# How to Start Sewing on a Budget (Without Buying Everything at Once)

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- **Канал:** BlueprintDIY
- **YouTube:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdqexuxQB74
- **Источник:** https://ekstraktznaniy.ru/video/44399

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### Segment 1 (00:00 - 04:00) []

If you ever wanted to start sewing, but you stopped in your tracks because everyone made it seem super expensive, space consuming, or just plain overwhelming, this video is for you. You don't need a full sewing room, thousands of tools, or a massive budget to get started. Hi everyone, I'm Angelina and this is Blueprint DIY. And today I'm going to show you how to start sewing on a budget using only what you actually need so that you can learn first and spend money only when you need to. If you have a small space, limited funds, or you're just not ready to go allin yet, stay with me because sewing does not have to look like Instagram to be worth it. First up, you're going to need a way to stitch, and that means one basic sewing machine. Now, don't get me wrong, you can absolutely use a needle and thread. This is a pack of needles and a simple uh thread would work to help you sew. But here on Blueprint DIY, I teach how to sew with a sewing machine because I just like how fast it is. So, if you're interested in learning how to sew with the sewing machine, you'll need one basic sewing machine. And that can be borrowed, that can be thrifted. As long as it works and you're willing to use it, it's a good sewing machine. And if you do want a few recommendations for basic beginner sewing machines, check the description box below. Next up, you need something to sew. That can be fabric, old garments, as well as sheets and blankets. So, this right here is a sheet. And then this is some um thrifted fabric. You can also use old clothes here. We upcycle a ton. And so, all of the things that I mostly use as fabric are old garments as well as like that were in my closet or thrifted garments. So, you don't even need to pressure yourself going to a fabric store and figuring that process out. Next up, you'll need a very small set of tools. Think about it like this. Every tool has to earn its place. And so, you start with the most important tools and you add as needed. So, first up, a pair of scissors. I talk about this all the time. A $5 pair of brand new scissors from Walmart or any store. They don't necessarily have to be sewing scissors. That will get you started quite well. Just don't cut paper with them after you get them. Use them exclusively for your fabrics. Here I have a tape measure. So this or another measuring tool will definitely help you depending on what you're going to be sewing, but a tape measure is flexible, mostly used for the body. If you're going to be making bags or other type of accessories, a ruler might be sufficient. Next up, you'll need either pens or clips. I prefer pens for beginners because they serve most purposes. Clips for me are not as universal, so I recommend starting off with a set of sewing pins. Next up is a seam ripper. or a seam ripper is used to take your stitches apart because there will be some trial and error no matter how good you get at sewing. We all use these. We hate using them, but it's necessary. And then last up is just some thread. I recommend starting off with a white and a black. At the very beginning, you won't care so much about matching your thread. If you want to, that's great. But when you're learning how to sew, any thread, even if it's just one or the other, will be fine. And that's really it. You're ready to learn how to sew. But let me tell you what you don't need. Specialty sewing fee, a dedicated cutting table, expensive sewing machines, every color of thread, or a large fabric stash. And I know seeing all of these amazing sewing tools and sewing setups on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and even on my videos make you want to run out and buy everything, but you don't believe me. This is actually me in 2016 sewing on the floor in front of my front door in the foyer with just my sewing machine and a small kit that you can see behind me that had the same things that I'm talking about in this video. So, trust me, it's taken 10 years to go from this to this. Let each project teach you what to buy next. So, if my very first project is a tote bag, and I do have the instructions for that in my book, The Impatient Beginner's Guide to Sewing, and you use that as your first project, let that going through that process show you, okay, what to buy next. During that process, maybe you felt like you needed more bobbins. All right, so then the next time I will buy more bobbins. And then during the next project, perhaps I want to sew something with denim. So, then I buy denim needles. Does that make sense? that'll help you to conserve space and keep your sewing tool kit quite minimal. So, I hope this really quick video helps you to get started. And if you're looking for a beginner friendly book that is going to show you along the way, including QR codes for videos so that you can watch and read at the same time so that you can learn how to sew faster without all the fluff. Definitely check out my book, The Impatient Beginner's Guide to Sewing. It's linked in the description box below. And remember, you don't need more stuff. You need a place to start. I'll see you in the next one. Bye.