Power Sewing » Learn to Sew http://www.powersewing.com Sandra Betzina's Pattern and Sewing Resources Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:00:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 How To Buy A Sewing Machine http://www.powersewing.com/2010/01/how-to-buy-a-sewing-machine/ http://www.powersewing.com/2010/01/how-to-buy-a-sewing-machine/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:41:53 +0000 Karla http://www.powersewing.com/?p=9859 HowToBuyASewingMachineHave you always wondered where to start when it comes to buying a sewing machine?

In this episode, Sandra gives her daughter, Kim, advice on what type of machine to buy and the places where she can look for one.

Scroll down for step-by-step instructions.…

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]]> http://www.powersewing.com/2010/01/taming-the-sewing-machine/feed/ 1 Placing The Pattern On The Fabric http://www.powersewing.com/2009/12/learn-to-sew-putting-the-pattern-on-knit-fabric/ http://www.powersewing.com/2009/12/learn-to-sew-putting-the-pattern-on-knit-fabric/#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:35:43 +0000 Karla http://www.powersewing.com/?p=8490 PPKFImageHome from the fabric store and you are undoubtedly excited about starting your first pattern project!

In this episode, Sandra Betzina shows her daughter, Kim, how to determine which pattern pieces will be needed and how to get the pattern pieces properly…

]]> http://www.powersewing.com/2009/12/learn-to-sew-putting-the-pattern-on-knit-fabric/feed/ 0 Finding The Grainline On The Fabric http://www.powersewing.com/2009/11/video-4-finding-the-grainline-on-the-fabric/ http://www.powersewing.com/2009/11/video-4-finding-the-grainline-on-the-fabric/#comments Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:21:49 +0000 Sandra Betzina http://www.powersewing.com/?p=7875 FGF6Sandra Betzina teaches you to recognize the selvage edge and the grainline of a fabric.  Knowing where the grainline is can be the first step in successful pattern placement.

You will learn exactly where to place the pattern piece once you…

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Start out by slipping everything out of the pattern envelope. Look at the picture on the front of the pattern and decide what view you…

]]> http://www.powersewing.com/2009/11/article-cutting-out/feed/ 1 Finding Your Size on the Pattern http://www.powersewing.com/2009/11/learn-to-sew-finding-your-size-on-the-pattern/ http://www.powersewing.com/2009/11/learn-to-sew-finding-your-size-on-the-pattern/#comments Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:25:26 +0000 Sandra Betzina http://www.powersewing.com/?p=7586 SandraKimthumbSince most patterns are multisized, Sandra Betzina will show you where to look to find your size as well as what all those other markings mean and why they are important.

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]]> http://www.powersewing.com/2009/11/article-multi-size-patterns/feed/ 0 What Size Pattern To Buy http://www.powersewing.com/2009/10/whatsizepatterntobuy/ http://www.powersewing.com/2009/10/whatsizepatterntobuy/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2009 05:31:06 +0000 Sandra Betzina http://www.powersewing.com/?p=6374 SKYourFirstPatternSandra Betzina ’s daughter, Kim, has chosen her first pattern! Sandra shows Kim how to measure herself and and how to determine what size pattern to buy. Learn where to look to find your size, what all of those other…

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]]> http://www.powersewing.com/2009/10/pattern-sizes/feed/ 0 Choosing Your First Pattern http://www.powersewing.com/2009/10/choosingyour-firstpattern/ http://www.powersewing.com/2009/10/choosingyour-firstpattern/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:27:57 +0000 Sandra Betzina http://www.powersewing.com/?p=6355 SKChoosingAPattern

Many beginners fall into the trap of picking a pattern that is too complicated for their skill set. Sandra Betzina, and her daughter Kim, show you what to look for and how to choose an easy pattern, with few seams,…

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