Comments on: When Did You First Start Sewing?

By: Joan Collins

Joan Collins — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 02:35:07 +0000

In reply to Phyllis Mundell. I learned how to sew at the age of five making my Barbie dolls clothes by hand. My mother taught me how to sew. Then I received my first sewing machine at 7 years old and I made patterns from newspapers. As a teenager I did internship with a woman who had her own business at home and I made bridesmaids dresses for her company. In high school and went to a sewing school and designed and suits and various outfits for a fashion show at school. And attended modeling school at Barbizon school and did go see assignment’s for various events. I designed my own wedding dresses and bridesmaids dresses and flower girl dresses. Also designed my own wedding bouquet and bridesmaids bouquets and centerpieces with silk flower's. After that I made prom dresses and wedding dresses for friends and families members. I made baby blankets for babies shower gifts. Currently I made various designs patterns and made various outfits for my daughters graduation and prom dresses this summer.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 23:12:32 +0000

In reply to Beatrice. Hi Beatrice! You can learn so much now on youtube videos. I hope you have access to them. Or go to your library and get kids books which are very easy to learn from. Sewing School is a good one and Ready Set Sew by Jane Bull is another good one. Anyone near by who sews would be willing to teach you. If are near madison Wisconsin I would teach you! Good luck and have fun. Watch Jenny Doan from Missouri Star Quilt Company -she is so happy and sews very well.

By: Beatrice

Beatrice — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 00:16:13 +0000

I am learning how to sew now, I just turned 42 in November. I have no idea what I am doing.

By: Beth Cupo

Beth Cupo — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 18:00:49 +0000

My family lived in a rural area. The mothers in the vicinity decided to set up various skill classes to teach all their daughters home economic skills (I know it was very “old fashioned”) through 4-H. These are some of the best childhood memories learning how to: sew, crochet, cook, garden, arts and crafts. Sewing has been a beloved pasttime to feel creative. It is definitely a pleasure to go into my lady cave (hey; men aren’t the only ones that deserve their own retreat) and make something from the plethora of fabrics that I have. I’ve created every single one of my daughter’s Halloween costumes and it brings her great joy (me too!). My sister just lost her husband this year so I gifted her one of my sewing machines to allay her lonliness and to bond again after all these years sewing together.Now that I’m contemplating retirement – it is nice to know that I have a hobby that I love and will spend time at (my Grandaughters may need Mimi to make them some clothes :) ) It is a bit sad to see that sewing isn’t as prevalent with youth. I stopped into a sewing machine store the other day and was floored by the cost of some machines and will have to stay with my tried and true machine (sewing/serger/embroidery machines). It’s funny that there are so many videos about having a serger or embroidery machine still in the box because I’m guilty on both fronts. Maybe when I retire I will have the time to really delve past my sewing machine to these other tools. I’m sure I will wonder – what was I waiting for? It would be great to work with similarly interested people sewing. The one place that taught advanced skills (I made my first set of draperies) is now closed – sigh! But I did get to work with a group that sews quilts for children in hospitals; that was very rewarding.

By: DeAnna Brandt

DeAnna Brandt — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 06:00:34 +0000

At 4 years old my mom sat me on the chair at the singer sewing machine, on top of both a Sears and Wards catalog, with the foot pedal on a wooden milk carton crate. I had hand sewn a lot and she introduced me to the machine. My first project was a “blanket” of black scrap cotton with a light blue wide satin binding, mitering the corners! I never looked back. I kept that project into my late teens as a keepsake, then tossed it when I moved out. I’m now 61 and wished I’d kept it! I volunteer and teach sewing to immigrants and refugees and also teach the teachers as most can’t sew very well. I still love sewing to this day!

By: Shirley Nunes-Thornton

Shirley Nunes-Thornton — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 22:09:26 +0000

I was 6 and started making clothes for my baby doll. I am now 62 and the still love t create things. unfortunately my arthritis doesn’t allow for fine hand sewing, but my sewing machine keeps humming alongwith gifts to be given.. Shirley

By: Patricia Perot

Patricia Perot — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:47:05 +0000

In reply to Patricia Perot. I started hand sewing when i was four, and using the sewing machine(Singer) when i was five. In addition to sewing my mother also taught me how to knit, i absolutely love both. I enjoy making pillows, drapes, and clothing including my exceptional prom gown with matching coat. In knitting i make babies hats, sweaters and booties. Forty five years and eight sewing machines later ( 3 embroidery machines, 2 sergers, 1 heavy duty, and 2 computerized machines) i cannot imagine life without sewing. In this day and age having a wonderful career is great, but designing and sewing what you want is a blessing. I am pleased to say that i am currently teaching my nieces to sew and knit, and i hope that more young people will learn this wonderful skill. Happy sewing, Trish

By: Portia D Waters

Portia D Waters — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 23:16:34 +0000

My first memory of sewing was when I was between 5 and 6 years old, and considering I am 65 years old … about 60 years ago ! I would sneak into the unfinished living room, where my mom had the sewing machine and sew until it tangle, and since I didn’t know how to fix … had to quit… then sewed the rest by hand ! Sew all my dolls outfits and then used lids from household bottles to cover and make hats ! I went on to take Home Ec. in the 9th grade and fell in love ! Made all my clothes from that point on… all thru high school and then majored in Home Ec. in college ! All from my love of sewing ! Made my wedding dress, dress for my bridal shower, all my clothes as I started teaching as well. I was pregnant the same time as Princess Diana, which was a wonderful thing to share … since suddenly the companies started designing all these amazing outfits for her ! I had the most beautiful wardrobe for my pregnancy ! I made bathing suits, designed projects for my students… if I couldn’t find something I wanted for my class to sew … made the patterns for them ! Made clothes for my daughter and husband … it was such a blessing to know I could do make anything I wanted and make it to fit perfectly !

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 22:50:31 +0000

First grade hand sewing Barbie clothes. 4th grade 4-H learned to make an apron. Still have it, 54 yrs later. A few things in high school just by reading patterns. Then I had a girl! Lots of Cinderella dresses and matching ones for Cabbage Patch doll. All along, embroidery and needlepoint. Then quilting. I’m a Leftie so crochet and knitting are difficult for rightys to teach. And all directions are written for the usual righty. Too much trouble to transpose. Do enough anyhow! Still using my 1954 Singer. Prefer over newer models.

By: Jo

Jo — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 22:44:11 +0000

Can't remember when I started hand sewing. I must have been pretty young as my Mum let me start using her hand Singer sewing machine when I was 11. I was always making clothes for my dolls and presents for friends. Recently taken it up again, now that I'm in my 50's.