Quilter101

I am a complete novice as it comes to the sew machine. Yes, I tied 1 quilt, but that is about all I can do. :oops:
Where is the best place to learn how to sew well? I would like to be able to do it professionally sometime in the very far future... So, where?
I do not live near a joannes, I'm out in the country, and what would be a fair price to pay per hour or so?
Thank you so much
Emily

zyxquilts

Do you have any adult education programs in your area? I know the ones here using have sewing classes & they are usually very reasonably priced too. My quilt class is thru' adult ed & it's free :D

Spudgrandma

You may try asking the local home economic teacher, they sometime will do adult classes or bring someone in.

sewjoyce

Some sewing machine dealers will know people to teach you but they usually charge out the nose!!

Try adult education. For a nominal fee, they have night classes at a local high school here. Good Luck!!

Moonpi

Check with your county cooperative extension office, usually listed in the blue pages. I've always found classes through them that are well presented and very cheap to take, and if they don't , they would have some local resources for you.

Chele

There are some great books out there too. And video tutorials on the web. I'm sure it's kind of hard to get a class when you're out in the beautiful country. And the best advice I ever received...practice, practice, practice! And of course this board is filled with experts. All you have to do is ask away!

Quilter101

Well, the thing is, :roll: , I'm not an adult, I'm 13.....

Chele

Our own ShellyQ has the most wonderful tutorials right here on this board. Here's the first one: http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/6460.page

So happy to see a young person wanting to learn quilting. You'll do great! It's so much fun!

Shelley

Check with your county's Co-operative Extension office. They can connect you with 4-H! I used to handle the 4-H sewing kids in our local group. And, since I quilt....that's what the kids did.

Renee

Quilter101, don't you have a Home Economics class at your school? My 13 year old son is taking it (here it's called Family and Consumer Science or FACS) and has taught me a few things! He is currently learning to knit. The best part is he had a choice between FACS or Woodworking and he chose FACS! He's made a drawstring tote, pajama pants, a zippered pencil case, and is currently working on a knitted scarf. They also do cooking and baking. Also, your local library will have resources and may even know someone that does lessons.
Renee