Does anyone out there also sew non quilting items?
03-04-2011, 10:03 AM
#53
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Originally Posted by Sandy-lou
Originally Posted by janetter
Before I started quilting I was making window treatments. We just moved after I finally finished a window treatment for every window in that house. grrrr I would love to talk to those of you who have an interest in this and would have anything to share.
sandy
03-04-2011, 10:14 AM
#54
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I learned to sew as a child. My grandmother taught sewing for the Singer Co. in Olympia, Washington in the late '30s - early '40s. She also sewed for the wealthier people in town. She taught my Mom to sew, who made her first skirt when she was 5-6. I, too, took home ec. I spent many years away from the craft. But when my eldest dd was born, my husband bought me a machine and I sewed for her. I didn't really begin to love it until my Mom retired in 1991 and we took a quilting class together. I now make placemats, pot holders, baskets, coasters, pin cushions, costumes for musicals, and quilts of all sizes. My mom taught my dds how to sew, but only one liked it. She isn't hooked....yet! (insert evil laugh here!)
03-04-2011, 10:15 AM
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I've been sewing for 50+ years, mostly clothes for myself and family. I've sewn some crafty and home decorating items too. I've only been doing quilts for a couple years and still make all my own shirts and dresses.
03-04-2011, 10:46 AM
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Yep, I sew about everything you can think of. I made a lot of clothes for my kids even in their teens, bridsemaids dresses, furniture covers, coats, etc. etc. I think it is still my first love even though I love to quilt.
03-04-2011, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by countrycottage
I've sewn just about anything you can think of. Made all my daughter's clothes when she was little as well as many things for my son. Made almost all my own clothes for years. Now am sewing clothes for my youngest granddaughter. Made doll clothes for my daughter and granddaughters, now make clothes for American Girl dolls. I just love sewing!
Curtains, blouses, costumes, clothing, stuffed toys and pet coats.
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