u/Impossible-Driver69

Act Two Community Theater in St Peters is performing this hilarious farce until May 31st. A great way to enjoy the weekend and relax!

https://www.acttwotheatre.com/one-man-two-guvnors/

Just wanted to celebrate it, but at 52 made the last damn payment on my student loans today.

Free at last.

52 year old guy here. Back in middle school had home economics and we all learned to sew. Fat forward 40 years and I have dabbled a bit but not much. Went with a friend to a fabric store last week and found some nice road trip designs and thought "I should make a pillow!" And bought material.

Anyway, was out and about this morning and stopped at a few yard sales. Came across one with a Singer ​Beginner sewing machine 2263 brand new in box never opened. They wanted $15. Figured this was my sign!

So for this 52 year old guy... what's an ideal way to learn by doing? If you were teaching me anew, what would you start with?

update: Thank you all for the great advice and resources. I appreciate it! I live in the St. Louis area and checking for sewing classes and groups to join as well!​

And $5 expected by Memorial Day or sooner.

Jesus Christ. Glad all the book banning and culture wars helped us so much.

Love the mission control style, and it has zero ads.