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Old 02-19-2011, 06:57 AM
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I used to make all my kids clothes till they got to middle school and made most of mine. Now I am dipping back into it. I can't find shirts I like and don't know if I will get back into pants or not. I also like to make vests and jackets/coats.
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Old 02-19-2011, 06:57 AM
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I use to sew every thing I wore and a lot of what my boys wore but now it is just quilts.
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Old 02-19-2011, 07:00 AM
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I started out sewing just clothes - I remember telling my sister, who is into quilting but doesn't have the time anymore, that sewing quilts just didn't interest me. Now I quilt more than I sew clothing, but I still like to sew myself and my kids clothes from time to time.

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Old 02-19-2011, 07:05 AM
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Oh yes, I sew, from curtains to making & covering my couch seat, chairs and lots of pillows. I use to make my own clothes. Love to sew!!!
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Old 02-19-2011, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by davidwent
as in making clothes and whatnot? I was in Walmart's Fabric dept today and got to looking at the pattern books. I actually bought 2! LOL
Hopefully I can find as wonderful a board as this one for sewing!
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Oh, David....PLEASE let us know when you do find a good sewing board! I have a 15-year old friend who wants to learn (they don't teach sewing in school any more), such a loss!
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Old 02-19-2011, 07:10 AM
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My hubby wears Hawaiian shirts almost exclusively. He likes the front and the pockets to match, and since those shirts tend to be a little spendy, I make them for him. Plus...he likes the Alexander Henry girls... LOL

Here he is with his mom, sister and brother at Christmas in one of the shirts I made for him. :)
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Old 02-19-2011, 07:13 AM
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I used to sew all the time--making clothes that is. I must admit since I started making quilts, I have sort of had "tunnel vision" don't want to do anything else!
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Old 02-19-2011, 07:18 AM
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I sew sew a bit: have done western-type vests, some pajama pants, dolls & their clothes, rice packs for your neck, tote bags, a valance or two, etc. :)
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Old 02-19-2011, 07:32 AM
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I sewed just about all my girls' clothes when they were growing up, as well as my own. Only sew for the little ones now, but it is fun creating. Difference is, it has to fit whomever it is made for and sometimes that part is difficult.
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Old 02-19-2011, 07:34 AM
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I have a man friend that makes all his own shirts. Remember tailors were always men in the old days. I think they have a better eye for color.
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