tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199782591407305748.post5142544271033846539..comments2023-10-20T07:23:05.817-05:00Comments on Things We Make: Sew, What?Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634833095160834584noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199782591407305748.post-52369673920505271372010-03-21T00:33:51.125-05:002010-03-21T00:33:51.125-05:00Sometimes I want to make something quick and easy,...Sometimes I want to make something quick and easy, so I use canned soups and boxed pie crusts. And sometimes I want to make it from scratch, so I take the time, and I do. And sometimes I want to buy a scarf, and sometimes I want to make it myself. And I won't apologize for either route. You're right, it's all about what makes us happy. So right on, Amy dear. Go sew.AThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06987640574332884482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199782591407305748.post-654365331458296982010-03-11T07:19:52.548-06:002010-03-11T07:19:52.548-06:00go for it! i also want to make some clothes this y...go for it! i also want to make some clothes this year. for some reason i'm really nervous, probably because i am not a precise sewer.brandeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09844968495623193011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199782591407305748.post-63610966783722696042010-03-06T10:42:48.125-06:002010-03-06T10:42:48.125-06:00Although there are NOT enough HOURS in the day...I...Although there are NOT enough HOURS in the day...I'll make make make, because it gives me joy! I'm very lucky that my hubby feels very strongly about the goodness of cooking deelicious meals so that our family is nourished by the work of his hands (and now, my sons hands too!) A very rewarding activity spent NOT working on the day job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199782591407305748.post-83149052319144740812010-03-05T20:39:40.645-06:002010-03-05T20:39:40.645-06:00The craft world is a slippery slope!!!It always le...The craft world is a slippery slope!!!It always leads to a new project. Good luck on your sewing adventure. My friend and I sew our own clothes. I love being able to wear something that no ones eles has!!! I'm not a great semstress by any means, but the best advice I can give is just be nice to yourself, it doesn't need to be perfect and you will do great!passementariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04100364988453435112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199782591407305748.post-85113030972737516052010-03-05T14:34:19.805-06:002010-03-05T14:34:19.805-06:00Okay, another funny coincidence! I recently decide...Okay, another funny coincidence! I recently decided that I wanted to try my hand at making clothes too, and just bought this exact pattern on Monday (my LFS was having a huge sale on Simplicity patterns and each one was only $2.00)!<br /><br />And I totally agree with you - I'm a grad student, and work-part time, but I do things like baking, cooking, sewing, quilting, crochet, etc because I enjoy it and it DOES make my life better!Kaye Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12029925048268090807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199782591407305748.post-48689394551801188502010-03-04T12:19:23.469-06:002010-03-04T12:19:23.469-06:00There's definitely something to be said for be...There's definitely something to be said for being self-sufficient, even in small ways, in terms of preparing healthful food and in having basic skills to take care of ourselves. I've started hemming my own skirts and pants, for example, and I find it empowering that I don't have to pay someone else to do it. I'm slowly gaining confidence in my sewing skills to take on bigger projects. I can't wait to see how this project goes for you!SuePahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03640272511818404987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199782591407305748.post-33834563790656962662010-03-04T11:36:28.981-06:002010-03-04T11:36:28.981-06:00You'll do great; I've made this pattern an...You'll do great; I've made this pattern and worn the result out of the house! Just measure and check how it's fitting before you do the finishing. :)Samhttp://www.goodmeasureblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199782591407305748.post-9650765792027326112010-03-04T10:01:03.278-06:002010-03-04T10:01:03.278-06:00Good luck on your clothes-making adventure! I dip ...Good luck on your clothes-making adventure! I dip my toes in that pond from time to time too and while I haven't made anything spectacular yet I do enjoy trying. I hope you'll share your progress, I'd love to see it :)Corinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04287173522606149196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199782591407305748.post-65405169550377262392010-03-04T09:40:17.474-06:002010-03-04T09:40:17.474-06:00I love that pattern! I also love how learning one ...I love that pattern! I also love how learning one craft makes you want to learn how to do more and more things. My mom is a huge crafter and instilled in me early to DO things if you want to do them, and TRY things if you want to try them. She is an amazing basket weaver and I tried and failed! Everything else I've loved!Allysonhttp://www.thesweatshopoflove.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199782591407305748.post-18459295158798781262010-03-04T09:15:56.061-06:002010-03-04T09:15:56.061-06:00The greatest thing about being a woman, now, is be...The greatest thing about being a woman, now, is being able to do whatever makes us happy with no apologies. So sew on.diane starkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00503768937189233913noreply@blogger.com