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Title: Sewing
Post by: aoyelove on May 02, 2010, 08:25:02 pm

Does anyone have an opinion on sewing clothes? I seems like a fun project I want to try, and the idea of the money I could save myself or even make doesn't hurt.

Title: Re: Sewing
Post by: mc1962 on May 02, 2010, 08:44:59 pm

Me? sewing?  I would be like a bull in a china shop  LOL :wave:

Title: Re: Sewing
Post by: thetotalfool on May 03, 2010, 12:05:58 am

There are lots of easy beginner patterns out there.  I like sewing, it gives me a small sense of accomplishment.

Title: Re: Sewing
Post by: aoyelove on May 04, 2010, 06:01:16 pm

I've been thinking about learning. I think that if I am able to learn and start sewing my own clothes, it would save me so much money. I have a sewing machine a home and I bought myself a pattern for a fairly easy looking skirt, so I've got my hands crossed about my success!

Title: Re: Sewing
Post by: jkhanson on May 05, 2010, 09:20:55 am

I used to sew alot when the kids were little.

Now I use my machine for mending. 

It is fun to make something and wear it!  Good luck.

Title: Re: Sewing
Post by: kimfusion on May 05, 2010, 09:25:55 am

you will feel special & difference to wear something that you make yourself.... ;D
I had done it....
and it is good feeling  :)  ...

Title: Re: Sewing
Post by: mangomiata on May 05, 2010, 10:16:03 am

I was an avid seamstress as a younger woman but I found that it cost less, took less time and was just as durable when I bought my clothes through less expensive sources such as eBay and Target.  I thought making my own clothes would save me some money but it never did and the time investment was better spent with my family.

Sandy

Title: Re: Sewing
Post by: pattypingle on May 05, 2010, 10:20:52 am

the on ly sewing i do is piece and machine quilts! I don't even sew my husbands pants for him, too much trouble!   I just make quilts

Title: Re: Sewing
Post by: 2briding on May 05, 2010, 10:48:54 am

MY GRANDMA USED TO SEW MY CLOTHES AND ALTHOUGH I LOVED THAT SHE TOOK THE TIME TO DO SO I WAS EBARASSED AND TEASED ABOUT WEARING THEM IN OUR MODERN TIMES WHERE EVERYONE BELIEVES IT SHOULD ALL COME FROM THE STORE I WISH SHE COULD STILL SEW THENM NOW I AM OLDER AND WISER AND WOULD WEAR HER GARMENTS PROUDLY :heart:

Title: Re: Sewing
Post by: dreamyxo on May 05, 2010, 12:12:36 pm

Go for it.  My mother can sew a little.  She made a couple of outfits for me when I was a kid.  I can sew a button and hem pants but that's it.

Title: Re: Sewing
Post by: aoyelove on May 05, 2010, 06:43:04 pm

Quote from: 2briding on May 05, 2010, 10:48:54 am

MY GRANDMA USED TO SEW MY CLOTHES AND ALTHOUGH I LOVED THAT SHE TOOK THE TIME TO DO SO I WAS EBARASSED AND TEASED ABOUT WEARING THEM IN OUR MODERN TIMES WHERE EVERYONE BELIEVES IT SHOULD ALL COME FROM THE STORE I WISH SHE COULD STILL SEW THENM NOW I AM OLDER AND WISER AND WOULD WEAR HER GARMENTS PROUDLY :heart:

I don't want to sew all my clothes, but the sort that would be cheaper and better to sew. Like skirts, I wear a lot of skirts and sewing them will definitely save money, because due to my extremely small waist size, the only stores that sell skirts that fit me well tend to be incredibly high end and expensive.

Title: Re: Sewing
Post by: sgluckadoo on May 05, 2010, 09:44:05 pm

Quote from: 2briding on May 05, 2010, 10:48:54 am

MY GRANDMA USED TO SEW MY CLOTHES AND ALTHOUGH I LOVED THAT SHE TOOK THE TIME TO DO SO I WAS EBARASSED AND TEASED ABOUT WEARING THEM IN OUR MODERN TIMES WHERE EVERYONE BELIEVES IT SHOULD ALL COME FROM THE STORE I WISH SHE COULD STILL SEW THENM NOW I AM OLDER AND WISER AND WOULD WEAR HER GARMENTS PROUDLY :heart:

:(  i hate it when kids are mean