Sewing clothes
#11
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I also started sewing clothes--basic A-line skirts, robes, etc. And then some doll clothes (that little stuff has always given me issues!) Sewed most of my clothes in 20's--but then pattern prices shot up and it was cheaper for me to buy clothes. I did lots of stuff for both kids and even pants and shirts for DH. Then when kids in middle and HS I was going to sports after work. Then I found QUILTING! no zippers, button holes, armholes, darts--and you get to be much more creative! When I do any clothes nnnow I kick myself and think "why am I doing this??"
#12
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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Started sewing clothes when I was 9 or 10, made my first quilt in my early teens-13 or 14 maybe? I do mostly quilts now with the occasional smocked dress for GDs. I really don't enjoy clothing sewing so much now. I think it is laying out the pattern, pinning and cutting that seems to be such a drag. I guess I'm spoiled with rotary cutters and mats. When I started quilting we made templates from cardboard-usually cereal boxes. Today's methods make it much more enjoyable IMO
#13
Like everyone else has posted, I started sewing at about age 12. I learned through 4H clubs. My mother could sew but didn't teach me and when I got older and more experienced, I had to do all the household mending and her sewing too.
I sewed a lot during my teens and early adulthood. Sewed for the kids, DH and the house.... even sewed my uniforms for work at one point.
Then I got away from the sewing machine for several years, busy with life I guess.
Got back to the sewing machine when I decided to take a "Learn to Quilt" series of classes, (THANK YOU KDOUBLEA)
Since then, almost every stitch on my machine has been for quilting. Very little garment sewing although I have a length of batik and pattern I bought at Quilt Canada to make a top for myself.....(that was in June for those of you unfamiliar with when it's held!)
I sewed a lot during my teens and early adulthood. Sewed for the kids, DH and the house.... even sewed my uniforms for work at one point.
Then I got away from the sewing machine for several years, busy with life I guess.
Got back to the sewing machine when I decided to take a "Learn to Quilt" series of classes, (THANK YOU KDOUBLEA)
Since then, almost every stitch on my machine has been for quilting. Very little garment sewing although I have a length of batik and pattern I bought at Quilt Canada to make a top for myself.....(that was in June for those of you unfamiliar with when it's held!)
#15
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,165
Started sewing when daughter was born. Couldn't find what I wanted, did find a pattern, and decided that all designers in stores could get lost. She danced and skated, and I don't know how many outfits I did between competitions, shows and precision lines.
I still sew. What I can't find, I'll make. Other half wants a certain shirt that's out of fashion - OK, I'll make it. I do my own version of designer nightgowns for the kid. Same pattern and no 2 have been alike in over 20 years.
I used to make my own designer fabric by embroidering rows of a stitch on the sewing machine. This was before stabilizer and you used adding machine tape. I've still got the jacket that I made most of the fabric for.
I've quilted designs with an embroidery machine and made sweatshirts. I used a quilting stencil and outlined the sleeves. Quilters have asked how I did it. (used the bean stitch on a Pfaff). I still have that sweatshirt.
I still sew. What I can't find, I'll make. Other half wants a certain shirt that's out of fashion - OK, I'll make it. I do my own version of designer nightgowns for the kid. Same pattern and no 2 have been alike in over 20 years.
I used to make my own designer fabric by embroidering rows of a stitch on the sewing machine. This was before stabilizer and you used adding machine tape. I've still got the jacket that I made most of the fabric for.
I've quilted designs with an embroidery machine and made sweatshirts. I used a quilting stencil and outlined the sleeves. Quilters have asked how I did it. (used the bean stitch on a Pfaff). I still have that sweatshirt.
#16
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Tavistock, Ontario, Canada
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I'm currently making "Grammy Jammies" for our grandkids for Christmas. I missed making them last year due to health issues. They usually love their jammies.
Also just finished pj pants for DH. Guess what? His pjs match the grandsons!
Also just finished pj pants for DH. Guess what? His pjs match the grandsons!
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#18
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, TX
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I started out sewing clothes and made most of my clothes for years. I even used to make suits back in the day when we wore suits to the office. I even had one friend ask me one day "do you buy clothes?" lol
I still make regular clothes and, of course, my wearable art stuff. In fact, I have a top laid out on the cutting table now to make. I haven't done a regular top for years but I saw this pattern at quilt festival and wanted to make it so I am.
I still make regular clothes and, of course, my wearable art stuff. In fact, I have a top laid out on the cutting table now to make. I haven't done a regular top for years but I saw this pattern at quilt festival and wanted to make it so I am.
#20
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Long Island
Posts: 24,820
i started sewing on a machine at 7, and making all my own cloths at 12. i picked up quilting as a hobby at about 17-18, started way before that, but not all gung ho. so i've been quilting for about 40 yrs now. wow, where did the time go???
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