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From: blackie
Date: 11-10-2006, 06:16 PM (1 of 19)
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A rainy-day afternoon diversion. Cut and paste my questions and answer them! 1. How long have you been seriously sewing? 2. When did you first learn to sew and how many years ago was that? 3. What is the last "trick" you mastered? 4. What technique do you wish you could master? 5. What is the most underrated sewing technique - the step you would never skip? 6. What is the most overrated sewing technique - the step you usually DO skip? 7. What can other sewers do that you can't do? 8. What is your favorite thing to sew (end product)? 9. What do you dislike sewing? 10. What fabric(s) do you love to sew on? 11. What fabric(s) do you hate to sew on? 12. Who makes your favorite patterns? 13. If you had a sewing lackey, what three duties would he / she perform for you? 14. Post a picture of the last project you sewed (or a description, if you can't find a picture): 15. Nicest thing someone has said you you regarding your sewing (that you can remember, hee hee): 16. Who supports your craft the most, and how? 17. What's a sore spot you have when it comes to sewing? 18. Post a picture of something you are proud of sewing, or describe it and tell us why you are proud: 19. Give your sewing philosophy in two or three sentences: 20. Name something else you are good at: 21. What do you wish someone would sew for YOU? 22. Name something the S-W-N folks might not know about you: see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
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From: paroper
Date: 11-10-2006, 06:41 PM (2 of 19)
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1. 1966 in high school sewing class. I hit the ground running. We were required to make a skirt and blouse in class. I made a skirt, blouse and two dresses. 2.1966..40 years. 3.Don't recall. 4.Still wish I could always get a good hem on a perfectly round garment...it is always touch and go for me. 5.The most important step starts in the beginning with the first pin in the fabric. That is laying the fabric straight and putting your fabric on the straight of grain. 6.Pattern layout I think. I do rather use the guide for the layout but I often lay the large and long pieces first and then lay the short pieces. It often seems that they don't do the best job of saving fabric. When sewing I'm pretty much by the book. 7.There are things that I don't like to do/make but I can't really think of something that I can't do. 8.EVerything but I find a had a lot of satisfaction when I was sewing for people, esp the square dance dresses...they were fun. I also really love childrens' clothing and fitted jackets. 9.I HATE ALTERATIONS in garments already made and I hate making mistakes!!! 10.I don't care what it is..I like almost all fabrics except.... 11.I dislike chiffon the most and I dislike tuille almost as much because they crawl and tuille is hard to see....they hate me too...so the feeling is mutual. 12.I don't have a favorite pattern company. It depends on how the pattern will fit...buttrick and vogue for young figures, mccalls and simplicity for more mature figures..then after that, I haven't found a bad pattern company yet. 13.cutting and fitting and fitting and cutting 14.Not much right now, monograms on robes for Christmas, just finishing a rag quilt (first one) for Christmas...few Christmas items 15.it isn't what was said, it was the glint and thrill in the eyes of the person(s) who tried my work on for the first time. 16.My husband who often does housework for me so I can sew and also let me have the biggest room in the house for my sewing room! 17.A bad incident that happened several years ago when I was sewing for the public...got serious blame for fabric/pattern and problems that were not my fault... I still get very upset. 18.I make something and move on...I don't dwell on my efforts. It is all good if I can please someone. 19.If I enjoy doing it, it is useful and the end product looks nice, I am happy. 20.Pretty decent cook. 21.It is always wonderful to get a gift. I wouldn't care. 22.I have 3 large parrots, a macaw, yellow nape and a Congo African Grey. pam
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User: paroper
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From: blackie
Date: 11-10-2006, 06:45 PM (3 of 19)
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1. How long have you been seriously sewing? About four years. 2. When did you first learn to sew and how many years ago was that? I remember starting sewing around age 8, and that was 21 years ago. Holy cow! 3. What is the last "trick" you mastered? Hiding any thread ends by clever handwork. I also made a DIY simple straight skirt (four darts, side zipper, side slash) and successfully made a facing for the waist. It fits perfectly and no pattern needed! 4. What technique do you wish you could master? Hand-embroidery! I fear I never will. 5. What is the most underrated sewing technique - the step you would never skip? Under-stitching. 6. What is the most overrated sewing technique - the step you usually DO skip? Pressing a fabric - I just take it out of the dryer and fold it on the table right away. 7. What can other sewers do that you can't do? I am terrified of making couch cushion sleeves, slipcovers, any home dec really. 8. What is your favorite thing to sew (end product)? For some reason, I just love making baby buntings - you know, coverall patterns usually with or without a hood. You can use different fabric combinations, they're easy to line, and you can put ears or tail on them - darling! They also don't use a lot of yardage, either. 9. What do you dislike sewing? I hate my mending. I seriously will PAY ANOTHER SEAMSTRESS to do it! 10. What fabric(s) do you love to sew on? I like sewing flannel and medium-to-heavy broadcloths. I also recently discovered how easy it is to sew with fleece (see my last project below), and even tho' I am a fiber snob and dislike 100% poly, it's fun to sew it (no edge finishing!). 11. What fabric(s) do you hate to sew on? Anything slippery, lineny loose weaves, tulle. 12. Who makes your favorite patterns? I have a soft spot for Folkwear (http://www.folkwear.com/) because the patterns are so unique, simple, and the business owners are very sweet and helpful. I also like Kwik Sew (http://www.kwiksew.com/) because they are very true-to-size, have sturdy paper, color coding, and lots and lots of labels for all parts of the pattern. I have mixed feelings about Ottobre (http://www.ottobredesign.com/) but am also addicted to their styles. 13. If you had a sewing lackey, what three duties would he / she perform for you? 1. Organize my fabric, which I am always messing up. 2. Trace my Ottobre patterns and add seam allowances! 3. Sweep out my sewing room every couple days (and all the hobo spiders in there). 14. Post a picture of the last project you sewed (or a description, if you can't find a picture): http://kelly.hogaboom.org/tutorials/images/20061106cathat02.jpg The two hats took about a half hour to make and cost under $3! 15. Nicest thing someone has said you you regarding your sewing (that you can remember, hee hee): The other day my girlfriend said I was "the most successful housewife" she knows and that my sewing was amazing. 16. Who supports your craft the most, and how? My husband. He tells me all the time how proud of me he is. He also "forced" me to open a sewing room (get rid of our guest bedroom) and makes time for me often by taking the kids, doing the chores, and cooking dinner. He also designed my sewing business website and business card. 17. What's a sore spot you have when it comes to sewing? So many products are made via slave labor overseas with the end result being clothes and home dec stuff is *so* cheap. Sometimes I feel silly for sewing at all - I spend almost MORE money and a lot of my time. I also don't like how little people value the craft because of this. 18. Post a picture of something you are proud of sewing, or describe it and tell us why you are proud: http://kelly.hogaboom.org/tutorials/images/20061023icebat01.jpg Ice Bat (http://www.shopatron.com/product/product_id=PUL10071/322.0.8768.0.0.0.0). I took a basic costume pattern and made it into this stuffed-animal toy we own - who reminds me of my son Nels. That was his Halloween costume. I am proud of it because it turned out exactly as I envisioned it. 19. Give your sewing philosophy in two or three sentences: I think sewing should be an empowering activity that embraces one's own personal values and tastes. I wish I could find more students and more mentors near me. 20. Name something else you are good at: I am a great cook, a decent writer, and a cuddly Mama. (oops, three things. Did I mention I am modest, too?)  21. What do you wish someone would sew for YOU? I would really either like a wool coat (peacoat-style), some jammies, or a nightie! I can't remember the last time someone sewed for me (I think it was Jessica from this site, two years ago for a swap). 22. Name something the S-W-N folks might not know about you: I change my haircolor and style constantly. see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
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From: Magot
Date: 11-10-2006, 07:47 PM (4 of 19)
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1. How long have you been seriously sewing? ummmmm,30 years I guess, on and off. 2. When did you first learn to sew and how many years ago was that? 1969, a pair of psychodelic purple hot pants at school 3. What is the last "trick" you mastered? making continuous bias binding - learnt it 2 weeks ago! 4. What technique do you wish you could master? Fitting zips so that they looked like they grew there - and collars - I hate collars. 5. What is the most underrated sewing technique - the step you would never skip? I always press, check and press. 6. What is the most overrated sewing technique - the step you usually DO skip? I hate prewashing - as soon as that fabric gets inthe door I want to GO. 7. What can other sewers do that you can't do? Fitting - it is hard to do on yourself. 8. What is your favorite thing to sew (end product)? Big showy things that make my daughters look good. 9. What do you dislike sewing? boning and buckram - it;s a pig. 10. What fabric(s) do you love to sew on? I have recently had a love affair with washable poly which I have not sewn before -oooooo yummmy. 11. What fabric(s) do you hate to sew on? Those slippery suckers that won't stay put - velvet walks everywhere and makes a mess. 12. Who makes your favorite patterns? dunno. 13. If you had a sewing lackey, what three duties would he / she perform for you? pre-washing laying out cutting 14. Post a picture of the last project you sewed (or a description, if you can't find a picture):/I was sent a 'care package\ by a fellow SWN-er which had this yummy,deep fushia/raspberry washable poly with an oriental motif in the weave. So I made a 3/4 length sleeve crossover top which ties at the side. 15. Nicest thing someone has said you you regarding your sewing (that you can remember, hee hee): That the bride looked amazing and they called me a seamstress - that was head swelling. 16. Who supports your craft the most, and how? Me, Tony tolerates it - I have a friend at work who understands however.. 17. What's a sore spot you have when it comes to sewing? time - in the interests of marital harmony a good clearing up is required after a sewing session - which tends to mean Ineed a few hours free time to make the most of something. 18. Post a picture of something you are proud of sewing, or describe it and tell us why you are proud: http://resmiranda.co.uk/PagesAndTexts/Katie%20Moss.htm my girlie in her wedding dress. She rarely wears anything feminine being a stomp around the wilderness in big boots kind of girl - but occasionally she does like to dress up. 19. Give your sewing philosophy in two or three sentences: I love making things - all sorts of things and if they look good too I am on to a winner. It fills my creative urges. 20. Name something else you are good at: Watercolours? Not that good but I enjoy it - I know - knitting GUTS! 21. What do you wish someone would sew for YOU? Sewing something tends to represent time to me - so anything someone made would be an indication of love in that they wanted to spend their time making me a gift. In that sense - I could care less - If I were to BUY someone's services - a well tailored suit. 22. Name something the S-W-N folks might not know about you: My Dad was a paedophile?? I used to be phobic about being in the same room as children/babies! love and kisses, Jan
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From: plrlegal
Date: 11-12-2006, 12:19 AM (5 of 19)
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1. How long have you been seriously sewing? 49 years. 2. When did you first learn to sew and how many years ago was that? 1957 - my freshman year in high school. 49 years --- yuccccckkkk, I'm gettting old!!! 3. What is the last "trick" you mastered? Full bust alterations on a dress/jacket pattern. 4. What technique do you wish you could master? Using my rolled hemmer feet on my machines. They really frustrate me. 5. What is the most underrated sewing technique - the step you would never skip? There are actually 2 major ones that are often skipped over -- understitching and pressing as you go. 6. What is the most overrated sewing technique - the step you usually DO skip? If I skip anything, it will be the stay-stitching unless I can see the fabric I'm working with necessitates it. 7. What can other sewers do that you can't do? I don't know as I've never really compared my skills to someone else's. 8. What is your favorite thing to sew (end product)? I tend to like garment sewing the best but I also quilt. 9. What do you dislike about sewing? The tediousness of laying out and cutting patterns. 10. What fabric(s) do you love to sew on? Silk charmeuse, linen type fabric, corduroy is fun, challis, micro suede and ultra suede. 11. What fabric(s) do you hate to sew on? Georgette is undoubtedly my worst laying out and cutting nightmare. However, I've discovered that if I lay it out on felt, it is much more manageable when cutting and I rotary cut as much as possible. 12. Who makes your favorite patterns? No one specifically. I have a wide variety of patterns in my pattern library. 13. If you had a sewing lackey, what three duties would he / she perform for you? mending, alterations and laying out and cutting patterns 14. Post a picture of the last project you sewed (or a description, if you can't find a picture): My duvet cover and shams for my master bedroom. http://photos.yahoo.com/ph/<email address removed for privacy>/detail?.dir=/mail&.dnm=9143re2.jpg&.view=t 15. Nicest thing someone has said to you regarding your sewing (that you can remember, hee hee): That I come highly recommended for bridal/prom garment sewing. I have a friend that likes to tell people there isn't anything I can't sew. 16. Who supports your craft the most, and how? My very, very sweet dh is my biggest enabler for my addiction to thread and fabric. He does and has done everything he can think of to make my sewing room very comfortable and easy to work in. Three weeks ago he bought me the nicest small leather chair to sit in while I'm sewing. It is so comfortable and very pretty. 17. What's a sore spot you have when it comes to sewing? People who don't sew assuming I will sew whatever they ask for at their whim. 18. Post a picture of something you are proud of sewing, or describe it and tell us why you are proud: My duvet cover and pillow shams for our master bedroom. It was a big project and I really didn't have a pattern but knew in my head what I wanted. 19. Give your sewing philosophy in two or three sentences: Sewing is very good therapy. It is cheaper than a psychologist or psychiatrist. 20. Name something else you are good at: Crocheting, keeping house, cooking, legal secretarial work, just to name a few and I'm also very modest. 21. What do you wish someone would sew for YOU? A new wool chesterfield coat. 22. Name something the S-W-N folks might not know about you: I'm very spoiled by my dh. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
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From: DorothyL
Date: 11-12-2006, 09:57 AM (6 of 19)
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1. How long have you been seriously sewing? Seriously? I'm not sure what that means but I've had something going on for about 25 years and off and on before that. 2. When did you first learn to sew and how many years ago was that? I first learned to sew in junior high school, I guess. That was about 127 years ago. 3. What is the last "trick" you mastered? Hmmmm.... Well, I got a pretty good match on the plaid-like pattern in the coat I'm making. About half the matches were just luck, but it looks good. 4. What technique do you wish you could master? I never get the lining in just right so I'm hoping that works out in this coat. 5. What is the most underrated sewing technique - the step you would never skip? Finishing all seams and raw edges. 6. What is the most overrated sewing technique - the step you usually DO skip? I don't always make all the markings. 7. What can other sewers do that you can't do? Quilt. I could never stand there bent over pinning it together before quilting. I can handle place mats, pillow tops and such but my back could never stand a large quilt. 8. What is your favorite thing to sew (end product)? Jackets I guess. 9. What do you dislike sewing? mending 10. What fabric(s) do you love to sew on? I like natural fabrics. I love most silks. Rayon is nice and linen -- especially blends. Wool in nice to work with but makes me itch to wear. 11. What fabric(s) do you hate to sew on? Sheers that wiggle around a lot. 12. Who makes your favorite patterns? NO particular favorites. 13. If you had a sewing lackey, what three duties would he / she perform for you? cut stuff out. 14. Post a picture of the last project you sewed (or a description, if you can't find a picture): The last thing I made was a plain pair of light blue pants and not worth getting the camera out for. 15. Nicest thing someone has said you you regarding your sewing (that you can remember, hee hee): "Where do you shop?" Not realizing I never buy clothes. 16. Who supports your craft the most, and how? My husband by staying out of my sewing room. 17. What's a sore spot you have when it comes to sewing? When people say things like "I've never sewn before but I want to start designing, making and selling clothes so I don't have to get a real job." They don't realize how much there is to learn about this thing we do. 18. Post a picture of something you are proud of sewing, or describe it and tell us why you are proud: http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e212/DorothyLong/girlieskirt013.jpg let's go with the girly skirt. 19. Give your sewing philosophy in two or three sentences: I don't have a philosophy. This is how I relax so I try not to take it seriously. 20. Name something else you are good at: Both my girls turned out good so I guess I was a pretty good mother. And I'm a pretty good reporter when I want to be. 21. What do you wish someone would sew for YOU? I guess I would appreciate just about anything. 22. Name something the S-W-N folks might not know about you: I have filled out so many of these question things that you guys know it all by now. Dorothy |
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From: tiny
Date: 11-12-2006, 11:22 AM (7 of 19)
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1. This year. 2. I made my first pillow on my grandmother's treadle machine, and she tried (in vain) to teach me more. I started learning in earnest after she passed (1o yrs ago), bcause she had left a few decades of unfinished projects (and unbelievable amounts of books/magazines)behind. 'Course, I wouldn't touch her projects until I had learned to do things properly. 3. Mitered corners (on a quilt). May have been a fluke though... 4. Measure twice, cut once! 5. Measure twice, cut once!! 6. Reading the directions all the way through. If I did that, I'd be too overwhelmed to start anything. 7. Clothing. 8. Quilts. I'm learning how to make slipcovers though--oooh, 3-D!! 9. Stupid patches on my husband's stupid Navy clothing. I resent having to do it (always at the last minute) and invariably wind up stabbing myself. (that's 3 stpuid things!) 10. Good quilting fabric. The kind I feel guilty buying due to cost ($9/yd or more), but the colors and the feel..mmm! 11. Velvet. Gums up the machine. 12. No favorites. 13. The dishes. What, it's not sewing related? Dishes keep me from sewing as much as I would like... 14. Made a fall quilt, using fusible webbing and batik fabrics, on a tan background. 15. "WOW, where can I get one of those?" 16. My husband- He doesn't say anything about the bits of fabric strewn through the house. 17. People don't understand the lenght of time it takes to do something properly. 18. I saw something in a magazine ( a log cabin, but with a complicated color pattern) and said, "I wish I could do that." DH glanced at it and said, 'you can do it' (and went back to his TV program). Turns out, I COULD do it!! 19. Just do it. My creations always look better to other people than they do to me. 20. I am a phenomenal dancer. (But not, as you can see, a good speller!) 21. New curtains. Hate the ones we have, but cant get DH to agree on new color/style. 22. I have changed my password 4-5 different times because I can never remember it. |
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From: cshortsew
Date: 11-12-2006, 12:18 PM (8 of 19)
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1. How long have you been seriously sewing? I guess about 28 years, I started making a lot of my own clothes in high school. 2. When did you first learn to sew and how many years ago was that? Mom got me started when I was about 10 years old, so it's been 33 years 3. What is the last "trick" you mastered? 4. What technique do you wish you could master? Smocking, I ordered supplies but just haven't gotten around to giving it a try. 5. What is the most underrated sewing technique - the step you would never skip? Basting, everytime I skip it I regret it. 6. What is the most overrated sewing technique - the step you usually DO skip? Removing the basting and gathering stitches, I try to work them in the seam allowance. 7. What can other sewers do that you can't do? Quilt, I'm sure I could do it if I tried, I just haven't given it a serious try yet. 8. What is your favorite thing to sew (end product)? Fancy dresses for little girls (good thing I only had girls) 9. What do you dislike sewing? 10. What fabric(s) do you love to sew on? Cottons 11. What fabric(s) do you hate to sew on? Slippery sheers. 12. Who makes your favorite patterns? I don't have a preference. 13. If you had a sewing lackey, what three duties would he / she perform for you? Tracing patterns, laying out & cutting 14. Post a picture of the last project you sewed (or a description, if you can't find a picture): A sling for my grandbaby, we carried her all over St. Augustine and the Cabbage Patch Kids hospital in it last week. http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g59/cshortcrochet/th_cpkpreemietree.jpg (http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g59/cshortcrochet/cpkpreemietree.jpg) http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g59/cshortcrochet/th_lighthousebench.jpg (http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g59/cshortcrochet/lighthousebench.jpg) 15. Nicest thing someone has said you you regarding your sewing (that you can remember, hee hee): I love comment like: That's beautiful and you're so talented. 16. Who supports your craft the most, and how? My daughters, especially the one with the new baby, there are so many fun things to make for babies. 17. What's a sore spot you have when it comes to sewing? 18. Post a picture of something you are proud of sewing, or describe it and tell us why you are proud: I used to make beautiful dresses for my daughters and I made the 2 flower girls dresses for my oldest daughter's wedding. 19. Give your sewing philosophy in two or three sentences: I sew because I enjoy it. 20. Name something else you are good at: Crocheting, which is still my first love of needework/crafts. 21. What do you wish someone would sew for YOU? I love all handmade gifts. 22. Name something the S-W-N folks might not know about you. I went on vacation last week, I climbed the lighthouse in St. Augustine, FL and visited Babyland General Hospital (Cabbage Kids home) in Cleveland, GA. We also visited friends in South Carolina and north Florida. I know.....what an exciting life 
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Projects Completed in 2007: Sewing: biscuit quilt, 7 baby dress sets, piggy pillow, 7 baby pants, eyeglass holder, purse, 5 baby outfits, toddler dress set Crocheting: red purse, piggy slippers, sweater shawl, 5 pr. sock trims, 89 squares, baby sweater, 2 afghans, toddler harness, baby poncho, baby dress Other: 14 Autism pins Works in progress: Sewing: toddler overalls & shirt Crocheting: vertical stripes afghan |
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 11-12-2006, 02:04 PM (9 of 19)
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1. How long have you been seriously sewing?40 yrs. 1966 is when I started 2. When did you first learn to sew and how many years ago was that? I started sewing with a machine @10 yrs. old & have been making clothes ever since. I took all of the clothing classes I could in high school & still use some tips I learned there. 3. What is the last "trick" you mastered? ripping out a serged seam! 4. What technique do you wish you could master? 5. What is the most underrated sewing technique - the step you would never skip? prewashing my fabric. 6. What is the most overrated sewing technique - the step you usually DO skip? stay stitching & pinning 7. What can other sewers do that you can't do? I think I can do anything if I really try. just some things I would rather not do like applique or tailoring. 8. What is your favorite thing to sew (end product)? T tops for myself or anything for the Grandkids. 9. What do you dislike sewing? anything with a deadline. 10. What fabric(s) do you love to sew on? Knits or fleece 11. What fabric(s) do you hate to sew on?swimwear 12. Who makes your favorite patterns? Mc Call's usually but I do buy Butterick & Simplicity a lot also 13. If you had a sewing lackey, what three duties would he / she perform for you? Hand sewing, buttonholes, zippers 14. Post a picture of the last project you sewed (or a description, if you can't find a picture):I have just finished making rice packs & pillowcases for a craft show. The last garments I made were fleece jackets & headbands for DGS. 15. Nicest thing someone has said you you regarding your sewing (that you can remember, hee hee): My husband told the grandkids grandma can sew anything 16. Who supports your craft the most, and how? DH & Kids just by giving me space. DD(15) by encouraging more fabric buys. 17. What's a sore spot you have when it comes to sewing? Mending or redoing something that doesn't fit. 18. Post a picture of something you are proud of sewing, or describe it and tell us why you are proud: I am most proud of the weddings I have sewn for I started in 1978 with my sister's I made her dress,6 blue vevet bridesmaid dresses & muffs & caps. & a jr. bridesmaid & flower girl & my mothers dress out of a poly/satin. they all fit & looked great. Then I did my own dress a yr. later. & another sisters in 1992 & DD's attendants in 2003. 19. Give your sewing philosophy in two or three sentences: Keep it simple! 20. Name something else you are good at:Baking & raising my family 21. What do you wish someone would sew for YOU? A quilt. I just don't have the patience to finish one. 22. Name something the S-W-N folks might not know about you: I will come back to this if I think of something. 
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From: Ms Sheila
Date: 11-12-2006, 02:38 PM (10 of 19)
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1. How long have you been seriously sewing? Since I was a teenager. I sewed for a living when my children were little and plan to begin a part time sewing business again to suppliment my income. 2. When did you first learn to sew and how many years ago was that? Mama taught me to sew when I was about 5 years old. I'm 51 now. 3. What is the last "trick" you mastered? Stitching through the inside of leather so that the seam does not show on the right side. 4. What technique do you wish you could master? I think we can all master any technique if someone will show us. 5. What is the most underrated sewing technique - the step you would never skip? Pressing seams before crossing them with another seam. 6. What is the most overrated sewing technique - the step you usually DO skip? Basting and stay-stitching 7. What can other sewers do that you can't do? See without bifocals. 8. What is your favorite thing to sew (end product)? quilts 9. What do you dislike sewing? Repairing what someone else has messed up. 10. What fabric(s) do you love to sew on? wool 11. What fabric(s) do you hate to sew on? fake fur. It makes me itch 12. Who makes your favorite patterns? Missouri River 13. If you had a sewing lackey, what three duties would he / she perform for you? 1) go to the store for things I forgot to get. 2)clean up my mess when I'm finished 3)go to work for me so that I can sew all day. 14. Post a picture of the last project you sewed (or a description, if you can't find a picture): A 1780's outfit for a reinactment. Cap, shift, peticoats, short gown, apron, handkerchief, and pockets...all hand stitched so they would be historically accurate. 15. Nicest thing someone has said you you regarding your sewing (that you can remember, hee hee): they ask me for advice. If they didn't like the quality of my work they wouldn't be asking for my advice. 16. Who supports your craft the most, and how? My friends support my craft by giving me encouragement and admiring my work. 17. What's a sore spot you have when it comes to sewing? When women ask "why in the world would you go to the trouble of making it when you can go to the store and buy it." grrrrrr They haven't a clue. 18. Post a picture of something you are proud of sewing, or describe it and tell us why you are proud: I'm proud of my 1780's outfit because it is all hand stitched. 19. Give your sewing philosophy in two or three sentences: With patience, practice and passion anyone can learn to sew. Without patience, practice and passion you can't do a very good job of sewing. 20. Name something else you are good at: Native American bead work. 21. What do you wish someone would sew for YOU? I would be thankful for anything. If I get something hand sewn, I have to make it myself. 22. Name something the S-W-N folks might not know about you: I am my son's brother. (That means that I'm a member of the Order of the Arrow in the Boy Scouts of America. Also the first female Vigil Honor member in our lodge) Sheila |
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From: sewinglady4u
Date: 11-12-2006, 05:09 PM (11 of 19)
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1. How long have you been seriously sewing? For about 15 years now. 2. When did you first learn to sew and how many years ago was that? Back in 1977 in my 7th grade home ec. class. Loved the sewing, hated the cooking. 3. What is the last "trick" you mastered? Turning square throw pillows right side out and have the corners actually look like a corner and not rounded off. 4. What technique do you wish you could master? Not real sure. 5. What is the most underrated sewing technique - the step you would never skip? Pressing 6. What is the most overrated sewing technique - the step you usually DO skip? Basting 7. What can other sewers do that you can't do? Lower the collar on a man's suit. 8. What is your favorite thing to sew (end product)? Civil war re-enactment gowns. 9. What do you dislike sewing? I hate taking seams in on leather. 10. What fabric(s) do you love to sew on? Cotton 11. What fabric(s) do you hate to sew on? Anything that the sewing machine wants to skip stitches on. 12. Who makes your favorite patterns? No favorite 13. If you had a sewing lackey, what three duties would he / she perform for you? Cleaning, phone people when their stuff was done, and press the finished item. 14. Post a picture of the last project you sewed (or a description, if you can't find a picture): Last project I sewed was 3 skirts. 15. Nicest thing someone has said you you regarding your sewing (that you can remember, hee hee): "You're one in a million." I know I'm not, but it sure felt good hearing it.  16. Who supports your craft the most, and how? My husband. He's actually building me a shop just for my sewing because our house is too small for what I get into.  17. What's a sore spot you have when it comes to sewing? People who make good money doing what they do for a living, but think seamstresses should make sweatshop wages. 18. Post a picture of something you are proud of sewing, or describe it and tell us why you are proud: I'm always proud of my civil war reproduction dresses because I know someone is wearing it and getting enjoyment out of it. 19. Give your sewing philosophy in two or three sentences: Don't get upset, cause it ain't worth it. Make it work. 20. Name something else you are good at: Drawing 21. What do you wish someone would sew for YOU? A quilt would be wonderful!! 22. Name something the S-W-N folks might not know about you: __________________ |
User: sewinglady4u
Member since: 10-07-2005 Total posts: 18 |
From: LoveSewin
Date: 11-12-2006, 08:29 PM (12 of 19)
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1. How long have you been seriously sewing? 12 Years 2. When did you first learn to sew and how many years ago was that? Grade 7 Home Ec (23 years?) 3. What is the last "trick" you mastered? Using my blind hem foot 4. What technique do you wish you could master? Fitting 5. What is the most underrated sewing technique - the step you would never skip? Pressing 6. What is the most overrated sewing technique - the step you usually DO skip? Sewing up the sleeve hem and side hems before putting in a sleeve 7. What can other sewers do that you can't do? Home Dec - I am too scared to work with that much yardage - I don't want to mess up a job that large! 8. What is your favorite thing to sew (end product)? My dd's halloween costumes - they are always so happy! 9. What do you dislike sewing? Replacing zippers 10. What fabric(s) do you love to sew on? Anything not sheer and flimsy 11. What fabric(s) do you hate to sew on? Anything sheer and flimsy 12. Who makes your favorite patterns? I have a few favourites from all the big companies 13. If you had a sewing lackey, what three duties would he / she perform for you? Layout - cutting - sewing on buttons 14. Post a picture of the last project you sewed (or a description, if you can't find a picture): Halloween costumes 15. Nicest thing someone has said you you regarding your sewing (that you can remember, hee hee): I helped out a friend who sews Home Dec by making a duvet cover for a friends Xmas gift - it was very stressful since the fabric was expensive and consisted of a sheer overlay on top. I recently met the friend and she complimented my on how much she liked the cover. What a compliment, and a relief! 16. Who supports your craft the most, and how? Hubby - since he got a chainsaw, I got a serger! 17. What's a sore spot you have when it comes to sewing? People assuming I'll fix their stuff 18. Post a picture of something you are proud of sewing, or describe it and tell us why you are proud: I've sewn myself clothes for work and it's very satifying when you get complimented on your outfit - people always assume you must buy your clothes. 19. Give your sewing philosophy in two or three sentences: Don't sew to save money - sew to make yourself happy 20. Name something else you are good at: Running my own Print and Copy Center for the past 12 years 21. What do you wish someone would sew for YOU? New drapes 22. Name something the S-W-N folks might not know about you: I live in the heart of the Rocky Mountains __________________ Kim
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User: LoveSewin
Member since: 01-31-2006 Total posts: 103 
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From: ckmom002
Date: 11-12-2006, 10:24 PM (13 of 19)
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1. How long have you been seriously sewing? about 1 yr, i bought myself a sewing machine and a pattern and taught myself 2. When did you first learn to sew and how many years ago was that? i learned in middle school but never did it again till i was 26 3. What is the last "trick" you mastered? nothing really i would love to master a few though 4. What technique do you wish you could master? i have never tried using a serger but i would love one and learn how to use it 5. What is the most underrated sewing technique - the step you would never skip? im really not sure 6. What is the most overrated sewing technique - the step you usually DO skip? basting 7. What can other sewers do that you can't do? alot 8. What is your favorite thing to sew (end product)? my daughters clothes 9. What do you dislike sewing? nothing 10. What fabric(s) do you love to sew on? anything from walmart or hancocks 11. What fabric(s) do you hate to sew on? not sure yet 12. Who makes your favorite patterns? i like new looks bc they are cheap but when simplicity and mcalls is on sale i like those 13. If you had a sewing lackey, what three duties would he / she perform for you? 14. Post a picture of the last project you sewed (or a description, if you can't find a picture):  15. Nicest thing someone has said you you regarding your sewing (that you can remember, hee hee): that im a natural 16. Who supports your craft the most, and how? i guess my hubby he has to deal with me doing it all the time and buying it LOL 17. What's a sore spot you have when it comes to sewing? alot of things 18. Post a picture of something you are proud of sewing, or describe it and tell us why you are proud:  19. Give your sewing philosophy in two or three sentences: 20. Name something else you are good at: 21. What do you wish someone would sew for YOU? a couple of purses so i can see them done 22. Name something the S-W-N folks might not know about you: i was born in illinois |
User: ckmom002
Member since: 06-11-2006 Total posts: 105 |
From: Shellymoon
Date: 11-23-2006, 06:37 PM (14 of 19)
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A rainy-day afternoon diversion. Cut and paste my questions and answer them! 1. How long have you been seriously sewing? 20 years 2. When did you first learn to sew and how many years ago was that? I learned to sew when I was in middle school....a bunch of years ago. 3. What is the last "trick" you mastered? Making a rolled hem on the serger 4. What technique do you wish you could master? Invisible zippers 5. What is the most underrated sewing technique - the step you would never skip? understitching 6. What is the most overrated sewing technique - the step you usually DO skip? Huge pieces of facing on a shirt. I don't normally use the interfacing that comes with the pattern. I modify it and use RTW techniques. 7. What can other sewers do that you can't do? Lots of stuff! 8. What is your favorite thing to sew (end product)? I can only pick one? Clothes for my kid, doll clothes for friend's kids and stuff for my house. 9. What do you dislike sewing? Any kind of mending. Yuck. It should have been made correct in the first place! 10. What fabric(s) do you love to sew on? Cotton and knit blends. 11. What fabric(s) do you hate to sew on? anything sheer. It's like trying to put stiches in the air. 12. Who makes your favorite patterns? BURDA and Kwik Sew! 13. If you had a sewing lackey, what three duties would he / she perform for you? -altering patterns to fit -cutting -cleaning up 14. Post a picture of the last project you sewed (or a description, if you can't find a picture): -I made two nice things for my daughter from a New Look pattern. One was a gauzy blouse with gold ties and the other was a black flocked jacket with velvet ribbon ties. I'll take a picture and add it to this post later. 15. Nicest thing someone has said you you regarding your sewing (that you can remember, hee hee): Thank you mama! This is so pretty! 16. Who supports your craft the most, and how? My family. They give me space and time to enjoy my hobby. 17. What's a sore spot you have when it comes to sewing? The tension got off on my serger and neither myself nor my favorite sewing machine repair man can get it back to normal! 18. Post a picture of something you are proud of sewing, or describe it and tell us why you are proud: When (I can't get the photo post to work right....grrr). About 6 years ago I made a State of Liberty Costume for my daughter. Costume--a breeze--the hat and torch really tested me. I used my serger to make the spikey hat and it even had little yellow squares for the windows. I put wires in the spikes to hold it up. Ended up using yellow fleece for the flame on the torch. She looked FABULOUS! 19. Give your sewing philosophy in two or three sentences: Play. Have fun. 20. Name something else you are good at: cooking 21. What do you wish someone would sew for YOU? A funky quilt. 22. Name something the S-W-N folks might not know about you: I worked my way through college in a factory that made turbines for jet engines. My father-in-law-to-be worked in the department next to mine. He used to tease me a lot. I married his son anyway. __________________ Shelly Moon
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User: Shellymoon
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From: diannab
Date: 11-26-2006, 07:41 PM (15 of 19)
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1. How long have you been seriously sewing? Since Feb 06 2. When did you first learn to sew and how many years ago was that? Feb 06 LMAO This year ;d 3. What is the last "trick" you mastered? Gathered sleeves! Whipppeeeee 4. What technique do you wish you could master? Smocking, and sewing with elastic in my bobin..... 5. What is the most underrated sewing technique - the step you would never skip? measure and remeasure! Then PIN! 6. What is the most overrated sewing technique - the step you usually DO skip? I am too scared to skip one at this point! LOL 7. What can other sewers do that you can't do? LOL Make outfits! (I am getting there)  8. What is your favorite thing to sew (end product)? Skirts and dresses for my girls! 9. What do you dislike sewing? How easy it is to make a mistake! How everyone speaks this foreign sewing jargon lol 10. What fabric(s) do you love to sew on? nonstretch! LOL but I am slowly conquering my fears 11. What fabric(s) do you hate to sew on? knits! They are so hard to work with! 12. Who makes your favorite patterns? Simplicity. Man, they spell it out to the last detail. 13. If you had a sewing lackey, what three duties would he / she perform for you? Cutting my patterns out, and then pinning ;D the rest is mine! All mine I tell you! 14. Post a picture of the last project you sewed (or a description, if you can't find a picture): A 'simple' circle skirt! I finally figured it out! 15. Nicest thing someone has said you you regarding your sewing (that you can remember, hee hee): That looks storebought Dianna, you did not make those. Let me see the tag **glows** eeeggaddd! And this was pants I made in a one hour sitting! 16. Who supports your craft the most, and how? Uhhhmmmm. My hubby financially. My children by sporting my brand! They love my clothes. LOL My MIL told me not to expect anyone to wear handmade clothes to school! Well, pooh! They do it and all their friends want matching sets!17. What's a sore spot you have when it comes to sewing? Not having someone around in person, to help me with it! 18. Post a picture of something you are proud of sewing, or describe it and tell us why you are proud: I made my stepson and my nephew their halloween outfits! They are 10 and 12 so these were my first huge pieces that I worked with! I am oh so proud. THey dressed as The Undertaker from WWE I made the Duster!!!! Woot Woot! And gloves!!!!! and the suede hat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMGah, I am still so proud! 19. Give your sewing philosophy in two or three sentences: Judge Carefully. Buy Materials. Daggomit, Just do It! (where IS the seam ripper? ) 20. Name something else you are good at: crafting, floral designs, being a super mom ;d hehhehehe 21. What do you wish someone would sew for YOU? Uhhhhmmmmmmmm Pajamas! hehehehe22. Name something the S-W-N folks might not know about you: Well I am uber new to sewing and slowly trying to figure everything out whilst trying not to go broke buying all these e patterns ;d lol I also have had 4 surgeries in the past 5 years, my dh has had 3 and my youngest dd has had 2 :l lol but we are ahead of that. Facing a few financial struggles due to all the medical bill copays but are glad to be here and healthy! |
User: diannab
Member since: 10-28-2006 Total posts: 78 |
From: lsoutherla
Date: 11-27-2006, 03:04 PM (16 of 19)
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1. How long have you been seriously sewing? Seriously since I was a teenager. 7th grade around 1968 or so. So many clothes and not enough of a social life to wear them around to. 2. When did you first learn to sew and how many years ago was that? came from a long line of "sewers" on both sides of the family. Born with pins in the mouth. I remember my first garment was for the 4H Club; a full-gathered blue ginham skirt on a waistband with zipper in the 4th grade. (And the squares matched up - the start of my plaid OCD) 3. What is the last "trick" you mastered? slowing down and focusing on the issue at hand. not jumping into fast forward (yes, this is a trick) 4. What technique do you wish you could master? hand applique 5. What is the most underrated sewing technique - the step you would never skip? can't think of one just now - but I agreed with most of what everyone else said. 6. What is the most overrated sewing technique - the step you usually DO skip? I agree here too - basting. But, there is a lot of stuff I skip over, due to knowing short cuts or just thinking I don't need to go there, like - actually reading the pattern instructions. Sometimes I do need to go there! 7. What can other sewers do that you can't do? who knows? I don't hand quilt. Others do. I do home decor. Others don't. 8. What is your favorite thing to sew (end product)? costumes of any sort. 9. What do you dislike sewing? ?? don't know. 10. What fabric(s) do you love to sew on? most fabrics 11. What fabric(s) do you hate to sew on? fabrics that shed 12. Who makes your favorite patterns? no favorite 13. If you had a sewing lackey, what three duties would he / she perform for you? 1. cutting 2. clean up after every project 3. handle any and all interruptions while I'm sewing (isn't that when the phone rings most often, kids want to talk, the dog wants to play, etc.) 14. Post a picture of the last project you sewed (or a description, if you can't find a picture): just a 20" square silk embrodiered pillow with self piping for the stash challenge (see stash thread later in week for pics), this was the ground breaker for the London blinds and the duvet cover I've put off making for months. 15. Nicest thing someone has said you you regarding your sewing (that you can remember, hee hee): I've had a lot of compliments over the years. Any affirmation is nice. 16. Who supports your craft the most, and how? of course, my husband, who at this time in our age enables and supports my addiction (and knows an intervention may kill me), and my 15 yr daughter (who doesn't sew), she understands every trip out may include a "quick" (yea, right, quick - wink, wink) sewing stop and bites her tongue (tho she has been know to stage an intervention). 17. What's a sore spot you have when it comes to sewing? no real sore spots. 18. Post a picture of something you are proud of sewing, or describe it and tell us why you are proud: The formal evening gown I made for myself for my son's wedding last year. Went into just about every cloth store in Atlanta and finally, after months, found what I wanted at the local Hancock's (I'm sure this is where I started the search). Everything fell into place and I paid a total of $36 for the whole dress. 50% coupons are from heaven. Another would be the blue plaid roman shades that came together too easily and actually hung perfectly well! (boy, was that a shock and a blessing) 19. Give your sewing philosophy in two or three sentences: "don't sweat the small stuff" would be one. " If you start to stress, then stop" is another. 20. Name something else you are good at: I'm told I've got a green thumb. I love playing in the dirt. 21. What do you wish someone would sew for YOU? I love hand made quilts. 22. Name something the S-W-N folks might not know about you: What I crave - is to be around other women (friends oe potential friends) who enjoy sewing as much as I do. And, I think I finally met one. |
User: lsoutherla
Member since: 05-04-2006 Total posts: 72 |
From: SandyGirl
Date: 11-27-2006, 03:14 PM (17 of 19)
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1. How long have you been seriously sewing? 2 years though I have been sewing off and on since 1972... 2. When did you first learn to sew and how many years ago was that? Junior High/1972 3. What is the last "trick" you mastered? Miter corners on a quilt....I kept over-interpreting the instructions! 4. What technique do you wish you could master? Better mitered corners! I need the practice! 5. What is the most underrated sewing technique - the step you would never skip? ironing, ironing, ironing....as you go! I love to iron tho! 6. What is the most overrated sewing technique - the step you usually DO skip? Prewashing fabric tho I am trying to do this more often "just in case" 7. What can other sewers do that you can't do? be more creative 8. What is your favorite thing to sew (end product)? totes, purses, small crafts tho I love to make quilts... 9. What do you dislike sewing? cutting out patterns...takes a lot of time 10. What fabric(s) do you love to sew on? good quilting fabric 11. What fabric(s) do you hate to sew on? I don't sew on fabrics I "hate". 12. Who makes your favorite patterns? McCalls. 13. If you had a sewing lackey, what three duties would he / she perform for you? Prewash my fabric, organize the space, clean up after me! 14. Post a picture of the last project you sewed (or a description, if you can't find a picture): 15. Nicest thing someone has said you you regarding your sewing (that you can remember, hee hee): "wow! you made that"! Always from people who would not even attempt to sew! They are your best boosters! 16. Who supports your craft the most, and how? Everyone...Hubby purchased my awesome janome sew/embroid machine for me. 17. What's a sore spot you have when it comes to sewing? my shoulders!! I sit incorrectly I am sure...probably not what you were looking for in an answer tho was it?? lol 18. Post a picture of something you are proud of sewing, or describe it and tell us why you are proud: I posted a "raffle quilt" I made this past summer. We raised a nice sum for the Museum. The other top was started by my late aunt. She had put the blocks together and hand-embroidered them. I added the borders and hand-quilted around the embroidery and finished the quilt. I gave this back to my Sister who had the foresight to save this from her estate 7 years ago. Sure pays to keep things! 19. Give your sewing philosophy in two or three sentences: practice, practice, dont give up, sew what you love, dont' fret over what you don't enjoy..just sew for the pleasure and don't beat yourself up over mistakes or misteps! 20. Name something else you are good at: Being a friend. 21. What do you wish someone would sew for YOU? A great all-weather coat! I don't tailor any more! 22. Name something the S-W-N folks might not know about you: I took up quilting after moving from the suburbs to the rural life. More time to do this..always too busy with "life" in the fast lane!__________________ |
User: SandyGirl
Member since: 09-16-2005 Total posts: 97 |
From: cowqueenie
Date: 11-28-2006, 01:05 PM (18 of 19)
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1. About a year or so. 2. I learned to sew when I was born I think. My mom has always been giving me pointers and ideas ever since I can remember. 3. UGH…This is going to sound sooo “newbie” but I learned how to cut out quilt pieces using rulers and the stack and whack kind of trick thingie. 4. Oh there are so many yet!!! 5. I don’t know 6. Cutting the strings at the end of your seam. My machine does it for me. 7. Sew clothing. 8. Right now I am making, placemats, runners and hats and mittens. 9. It is SOOOO addictive!!! 10. I love sewing on cottons. 11. What fabric(s) do you hate to sew on? Silkie and sheer fabrics. 12. I don't know 13. Ironing, cutting out the fabric and cleaning up after me! 14. I don’t have a picture here at work of my projects. 15. My mom told me that the back of my work was nice, neat and tidy. She said that is a key to good. 16. My mom and my husband. My mom and I compare and swap ideas and bounce ideas off each other and my husband never barks about the money I spend on sewing. 17. Not enough time and everyone things because I can sew, I can fix ANYTHING or do anything! 18. I made a primary colored baby quilt for one of my best friends. Everything about the quilt turned out perfect. 19. Just do it! 20. my job. 21. An organizer to put up by my sewing machine to help me with my “tidy mess”. 22. Name something the S-W-N folks might not know about you: I was born and raised in Minneapolis and a few years after I got married I moved to a SMALL farm town in SE MN. It was a HUGE change. "A trip to the fabric store is my therapy"
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User: cowqueenie
Member since: 10-30-2006 Total posts: 125 
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From: PaulineG
Date: 11-28-2006, 03:42 PM (19 of 19)
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1. How long have you been seriously sewing? About 6 months - I dabbled now and again but a neighbour recently cleared out her sewing cupboard (imagine giving up sewing) and gave all her stash to me - the freedom to make bits without stressing about making a mistake really started me off. 2. When did you first learn to sew and how many years ago was that? Still learning. 3. What is the last "trick" you mastered? Not good enough at anything to say mastered. Getting better at a lot of basics though. 4. What technique do you wish you could master? Buttonholes (I've tried a few) and zippers - that would give me a lot more choices in pattern. 5. What is the most underrated sewing technique - the step you would never skip? Pressing as you go. 6. What is the most overrated sewing technique - the step you usually DO skip? Basting 7. What can other sewers do that you can't do? Almost everything 8. What is your favorite thing to sew (end product)? Clothes for my daughter (8 yo) - she loves them so much - she has just made her first dress from a pattern I made - nobody believed she made it herself. 9. What do you dislike sewing? Mending 10. What fabric(s) do you love to sew on? Stretch and cotton 11. What fabric(s) do you hate to sew on? Velvet and satin 12. Who makes your favorite patterns? Kwik Sew - they have the best instructions for a beginner - I can understand every step (and I've not yet found any errors in them) 13. If you had a sewing lackey, what three duties would he / she perform for you? Setting up my sewing things (I don't have a sewing room) and putting them away again when I'm finished 14. Post a picture of the last project you sewed (or a description, if you can't find a picture): I made a panelled skirt for myself but not wanting to try a zipper for the first time I added an extra panel and made a waistband out of ribbing - I could have gathered it but my waistline doesn't need the extra bulk - it came out looking really good - I'll probably make a couple more. 15. Nicest thing someone has said you you regarding your sewing (that you can remember, hee hee): Where did you buy that? 16. Who supports your craft the most, and how? My daughter - she loves being able to pick out fabrics and patterns for her new clothes 17. What's a sore spot you have when it comes to sewing? Machine maintenance - my bobbin tension seems to go out fairly often and the shop I got it from won't help - they insist it needs a service every time - luckily I've just been told by a friend how to adjust it (and my husband does all the other cleaning and oiling etc.) 18. Post a picture of something you are proud of sewing, or describe it and tell us why you are proud: I'm either proud of things I make or I toss them out - there doesn't seem to be an in-between. Unless its nighties or pyjamas. 19. Give your sewing philosophy in two or three sentences: Only sew things you enjoy making (now I have only to live up to it) 20. Name something else you are good at: My job - I work for Weight Watchers and help people to lose weight. I guess I'm good at it just because I love it so much - and the members can tell. 21. What do you wish someone would sew for YOU? A quilt - I'm just not good enough to try one yet - I don't think I have enough time either. 22. Name something the S-W-N folks might not know about you: Probably almost everything - I'm new to the forum - I'm married, have 2 kids (11 yo son and 8 yo daughter), 3 cats and some fish. My son has a form of autism called Aspergers Syndrom and Attention Deficit Disorder. I work part time for WW, my husband is in I.T. (so obviously my computer spends a lot of time offline) and I live in Australia. I love sewing (but you all knew that).
Pauline
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User: PaulineG
Member since: 09-08-2006 Total posts: 901 |
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