How to save time on your sewing projects for beginners - 3 STEPS (2022) 

GET YOUR SEWING PROJECT CHECKLIST ➡️ anitabydesign.ck.page/503b0d5924 Let's optimize our sewing time. WooHoo!!! 🤗💕👏🏾

Please make a video about how to measure your pattern! It would be so helpful! Thanks for all you do and God Bless 🙏🏾

Thank you Anita! I love the scene of you with tea enjoying your pattern instructions :) this is something that’s been critical for me in rehabbing my chemo brain; reading comprehension. At first I’d cry through pattern instructions but now I enjoy that special time to slow down and read, then think, then do. I really appreciate your encouraging instructional help !

Thank you, Anita. I've been sewing/quilting/crafting/embroidering for more than 50 years. Your tips & videos are not just for beginners, but all levels of sewing. I've added several skills from your videos....especially using knits.

I love the basket idea. I can’t tell you how many times I started a project and have to stop to hunt down an item I need

Thank you for the time, effort and energy you put into this post. It's so useful!😁💜

This video is crazy valuable. I've been sewing for a long time and it literally never occurred to me to bulk sew seams for clothing, even though I do this for quilting literally every day. Thanks for such great content, Anita.

Hi Anita, I'm a beginner sewer, and I just wanted to thank you for these wonderful instructional video's. They're so clear and concise without rambling on for too long. Your videos are giving me hope that I will become a proficient sewer, and not just have purchased a sewing machine, try a few projects and then give up due to inexperience and frustration. I will be utilizing your PDF Project List Checklist for all of my projects, until I'm proficient at them, but will definitely still use it for the more complicated ones (as I'd like to progress into period costume making some day in the future). The idea of creating a Muslin first is brilliant, especially when I'm a newby and for when I'm working with expensive material. It will also assist me greatly with getting the fitting correct, as I'm one size larger in my top section, than I am in my bottom section. Which is why I wanted to start sewing my own clothes in the first place, at the age of 55! lol. The Muslin probably isn't disillusioned

Loved seeing you reading the pattern and drinking tea ❤ thanks for these tips!

You are such an inspiration.

I chuckled at the Why are you sewing this project? Cuz I have nothing to wear!😂. I agree with organization being key. I have two sewing stations in two different rooms: one for sewing my clothes and one for sewing bags and wallets for business. (I live alone 😊) Both have all the tools. These are great tips. I never have done a muslin but I will start because as a rather large woman, fit is an issue. So is buying a pattern because a much smaller RU-vidr loves it. As always, Anita, great info presented elegantly and precisely. Thank you😊

Not only is it important to do a pattern fit, and then adjust to suit your body and once pattern has been adjusted do a mock up with similar fabric, but to me, i cant get into sewing, unless i love the fabric i am using, i could not for instance sew pastels in pure colours, i have to do warm tones which are muted, that suit my skin tones. I always cut fabric and leave pattern peices on fabric, till i am ready to sew. My machine which can sew 1500 stitches per minute i slow down for sewing my wardrobe. I carry on me, samples of fabric i have used with me, so i can coordinate different outfits. I sew my entire wardrobe, and i like to mix and match. Sewing bags to enhance my outfit, along the way. I am a short apple shaped person, so adjusting commerial patterns is a must. I love the fact my mother taught me to sew 60 years ago, and while i am an artist and try to design every thing i do, i also have files on things i love, so i can get inspired. Perfect video, i have only just found you but will be passing on you channel to my loverly sewing ladies. Thanks so much, basically we only wear summer outfits, with tbe occasional light weight jumper in Australia.

Another very good video, especially the “why” question! Another thing I try to do is cut out more than one project at time. Cutting is time consuming and space intensive, so if I have time I cut more than one thing. I also keep a list of projects to complete and to plan ahead. Thanks Anita!

Anita, excellent, as always! You hit it out of the park for me with the very first question..."Why are you sewing this project?". In truth, that is a question we should ask ourselves about any undertaking. Why am I reading this book? Why am I knitting this project? Why am I taking this trip? I find myself getting sucked into doing things that is the latest big project. I will have to make this a permanent question in my daily life. "Why am I...?"

Thank you again Miss Anita! I'm getting ready to sew McCall's 7386 pattern and needed this to drum up the courage to get started. Thanks again!!

Thank you for this helpful video! I saw your interview in Sew News and am so glad I found your site! Your personality and wonderful teaching style are so refreshing and inspiring! I have a small sewing space so your tips will really help. Thank you!

Thank you Anita!💕

You always give Great information!

I love listening to you and seeing your processes. That sewing space is so beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for the tips.

Thank you Anita!

Thank you Anita. This is do helpful. And, yes, if you could show how to measure the pattern pieces to get the finished measurements would be wonderful. I just love your helpful videos and how you explain everything....you are an awesome teacher!! Thank you sew much!! 😀

These are wonderful tips. And thank you for the free checklist. I’ll be using all of these things on my next project

Anita, I am so glad you posted this video. I have been sewing for only 2 years, and I was just thinking that when am I going to sew a garment with a new pattern and have it fit and look well the first time? I almost always have to sew a garment twice and the second one comes out great, but the first edition always has something wrong with it, so I have to make adjustments to it , or I sew it differenly. I waste fabric this way. So it's nice to see an experience sewer like yourself do a muslin and you make sure it fits and you make your adjustments before your sew your garment with the fabric you intend to use. Now I dont feel so bad about my sewing ability. I thought all experience sewers just made their garments and they fit and look good. Now, I know it is a process. I have wasted so much fabric in the past, now I will do a muslin like you described before I sew my actual garment. I have material I purchased for a muslin from Amazon but that can be pricey too. I think I will head over to Goodwill and buy some sheets on the cheap to use as muslin material. And it's nice to see that sometimes you dont follow the directions on the pattern and you may sew the garment in a different sequence that is recommended on the pattern. I have been doing this too, because sometimes I dont understand the pattern and why they recommend you do something one way and I am thinking it can be done another way that is easier. So I guess I am right on track with my sewing journey and learning new things. I feel much better about my sewing skills now that you posted this video. Thank you so much.

Thank you so much for this video!!! ❤️

I love everything about you! Your love for Jesus, passion for sewing, knowledge, free videos, beautiful face and cute hair - everything!!🎉. I’m a brand new sewer in my 50s and I’m so grateful for you sharing 🎉 Thank you!! 🫶🏻🥰💕

Thank you for your time it is much appreciated.

Love your channel. Love your videos and you're delightful! Janie in Texas

Thanks so much. I recently tried chain stitching for a repetitive project and it was a life saver. So planning your projects are key.

Great advice this information applies to all levels, Thanks Anita

This whole video is brilliant thank you so much Anita, I am sure good organisation is the key to really loving sewing !

This was very helpful for me. Thank you for sharing these tips.

Thank you for all your hard work. I subbed after I heard the part about not following trends and finding colors, styles, patterns, etc. that suit you. I’ve been sewing for about 5 months and I didn’t even realize that it was a thing that sewists just follow online trends like the fashion community, maybe because I wanted to learn to sew to I can fix my own clothes, alter thrifted clothes, and up cycle thrifted clothes. I despise fast fashion, and seasonal fashion in general. I love classic clothes that are timeless and always in style, and am tired of giving my money to unethical and environmentally damaging businesses. Since I found this page because of a sew along of a pencil skirt that was recommended to me, which is a beautiful, classic skirt to make that never goes out of “style,” I think I’m in the right place. Plus no annoying editing tricks like snapping her fingers and the clothes are cut, just practical editing and advice. Commenting so the algorithm recommends more.😊

Thank you. I'm inspired!

hey I was looking on Penterest and I saw yours truly. You are an inspiration to me. I am your # one fan. Wish I could meet you in person. Thanks!

You are a phenomenal teacher. I love your style, your home, your personality! Thank you!

Your advice about not sewing what’s trendy speaks to me! I’ve wasted time and money sewing patterns and fabrics because I see them on RU-vid and end up disappointed. Thanks for sharing! 😊

Thanks for the resources!

💡💡💡💡💡 THAT is a great idea!! I especially love the idea of batch sewing! Brilliant!

Amazing i love this it like anita is in the room with me unreal i could listen to anita all day so soothing gentle voice explaing her beautifuil process with us all

This was great, its always a blessing to be able to learn little tips and tricks and glean what is going to work for us. I'm new here, but I just wanted to extend my apologies on behalf of some bitter people whose only object is to offend and mock you. You post these videos for free at no cost to us and we should all be grateful. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Stay blessed. 🙌

💝Thank you, I'm new to your channel!

Anita - this is such good advice. Especially the system. I go back and forth, back and forth. I’m going to try to implement this!

Such a smooth speaker my friend. These are fantastic tips for people for those who are thinking of taking on sewing. Love the format of this video.

Thanks, Anita. I'm getting ready to start a home decor sewing project and I plan to use your time saving tips.

Thanks a lot Anita, I’ve printed my checklist! Excellent tips! God bless you!

Thank you for such a clear well made video. I have just found your channel and will be going through all your videos - they are so helpful. Thanks again - you are truly appreciated.

Great checklist. I tend to get frustrated sometimes and spread out my projects into several days. I create a todo list that is general and I do separate tasks in short bursts of available time. Sewing seems to be the last thing in the process because cutting perfectly and measuring and preparing is most of the work.

You are so helpful, thank you! I am struggling how to determine to size a pattern. Would be very appreciative if you would show us how to do this!

Great video! Thanks for the checklist. You mentioned possibly making a video on flat pattern measurements, that would be great. You also mentioned using old bed sheets for your muslins. Do you have a video on how to use the sheets for muslins? How do you prepare them to use? How do you find the selvage, grainline…?

One other question that is important to ask yourself is -what are my expectations for this project? Is it a garment that you’re sewing for an occasion/event which could place time constraints and possibly challenge even the best laid plans, versus a garment that you can take as much time as you need to complete. Anita, this is such a great video and so beneficial to remind myself to be better organized with my sewing projects. Thank you.

Thoughtful approach to project management.

Thank you so much for sharing your time saving ideas. I plan to use them all.

Thank you so much, Ms. Anita🙏❤

Love it dear. Hank You fir yor instructions. Good bless.

BRAVO! #ComeOnTeaTime!

This was very informative. By following your steps, I think there will be less frustration and better results. Thank you for the checklist, that will definitely help! 😊. BTW, I love your tea cart!

Thank you for sharing your knowledge...can't wait ti take your class.

Thank you for sharing 😊

Thank you for great tips and SOS resource!

Just found it in your Nov.1, 2022 Thank you again

This is great advice

Great video. Thank you Anita!

Thank you so much. These are fantastic tips! I'm looking forward to the PDF🙂

This was so helpful and inspiring - thank you!

I love the process x

Thanks you this will really help

Thank you for this video and the checklist.

A lot of really good information 🧵thank you so much!

Curious to know if you make muslins (test garments) for everything or do you make muslins only when you are concerned about 'fit' issues? What do you do with all the muslins you make when you're done with them? As an experienced sewist, you must have amassed quite a few. Lastly, I would like to add something that I do during prep time. I always decide (and practice) how I'm going to finish my garment seam allowances so that I don't have them pressed open in one area and pressed to one side and topstitched in others.

Absolutely excellent.

Another great video!! Thanks so much

Great advice!

thank you

Hi Anita ! As always, I love your videos! You and your videos are so inspiring :). Is the "How to save time on your sewing projects for beginners - 3 STEPS" (2022), still available? I tried to have it emailed to be by clinking the link and didn't receive it? I'm not sure, but maybe you remove some of your helpful hints after a certain period of time? If not, how can I get this checklist? Thank you and keep on doing your thing :) You are totally awesome !!

Nice

Sew many great tips!

thank you so much!!! I plan to use these tips to make McCalls m7835

Thanks!

What are your top 5 sewing books that you recommend? Thanks.

Hello Anita My son have me a new sewing machine and I don't know how to work it I want to learn to sew

I know you mentioned commercial and self drafted patterns, but indie patterns should be considered as well. You may have to put a pdf pattern together or send it to a copy shop. I typically when put my pdf pattern together or trace out the copy shop version days sometimes weeks before I sew a project.

Can you make video about lighting to record sewing videos ?

What do you do with the muslin garment that you made? Also, for cotton fabric to you wash it before you cut for shrinkage allowance?

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I just tried to get your list and it didn't work. Is it still up? Thank you for sharing this information with us. I am also a long time sewer

Some pattern instructions are very vague. You have to know how to sew.

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