https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:49:17 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-bought-a-sewing-machine#post-1257669 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 20:51:58 +0000 immabeetoo 1257669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boopers: hey how has sewing been going! I was just searching through for a different post and found this one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-bought-a-sewing-machine#post-864265 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:43:09 +0000 jhd 864265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fabric.com has great selection &amp; free shipping if you spend at least $35 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-bought-a-sewing-machine#post-864241 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:26:07 +0000 Boopers 864241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yay thanks ladies! I totally am a visual learner. I found a lot of YouTube videos for my machine so I think I'll start there when the machine arrives. </p> <p>Anyone have good fabric website recommendations? I know I can go to Joann or Hobby Lobby and use coupons, but I'm sure there are some good deals online too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-bought-a-sewing-machine#post-864237 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:22:44 +0000 immabeetoo 864237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boopers: Fun! I was SO intimidated by my machine for so long and read the manual over and over.. it just took diving in to get started! I'd search youtube for videos for your specific model/make if you're a visual person. I think a simple envelope style pillowcase cover is a great first project! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-bought-a-sewing-machine#post-864229 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:17:43 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 864229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The easiest thing I can recommend to sew for a first project would be a pillowcase. Silly perhaps but it's useful in learning stitches, trying to make them straight, figuring out fabrics, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-bought-a-sewing-machine#post-864224 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:15:53 +0000 jhd 864224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The burp cloths I made were from craftaholicsanonymous.net. She is also on Facebook &amp; frequently posts questions from readers. It helps to find simple stuff to get started. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-bought-a-sewing-machine#post-864214 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:12:06 +0000 Boopers 864214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the rec!! I am scouring Pinterest, but I know I need to be realistic about what I will be able to do lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-bought-a-sewing-machine#post-864205 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:07:43 +0000 jhd 864205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yay! My mom bought me my first one 2 summers ago. There are all kinds of great tips &amp; tutorials online. Missouri Star Quilt Co has great tutorial videos on You Tube. If I think of any others I will let you know! I have made very simple things like burp cloths for my sister's baby &amp; a simple baby quilt for a coworker. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-bought-a-sewing-machine#post-864174 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:49:05 +0000 Boopers 864174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just bought my very first sewing machine and I don't even know how to sew! I bought the Brother XL2610. Anyone have any tips? Good tutorial videos? Any good project ideas for beginners? </p>