14 things I wish someone told me about sewing as a beginner!

These are my top 14 tips I wish someone told me (or I wish I really took the time to listen to!) about sewing when I was just a beginner! Don't wait to learn the hard way! 0:00 Intro 1:46 There are all kinds of different needles for different fabrics! 2:09 Change your needle 2:44 Don’t be scared of cutting the fabric 3:24 That’s its ok to make mistakes 4:21 Take your time, its not a race 5:03 Patterns need to be adjusted to fit your body 6:19 Clean your machine 7:34 Take a break 8:18 Sewing is so much more than learning to use your machine 8:57 Pining is important 10:07 Test everything 11:05 How important pressing is 12:52 How important grainline is 13:37 It's not a race, slow down 14:21 My thoughts ✂ You don't have to be along on your sewing journey... *Learn to sew with me and the community at VINTAGE SEWING SCHOOL : https://ytlnk.com/5CMG8Zj?utm_content=gA_YDwV5I_I And even take a free class! // LINKS: *My favourite SEWING SUPPLIES: https://ytlnk.com/PMPo4by?utm_content=gA_YDwV5I_I *Sign up for my newsletter and get free access to my crash course to learn to sew! https://ytlnk.com/KyDxtww?utm_content=gA_YDwV5I_I // WHAT TO WATCH NEXT: How to DESIGN AND PLAN YOUR BEST SEWING SPACE, using the space you have!-Get 'Sew Organized' Phase 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2spvEfQFClk The best way to SORT AND ORGANIZE YOUR SEWING supplies! Get Sew Organized Phase 2! https://youtu.be/WUdreRg4GhQ How to STORE AND DECORATE YOUR SEWING supplies for your ultimate sewing space! Sew Organized Phase 3 https://youtu.be/nrPZUOUz-Sc GOOD SEWING is 70% Preparation, 25% Sewing and 5% Un-sewing! Do you spend your time where it counts? https://youtu.be/oK9hVroidhw Why bother making a toile/ mock-up/ muslin?? And how making one can improve your sewing! https://youtu.be/k6w62VnGIgE SEW PERFECT THE FIRST TIME? Nope! Test these things and instantly sew better garments ‘first time’! https://youtu.be/y3OXLUc25u0 #1 WAY TO MAKE YOUR SEWING LOOK MORE PROFESSIONA