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6 months ago
urrrmmmm what do ii sayy
How to make my own clothing
It made me
accomplished 
"Others were sent to camp for the summer, I was sent to sewing classes."
How I did it: no matter your age or talent level taking a class to learn anything new is worth doing. there is so much information available everywhere now that learning to sew and make your own clothes will rank up high on the list like being able to cook the dish you or your loved ones loves to eat most. Years back, I was asked by a friend to make an outfit for her, no rush. a few days later she came and asked could you finish by this weekend? She suddenly had plans with her husband to go out of town to visit his family. I did the best I could as I was also a full time working wife and mother. On Saturday when she came to pick up her outfit that I did my best frantic insane seamstress impersonation of to complete her outfit on time she was not happy at what I had completed and was more upset that the hem was not finished and said she would have her sister in law finish. After she return I received a reluctant apology for her off handed remarks and a big compliment from her sister in law in the quality of my work and the speed/time I did it in... Always be specific in your time line and agreements to others, my free time doesn't mean that every second I am free I will be spent doing that project. I need down time to do nothing too.
Lessons & tips: Have plenty of space. No matter how big or small make sure your designated "space" is free of anything that could spill or interfere with the process. Have all necessary supplies, scissors, cutting surface, iron, thread, measuring tape, etc before you begin. Also read thru the directions twice before you start and pin, pin and pin all the parts of the pattern BEFORE you begin to cut. You may find and save yourself a few mistakes. If you think the pattern is one you will use often pin it to cardboard and use that as a pattern or cover with a clear laminating type plastic or clear shelf liner.
Resources: many sewing machine manufacturers offer classes, mostly to best illustrate how to use "their" machines but your still learning how to sew a project and gaining a skill. Art and craft stores in addition to selling the supplies sell "how to" books and many also offer classes. Check out a retirement community or a senior day center there are many (lonely) people that have the time, knowledge, and patience to teach you and would love the company or the "something to do"...its a win - win.
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I love leather and bondage, lop-sided or A-line type outfits, black, purple, blue and pink…. black and purple mostly, PVC, Shiney, belts, fishnets, boots!!!! LOVE THE BOOTS!!! (New Rocks till the end!!!) metal, love metal…... I need a sewing machine…..
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10 months ago
Men usually have better prints but are shapeless (who knew men don’t have curves, ha!)
So I joined the Craftster community for hints and tips and have already made a few shirts!
It’s fun and so exciting to be able to say, “I made that!”
lindornea is taking it easy after a week of too much stress
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11 months ago
I have been sewing since I was 5, but recently I stopped. The last real thing I made was a bridesmaid dress for my friend’s wedding.
I plan on breaking out the sewing machine once I get settled.
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11 months ago
Because everything I see in the stores is so generic and boring. And anything worth buying is out of my budget.
demeTREEa is trying to accept everything as it is
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11 months ago
I hauled out the old sewing machine but haven’t yet created a thing. I should look into taking a class to jumpstart my enthusiasm.
Make my clothes for this summer...
13 months ago
I’ve been burning up in my usual wear so I decided to make my own Victorian undergarments to wear this summer. I have everything I need, now I just need to make them.
