Sewing for Beginners

If you would like to (re)tailor a garment but do not have exact measurements, but only a pattern, you should know how to read it.

Patterns and cutting templates are ideal for cutting out the required fabric pieces for sewing projects. The easiest way is to print out the patterns to size, cut them out and apply them to the fabric with a seam allowance. There are usually lines and symbols on the pattern, but neither the signs nor other symbols are somehow uniform or even standardized. To reassure you: they are essentially similar. Especially with non-stretch fabrics, it is essential to follow the pattern exactly - only then will the desired garment actually fit.

There are many free patterns on the internet that you can try out. We have compiled a few links in another section of the self-study module.