to use the machine and had something to show for it. Then we went on to whatever they wanted to make and they could use the machine with supervision.
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