tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838259016251265825.post6799668563034672788..comments2024-03-10T18:47:24.736-07:00Comments on Lovely Little Things: Sew Much To LearnMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01819054134455949765noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838259016251265825.post-32839718467467054122010-05-06T07:28:02.187-07:002010-05-06T07:28:02.187-07:00That's my next plan too! I'm buying a mac...That's my next plan too! I'm buying a machine and I'm going to vamp up my sewing skills. I have a feeling there will be a lot of pillows made for my house.Draya Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555487152643143603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838259016251265825.post-32746334268995127632010-05-03T10:17:56.983-07:002010-05-03T10:17:56.983-07:00This makes my heart so happy!
Seattle has to ha...This makes my heart so happy! <br /><br />Seattle has to have something like Boston. We've got the Eliot School and Adult Education Center, both of which offer sewing classes that span several weeks, so you're learning and taking your project home with you to do "homework." <br /><br />If you don't have a machine yet, I'd do either Bernina (what I have, and the best) or a Singer. Don't buy anything that feels like light plastic. And go to the dealers and play around on the machines before you buy one.Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16400714208531412682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838259016251265825.post-76189992667823598722010-05-01T18:43:23.629-07:002010-05-01T18:43:23.629-07:00What an exciting venture! It's something I...What an exciting venture! It's something I've always wanted to learn, too -- there's something very admirable about people who can make their own clothes!Oh, My Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13939580074038829920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838259016251265825.post-59460878676867895332010-04-28T13:19:28.680-07:002010-04-28T13:19:28.680-07:00I love sewing! I've been sewing for a long ti...I love sewing! I've been sewing for a long time, but I'm not all that advanced. Luckily, it's really easy to make basic, simple stuff like skirts, scarves, curtains, napkins, pillows, etc. <br /><br />It's definitely worth it to have a high quality sewing machine - but you don't have to spend a fortune to get one. I would recommend either Singer, Brother or Elna brand. <br /><br />Joann Fabrics has sewing classes, and I think they're relatively inexpensive. The experimental college at UW used to have them, too. Not sure if they still do.Steviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12153149217472000710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838259016251265825.post-57077178748573786212010-04-28T11:51:36.473-07:002010-04-28T11:51:36.473-07:00I need to take sewing classes too. I'll be int...I need to take sewing classes too. I'll be interested to hear where you take yours.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004178422343485278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838259016251265825.post-56573442804491941212010-04-28T10:56:55.541-07:002010-04-28T10:56:55.541-07:00I have owned a sewing machine for too many years, ...I have owned a sewing machine for too many years, considering my complete inability to use it! RIght now its stashed in the basement which is not a very fun place to hang out. I need a craft room!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17793597452889292008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838259016251265825.post-8246608285281490702010-04-28T09:37:54.453-07:002010-04-28T09:37:54.453-07:00Check out Stiches - http://stitchesseattle.com/
T...Check out Stiches - http://stitchesseattle.com/<br /><br />They have classes and it looks really fun. I'm thinking about doing one in May with a couple of the girls. Let me know if you want in!Mrs. Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05600031807066612791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838259016251265825.post-27549137759118836622010-04-28T08:08:36.897-07:002010-04-28T08:08:36.897-07:00I'll never forget the feeling when I finished ...I'll never forget the feeling when I finished my first pair of pants, pajama pants actually. I still have them 11 years later. That was for a class and I haven't done it since.<br /><br />I offer no technical skills but patience helps. I don't venture much beyond the basics: pillows, hems & anything that doesn't require much measurement or pattern work. I'm not very patient :)<br /><br />Good luck, enjoy it!Ashleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06803141516897088253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838259016251265825.post-51411942740082010722010-04-28T07:20:11.257-07:002010-04-28T07:20:11.257-07:00I've been dying to learn how to sew! I'm a...I've been dying to learn how to sew! I'm also totally clueless when it comes to alterations and I would love to makes some skirts or dresses. Keep us updated!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838259016251265825.post-39481053686636756962010-04-28T07:13:22.557-07:002010-04-28T07:13:22.557-07:00I just took my first sewing class, just to learn t...I just took my first sewing class, just to learn the basics, and my best advice is: make sure the class size is small. And wait to buy a machine until after! When I had mine my instructor kept pointing out my machine to the class, noting that they should not buy one as cheap as mine!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09994655586024831945noreply@blogger.com