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From: allanorah
Date: 03-25-2007, 06:34 PM (1 of 11)
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Hello all! I'm fairly new to sewing, I taught myself how to handsew last summer and have been using it as a way to relax. I've made a few things, which have turned out alright. I've been perfecting my technique by trying different things and seeing how they look. I have recent acquired a sewing machine (which I'm going to post about in the machine sections because I have lots of questions about it) as a dumpster dive. I'm pretty excited about sewing so far, but I can really only do it during breaks from school as school eats my life. I go to school at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst studying physical Anthropology and I live in an apartment out in a nearby town. Thanks! 
~Melissa
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User: allanorah
Member since: 03-25-2007 Total posts: 20 |
From: temom
Date: 03-25-2007, 09:28 PM (2 of 11)
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Welcome! This is a great site for learning. I'm amazed how much I've learned from the people here. They are very friendly, kind, and patient, and have a great sense of humour!
Theresa
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User: temom
Member since: 01-19-2007 Total posts: 410 
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From: allanorah
Date: 03-25-2007, 10:05 PM (3 of 11)
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Yay! Thanks temom! I was definitely hoping to learn as it would be nice to have some people to go to (not many people I know sew, or if they do, they are several hours drive away!) ~Melissa
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User: allanorah
Member since: 03-25-2007 Total posts: 20 |
From: lendube
Date: 03-26-2007, 11:16 AM (4 of 11)
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Welcome, welcome! Glad you're diving right in. We're ready and eager to help. We like to encourage new sewers. Lennie
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User: lendube
Member since: 08-06-2006 Total posts: 1548 |
From: SmokiesCrafter
Date: 03-26-2007, 06:43 PM (5 of 11)
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WELCOME, You will love this site, everyone is friendly and eager to help. Just ask away and we'll do our best. BTW, Congrats on your excellent find! You are very lucky. Happy Sewing, Jacke |
User: SmokiesCrafter
Member since: 02-16-2007 Total posts: 18 
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From: pinecone
Date: 03-26-2007, 07:16 PM (6 of 11)
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I'm pretty excited about sewing so far, but I can really only do it during breaks from school as school eats my life. I hear you there. DD2 graduated from UNH last year, keep your head in the books and take a mental break to play with your new toy. (Do I sound like a Mom?)  piney |
User: pinecone
Member since: 03-10-2007 Total posts: 59 |
From: allanorah
Date: 03-26-2007, 07:40 PM (7 of 11)
Thanks everyone!!  Pine: you totally sound like a mom!! But that's ok, I have to act like a mom to many of my friends, as I seem to have a bit more life experience than them and I'm only 21! I'm gonna have to make them start taking numbers soon! ~Melissa
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User: allanorah
Member since: 03-25-2007 Total posts: 20 |
From: IsabelleB
Date: 03-27-2007, 09:46 AM (8 of 11)
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Bonjour, Allanorah! I started sewing by hand, just like you! Just like you, there is no one around who sews. The Internet - and that site in particular - have proved invaluable. You will love it here. Welcome! Isabelle
Sewing blog: Kitty Couture |
User: IsabelleB
Member since: 10-25-2006 Total posts: 265 |
From: allanorah
Date: 03-27-2007, 10:49 AM (9 of 11)
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Bonjour, Isabelle! It's good to hear that other people have similar stories. I definitely love the internet, it's provided me with great amount of info...including this site! ~Melissa
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User: allanorah
Member since: 03-25-2007 Total posts: 20 |
From: IsabelleB
Date: 03-28-2007, 06:32 AM (10 of 11)
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I agree, Allanorah. What would we do without the Internet now, I wonder?
Isabelle
Sewing blog: Kitty Couture |
User: IsabelleB
Member since: 10-25-2006 Total posts: 265 |
From: allanorah
Date: 03-29-2007, 10:12 AM (11 of 11)
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I have no idea....I barely remember not having it!!
~Melissa
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User: allanorah
Member since: 03-25-2007 Total posts: 20 |
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