Expanded my sewing beyond quilts!

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03-22-2011, 06:53 AM

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maryb119

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Great job! I love your dress! I used to make most of my clothes and my kids clothes before I started quilting. Now, when I try to sew a 5/8 inch seam, I have a hard time with it because I'm used to 1/4 inch.

03-22-2011, 08:09 AM

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MamaBear61

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Well done.

03-22-2011, 08:44 AM

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malega

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Very pretty dress, looks so very nice on you.

03-22-2011, 02:47 PM

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Bonnie

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Looks great on ya. Sure builds up confidence to try more clothing.

03-22-2011, 03:18 PM

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Sewingyankee

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You should be proud. You did a great job. Looks so nice on too.
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03-22-2011, 03:20 PM

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emsunfire

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You did a great job!!!! Paula :lol:

03-22-2011, 03:23 PM

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GrannieAnnie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rachelcb80

I've wanted for quite some time to try my hand at garment making. I admire all the ladies that sew beautiful clothing with what seems like very little effort. This dress came together fairly easily so it was a good confidence builder for me to continue on with garments. It's funny but I think out of all the quilts I've made over the last couple of years, I'm more proud of this dress than any of the quilts. :P

Good for you. But I'd have bet that every one of us started using a sewing machine by sewing clothes. Mom sewed our clothes when I was a kid and each of us girls started sewing as soon as we could use scissors, and pins and the treadle sewing machine---making our own clothes. Just assumed that was the natural progression for everyone.