How to Sew Kids Clothes
Children grow so fast. When funds are tight it's difficult to purchase new clothes. Sewing clothes for your children is affordable and rewarding. Children have a one of a kind outfit. The following are some steps to follow when sewing children's clothing.
- Learn to operate a sewing machine. Read the owners manual if unsure of how to operate the sewing machine. A serger sewing machine is the best machine for sewing clothes. A serger cuts, sews, and edges seams all in one step.
- Buy a pattern. Start out with something simple. Patterns are marked "easy" or "learn to sew" for beginners. A t-shirt is simple to start with or a pair of shorts that do not have pockets.
- Read instructions on the pattern. Lay the fabric out and lay the pattern on top of the fabric. Using pins to hold the fabric and pattern together.
- Cut out the pattern when the pattern is correctly placed on the fabric.
- Pin the appropriate parts together and sew them together. As each seam is made, carefully remove the pins before sewing. When using a serger, pins should never be place anywhere near the serger needle. Sewing over pins will ruin any sewing machine.
- Try the clothing on. Make a bigger seam allowance if the garment is too big. If to small, you will have to rip out a seam and resew with a narrower seam allowance. If the garment is to small and you used a serger give the garment to someone smaller than you.
- Iron the garment. If sewn on a regular sewing machine, the seams will have to be ironed down.
- Depending on the garment, finish it with an elastic waistband or add ribbing to a T-shirt.