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If you have a desire to begin sewing or improve your skills, you will love this conversation with Linda.\xa0 Not only has she been sewing almost her whole life, but she also owns a sewing business and teaches people all over the world to sew via her blog.\n\nWe dive into the practicals of how to get started sewing, but also chat about why sewing is such a valuable skill to have, even in our modern world.\xa0 Linda answers some of the most popular questions from beginning sewists like what projects to start with and what techniques lessen the learning curve.\n\nIn this episode, we cover:\n\n\n \nWhy sewing is a valuable skill to have in our modern world\n\n\n\n \nWhat kinds of projects to start with if you are just learning to sew\n\n\n\n \nCreative ways to save money on an expensive sewing project\n\n\n\n \nGetting your child started in sewing when you don\u2019t have any experience yourself\n\n\n\n \nProviding your children the tools they need and giving them the freedom to experiment in sewing\n\n\n\n \nChoosing the right sewing machine for your needs\n\n\n\n \nHow to make cutting out patterns more enjoyable\n\n\n\n \nTips for sourcing fabric\n\n\n\n \nHome decor sewing projects without a pattern\n\n\n\n \nA few tried and true sewing tips for the beginning sewist\n\n\n\n \nAn intro to starting a sewing business\n\n\n\n\nView full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.\n\nThank you to our sponsors!\n\nToups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com\n\nSchool of Traditional Skills | Use my link bit.ly/farmhouseskills\n\nRESOURCES MENTIONED\n\nSewing Machine Fun\n\nLinda\u2019s sewing blog posts: curtain alterations, tailor tacks, replacing a zipper, hemming jeans\n\nLisa\u2019s wingback chair slipcover tutorial\n\nCheck out Linda\u2019s eBooks to help you launch and grow your sewing business!\n\nABOUT LINDA\n\nLinda has been sewing since her father taught her to sew at age seven! She made her first dress that year through a Singer sewing class and spent the next few years becoming proficient at hand and machine sewing, quilting, and tailoring. She graduated from Colorado State University in 1983 with a degree in Textiles and Clothing. In 1984, she designed and made her wedding dress. She has owned and operated a bridal sewing and alteration business since 1988. She has been writing a blog since 2009 teaching people all over the world how to sew and alter clothing and home goods for fun or profit. Colorado is home to her and her husband. They have two amazing daughters, a wonderful son-in-law, and three incredible grandchildren. \n\nCONNECT\n\nLinda Prenzlow of The Sewing Garden | Website | Instagram | Pinterest\n\nLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest\n\nJoin us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!