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From: wifetod
Date: 02-06-2004, 12:45 PM (1 of 9)
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Just curious how much of your wardrobe is your own sewn clothes? Jolene Jolene
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User: wifetod
Member since: 01-19-2004 Total posts: 149 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 02-06-2004, 03:11 PM (2 of 9)
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Almost everything. Once in while someone will give me something or my mother in law will give me a gift certificate but for the most part I make my own. I don't make underwear or nightgowns. I would but I don't have the time. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: lovemyfabric
Date: 02-06-2004, 08:21 PM (3 of 9)
| I make most of my skirts, some of my shirts and nightgowns. |
User: lovemyfabric
Member since: 06-06-2003 Total posts: 126 
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From: Skye
Date: 02-07-2004, 12:08 AM (4 of 9)
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I sew almost every thing except my bras which I would sew if I had the time, and more importantly easy access to the fabric. I do uy the odd top t shirts etc when they are on sale Skye |
User: Skye
Member since: 09-28-2000 Total posts: 233 |
From: MaryW
Date: 02-16-2004, 03:45 PM (5 of 9)
I make tops, slacks and jackets. I don't wear skirts or dresses much at all. Working from home makes you a little too casual. 
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: Magot
Date: 02-16-2004, 04:44 PM (6 of 9)
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I make special occasion wear, suits and prom dresses, occasionally tops. Hats scarves gloves and jumpers I knit.
love and kisses, Jan
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User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626 
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From: maps
Date: 02-17-2004, 07:17 AM (7 of 9)
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you all impress the heck out of me!!! i guess i'm the minority here, i do make myself flannel pants that i wear all the time but as for clothing that i make... i have never worn any of it in public!!! i did make a long jacket last week that i will probably wear, it actually turned out very nice, but i have wasted soooo much fabric trying to get thing to fit and they never do, then i get to frustrated and quit. i've read all the fitting books and bought the computer programs to make you own patterns and still i just can't get anything to fit right... sad sad but, true
Marge
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User: maps
Member since: 06-18-2003 Total posts: 152
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 02-17-2004, 09:24 AM (8 of 9)
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I mostly make t-shirts & blouses for summer. Most of the time I wear jeans & tees or sweatshirts. I did find a nice slacks pattern that I made for myself & plan on making more as soon as I can find my sewingroom again. Evertime I make a dress I can't get the fit right. I am smaller on top than the bottom & the adjustments are to complicated for me. I like instant gratification. I want to get things done fast & easy Too many steps & it gets to be a UFO. Barb Barb
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User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115 
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From: MartySews
Date: 02-22-2004, 05:51 PM (9 of 9)
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Almost all of my clothing comes from my sewing room now that I've retired. I've been purging the working wardrobe that I once needed and replacing the items with clothes that I've sewn. I've made a few suits and dresses for church and have one or two special occasion outfits. However, I mainly sew slacks, shirts and jackets for casual wear. This past month I made 3 pair of fleece pants, a vest, a border print fleece top, a knit skirt with matching jacket, and a knit dress. I have a pair of black velour pants waiting to be hemmed and have two more fleece tops cut out waiting to be sewn. Also, I have a velour top waiting to be sewn. I had made my border print fleece top on my serger even setting in the sleeves. That was a first for me but then "Santa" gave me a new serger for Christmas so I had to try it out. Happy Stitching! Marty 
It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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