1. Cut out pieces (without making mistakes)
2. Read instructions (at least 50 times)
3. Make sure you have everything (this includes Band aids, Creative words and a stitch ripper)
4. Have patience (This one can be difficult and can cause major irritation)
5. Have Thread (have plenty of it with a very sharp seam ripper handy)
6. Be prepared to alter everything (no one is the same size!)
7. Bring chocolate (you'll need it between every ten minutes of sewing)
8. Have a good pair of scissors (as sharp as possible/ Use caution when patience grows thin)
9. Never ever ever cut inside lines!!!! (You will regret it later)
10. Don't mix pattern pieces (This always causes confusion)
11. When going to the store, pretend to understand everything about your project (Yes, I know which fabrics I need and whether the finished product will look correct)
12. Play music or movies in the background (This will distract the beast within you)
13. Be gentle with the sewing machine (Its your friend not your enemy)
14. Avoid tantrums (This leads to destructive behavior used on your project or sewing machine)
15. Know your fabric like the back of your hand (this is self explanatory)
16. Never lose the instructions (In this case it wouldn't be productive to wing it)
17. Have fun, you can throw a big party when it's over!
Right on Sarah. You are learning the real facts of sewing. LOL.
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