Shame on me

[cybrok]

In a lot of PSKs, there are stuff for survival sewing, needles and thread.

But... I never learned sewing


Are there website showing basic survival sewing techniques? For clothes as well as people

 

[Fiddleback]

For survival techniques, the Hoodlums are pretty damn good. Not to mention that this place has some knowledgable folks too...

 

[sasha]

If you have some older woman as a nighboor just ask her to show you how so saw something... You would never get the same knowledge from the net... I learned from my mom as a kid..

Sasha

 

[misanthropist]

It's a manual skill, man, and that means there's only one way to learn.

DO IT!

 

[siguy]

just grab a needle and some thread and have at it. you will figure out what works and what doesn't pretty quickly...

i learned as a kid from my mom and from experimentation. i even used to carry around a little sewing kit as a kid...because i enjoyed it so much.

also, follow the suggested advice and ask a lady friend (or a guy friend that might know how...you might be surprised) to show you a couple of simple stitches...then practice for a while until it feels natural.

 

[tonym]

i even used to carry around a little sewing kit as a kid...because i enjoyed it so much.

Shhhh, some stuff you should keep to yourself

Honestly though. Like they said just do it, it doesnt have to look pretty it just needs to work!

 

[DOC-CANADA]

In a lot of PSKs, there are stuff for survival sewing, needles and thread.

But... I never learned sewing


Are there website showing basic survival sewing techniques? For clothes as well as people

Shame on you, indeed. Not only for clothes and people, how about stitching up knife sheaths, etc.

If you don't have somebody that can teach you, go to the library - I'm sure they have a ton of stuff on basic sewing skills, or better yet, a book called The Essential Outdoor Gear Manual. See it here. A quick glimpse at the Table of Contents. . Click on the right hand tab of the Table of Contents for the rest.

Doc

 

[akabu]

Most Guy’s do not Know how to Sew so here is salvation in Bachlor hood.
http://community.livejournal.com/egl/3108429.html
http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/tutorials/_leat he...
http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/tutorials/_stit ch...
http://www.sewing.org/enthusiast/html/e_learntosew.html

 

[DeadeyeLefty]

Shame on you, indeed. Not only for clothes and people, how about stitching up knife sheaths, etc.

"It's not macrame dammit, it's a King Cobra Stitch paracord lanyard"

Just do it...tears, patches, and buttons. Once you can do them, everything else is easy. For thick stuff, a penny works better than a thimble because thimbles are made for small fingertips. Another great book is The Sailmaker's Apprentice

Canvas dropcloth is cheap and great to work with. I just started by making all kinds of bags for stuff, now I want to make my own wall tent !

 

[LittleHairyApe]

Thank you #1.

For thick stuff, a penny works better than a thimble because thimbles are made for small fingertips.

Thank you #2.

Another great book is The Sailmaker's Apprentice

Thank you #3.

Canvas dropcloth is cheap and great to work with. I just started by making all kinds of bags for stuff, now I want to make my own wall tent !

Three great ideas. I can sew patches on uniforms and stitch the hems on my pants, but I never took it any further. With those three great ideas, you've got me thinking in a creative direction again. Thanks Deadeye.