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4 days ago
I have no hobbies, and would love to do this… might need to change my work hours to fit this in though.
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How to learn how to sew
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 "It's so relaxing and rewarding. "
How I did it: I returned the webcam I bought for my long distance boyfriend who stopped talking to me once he moved, got the money and bought myself a cheap sewing machine. Read the manuel, looked online at crafster.org and started sewing as best I could. Lessons & tips: Don't be afraid to screw up, cause you probably will. Buy a seam ripper. It will be your best friend Resources: crafster.org
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How I did it: My mother taught me basic stitches when I was very young, and in junior high, I decided to take a sewing fundamentals course. It was very easy, and we mostly used sewing machines, but we also learned a variety of hand stitches. Read how I did it…
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How I did it: Well, I decided I wanted to make a skirt to wear to a concer I was going to the next day so I made up a design and cut up a bunch of old t-shirts and had my mom teach me how to work the sewing machine, It was fun and I love my skirt Read how I did it…
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2 months ago
I want to learn how to sew simple things… making napkins, table clothes, patching pants and making clothing last longer. Also want to learn to use my mother’s sewing machine properly, that will also help.
I don’t know if embroidery is a form of sewing, but it is similiar. I hope to use my grandmother’s teachings as a foundation to help.
Readytobehappy unorganised
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2 months ago
I’ve got loads I want to make:
- A slanket
- a bag
- baby shoes for my boyfriend’s soon to be niece or nephew :)
- a dress
- a laptop cover
- a wall organiser
I even got a pattern for a dress and my boyfriend got me the material I need for my birthday :) but I still haven’t started. I think it’s because I’ve got so much I want to make I don’t know where to start.
Around christmas I made a bright orange stocking for my boyfriend (his favourite colour) and I made a dress for a fancy dress night out at uni which turned out pretty good. So I’ve had practise I just need to get back on the wagon!
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3 months ago
I dont wanna be a fashion designer or anything. I just wanna be able to fix or slightly alter my clothes. But maybe one day I’ll be really good at it. Who knows? Knitting also goes under here.
i wanna make clothes!
4 months ago
I know how to use a sewing machine, but I’ve always wanted to make an actual garment. I want to be as talented as the people on Project Runway :)
my best friend...
4 months ago
...bought me a sewing machine for my birthday…so onward with this goal…yay!!!
creativekitty BACK ON 43THINGS!!!
My dressmakers dummy has feet!
6 months ago
Today I used a bamboo stick and cut it up to make some feet for my dressmakers dummy stand! I bought the dummy cheap off ebay because it had no feet and could only be used on a table top. For a time I thought what on earth I’m I going to do to make some feet for this thing?! And it came to me today.
Now I can stand it up properly and I’m really pleased! Now all I need is some fabric and I’d also like to purchase a really easy pattern, and then I shall have a proper go at making my own clothes! First though, This week I’m going to have a go at making a yoga mat bag for my pilates mat :)
Readytobehappy unorganised
Damn noisy sewing machines!
6 months ago
I think this is a really good skill to have. I’d like to be a little bit housewifey (I’m terrible at being domesticated!). I’d really like to be able to make my own clothes. The only thing is sewing machines scare me :/ but I suppose I’ll just have to get over it!
Shink "A goal without a plan is just a wish".
Yay for ACE (Adult Continuing Education)
6 months ago
My local ACE program has a sewing class for beginners. I’ll have to wait until next year because I am taking Spanish this year.
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