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Actually I'm going to tell you NOT to start by altering your own clothes. It is actually easier to make something new than to alter clothing. I suggest you learn to sew from the following books: The Colette Sewing Handbook by Sarai Mitnik, the SEW Everything Workshop by Diana Rupp and Stitch by Stitch. All three of these books come with patterns for all sorts of projects. Once you graduate to some harder things, and especially if you are interested in sewing 1950s-inspired retro clothing, try Gerties New Book for Better Sewing By Gretchen Hirsch. This book has beautiful patterns and also helps with more couture techniques. Happy sewing!
I love the energy! Very ambitious, and they actually came out nicely. If I may suggest, there are two sewing books that made all the difference for me:
Sew Everything Workshop by Diana Rupp. Enthusiastic, gorgeous pictures, clear instructions and lots of included patterns perfect for beginning sewers. Seriously can't say enough good things, and I still refer to it all the time. http://www.amazon.com/Sew-Everything-Workshop-Step-Step/dp/0761139737
Colette's Sewing Handbook by Sarai Mitnick. This one is all about the little things that make a big difference. Not as good a resource for getting started, but shows how to really plan your project well and make it a success. And I LOVE the patterns she includes. https://www.colettepatterns.com/books/colette-sewing-handbook
I bought myself a machine, some fabric, these two books, scissors, and some other miscellaneous supplies.
The Reader's Digest book is a really good idea since the back has a decent section on tailoring, and is full of useful information on everything else you'll need to know. There are probably also some books specifically on tailoring; check your local library.
Practice making straight lines on a piece of lined paper before you start on cloth. Getting your lines straight is super important.
Everything after that is just practicing.
buy this book and spend a day or two reading through everything. it teaches you more about sewing than about how to thread the machine (although it does teach you that too!) there's beginner patterns in the back, a guide to reading real patterns, a checklist of supplies you need, a way to fix common hiccups that you will come across, all about different stitches, different needles for what fabric, all about fabric, etc etc it is a great resource and the projects in the back are a great way to get your feet wet and get sewing!!!
I'd recommend some books like Sew Everything Workshop
There's also books by Singer and I believe Readers Digest that quite thoroughly cover the basics of sewing. I have the Singer's Sewing Essentials which I believe was quite inexpensive.
Also, as far as your pattern goes, there is a glossary showing what each symbol or term means, and if you are stuck on one in particular, post it and I'm sure one of us can help =)
I like all of the answers so far- my only other recommendation would be a good fabric chalk set or marker. As far as thread, I've found for me that most of the thread I buy depends on the fabric I'm using, with the exception of white and black. I still have some pink and green thread I bought to start with but have never used since I haven't made anything with matching fabric.
If you're interested in any books, Sew Everything Workshop is super helpful.
Anyways, good luck and have fun!
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I taught myself using this book: https://www.amazon.com/Sew-Everything-Workshop-Step-Step/dp/0761139737
It goes through the basics pretty well and I still use it as a reference.
* The Sewing Book by Alison Smith