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Sewing Skills
Hand sewn clothes aren't all that difficult either. Have made some of my most comfortable clothes (Renaissance Faire costumes) while camping out at the Faire site. Made an oversized muffin cap as well, that I can pull in whatever direction I want for shade - super easy and quick, and I love it.
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Sewing is still something I'd love to learn, though. I do have a sewing machine, and we inherited a serger from my husband's grandmother. I don't have either one set up right now, but I am keeping them for "someday."
YES! I do love sewing. I have a Bachelors of Fine Arts; Apparel Design and Production.
Marjory and I are tossing around the idea of creating a sewing certification. Maybe we can put our head together and come up with a loose outline for the curriculum. I have been racking my brain thinking of useful sewing projects for the homestead. I'd love to hear everyone's thoughts!
Linda
I too, think an apron is a great place to start. I also like the idea of tote/grocery bags...and what about grow bags?!
I like her idea about sewing "grow bags," I was meaning to do this myself just never got to it.
What about for our "advanced sewers?" I read a few replies about some real talent within our network. What would you like to learn that you don't already know?
Zippers.... everyone asks me about wanting know how to replace a zipper. How about repairing a zipper that doesn't work? I can show you how to do that too. As long as there are no teeth missing, it's a pretty easy fix.
The topic about making your own pattern is also easier than you might think. I can show you how to take an existing item and copy a pattern for it, or add a new twist to it.
The possibilities are endless so keep all your comments and ideas coming in so we can work up a plan for starting this ball rolling.
I once used a host of old jeans and denim jackets from my children that they'd outgrown to make a quilt cover for my son. He still uses it and it looks rather good.
I don't have time for sewing at the moment, but it's a great skill I would like to have time for....I have plenty of items awaiting repairs.
Looking forward to hearing more about this topic!
I am a beginner, but have been trying to think of a way to sew together a hanging food storage tiered basket for my potatoes, onions, nuts and other bulk dry store foods. I don't have a lot of space so I was thinking of designing something I've seen for hanging and organizing kids toys, but stronger and breathable for food.
I also want to make food storage bags that breathe, food wraps to replace plastic wraps, and anything related to up-cycling old clothes and linens.
I think this would be a very good practical project. Keep this idea rolling...maybe come up with some pictures (at least in your head) about what this might look like.
Thanks!
I am not a great seamstress, but have done my share of hand-hemming, being short. I generally just roll pantlegs now.
One daughter was just given a bunch of beautiful fabrics and some quilting books. Some simple designs including appliqué would be cool. She has made a bag and a touque (winter hat) out of a recycled sweater.
in Germany grandma taught how to Crochet & Embroider & Knit before I started school, this was common in the European countries. In the 4th grade all us girls knitted a pair of woolen socks the proper way using 5 needles. In the 6th grade Hochschule we were taught how to Kloeppel (spelled with 2 dots over the o, & no e). - Americans know this as "bobbin Lace" it is done on a straw pillow dressed with green cloth, & and a very Intricate pattern is printed on cardboard fastened with short nails. We used about 14 bobbins to create Authentic LACE, see 1 example
Here is a one-minute clip from the oldest Slovenian school that still teaches this intricate Art of lace-making that I too learned : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIU-n_QUD78 it takes at least one month, sometimes many months to daily create what even we did to make beautiful lace
After I was shipped to the USA, with my 20th paycheck I bought a simple Singer sewing machine & Sewed my own clothes, all different kinds. ... Too added Quilt-making to my sewing skills. - But I am not a professional like @Ruth Reyes-Loiacano
Sewing was one of those things I never really picked up on. Mom made all my clothes until I went to school. I know how to do 'basic repairs' and make simple stuff (I did make a lot of doll clothes as a kid, with mom''s help, and used to make purses out of old shorts, that kind of stuff) (Done some cross stitch back in the day too) Never had the patience for it. And now, I can't see to thread a needle to save my life, LOL! I've always had admiration for those who have the patience for good needlework! A sewing certification would be fun, but for me it would have to be REAL basic!
I was thinking about an egg apron...We've discussed mini-certs that are more project based and that can be completed in a weekend. What are your thoughts about that?