tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734712521038551440.post7154647826523155673..comments2024-02-23T16:17:17.868-05:00Comments on Fighting off Frumpy: I'm Sew CluelessRita Templetonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10332325707063104082noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734712521038551440.post-30023005556284053662011-11-10T10:06:13.780-05:002011-11-10T10:06:13.780-05:00Hahahaha! I was never in Home Ec. My mother-in-l...Hahahaha! I was never in Home Ec. My mother-in-law just gave me a sewing machine last year and, like you, I have these wonderful dreams....of sewing this jean quilt like one my husband had. SO!! I have piles of too small, holy jeans in my closet and piles of cut out jean squares and absolutely no idea how to use the damn sewing machine..... :)Jessica Armstrong Lasanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734712521038551440.post-38692344149525993132011-11-02T20:40:25.340-04:002011-11-02T20:40:25.340-04:00I had a sewing machine. I'm actually not sure ...I had a sewing machine. I'm actually not sure what happened to it. :-/ I'd love to sew (my mother made ALL my clothes...yes, weird childhood), but I'm pretty much useless.My Mercurial Naturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973364439253187908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734712521038551440.post-78931260710786759902011-11-01T23:01:48.985-04:002011-11-01T23:01:48.985-04:00Actually, I used to sew a little (before I had fiv...Actually, I used to sew a little (before I had five kids and no time), but I never liked it much. Some people sew to relax, which would be great if it works that way for you. I made a couple of quilts, some baby clothes for Amy, and some hippie smocks for me. I always loved to pick out the material and pattern, and cutting out the fabric. The actual sewing? Not so much. Here's hoping you got Grandma's talent and just haven't discovered it yet!Cathiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00721319926097303454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734712521038551440.post-35180003569531825522011-11-01T18:35:28.073-04:002011-11-01T18:35:28.073-04:00Look here, Woman, you can totally sew! You just h...Look here, Woman, you can totally sew! You just have to start small. Baby steps. :)<br /><br />My Grams is also gone but she too was a sewing GENIUS. She sewed my baptismal gown and dozens of gorgeous, tiny baby dresses covered in lace and frills for me when I was a baby.<br /><br />She gave me a sewing machine, unasked for, for Christmas when I was 14. I cried the entire hour-long ride home, I was so mad.<br /><br />But I ended up falling in love with that sewing machine. The first thing I made was a really easy quilt for a school project. A little quilting store by my house offered classes, and they had an Open Class for an hour on Saturday mornings; you paid $8, brought your project in to class, and the cute little old ladies that worked there helped you make it. It was awesome, and I was hooked. I definitely can't make clothes or anything crazy complicated though... I know my (time and sanity) limitations.<br /><br />Good luck! Your Grandma would be so pleased to know you were sewing with her machine, whether you sucked at it or not. :)Nuke Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15441827154896272488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734712521038551440.post-59324676676117210472011-11-01T17:38:09.305-04:002011-11-01T17:38:09.305-04:00Every few years I think that I've got what it ...Every few years I think that I've got what it takes to be an amazing Seamstress. I go to Spotlight, spend a few hundred dollars on fabric and buttons and projects, the come home and get all uninspired within minutes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734712521038551440.post-80027578048648840102011-11-01T13:56:53.700-04:002011-11-01T13:56:53.700-04:00Yeah, I feel the same way. Scares the crap outta m...Yeah, I feel the same way. Scares the crap outta me. My Mom was/is a brilliant seamstress that made all our clothes. Tried to teach me, but I just got too scared I'd mess up. I did however pass home ec and make a mad cool lightbulb pillow. hahahahahahahaha Anyway...good luck my friend. Here's hoping you find that hidden talent.Allyson & Jerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09899323132507414349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734712521038551440.post-84239502709575782592011-11-01T13:37:19.039-04:002011-11-01T13:37:19.039-04:00Practice with just the needle on a piece of lined ...Practice with just the needle on a piece of lined paper to start. That way you get the feel of the machine and practice straight lines. And if you wish to continue take a piece of paper and draw big circles to practice on. Once you actually want to thread the thing, yes a throw pillow or a pillow case is your best bet to start with.<br /><br />Happy sewing!!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09271687423994095152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734712521038551440.post-37564596366542876132011-11-01T12:16:05.110-04:002011-11-01T12:16:05.110-04:00I'm of no help lol BUt will gladly oooh and ah...I'm of no help lol BUt will gladly oooh and ahhh over anything you make :)pinupqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10056548910791856671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734712521038551440.post-39936848584139505842011-11-01T12:15:18.180-04:002011-11-01T12:15:18.180-04:00The only thing I've ever successfully sewed is...The only thing I've ever successfully sewed is a rice pack. And even with that, the stitches were off lolpinupqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10056548910791856671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734712521038551440.post-39099064945671635952011-11-01T11:24:11.025-04:002011-11-01T11:24:11.025-04:00Start with a couple of throw pillows. Those are ea...Start with a couple of throw pillows. Those are easy (and very forgiving if you mess up). :-)Hannahhttp://bonjourhan.com/noreply@blogger.com