Want to learn to print your own book? In this mini series I’ll show you how to print your own paper back book and bind it from start to finish. Today we’re printing out the covers. I started out using the Canon Pixma TS3520 which was $50 on Amazon. I’m not sure if the price has changed, but for that price the quality is really good. I just upgraded to the Canon G3270 because of the cost of ink. It’s $149, but prints a lot more color prints before you need to change the ink. It’s also very important to use photo paper if your cover is full color. I use the Canon matte photo paper which is reasonably priced as well. Next time, I’ll show you how to crease your cover and print your pages to save paper. #bookmaking #diy #diycrafts #diycraftsnmore #selfpublishing #selfpublished #sewing #sewingbook #writer #writing #learntosew #sewingforbeginners #beginnersewing #bookstagram #bookaddict #bookprinting

Take a sewing or upcycling class with me this fall! I know you have clothes collecting dust in your closet. Let’s transform them together! LEARN TO SEW IN 6 WEEKS If you’ve never sewn before or you need a refresher, I’m going to get you comfortable with sewing in just 6 weeks. You’ll learn how to set up and use a sewing machine and make a tote bag, shorts, and t-shirt. LEARN TO UPCYCLE IN 5 WEEKS And if you can already sew a bit, I can show you how to completely transform your wardrobe. From upcycling jeans and t-shirts to altering your clothes to fit perfectly, you’ll have a collection of one-of-a-kind garments and accessories at the end of 5 weeks. So what do you say, let’s end 2024 with a new skill unlocked. If you live in the Houston area, sign up for either of my new classes about to start. And you don’t want to miss it because they won’t be offered again until the spring. Hope to see you there! • • • #diy #sewing #learntosew #beginnersewing #sewingforbeginners #thingstodoinhouston #houstonevents #isew #imakemyownclothes #imakemyclothes #isewmyownclothes #isewmyclothes #blackgirlstyle #upcycledclothing #upcyclingfashion #upcycledfashion #thriftflip

I think he’s a natural 🤷🏽‍♀️ If you want to learn how to sew straight, try drawing straight lines on paper with a ruler then practice sewing on the lines. The secret is to go slow. There are no rewards for how fast you can sew, but sewing straight will give you better results on your final garment. #learntosew #sewing #isew #howtosew #sewingtutorial #sewtok #menwhosew #beginnersewing #sewingforbeginners

Do you have trouble getting your bobbin thread up? I’m teaching my son how to sew, so come along amd learn with him. I’m using my book The Impatient Beginner’s Guide to Sewing to help! Here’s a tip: When trying to get your bobbin thread to come up, gently tug on the top thread while the needle is coming back up. • • • #sewing #learntosew #diy #sewingforbeginners #beginnersewing #sewingdiy #sewfun #isew #sewtok #letssew #diyclothes #diyfashion #bernette #sewingtutorial

Did you know that... most home sewing machines thread pretty much the same way? Once you learn how to thread a sewing machine it makes it soooo much easier to use other sewing machines no matter what the brand. A great tip is to look for the arrows or numbers on the sewing machine to guide you where to take the thread. When threading your top thread here’s a few things to remember: 1. Make sure the Take Up Lever is all the way up while threading. That’s the metal piece that bobs up and down while sewing. 2. Don’t miss putting the thread behind the thread guide right above the needle. 3. Cut your thread before trying to put it in the needle to make sure it goes through easier. What about you, do you find threading sewing machines difficult? • • • #sewing #learntosew #sewingforbeginners #beginnersewing #sewingdiy #sewfun #sewtok #letssew #isew #diyclothes #diyfashion #bernette

Did you listen when your mom or grandmother tried to teach you how to sew? I never ever thought I’d make a career out of it, but I’m so grateful that I listened to my mom! As it turms out both my grandmothers could sew and one was also a hat maker. My late mother-in-law also sewed so my son has a ton of ancestors rooting him on. Does anyone in your family sew? #sewing #learntosew #sewingforbeginners #beginnersewing #sewingdiy #sewfun #sewtok #menwhosew #sewingforboys

"My son wants to learn to sew... But won't take my class! 🤷🏽‍♀️ My son Miles is starting a fashion brand and what started out as making t-shirts has become wanting to make custom garments so now he needs to learn to sew. Yippee becasue someone needs to carry this knowledge to future generations! I teach an amazing 6 week CO-ED sewing course, but he wants private lessons. So here I am late Friday night in pajamas teaching him how to sew. While teaching my 6 eeek course, I developed a strategy for teaching sewing that is perfect for impatient beginners... people who just want to get right into making cool stuff. That's definintely my son (the apple doesn't fall far.) 😆 So we took two hours and followed along with my book to teach him the basics of using a sewing machine. Follow along with his progress because he's actually pretty darn good at it already." #sewing #isew #imakemyownclothes #learningtosew #beginnersewing #sewingforbeginners #menwhosew

I love a good tool that just makes your life easier. This is called a guillotine paper cutter and it can cut up to 400 sheets. Now I can make my books so much faster. #diy #bookmaking #bookmakingprocess #learntosew #beginnersewing #cuttingpaper #papercutter

I’m a DIY girly through and through 🤭 Here’s how to bind your own book. I never thought it could be this easy. Once I get a heavy duty paper cutter I’ll be unstoppable. (cue evil villain laugh 😆) BUT I’m not crazy! Bulk orders will go through Amazon. There’s definitely an advantage to printing them myself though. I can add the folded practice sheets and I can sign each copy. Either way, I’m excited to provide this much needed resource for people who learn like me… getting right to the good stuff and including step-by-step visuals. You can find the ebook version on my website. • • • #sewing #learntosew #diy #bookmaking #isew #sewingforbeginners #beginnersewing #bookbinding #imadethis #isewmyclothes #imakemyownclothes #sewingforkids #diyclothes #diyfashion

Guess what??? 😁 We’re doing final revisions on my first book, “The Impatient Beginner’s Guide to Sewing”. 🙌🏾 Most sewing books throw a mountain of infromation at you, which can be a bit overwhelming, right? Not Here! We’re cutting out the fluff and focusing on quick, easy tips and shortcuts. You’ll get all the good stuff without the headache. Since we’re about to go into another 6 week sewing class, I decided to release this book first to my class on Thursday and then to the public this weekend in both book and ebook formats. This is just a sneak peek so stay tuned! #sewing #learntosew #beginnersewing #sewingforbeginners #sewingforkids #sewingforgirls #sewingclasses