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02-20-2011, 11:06 AM

#141

Jerrene

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Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: Lewiston, Idaho

Posts: 5

I've sewn all my life, for my 4 kids, to my g'kids & now my 2 grt-gr-son's. 11 yrs ago I started making quilts for the needy here in our local area..I also make children's clothing for kids in need here also. Sewing to me is unwinding, relaxing & makes me feel so good sewing for people less fortunate then my self.

02-20-2011, 11:25 AM

#142

Judie

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Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: Joplin, Missouri

Posts: 1,058

Oh my goodness, yes indeed I do SEW!! I have made wedding dresses, prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses, wonderful 3 piece suits for my husband, everything I wore for years and years... decorated our interior.. My last project was a monster lined, pinch pleated, draw drapery set for my son's home... the area was so large that they would have had to custom order them made.. So I did the custom order... I've made bathing suits, underware, everything but shoes. Sewing and design were my first love.

02-20-2011, 12:39 PM

#143

sewmom

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Join Date: Mar 2009

Location: Midland, Michigan

Posts: 1,951

I sew other things besides quilts-enjoy the quilts more now it seems.

02-20-2011, 01:14 PM

#144

dixiebelle162002

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Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: TN

Posts: 2,369

I sew sew as you call it! :lol: I make clothes for my kids and husband and even a few things for me.

02-20-2011, 03:04 PM

#145

Nana Julie

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Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: Dahlonega, Ga.

Posts: 133

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubblegum1286

Are the patterns for clothes complicated? They look complicated.

Sometimes they are difficult but for the most part they are easy. If you have any problems it sounds like there are several knowledgeable people here on this board.

02-20-2011, 03:26 PM

#146

bubblegum1286

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Location: West Texas

Posts: 34

Yes, it does sound like it. I went to a website to look up how to read those patterns, and for the most part they sound fairly simple to understand.

02-20-2011, 05:25 PM

#147

susanwilley

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Location: Glen Burnie, MD

Posts: 927

Quote:

Originally Posted by irishrose

I sew far better than I quilt. I've made just about everything there is to make from wedding dresses to my son's suits, drapes to fire retardant racing suits, winter coats to bathing suits, etc. The only sewing I have to currently is a new robe for me.

WOW!!

02-20-2011, 05:41 PM

#148

Deborah12687

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Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: Minnesota

Posts: 1,098

I like to sew my own clothes as I don't care for some of the colors and clothing designs.

02-20-2011, 07:40 PM

#149

Dee

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Join Date: Nov 2006

Location: Pa.

Posts: 3,612

I sew sew then went onto quilts. Still sew home dec and clothes.

02-20-2011, 07:52 PM

#150

gzuslivz

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Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: Federal Way, Washington

Posts: 1,460

I started sewing when I was a young girl. My Mom taught me. She was taught by her mother and made her first skirt when she was 5 or 6. Her mother taught sewing for the Singer Company. She supplemented the family budget by sewing for the wealthier people in town when my mom was in school. I don't sew sew much anymore. Although that may change when I have grandkids:-)