You know those suit pants that have a stain in them that just won’t come out? Or that dress that looks like it has a stain in it? (Even after you washed it?) Well, it’s probably 100% polyester–it did look like a million bucks though!
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I have been sewing for about 25 years.
My oldest daughter was about 2 years of age at that time and I couldn’t afford to clothe her. Being proud, I knew that I was going to find some clothes in a neighbor’s dumpster — but I was only going after dark! Well, I did find some older child’s clothing, but this child seemed like a giant compared to my small 2 year old daughter. What do I do now?? I did have an old straight stitch sewing machine so I thought if I could take them in seam by seam, they’d be perfect. (I didn’t have a clue how to sew at that time.) So I sat at that sewing machine for hours taking them in seam by seam 1 or 2 inches at a time, and finally, they were small enough to fit my daughter.
This is what taught me to sew!
Now I sew everything from bedding to wedding dresses and christening gowns, towels, facecloth, middle age clothing, just my size clothing, petite women clothing, sewing alterations — and everything between. I have done quite a bit of adjusting sewing patterns as well.
I have found that sewing relaxes me, saves a lot of money, the clothes fit right, and it is one of my passions.
At Long Last …
I would love to show you, starting with the sewing basics. (My daughters learned that way as well, from me) There is not too much I haven’t made — at one time, this hobby of mine put food on the table. Swim suits (two piece), halter tops, spaghetti strap dresses for formal wear, teenage girls clothing (I had 2 daughters),dog sweaters, window treatments (which I didn’t have a pattern for, but a head to do it with, starting with an idea!) and much more.
By the way, the picture of the wedding dress is real. This was made by me by seeing something in a window and using my head. The total cost of that dress was $60.00. (It may be a bit more now with inflation though)
The heirloom christening gown was created from my homemade wedding dress for my Granddaughter. This is real special. You can do this too and make that day have special meaning for the rest of their lives!
