Sewing isn't hard, it is cutting the things in the right shape that sucks. You have to take a 2-d plane, and cut it to fit a 3-d object much more complex than a cube or pyramid. Anatomical Geometry is what I call it. And to compound madness on madness, this 3d object moves and requires slack in some parts, so this has to be factored in. THEN, the 3d object wants certain areas pushed in, out, or up certain ways. While the measuring and fitting around these certain areas can be quite fun, the math required will make your mind numb. THEN... they want extra fabric to drape, flow, or poof in a certain way. Rrrr....
But sewing is easy. Once you can thread a machine, the battle is half-won. Best way to start is with t-tunics and ceremonial gowns. Then work up to chemises and pants. Making garb is a progressive art... start out easy and work your way up. Some of my coolest stuff has been a stylized t-tunic made with really cool fabric and a killer trim. ;-)
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Date: 2003-03-26 10:41 am (UTC)But sewing is easy. Once you can thread a machine, the battle is half-won. Best way to start is with t-tunics and ceremonial gowns. Then work up to chemises and pants. Making garb is a progressive art... start out easy and work your way up. Some of my coolest stuff has been a stylized t-tunic made with really cool fabric and a killer trim. ;-)