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Permalink Reply by Mary Collins on April 11, 2011 at 7:28am

Hi there!

My name is Mary Collins and I've been sewing for most of my life.  I have two kids who are now teenagers (12 and 14) and I started custom sewing out of my sewing room when they started school so that I could be home at lunch time and when they were sick without so much fuss and bother.  Now that they are in junior high/high school, I'm trying to figure out what the next step is for me.  I love sewing, but having it be my job took the fun out of it for awhile.  Participating in Me-Made-March has brought me back to sewing for myself with a vengeance. 

I write about my projects at3 Loved Ones, 2 Cats and a Birdbrain. I'm really glad that this community is here.  Thanks Mena!

 

 

Permalink Reply by Judy Roberson on April 11, 2011 at 10:38am

Hi Mary,

   I did the same thing. I have sewed for nearly 30 years..I worked as Respiratory therepist at the hospital for 25 yrs..and asthma took me out of my job. I didnt know what to do with myself, so I started sewing little girl dresses on ebay.Along with sewing for my 4 grandaughters.. I had sewed for my daughter all the while she was in school.. But did very little for myself. I accidently have Mena's challenge.. and I am so thankful that I did.. I had decided I wanted to break away from ebay sewing. and  it gave me the push, to sew for 'ME' for a change. I can't tell you, how much , I have enjoyed these challenges.. such encouragement..

  Hope you enjoy  sewing for you.. and enjoy sew weekly.. Happy Sewing.

Permalink Reply by margueritedesigns on April 21, 2011 at 2:07pm
You are so right!!!  Three more this week - we expect to see some interesting creations don't we ;-))!!!  
Permalink Reply by Hattie Salas on April 24, 2011 at 5:13pm
Hi! My name is Heather but I go by Hattie. I live in San Diego and have always loved do it yourself projects and crafts. I only recently started sewing (am teaching myself) and I love it! I have more project ideas than I do time or skills yet but I'll get there, eventually! My short term goal is to continue to get better, learn new techniques and make more stuff as the days, weeks and months progress. My long term goal is making aprons for both gifting and selling.  I, too, have been blog surfing ALOT lately - there is inspiration and amazing projects everywhere! Nice to 'meet you!'
Permalink Reply by Mary Collins on April 24, 2011 at 5:42pm

Nice to meet you too!

Permalink Reply by Judy Roberson on April 24, 2011 at 8:43pm
HI Hattie, so proud you joined us at sew weekly..  I too taught my self to  sew.. and am still learning new stuff after 25-30 yrs.. so much fun.. Happy sewing.
Permalink Reply by Judy Roberson on April 25, 2011 at 5:48pm
Hi Rene, so proud to have you at Sew weekly.Happy sewing.
Permalink Reply by Kathy Shurilla on April 26, 2011 at 11:35am

Hi Rene,

Don't worry about trying to figure out what you want to be when you grow up -- I'm twice your age and still wondering about that.  Loved the way you describe sewing as changing from 2D to 3D.  From one newbie to another, welcome aboard.

Kathy

 

Permalink Reply by Joost on April 26, 2011 at 8:08am

Hello,

 

My name is Joost and I've been fixing holes in my jeans for about 15 years now. Recently I decided that I would start making my own clothes and now I'm afraid I'm somewhat addicted.

I live in Brussels, Belgium, Europe and it's somewhat of an impossibility to find people to talk about sewing to here. The fact that I am one of the extremely rare breed of heterosexual men who like sewing only makes matters worse, and thus I am always happy to see that at least online there's other people who share this passion.

 

I 'd like to motivate more men to get sewing, and I have started a blog where I share my sewing adventures. It has tips, links and patterns and although it's not explicitly stated, I'm somewhat targeting it at men. It lives at sartorialdiy.com

Don't get me wrong, I'm very interested in what girls are sewing too, but I really don't wear that many dresses so it's not something I can use for myself ;)

Permalink Reply by Laurel Jorgensen on April 26, 2011 at 12:05pm

I have 2 brothers that sew, and the other 3 are capable of it, just don't have the bug. All 5 very much hetero, it's just that mom thought it was a skill everyone should have, like cooking. They all cook/bake, too, some better than others. I'll have to check out your site.

Permalink Reply by margueritedesigns on April 26, 2011 at 12:09pm
At Stitch and Craft in Olympia, London, this year, 'Mr X Stitch'  was giving a lecture on alternative needlework ...
Permalink Reply by Cathe on April 26, 2011 at 12:37pm

Hi Joost,

 

Awesome blog and good for you for sewing. My husband sews too. He is fearless and looks at it as architecture. Maybe you can take our challenges and create a male version! Hope you'll join in the fun!

 

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