• Find a pattern that you love. Make a muslin so you can adjust the pattern before you start cutting into your fashion fabric. Yes, it takes more time, but it is SEW worth it!
• Have good quality sewing scissors and rotary cutters. (We do sharpen scissors!). 
• I use pattern weights more than pins when cutting out my patterns. If you prefer pins, make sure they are smooth and lay as flat as possible.
• Pre-wash or pre-shrink all natural fiber fabrics. Yes, I do pre-wash most of my silks. Then you don't have to take them to the dry cleaners!
• Use fine seam finishes appropriate to the fabric and the garment. I tend not to line as much, but lining and interfacing can be key to how your garment hangs and draps.
• Have fun! Don't expect perfection, especially if you are a beginner! Love the process! This is one of the most important aspects of loving to sew. We all have to "un-sew" at times.

Come in and take some of our outstanding classes. We really do have some of the very best fashion sewing teachers here at Sew from the Heart!