Did you learn to sew in Home Ec?

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08-29-2011, 11:07 PM

#101

caliquocat

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Yes, & I hated it, we had to hand baste every seam "perfectly" before using a machine. After an introduction to patterns, I used my Mom's treadle machine(White)to make most of my clothes.

08-30-2011, 02:26 AM

#102

Aurora

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No. I bought a sewing machine after I was married and a few patterns and taught myself. Took a few classes much later.

08-30-2011, 02:46 AM

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I learned to sew at age 8, and by the time I got to "Home Ec," I was bored with what the teacher wanted us to make. She was not happy with me. So I basically have sewed all my life. Started quilting in the late 80"s and no longer make clothes

08-30-2011, 03:24 AM

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deedum

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Quote:

Originally Posted by moonwork42029

I had sewed before Home Ec and always loved doing it. Many clothes for me in high school and then for my 2 sons up until they were in the 6th grade or so.

Now I'd rather kiss a snake than do any mending.

Funny, I would much rather alter anything, zippers whatever than kiss a snake!

08-30-2011, 03:25 AM

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deedum

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Originally Posted by mic-pa

I agreed, I was quite bored and I had to wait til she explained everything to the entire class. Didn't they know how to cut a pattern? Really?

08-30-2011, 03:44 AM

#106

ptquilts

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I had one half year of sewing in 8th grade. All I remember is, we learned to make tailor tacks. I can still make a mean tailor tack, lol, if any one ever needs one.

08-30-2011, 03:57 AM

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CompulsiveQuilter

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I took a Jr. High class and choose the easiest thing to make (or so I thought) - a pair of knit pants, elastic waist with the huge legs that were in style at the time. What I learned, and why I still hate making clothes, is that the fit is crucial. I just never got that part and gave up sewing completely for 30 years. THEN I found quilting!

08-30-2011, 04:08 AM

#108

jitkaau

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Yes, for the whole 6 years.

08-30-2011, 04:11 AM

#109

QuiltMom2

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25 years after the fact I was lucky enough to see my home ec teacher and I thanked her profusely for teaching me how to use a sewing machine!! Now, if I could just be fortunate enough to see my geometry teacher. Thanks to him, I can figure out yardage and how to draft a pattern!!!

08-30-2011, 04:11 AM

#110

franc36

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I learned to sew in a Freshman Home Ec. class. We made an apron. I so enjoyed sewing that I took home ec. each year and majored in Home. Ec. in college. While in high school, I made clothes for myself, my mother, father, and sisters. I was the best dressed girl in my high school and college classes. To think, I almost didn't take home ec. Look at all I would have missed!