Dear Fashion Professor,
My daughter is interested in fashion design. I already have a sewing machine. Can you recommend a couple of how-to books for beginners?
Sincerely,
Mom of Five
Dear Mom of Five,
At several Christmas parties that I managed to get invited to this has been a common question - How can I help my child, grandchild, niece/nephew, boyfriend, dog/cat learn design?
The simple answer is have them draw, read, think and sew.
You already have the machine. For those that don't have a machine, I'd suggest Amazon.com. They have a good selection of Brother machines
(Wink!) with various features - read the comments carefully - both positive and negative.A good starting book is Simply Sewing by Judy Sadler
. The book introduces basic sewing techniques (hand and machine) and has directions for 12 items, including a makeup bag and a skirt made from old jeans. Also available thru Amazon.And go from there. Helping a child or adult work thru a project can be a wonderful and rewarding experience for all involved .
Best,
Anthony
