Do you sew?

[Turtle]

This is the place to expand on your sewing skills, knowledge, adventures...mis-adventures, etc..

Off to make the poll then.:hyper:

[Racoon]

Grandma always used to sew our stuff. :hyper:

 

It is definitely a good skill to have. I won't dare say its women's work, (Political Correctness) but they tend to be better at it.

 

Not interested; too many other things...

But I could sew on a button, which is usually all I need.

[Celeste]

Originally Posted by Turtle

Do you sew?

 

Absolutely. My mother taught me very young. I received my first sewing machine at 10. I love it...it's a great stress reliever. I have a dedicated sewing room with 30 totes full of fabric and essentials. I also sew and make quilts every year for Christmas. It seems to be my families favorite Christmas presents. Gifts made with love as they say. :hyper:

 

Biggest misadventure...Just recently, I caught the tip of my finger while in a rush sewing on trim....Straight thru the nail and finger. Needless to say, slower speeds became a new found friend.

 

Heres a pic of my lastest nearly completed bedspread for one of my guest rooms...it's faux leopard and it's stunning in the real time.

 

[Racoon]

Wow Celeste! Thats Awesome!

 

In the sewing circles I used to run with, (I did work for old ladies for a while :lol: ) Sewing is a family tradition that serves not only to create beautiful quilts, clothes, what have you; but is/was a way to relax as you mentioned. The best of both worlds!

 

Its one of those great hobbies like woodworking. You create something useful or artistic and you chill out and groove at the same time. :evil: :hyper:

 

Let us know if you can share any secrets.

[Jay-qu]

I voted occasionally for mending, but I dont just mend occasionally - I once even made my own pillow case :hyper:

[Drip Curl Magic]

My mother taught me a few years back.

 

I rarely ever need to sew.

 

Except

 

Whenever I have a hole in my jeans that gets out of control, I like to take psychedelic fabric and sew it over the hole.

[Tormod]

My wife is a quilter and handles all our sewing needs. She's really good at it, too. She quilted a Hypography bookmark for me. :hyper:

[CraigD]

Several girlfriends introduced me to sewing. As my mother was never much of a seamstress, I was able to make off with here machine in the mid 80s, eliminating my need for girlfriends’ sewing machines (I’ve know some hand-stitching enthusiasts who could do without, but I’m a machine-user).

 

I enjoy sewing, but, like so many such things, have a hard time finding time for significant sewing projects. My last interesting one was a Civil war-era 3-tier hoop skirt my wife wore one time to a theme ball. My wife, despite her 1960s pubic school “home economics” training, hates to sew, and can barely perform simple repairs.

 

A Math buddy of mine observed that sewing is a kind of hands-on meditation on the topology of 3-dimensional manifolds.

[Zythryn]

Don't know how to sew, probably won't learn.

 

However, I am fascinated with machine embroidery and may take the plunge to learn how to do it after working with so many machine embroidery enthusiasts.

 

Mark

[TheBigDog]

I have done a fair amount of sewing. From applying patches to to fitting uniforms for myself (back when I actually had to take things in). Now I look at a sewing machine as a power tool. I sew as needed for projects that I do. Right now our sewing machine is not working, and that is why I have not completed my new hammock. :) But with the weather warming and the sun shining that is comoing very soon! :note: Then I will catch up on my reading while I sway in the breeze....

 

Bill

[C1ay]

I don't find the time to sew much anymore but I am quite accomplished with needle and thread. I have fashioned complete ensembles for the bedroom, sheets, blankets, pillow cases, shams, curtains, valances, etc.. Also drapes, tote bags and various cases for specific items. I maintained all my uniforms when I was in the Air Force as well. All in all I've spent many hours at the sewing machine through the years.

[Turtle]

Great responses! Special thanks to Celeste for the photo of the bedding. Grrr....:shrug:

I see a lot of folks learned from Mother, and she taught me too. I learned to darn socks, sew a seam & buttons, & use a machine. Mom's machine was tredal powered for years until dad brought it into the 20th century by adding an electric motor. My favorite kid sewing was making puppets. Dad also taught me how to sew heavy materials such as canvas for repairing camp & work gear.

I sew only occasionaly these days, mostling mending clothes for my housemates. I have never made clothing, but I have sewn complete kites & assorted tool & carry bags. I own a pretty fancy sewing machine, but I have it loaned out in its case for use as furniture. I keep thinking I may make a quilt using a Katabatak pattern, but I so can't sew a straight line that I end up rejecting the idea.

I also enjoy watching sewing shows on TV & seeing the new machines, techniques, products, & deft sewing skills.

A stitch in time saves nine.:esheriff:

[bpjg2fat]

a while ago my old girlfriend used to sew scarfs when she smoked in the back of my car with me.:shrug:

[Racoon]

a while ago my old girlfriend used to sew scarfs when she smoked in the back of my car with me.:esheriff:

 

You sound a lot like Orby bpjg2fat! :shrug:

 

Sam Clemens >>> Mark Twain??

[bpjg2fat]

its the brotherhood.