Hi everyone, I’m a complete beginner with no prior tailoring skills or experience (not even hand stitching). I’ve watched a few videos of ISOT on the making of a coat and I’ve noticed it is not the right place for me to start because there’s a lot of things I don’t understand. I need to learn basic skills first, like how to sew on the machine and hand stitching. What other essential basics should I focus on, and where can I learn them? I am only interested in learning how to make a male suits I.e jackets, trousers and waistcoats/vests. Thanks for your guidance!”
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Hello Masuud.
Perhaps I can help you. If you want to learn basic sewing skills, we do have a playlist for you.
You can find the entire playlist on this page. You will learn how to correctly use a tailors thimble and elementary sewing stitches: https://www.internationalschooloftailoring.com/basic-sewing-skills-playlist Have a look and let me know if this is helpful.
Reza
International School of Tailoring