Who does sewing other than quilting?
10-30-2011, 08:32 AM
#221
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Location: Holland MI
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I sat by my Grandmothers tredle machine while she was making feedsak dresses for me when I was a todler.
As soon as I couod hold a needle My Mother would let me practice running stitches on a scrap while she was mending.
when Iwas a teen I started making my skirts and dresses(Back in the day it was cheaper) I progressed to other gaement sewing even lingerie in the 60's when it was the rage.made one deaughter's wedding dress and Bridesmaid dresses for the other deaughter. many curtians drapes and home decor. Quilting is the most fun.
As soon as I couod hold a needle My Mother would let me practice running stitches on a scrap while she was mending.
when Iwas a teen I started making my skirts and dresses(Back in the day it was cheaper) I progressed to other gaement sewing even lingerie in the 60's when it was the rage.made one deaughter's wedding dress and Bridesmaid dresses for the other deaughter. many curtians drapes and home decor. Quilting is the most fun.
10-30-2011, 10:26 AM
#222
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Lincoln. MI
Posts: 491
I love to sew. I used to make all of my clothes, my kids clothes, and most of my husband's flannel type and golf type shirts. Then the kids grew up and I went to work full time and just stopped, completely. I started quilting about 5 years ago, and started sewing again when I got my darling grandbabies. The second one is a girl, and I having the time of my life making sure she has the very cutest clothes ever!!!
10-30-2011, 10:43 AM
#223
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Location: Nebraska
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I used to sew quite a few clothes, and now want to start again. Made my first quilt in 1981, for my son. Just jumped right in, and it came out great!
So....since many of you sew other things, here is a question for you....and PM me with any advice 'cause it is not my intetnion to hijack this thread.
Are there any patterns for clothing for expectant mothers anymore? I want to sew some shirts for my daughter, and can't find any specific materninty wear?
So....since many of you sew other things, here is a question for you....and PM me with any advice 'cause it is not my intetnion to hijack this thread.
Are there any patterns for clothing for expectant mothers anymore? I want to sew some shirts for my daughter, and can't find any specific materninty wear?
10-30-2011, 11:16 AM
#224
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Mt. Wolf, PA
Posts: 131
I started sewing in high school. As a missionary later, I made most of my four children's clothes. Now I am known as the "sewer" in the family. I sew everything from Holloween costumes to hemming pants. My grandkids bringing me all their stuffed animals or other things that need repairs. It is not that I am so good, but it is just something that I do for everyone. But I do love to spend an afternoon quilting--when I have time!!!
11-03-2011, 10:46 AM
#226
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: USA
Posts: 96
sewing other than quilting
I seem to have a backlog of costumes, party dresses and various projects now for my kids. They're still at the age where they think it's fun to dress alike (close in age) and they appreciate it. In a few more years, who knows if they'll still like the dresses I make?
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