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From: Marti
Date: 02-27-2006, 09:45 AM (1 of 19)
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Took sewing in school, 100 yrs ago..lol...have sewed some thru the yrs. (made pillows, very few things.) Just bought a new Janome that will monogram and emboridery. Have tried out a little of it...Made hubby a shirt over the weekend. Yes, i said weekend...I find I'm ripping more than sewing..lol...Ill take any advise out there that I can get for a old women, new sewer..lol...Thanks
Marti Eldridge
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From: paroper
Date: 02-27-2006, 10:26 AM (2 of 19)
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Just read the directions and practice sewing. It takes a while for everything to come back and regain your seam control. Also, a lot of new ideas have been added to the sewing instructions. There's nothing wrong with the "way we used to do it", but sometimes the new ideas are pretty cool. Take a look at all the new notions. When I first started back sewing (a lot) that was the candy that just about stole my heart. There are cool things for turning, measuring, all kinds of cool new stuff out there. With the wonderful new machines, well, sewing is pretty awsome right now. There are so many new notions that I wish I'd invented! On the other hand, if your dealer give lessons, take them on the new machine! I can't tell you how much learning curve you can cut off doing that! Pay special attention to the hooping techniques. Most of the "bad" embroidery happens in the hooping. AND.....don't forget to raise your presser foot when threading the machine!!!!! That is a the other major downfall with the new machines, they aren't very forgiving!!! 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) |
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From: DorothyL
Date: 02-27-2006, 10:36 AM (3 of 19)
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I'd say when you choose projects try to add a bit of a challenge every time so you learn something new. Dorothy |
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From: MaryW
Date: 02-27-2006, 10:55 AM (4 of 19)
From one ole gal to another, don't lose your sense of humor. You will need it. LOL.  Soon you will be sewing along like you had never stopped.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
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From: plrlegal
Date: 02-27-2006, 11:44 AM (5 of 19)
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This "ole girl" agrees with Mary and welcome. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 02-27-2006, 08:36 PM (6 of 19)
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Ditto from this MUCH older one... Welcome ... You will love this site.. I'm almost 72 (come June)... But, take it from me... We are never too old to learn something new every day.. Do take advantage of any lessons and classes from your dealer.. I always like to attend the special meetings and seminars the dealers put on from time to time.. You can pick up so many bits of knowledge at these affairs that will help you when you hit a snag in your sewing.. Do a simple item every so often to give your brain a rest and this prepares you for the next challenge.. Enjoy ! !
Sew With Love
Libby |
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From: bridesmom
Date: 02-28-2006, 12:35 AM (7 of 19)
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Welcome! You are never too okl to learn something new! This site and the people here are great. They never fail to teach me something or lift my spirits when I need it.
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 02-28-2006, 12:42 AM (8 of 19)
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I won't admit to being old...but you never forget..it's like riding a bicycle. Once you get sitting up and peddling part going, the rest is easy... Even with the new machines (trust me....I got my first computerized machine Janome 10000 about 4 yrs ago...and I've been adding to the stable ever since....) You become addicted to the new machines and their ease of use. (and I bet I've ripped out more quilt pieces than quilts I've actually finished....gotta keep the blocks straight  )You'll do fine...practice ! We've ALL been there... 
Chrys
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From: LadySloPokes
Date: 02-28-2006, 10:22 AM (9 of 19)
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Everything old is new again, and this can be said for sewing. I started relearning how to sew at age 50 (about 1 1/2 yrs ago) and it was suprising how much of the basics that we learned so long ago are still the same. Yes, there are tons of new things to learn, and so many new machines out there that are more than tempting! I haven't been able to take any hands-on lessons, so I'm feeling my way through. There are sewing lessons posted here on SWN, as well as the website Home Sewing Association (www.sewing.org). I hope you will be encouraged and inspired by all the great ladies here-I know I have been! Welcome, and keep us posted on your future sewing projects! Cookie 
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!" |
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From: debsews
Date: 02-28-2006, 10:48 AM (10 of 19)
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As one who began sewing at the age of 50 I can relate. I just started with kids things like pj's and short and tops and then branched out as I got more confidence. Of course we all rip no matter what the project. But when you're sewing for fun you can just quit and come back later with a fresh perspective. You're going to love it! And of course there's the fabric and boy that's fun to buy. I have so much more now than I ever thought I'd buy. But it's good to have something to sew when you get ready to without going out to buy anything new. |
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From: Dustbunny01
Date: 02-28-2006, 11:07 PM (11 of 19)
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welcome to the world of sewing, and frogging!! ( neat saying for seam ripping) I think we all have projects that we have to rip out.. what a pain, sure wish that they could come up with something better then that old seam ripper! LOL have fun while re-learning.. Don't worry how long it takes you to make something, a lot of patterns say make in 1-2 hours.. but in small lettering it say's sewing time only, not included is pinning, cutting and prep work. a weekend for a shirt is not all that long. REALLY! Just enjoy sewing! DB
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From: DorothyL
Date: 03-01-2006, 07:21 AM (12 of 19)
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Dustbunny- I very rarely use a seam ripper. I use tiny stork scissors instead. They have a very sharp point and don't slip around much. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 03-01-2006, 05:55 PM (13 of 19)
Okay girls and guys -- here's a new way to think about using your seam ripper -- it's called "unsewing". I never rip something out, I now "unsew" it.  Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
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From: paroper
Date: 03-01-2006, 06:28 PM (14 of 19)
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That's not QUITE what I call it...but you don't want to know what I have to say about that.
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) |
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Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: AndreaSews
Date: 03-04-2006, 02:38 PM (15 of 19)
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I think 'most everyone here has a seam ripper for a best friend, wouldn't all of you agree? Enjoy yourself, Marti!
Andrea
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Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
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From: CodyGramma
Date: 03-04-2006, 06:43 PM (16 of 19)
| I have 3 of them!!! LOL |
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Member since: 04-22-2005 Total posts: 133 
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From: Marti
Date: 03-16-2006, 03:18 PM (17 of 19)
 Wow, didnt expect all the info. In the last few weeks since I sent the first post, I have made a few more things....Yes, the ripper has become my best friend...Thanks for all the info...Your all great!!!! Thanks
Marti Eldridge
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User: Marti
Member since: 02-21-2006 Total posts: 31
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From: Magot
Date: 03-16-2006, 04:45 PM (18 of 19)
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my 'best friend' is blunt from over use! Welcome, have fun, and a weekend for a shirt as far as I am concerned is darn good! Sheesh!
love and kisses, Jan
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Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626 
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From: Almajanesattic
Date: 03-16-2006, 06:22 PM (19 of 19)
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I am green with envy that you made a shirt in a weekend. Come on over to my house 'cause I've got a few projects that you could finish for me in no time. Hmmmmmm.......about those seam rippers.....maybe we need a thread called "Seam rippers that we love to hate and hate to love.........  Sharon |
User: Almajanesattic
Member since: 01-20-2006 Total posts: 42 
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