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    Old 02-18-2011, 03:03 PM
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    I sew. That's what I started with, at first on clothes for my kids when they were babies. I made custom jeans for my boys that were the envy of their friends when the uber-wide legs were first popular. I make most of my own dress clothes. It's cheaper to buy a lot of things now than to make it though.

    I've done drapes, gowns, upholstery, custom gun holsters, if it can be sewn chances are I've at least tried. I have several garments and quilts going at any given time. I think it's my ADD! :)
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    Old 02-18-2011, 03:16 PM
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    i make curtains, draperies and cover cushions.
    Also make the "Little Dresses and Shorts" for Africa and Hati. Is this sewing?
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    Old 02-18-2011, 03:20 PM
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    I tried to sew sew yesterday, boxers for my SIL. He is 6'8", he is not heavy just a large waist. Anyway. I read I did felled seams, I did this and that, put the elastic in, when I notice I have one of those important pieces up side down.
    I threw it away!
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    Old 02-18-2011, 03:32 PM
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    I sew clothing and also home dec as well as quilt. With clothing patterns you must also be able to "fit" or make pattern adjustments. Rarely will a pattern fit the average individual right out of the envelope. There is a whole new learning curve for you, LOL. I recommend http://sewing.patternreview.com/
    as a resource for learning to sew clothing.
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    Old 02-18-2011, 03:34 PM
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    I sew sew---most of my clothes and a lot of dd's. Most recently I made myself two new flannel nightgowns and LOVE them.
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    Old 02-18-2011, 03:38 PM
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    i used to...that's how i learned...never liked what I made though LOL
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    Old 02-18-2011, 03:52 PM
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    Sewing has been a part of my life forever. My mother for some reason would not buy me many clothes. I remember school year after school year in elementary and Junior highhaving one school outfit to wear five days a week, a sunday dress with a slip and somethingto where at home. I finally rebelled against that and when I got a job I bought fabric and made my own clothes. This was even before High School. I think I am still rebelling against that. I also sew flannel Pj's for most of my large family at christmas including brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews, in laws. I love making doll clothes. I make them for 4.5 inch dollls.
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    Old 02-18-2011, 04:00 PM
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    I also sew, started in gradeschool with 4-H, made a lot of clothes, won some ribbons. In Highschool, I made my prom dress. A few years later I took a job doing alterations in a bridal shop. Then went about 15 years just borrowing my Mom's machine now and then. Christmas 09, I insisted on getting a sewing machine for my present so I could sew easy clothes for my kids. then last year I picked up quilting too :)
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    Old 02-18-2011, 04:27 PM
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    I sew sew, started when I was 9 helping my mom, than made my younger sister's clothes,than my kids & other peoples.
    I still do some here there for other people, but I prefer to do quilts now.
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    Old 02-18-2011, 04:27 PM
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    I love to sew especially different types of Valance and window covers. Just about anything I go to Hancock's when they have patterns on sale usually pick up 5-10 @ 99 - 1.99 a piece.
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