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From: RLM
Date: 09-30-2005, 01:53 PM (1 of 11)
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Hi I purchased a sewing machine 4 months ago and have been teaching myself (with a little help from some books) to sew. I have always wanted to learn to sew so I am really having fun. I recently signed up for some Basic sewing classes, so I am looking forward to them. I have been reading your forums for a couple of days and find them very helpful, everyone sounds nice. Im sure I will have many questions in the future. Becky |
User: RLM
Member since: 09-30-2005 Total posts: 3 |
From: carman
Date: 09-30-2005, 02:13 PM (2 of 11)
Hi Becky. welcome, there is heaps of info for you on this site. congrats on wanting to learn, i used to sew for my niece and nephew, but i have turned into a qulter the past 7 or so years 
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User: carman
Member since: 04-17-2000 Total posts: 692 
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From: oodles
Date: 09-30-2005, 05:45 PM (3 of 11)
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Hi Becky! Welcome I am new here too and these great ladies helped me out of a horrible spot that was so simple I can't believe I was stuck like I was. Good luck with your classes and new machine. You will get help here I am sure! oodles/Sandy |
User: oodles
Member since: 09-21-2005 Total posts: 14 |
From: beachgirl
Date: 09-30-2005, 05:47 PM (4 of 11)
| Welcome Becky, think you'll enjoy the group & all that goes on. There seems to be always someone that can get any question answered. We have lots of fun here too. |
User: beachgirl
Member since: 08-31-2004 Total posts: 615 
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From: LauraM62
Date: 09-30-2005, 05:49 PM (5 of 11)
Hi Becky & Welcome to the Board, the group, and the world of sewing! Watch out though there are sew many things to spend money on  fabric, trims, elastics, patterns, and things to learn just goes on ... but it is all so much fun Good Luck!
LauraM
SW Indiana If everyone cared and nobody cried; If everyone loved and nobody lied; If everyone shared and swallowed their pride; Then we'd see the day when nobody died --'If Everyone Cared' by Nickelback |
User: LauraM62
Member since: 08-10-2003 Total posts: 246 
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From: Jayde877
Date: 09-30-2005, 07:32 PM (6 of 11)
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Welcome!! Good luck with learning to sew! I find it fun and I love to hear people's remarks when they see something that I have made and realise that I made it and didn't buy it. If you have any questions, be sure to ask, I am sure someone here will be able to help you out. Charity |
User: Jayde877
Member since: 07-27-2005 Total posts: 106 
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 09-30-2005, 10:11 PM (7 of 11)
Good for you!  It's an excellent creative outlet. Give a shout when you need a hand.
Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 10-01-2005, 01:11 PM (8 of 11)
Becky , Welcome, you will love this site.. I don't know if you were pointed here or stumbled on it, but sometimes people get on the discussion boards and do not know what a diverse site this is.. So, if you haven't discovered the home page, be sure to check it out..You can stay here for days before you read everything.. Lots of lessons here also.. Sewing lessons have from beginner on... Julie has great lessons there.. The skirt was great to let a beginner learn on.. I have recommended it several times with great success. (the persons told me, later) There are lots of quilting lessons also.. A long list of craft and bazaar items to sew (suitable for gifts)... Like I said you can spend days here and its always great reading and talking with all the new friends you will find here. 
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: bridesmom
Date: 10-02-2005, 03:47 AM (9 of 11)
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Welcome! And don't ever feel bad about being a beginner, heck, we all were at one time and there's always new things to learn and people to share with here. My MIL and sister totally understand my love of sewing, my DH - rolls his eyes, (much like I do when he starts talking engines!)
Laura
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User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: RLM
Date: 10-03-2005, 09:20 AM (10 of 11)
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Thanks to all of you for your words of encouragement. I am so looking forward to my first class this week. I am expecting my first grandchild (a girl) later this year and am hoping to be able to make her a baby blanket and maybe some bibs. Laura...I know what you mean about so many things to spend money on...there are lots of things you need to get started. I try and watch for the coupons for fabric and the expensive items, that always helps. I am going to start working on that baby blanket this week, so I may be posting some questions for you all! Becky |
User: RLM
Member since: 09-30-2005 Total posts: 3 |
From: LadySloPokes
Date: 10-06-2005, 09:39 AM (11 of 11)
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Hi Becky *~* Welcome to the SWN forums! Like you, I am also teaching myself how to sew. You will find a lot of great topics and how-to's here. Everyone on this site is very friendly and willing to help out with questions and problems, and are very encouraging and supportive. I haven't been here very long myself, but I love seeing what people are making and how they do it. Congrats on the new grandchild!!! My first GC arrived last December, and I am in love with our little guy! You will find that, in time, she will be your inspiration to learn new things--and every trip to the fabric store will have you looking at kids fabrics! Yep, guilty as charged! LOL I have more kiddie flannel than I know what to do with right now, but winter's coming and I want my little guy to have some nice cuddly blankets to snuggle up in at playtime and bedtime. I"m also going to try to make him some new sleepers for his b-day and Christmas. I'll be looking forward to seeing any pics you take of your creations--Good Luck!
Cookie
LadySlo...yes am I, but hey, I'm gettin' there! Are you sure it's supposed to look like this?! Proud owner of Singer Quantum Decor 7322 & Singer Quantum Futura CE 200.. "A balanced diet is having chocolate in both hands!" |
User: LadySloPokes
Member since: 08-15-2005 Total posts: 198 
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