If I could time machine my way back to my earlier projects, I'd spend more time preparing; then pressing, pressing, pressing. I'd preshrink, iron and establish accurate grain on fabric, every. single. time. And select fresh needles of the correct type. I'd iron wrinkly patterns to achieve accurate cuts and markings. The worst sin is skipping a good press after every seam. As tedious as these steps are, I've almost always regretted skipping them in a rush. The end result never looks right. And if I don't wear the garment much, I've wasted tons more time and money than the extra few minutes of aligning and pressing.
Join a sewing group... yes... I have learned so much from your channel n others n Facebook groups for my favorite indie patterns... defiantly sew changing !!!
I love your beautiful top! For me the gamechangers of leveling up my skills were 1. Slow down and do every step with care. 2. Learn seam finishes so the inside is as nice as the outside. 3. Make a muslin and sometimes also a wearable muslin. I am very excited as we just had Tuff Shed build me a quilt barn that is 10×20. My 14" longarm quilt machine and frame will take up most of the space but I will be able to set up my sewing machines so I can also make garments. I am gonna start planning things for Winter weardrobe so I have time to create some beautiful fleece jackets.....I live in Western Colorado and ski so I want to create some things for that. Next Winter I will work on my Spring and Summer weardrobe. Looking forward to your trip outfits.
