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My Unrevealed Sewing Journey with my DAD💝 Welcome to my Blog with my whole Heart💝💝 Today, I am going to share a secret journey that I’ve never shared with anyone, not even my close friends. My Sewing Journey with my DAD💝 👸 Before you learn anything from me, understand my Journey—it will give you motivation and confidence. I’ll take you back at least 38 years. My sewing journey started before my birth without anybody’s notice. Many think they know my story, but truly said NO. They know very little. Today, as the Founder of Online Sewing Academy, a well-settled Coach, everything began with my dad. I’m happy to remember him here as a Daughter, a woman Entrepreneur, a Mentor, etc. 👩 In his school days, my dad had an elder friend with a tailoring shop in Kanyakumari. Despite excelling in studies, he developed a love for Sewing. On weekly holidays, he spent time at his friend’s shop. When his friend left for lunch, my dad would remove stitches in a newly made shirt, see how it was stitched, and stitch it back before his friend returned. 👩 Seeing his interest, his friend taught him to sew shirts to save wages. However, he never taught him to cut dresses. Despite many requests, his friend, like many skilled individuals, wasn’t keen on passing the skill to anyone outside the family. Thus, we lost treasures and medicines. 👩 After completing his ITI Motor Mechanism with distinction, he migrated to Chennai with his elder brother’s help. His passion for sewing never waned. When I was 18 months old, he enrolled in a tailoring institute, realizing his long-term dream. A brand-new Sewing Machine, the Usha Brown table Pedal Machine, entered our home. Later, a Merritt Sewing machine joined. 👩 Whenever our father wasn’t home, my brother and I sat at the machines, pedalling as though riding bikes. When he returned, he’d find out by seeing broken needles. He taught us never to pedal the machine without fabric. If we had to do so while oiling, he lifted the foot and pedalled. I remember those days every time I give this instruction to my students. 👩 Still more to share. I’ll stop here and continue on Thursday. Tomorrow, we’ll discuss a DON’T to learn Sewing Smarter. Nobody knows where their roots are tied up and when they emerge. I may be a graduate in Economics, but a seed was sown early for me to be a Sewer, later nourishing as a Trainer too… Today’s Lessons: Never run the machine without fabric or paper. If you must, lift up the foot. It will save needles from breaking and the foot from damage. A broken needle may hurt you, and even the eyes may be injured badly. Love something, try as much as you can, and one day you can master it. Never give up. If you love and master a skill, you indirectly pass it to the next generation. If you have to teach a skill, teach fully. Never hide secrets. They may become the best and remember you as their GURU, earning you blessings and pride. I’ll share an interesting fact on this in the upcoming days. You will love it.

Can I learn Sewing from YouTube Videos? I warmly welcome you to my blog with my whole heart💝. Today, I am eager to share a secret that can expedite and enhance your sewing skills, falling under the category of Do’s & Don’ts. Can I learn Sewing from YouTube Videos? 👉 Certainly, you can. YouTube offers a plethora of designs not found elsewhere. However, this applies more to advanced learners rather than beginners or aspiring professionals. Youtubers dedicate significant effort to entertain and educate, yet the educational system on Sewing is often incomplete. Allow me to elaborate on some limitations inherent in learning through social media. Challenge No. 1 👉 To comprehensively learn garment creation, substantial teaching time (1 to 3 hours) is necessary, a practice followed in our Academy. Unfortunately, most YouTube users prefer shorter videos for more views and subscribers, compromising the quality of education. Challenge No. 2 👉 YouTube dresses are tailored for the creator, not for diverse viewer sizes. Crafting for various sizes is intricate, even for experienced tailors dealing with customized sewing. Learning from assumptions proves challenging. Challenge No. 3 👉 While expert YouTubers produce commendable results, the secrets to perfect outfits are seldom revealed for free. Many video creators merely replicate content from top channels, resulting in a flood of similar content across different platforms. Challenge No. 4 👉 The trend towards short videos and reels poses difficulties for video makers striving to maintain quality. This compromise may lead to future content resembling slideshows, offering minimal educational value. Challenge No. 5 👉 Following a single Guru or Coach in the budding stage is crucial for mastering a particular art. However, social media presents a multitude of conflicting methods, causing confusion and hindering effective learning. Challenge No. 6 👉 After learning, seeking clarification or addressing fitting issues becomes challenging on platforms like YouTube. The absence of personalized guidance may leave learners with unanswered queries. Challenge No. 7 👉 Many YouTube creators lack professionalism, leading to potential disappointment for learners who fail to achieve desired results. This may result in wasted time and a lost opportunity for skill development. Solutions & Today’s Lessons 💖 Refer to quality YouTube channels at an advanced level to explore more patterns, but focus on fundamental learning from experts who provide step-by-step guidance. 💖 Avoid wasting time scrolling aimlessly. Invest in learning from an expert to produce remarkable results, eventually monetizing your skills. 💖 Join a community to gain knowledge from shared experiences and mistakes, especially if you plan to venture into business. Learn from professionals, not imitators. 💖 Recognize that free resources have limitations, and valuing others’ knowledge is essential for achieving recognition in your output. 💖 Share your opinions in the comments box. These insights are based on years of experience and proven techniques. Enjoy learning, happy sewing, keep rocking, and keep moving forward. Stay tuned for the continuation of My Unrevealed Sewing journey with my DAD. 

My Dad’s ways of using Leftover Fabrics My Sewing Journey with my DAD 💝 Today, I am excited to share the captivating ways my father ingeniously repurposed leftover fabrics during my childhood. Each word carries a mix of emotions—tears and smiles—as I express my gratitude to readers for allowing me to reflect on his extraordinary works. I hope this journey sparks numerous ideas for making the most of remaining cloth bits. A heartfelt welcome to my blog! In my recent post, I shared the initial part of my sewing journey with my dad. During my early school days, he skilfully stitched all our uniforms alongside managing his business. Despite his insistence, my mom declined to learn sewing from him due to his strict stance on studies, particularly mathematics. His belief in the transformative power of education made me a super student, excelling in academics, sports, and stage competitions. Yet, his expectations always pushed me to strive for more. Returning to the main theme, the surplus fabrics from his dressmaking ventures became a treasure trove in our home. We never purchased pillows; instead, all in our home were crafted from pure cotton using these leftover fabrics. His creativity extended to a remarkable five-feet sofa bed, undetectable as made from remnants. He even brought handmade pillows to my home. Additionally, he enjoyed crafting pillow covers, sofa covers, and screens by seamlessly joining cloth bits. I fondly remember the dusters for school, tiny cushions for my nephews’ cycle carriers, and stool cushions for our boutique’s tailors—all crafted by him to ease their long hours of stitching. Raincoats made from thick polythene covers, numerous cloth carry bags, and room curtains adorned with multiple attachments showcased his diverse skills. The mix-and-match pillow covers he presented to others remain etched in the memories of close friends and family. Financial struggles spurred his resourcefulness. Unable to afford dresses, he utilized cloth bits to create skirts for me. Surprisingly, these became my favorite printed skirts, superior even to my brother’s shirts crafted from at least three different fabrics. His unique shirt designs—collar, sleeves, and body parts each from distinct fabrics—became a subject of amusement for many, yet he embraced their charm. Not limited to family, he extended his creativity to crafting 3/4 pants, hats, and beautiful baby nappies with intricate piping. Inspired by an online set, he replicated various items—baby towels, kerchiefs, lunch towels, sewing machine covers, grinder covers, bed covers, and more. His hands stitched these practical items, predating the current DIY trend on social media. Reflecting on his passion, I can envision the love he poured into honing this skill and how he saved money for our family through his creations. He shared his love through the art of sewing, making it a heart-touching aspect of his persona. There’s much more to share about his profound impact on my sewing journey, and I look forward to exploring it in upcoming blogs. I hope this narrative kindles your interest and fosters a newfound appreciation for the art of sewing. Your engagement and thoughts are always welcome. Today’s Lessons: Embrace creativity; it adds color, meaning, and purpose to life, regardless of age. Sewing not only trims your tailoring bills but also adorns your home, bringing joy to many faces. Sewing knows no limitations; you can explore a myriad of possibilities. A handmade gift crafted through sewing holds more value than anything purchased from outside. Even when jobs or businesses falter, your sewing skills remain a valuable asset. The cost of leftover fabric contributes to the overall fabric price; utilize every bit wisely. Embracing leftover fabrics can significantly reduce plastic usage, minimizing environmental waste. Products like carry bags and pouches made from fabrics are reusable, washable, user-friendly, and skin-friendly, contributing to a sustainable lifestyle. Self-help groups and individuals lacking the investment for a business can collect leftover fabrics from nearby tailoring shops, producing excellent reusable products at no cost. Sewing skills, with their numerous advantages, stand as a fundamental self-help skill. It’s essential to pass on this skill to the next generation, even if they are destined to be India’s first citizens.