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From: MaryW
Date: 11-22-2006, 09:07 AM (1 of 9)
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Looking back over the last year or so - what was your most valuable sewing lesson? Was it a technique, a change in your sewing habits, maybe it was an experience you had. Maybe it was a change in attitude. Post what you have learned so we can all benefit. Mine was a personal lesson. I was always a sew-er that wanted things done quickly. Time is a problem for me sometimes with challenges at home as well. I was never quite happy with the results. My lesson was/is to learn the needed techniques to have the item turn out the way I really wanted. Not the easy, quick way. MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 11-22-2006, 10:38 AM (2 of 9)
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Well... There is that whole serger thing. I don't think I've had it much more than a year. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: Magot
Date: 11-22-2006, 12:19 PM (3 of 9)
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I've learned that people can be very generous. AND I had a go at making continous bias and applied it to a neckline of a crossover blouse. I am well pleased as I haven't tried either before. (pats self on back) Grief Dorothy - you have used yours far more than I have used mine and mine is about a year old! love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626 
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From: lendube
Date: 11-22-2006, 12:45 PM (4 of 9)
Okay, as long as we're patting ourselves on the back, I have learned to accept a compliment on my "creations" and not brush it off as people being nice. I am really starting to believe that I do nice work and people are honestly impressed!  Let's hear it for self-esteem. I guess you're never to old to need some of that. Lennie 
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User: lendube
Member since: 08-06-2006 Total posts: 1548 |
From: Sancin
Date: 11-22-2006, 04:26 PM (5 of 9)
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I have 'bad' joints. I learned that the correct sewing table height, a rolling chair and an angled stool can make the world difference in how long one can sew. It did take quite a lot of experimenting as I am quite short and most articles on posture, etc didn't work for me. I have some Ikea pieces that were my daughter's dressers with a broad board across two dressers. I found that I needed to put pieces of 5x5 posts on top of the dresser and under the board to get it the right height. Fortunately I had the posts and others so I could experiment. Next task - making time. I think I will put some frosting on it.
*~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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User: Sancin
Member since: 02-13-2005 Total posts: 895 
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From: Cathie.Tombs
Date: 11-22-2006, 05:30 PM (6 of 9)
| Assuming the question refers mostly to sewing. I love to sew, but have always been too hard on myself, expecting too much yesterday, and then the cycle goes on. I am really happier about my life now. I think in order to sew, I need a balanced day. A long walk, with my dog, and hubby, a nap, reading. Fitting and fabric challenges can simmer on the back burner of my mind, to be returned to. Not as in the old days, when I got so frustrated with a vest that I was quilting, that I stuffed it into a plastic bag, and into the kitchen garbage, only to retrieve it later, and wear it for years, getting compliments. Accurate measurements are a MUST, and using the Burda chart of needed measurements, or Barbara Deckert's. I am not a Skinny Minnie, and must make clothes that are comfortable and flattering, and respect my ample curves. Always give away those useful sewing items you don't need, i.e. to thrift shops. I, personally, also shop there, and find fascinating items from old sewing baskets, and amazing fabrics too, and patterns. |
User: Cathie.Tombs
Member since: 08-27-2006 Total posts: 44 |
From: Chrysantha
Date: 11-22-2006, 11:08 PM (7 of 9)
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I have learned to give away my stash does NOT make me an idiot. ( I can always buy more, newer, brighter, more...hee hee...) I've also learned that leaving UFO's undone for awhile does not make you a lazy person. I've also learned that I actually DO have an addiction besides chocolate, books and lottery tickets ($10. a month is for lottery...wwwhhhoooppppeee). I'm addicted to buying embroidery patterns off the internet. (and it's a serious problem, because every night I'm online I see something I wanna buy and I have to keep off embroidery sites, or I spend a LOT of money..  )
Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: bridesmom
Date: 11-24-2006, 08:06 PM (8 of 9)
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I just finished reading Mary's newsletter which directed me to this posting and I have to agree with all of you on most things. I spend way too much time on things other than sewing and that's what I want to be doing. But I have to spendsome time with my husband and then there's work and sleep and housework and...... II have learned though, that I can do some beautiful work, I need to take the time to do it properly and when I sew for myself, I tend to take the shortcuts and then am mad and disappointed with the results. I need to put me first. And sitting at a proper height in a proper chair is a definite MUST. I don't want to go through the back spasm thing ever again.
Laura
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User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: EmaCon
Date: 12-01-2006, 05:46 AM (9 of 9)
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I've learned that having new whistles and bells can be a nice thing. I bought a new computerized sewing machine a few months ago and it's been so much fun. I've always enjoyed sewing on my old basic Singer but I so look forward to trying new things on the new Janome I have. Sometimes, you just need to save up and indulge once in a while. Now I'm going to save up for a serger! |
User: EmaCon
Member since: 07-28-2006 Total posts: 67 |
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