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From: melvin
Date: 12-27-2004, 08:11 PM (1 of 7)
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After 8 years of begging and pleading my husband FINALLY bought me a sewing machine for Christmas - something about not enough time... I haven't even taken it out of the box but I'm not afraid to begin. I know I have a long way to go as far as learning to sew but until I get there, I want to know what is cost-effective to sew. I know that it's probably cheaper to sew an outfit than to buy it at the department store. But I think it might be less expensive to buy some clothes at a second hand store. I was just wondering what some people sew or what they thought was cost effective sewing. PS I will probably never do drapes or home decor. Although, I would probably be open to do pillow cases. |
User: melvin
Member since: 12-24-2004 Total posts: 1 |
From: Mother in Law
Date: 12-27-2004, 08:38 PM (2 of 7)
| I sew alot of blouses for me along with baby things, home dec, and mending. The more you sew the more addictive it becomes. Good luck with your new machine and happy stitching. Susie |
User: Mother in Law
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From: smith972
Date: 12-27-2004, 09:37 PM (3 of 7)
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I make alot of custom things for the kids my 5 year old likes dresses but not the unform types you find in the store so i make her uniforms for her and spend far less money.. All of the kids summer clothes are made by me, blankets, pillows, pillow cases and special sheets etc. I wear suites to work so i make them myself and spend far less money there also... Enjoy your new sewing machine Jada |
User: smith972
Member since: 09-10-2004 Total posts: 241 
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From: paroper
Date: 12-28-2004, 05:06 AM (4 of 7)
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There are lots of great things to sew. If it is fabric, the sky is the limit. If you want a good place to start though, I would recommend that you start with a skirt without pockets. They are pretty fast to make. use only a small amount of fabric, and should require only minor alterations. In addition, that will give you a chance to learn a lot and get used to your new machine. Buy your pattern by comparing your actual measurments (taken only in your underwear) with the measurments of the PATTERN COMPANY. There is absolutely no clear comparison of Ready to Wear dress sizes and pattern company sizing. Your first skirt should NOT be plaid fabric. You can choose a floral or a solid, but a plaid needs to be matched. If you have a wide stripe you might want to match it too, so I would not do a stripe either.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: Sewhappie
Date: 12-29-2004, 01:23 AM (5 of 7)
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[QUOTE=Paroper]"I would recommend that you start with a skirt without pockets. They are pretty fast to make. use only a small amount of fabric"[QUOTE]. And would be a whole lot cheaper for the yardage needed compared to what they want to charge you for a RTW skirt with a 1/2 yard of material in it!!!!! I saw a size 16-18 tonight that had no more than that in it!!!! No one that size should be wearing just a 1/2 yard of material on their body!!!!!!! 
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User: Sewhappie
Member since: 10-27-2001 Total posts: 1427 |
From: MidnightRain
Date: 12-29-2004, 01:52 AM (6 of 7)
Was it one of those skirts that double as a belt? 
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User: MidnightRain
Member since: 12-26-2004 Total posts: 14 |
From: TammyE.H.
Date: 12-30-2004, 06:46 PM (7 of 7)
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Hi there! Unfortunately, I seem to have EXQUISITE taste in fabrics... So, in my case, it's usually less expensive to buy RTW than to make my own. I love to make my own for fitting reasons (and it's a BOATLOAD OF FUN!!!)  But the financial reasons don't seem to apply to me... HOWEVER, if you keep your eyes peeled you can catch some great sales. I just got a GORGEOUS grey-black gabardine for 2.99/meter!!! I bought 6 meters...  I've already made a pair of trousers and I have a GORGEOUS jacket pattern I want to try with it... (Vogue 7673) So, in this case, I"ll have a business suit for less than $20!!! Unbeatable! Gotta love it! |
User: TammyE.H.
Member since: 08-28-2004 Total posts: 51 
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