Sewing Cosplays for Beginners

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Hand-sewing

 

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Hand-Sewing Q&A

Why learn Hand-Sewing when Machine sewing is better?
That comment is misleading. Machine sewing is not always better and you really should learn the basics of hand-sewing before ever touching a machine. Here are some key reasons why you need to develop this skill.

1) You can sew anyway you want with a needle and thread.
Yes using a machine will make things go faster, but you can do most stitches by hand including some you can't by machine (or if you don't have the parts for the machine). Hand-sewing also allows greater fabric manipulation to help the product come out right too.

2) More accurate costumes.
As mentioned you can manipulate fabric better with hand sewing, but there is also more reasons when it comes to making an accurate costume. First of all learning to hand-sew is the first step in learning embroidery. This will allow you to make patches and decal that would otherwise be hard to do or you'd have to pay a pretty penny. Another reason is if you want to make historically accurate clothing (like 100% accurate) then learning to hand sew will allow you do that. They didn't have machines back in Marie Antoinette's time.

3) Better looking clothing
I don't know about you, but I can't do everything right on a machine. I'm sure it will be the same for you. Smaller parts of a costume or pieces with curves aren't the easiest and don't get me started on learning to put in zippers. There will be a lot of trial and error, but lets save those for learning to do those things and not for your final project.  

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Tools

Needles
Thread
Scissors
Pins  

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Let's Watch Some Videos

Overview

Sewing Basics
Handsewing Basics
Basic Stitches and Techniques
Simple Strong Seam by Hand

Stitches

5 Simple Historical Stitches
3 Ways to Stitch a Hem
Hand Sewing Stitches

Tips

5 Tips to help you sew before you begin  

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How about some Websites

Basic Sewing By Hand
9 Basic Stitch Techniques
How to sew by hand: 6 basic stitches
HOW TO HAND SEW – THE BEGINNER’S TIPS  

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