tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149664287965616549.post8896037176652122218..comments2024-02-19T03:41:59.932-08:00Comments on Sew country chick: DIY and couture sewing: How I learned to sewJustine of SewCountryChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03818220592978383305noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149664287965616549.post-47216687479384982672013-04-18T22:14:58.523-07:002013-04-18T22:14:58.523-07:00The first I ever did was chicken scratch embroider...The first I ever did was chicken scratch embroidery. You know, the kind on gingham so that all the stitches go into the pattern in patterns so if you do it right, it's all neat, even stitches. I was three when Grandma stuck a needle in my hand...Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07717835382469677601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149664287965616549.post-29291415683308873252013-04-18T05:01:35.632-07:002013-04-18T05:01:35.632-07:00Hi! I found it very interesting reading Youre stor...Hi! I found it very interesting reading Youre story and I thing it is a great idea to tell youre readers where it all began! I "stole" youre idea and postet a post of it my self:) You can check it our here: http://trollemors-hverdag.blogspot.no/2013/04/the-story-of-beginning.htmlTonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418727568978024988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149664287965616549.post-54413709296263507782013-04-17T17:21:58.208-07:002013-04-17T17:21:58.208-07:00So funny we both went to design school. Were did y...So funny we both went to design school. Were did you go?I went to FIDM. Sewing for my kids on the blog really inspired me too!Justine/ Sew Country Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10984211018199431899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149664287965616549.post-17000267729453217672013-04-17T13:57:40.742-07:002013-04-17T13:57:40.742-07:00I love hearing stories like this! My Gramma taught...I love hearing stories like this! My Gramma taught me to sew when I was little, and my Mom could but didn't like to. They think creativity skipped a generation in our family. ;D By the time I got to college I was shocked that we weren't going to sew anything for the whole first year, and when we finally did begin it was just like you said... Most of the other student had never even threaded a needle. I couldn't understand how anyone would choose to be a fashion designer if they didn't know anything about clothes other than how to put them on. I ended up absolutely hating everything about it. I slacked on all my projects and sketchbooks, and did as little as I could in my design classes to get me a passing grade. It was pretty bad, and I'm a bit ashamed of myself for it now, but once I had my daughter it just clicked. I've sewn more "proper" and detailed designs for her in the past 2 years than I ever did in school. Guess having kids changed me more than I thought! :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01931006245321704433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149664287965616549.post-29171667643957099092013-04-17T10:02:22.994-07:002013-04-17T10:02:22.994-07:00My mother (now 84) always sewed as a business from...My mother (now 84) always sewed as a business from home. My older sisters and I learned quite young. My mother was a constant hands-on teacher. She taught tricks that were never on the pattern instructions. I remember by junior high, I was already making money sewing. I have since taught my 3 children to sew. My older son and daughter did not take to it much, but my youngest one has. We have gone on to teach sewing, and recently I have begun having some tutorials as part of my "mom encouragement" blog. Read my post on teaching children to sew in a Summer Sewing Camp format:<br />http://www.thelostapron.com/2013/04/summer-sewing-camp.htmlAna Sullivan from The Lost Apronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04715469100528245804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149664287965616549.post-85487496106262541492013-04-16T10:00:54.792-07:002013-04-16T10:00:54.792-07:00Cool Amy! We have a lot in common!Cool Amy! We have a lot in common!Justine/ Sew Country Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10984211018199431899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149664287965616549.post-10268125512834010112013-04-16T10:00:03.188-07:002013-04-16T10:00:03.188-07:00I wiil check it out!I wiil check it out!Justine/ Sew Country Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10984211018199431899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149664287965616549.post-88228916506336305902013-04-16T09:59:09.305-07:002013-04-16T09:59:09.305-07:00That is so interesting Sandra. I have been enjoyin...That is so interesting Sandra. I have been enjoying the textile work of the American Indian contestant on Project Runway. What a neat firJustine/ Sew Country Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10984211018199431899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149664287965616549.post-54987973485787258082013-04-16T09:40:01.506-07:002013-04-16T09:40:01.506-07:00I learned to sew from my grandmother at first. The...I learned to sew from my grandmother at first. Then in 7th grade Home Economics with Mrs. Hall. I was not very good at all but she saw something in me. I continued to sew and took my 1st quilting class that same year. I than went on to college where I received my B.S. Liberal Arts, Textiles & Clothing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149664287965616549.post-7023939733538160182013-04-16T07:18:38.614-07:002013-04-16T07:18:38.614-07:00My mom has taught me how to sew, but it wasn't...My mom has taught me how to sew, but it wasn't really until I got my grandma's sewing machine last year that I really started to sew a lot of stuff. That's about the time that I started my blog. Check it out at www.dollycreates.blogspot.com<br />Thanks for sharing your story!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149664287965616549.post-73527130686516623112013-04-16T05:25:10.090-07:002013-04-16T05:25:10.090-07:00Last year I blogged about my sewing journey, you c...Last year I blogged about my sewing journey, you can read that post here:<br /><br />http://sewmuchknitting.blogspot.com/2012/09/september-national-sewing-month.html<br />Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088184404975474861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149664287965616549.post-63187245661521886562013-04-15T17:39:09.283-07:002013-04-15T17:39:09.283-07:00Thanks for sharing Justine:) I've always love...Thanks for sharing Justine:) I've always loved sewing and my mother taught me some but the majority of what I know is self-taught... that lovely trial and error and unpick and throwing it to the corner.. ;-)<br />But with emigrating, having kids and returning to full time study, I neglected my sewing for many many years:( So, this year, inspired by your blog and the many other talented ladies out there - I also started a blog to (keep me accountable) document my year of sewing. I was so sad to discover the other day the cutest fairy fabric in the bottom of my cupboard that I remember buying when my daughter was not even a year old. Now she's almost 12 and won't be wearing fairies and I can kick myself for all the wasted time! Anyway... there's still so much to learn... luckily there's always great tutorials here on your blog and around the online sewing community:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16638400294723865838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149664287965616549.post-5081845302921064042013-04-15T17:27:19.336-07:002013-04-15T17:27:19.336-07:00I enjoy your projects too Jamie.I enjoy your projects too Jamie.Justine/ Sew Country Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10984211018199431899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149664287965616549.post-42154024077924552722013-04-15T17:26:39.540-07:002013-04-15T17:26:39.540-07:00I agree. pattern review is a really good resource....I agree. pattern review is a really good resource.Justine/ Sew Country Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10984211018199431899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149664287965616549.post-63860456247651072272013-04-15T17:25:59.023-07:002013-04-15T17:25:59.023-07:00My ten year old always makes her Barbie's stuf...My ten year old always makes her Barbie's stuff. Hopefully she will want to learn some techniques when she gets older. Right now, she has to do it her own way.Justine/ Sew Country Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10984211018199431899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149664287965616549.post-15020680103534935012013-04-15T17:24:38.941-07:002013-04-15T17:24:38.941-07:00That is a great way to teach children! i'll ha...That is a great way to teach children! i'll have to try that with my youngest sometime!Justine/ Sew Country Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10984211018199431899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149664287965616549.post-34967171968751095272013-04-15T13:32:17.535-07:002013-04-15T13:32:17.535-07:00I took home making class in junior high school and...I took home making class in junior high school and made an apron, which I still have today. I gave it up after that and it wasn't until I was married and had kids that I started sewing again. When they got older they didn't want home made clothes, so I made clothes for myself and home accessories. I quickly got tired of that and gave it up all together, until recently when I discovered blogging and the sewing world. I have learned so much and I think its made me a better sewist because of all the information out there and like you, I like to show off what I've made to people that appreciate home made items. Thanks for sharing.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159099769206250435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149664287965616549.post-48999834575495916232013-04-15T11:43:25.091-07:002013-04-15T11:43:25.091-07:00When I was a little girl playing with Barbies I wo...When I was a little girl playing with Barbies I would take my grandmas scrap fabric and make the dolls clothes to wear- Like a blue and white Stewardess uniform from pale blue polyester! But I was only allowed to hand sew. When I was 14 I wanted to start making ME clothes and my mom (who had a machine but also only made a pair of curtains!) let me use her machine. My aunt sewed a LOT! And I remember picking 3 patterns and her helping me. I'd run next door to her apartment for help...I made a sundress, a skirt and overalls. :) From there I just never stopped. Baby clothes, my clothes, quilts... and I am still at it! ~LaurieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149664287965616549.post-69216831602850541462013-04-15T10:08:50.645-07:002013-04-15T10:08:50.645-07:00It's my mother's and grandmother's fau...It's my mother's and grandmother's fault. And they were sneaky about it. It started with embroidery and cross stitch. "You mean you can make pretty pictures with thread? Wow!" That was their method for teaching me how to make nice, even hand stitches. Then it was doll clothes out of scraps. A good deal of my sewing skills came from making those tiny garments. By the time I was a teenager, it was simple pairs of pajama pants. In college, I started making dolls and quilts and when my nieces were born, I started making full-blown wardrobes. Not formal classes, but advice here and there from Mom. I grew up in the 80s, too, but my mom was born in the 40s, so imagine my surprise when I found out that a lot of the techniques I used as a matter of course were "heirloom" sewing! I've discovered things on my own, only to discover that they *teach* that sort of thing in classes. I'm not a perfect seamstress, and I still need patterns for most things, but with more practice, I hope to continue to get better....Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07717835382469677601noreply@blogger.com