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This archived content is from Mary Wilkins’ sewing and quilting message board “Sew What’s New,” which was retired in August 2007. It is being provided by “Sew What’s Up,” which serves as the new home for many members of “Sew What’s New.”
From: cake
Date: 11-01-2004, 10:55 AM (1 of 2)
There must be a lot of people on this site who've passed on their sewing knowledge...

I started learning about 2/3 years ago, when I was 19. I had a tiny sewing machine with 2 stitches on, which I gave to a friend, with plenty of advice on mistakes! Now he's getting a big sewing machine from a friend's mum and is passing on the small one to someone else, on the condition they do the same in a few years.

I think I started a trend here :)

I'm so glad I started, who else helps others do the same?

katie
User: cake
Member since: 03-24-2003
Total posts: 27
From: sewphisticate
Date: 11-01-2004, 04:12 PM (2 of 2)
I actually started teaching sewing classes because my friends insisted that I should. I have been teaching for about two years now, and I love it!

I have not given away my sewing machines (I tend to hoard them...I think I have about 12 now), but I do help my friends find good machines in their price ranges, including hitting yard sales, ebay and thrift stores. I spend a lot of my time answering their questions and helping them finish projects.

I love not only sharing the knowledge I have gained over the years, but also hearing how other people meet and defeat their sewing challenges. I am always amazed and often amused at the lengths we go through to solve our problems. My Mom turned me onto this discussion board...I have never been on one before. I love reading what everyone out there is doing and I have gotten some great ideas!

Genevieve
Genevieve
User: sewphisticate
Member since: 10-29-2004
Total posts: 20
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