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Before I was bitten by the art teacher bug, I designed a line of stuffed animal patterns. I started with a simple fish, and ended up making more complex shapes like a snake that coils on itself. The patterns all have a common feature though, which is they are heavily top-stitched to muslin fabric, and hot washed and dried which creates a soft, rumpled, old-quilt texture...hence the name, Rumpled Quilt Skins. I currently sell these patterns in both printed form and pdf format at quilt shops around the country. The retail value of all sixteen patterns is $130. I am offering my entire line as a pdf pattern giveaway, and because I will email the patterns to the winner, anyone with an email address may enter.
To enter this drawing, please leave a comment about the very first thing you ever sewed, or would like to sew if you are just starting. I’d love to read how other sewers out there got their start. This drawing ends Friday, August 13th at midnight PST. Please make sure your comment leaves a way for me to contact you. Links back to my site are always appreciated. Good luck everyone!
105 comments:
I learned to sew on my mom's old Singer sewing machine that folded into a big wooden cabinet. I started off making Barbie clothes with a simple seam and then later a button. I can remember making my own sundress (one button closure at the neck) when I was probably around ten. My mom and my grandma both were very good at sewing but not so good at teaching. :)
I would love to win the set of patterns! My email is: harmonyfinearts@yahoo.com. I will share your entry on my blog today.
Barb
I am a fine arts teacher and I really enjoy your blog! Thanks for sharing your ideas!
I can't remember the very first thing I sewed but it was probably some type of small purse or drawstring bag. Little purses are still one of my favourite things to make!
Colleen
colleenbraun@gmail.com
I took sewing lessons at 12, but my mom always sewed so I don't remember the first thing I ever sewed, but what got me really into sewing was when I was pregnant with my first child. I made so many baby t-shirts and clothes, I even made all of his bedding. Ahh memories.
angelred4kids at yahoo dot com
I think that the first thing that I ever sewed was a stuffed cat on my Sew Perfect toy sewing machine. I have been sewing ever since and enjoy making clothes for my children, although now I have upgraded the sewing machine to a Bernina.
I learned to sew in a 4-H class when I was in the 4th grade. I made a red and white print apron and then modeled it in a fashion show for seniors at a retirement center. Wow, I had mostly forgotten about that... Your animals are all so adorable and I'm expecting grandchildren soon. Thanks for offering this giveaway!
In my grade school, we had special classes for girls to learn to make things for the home (I dare not say Home Ec) starting from about 8. So, I can remember learning counted cross stitch on pieces of gingham when I was 8, we all made pictures and then when those panels were done we sewed them up into skirts. This did not continue in high school as you could elect out of the Home Ec stream and opt for Commercial studies instead at 13. I started sewing again with a small jumper about 3 years ago when I was given two little girls to love and hold in my heart. Now, both of them wear mama-made and they would love some handmade stuffies too. Thank you for offering the giveaway. E-mail address: dawsonsnest AT gmail DOT com.
I think the first thing I sewed was a simple pair of shorts. I am mostly self taught and haven't sewed in awhile, but have a pile of stuff I need to get to! I'll go ahead and blame that pile on my kids ;)
-Stefanie
2ndChanceCreations.etsy.com
I can remember making my mum a pincushion from an old quilted dressing gown. I inherited her sewing equipment and it was still in her tin
Wow! This looks wonderful!
I learned very basic sewing from my mother when I was a kid, but never got into it until recently when a friend helped me get over my fear of the sewing machine ;-) My first big project this spring was a sassy apron.
FUN! The very first thing that I ever sewed was a ring sling for my baby.
I'm at jufinnATindianaDOT edu
Cute name!
I remember sewing a pillow as a gift for my grandmother when I was 8 or 9. I was very proud!
I think the first thing I ever really sewed (with a machine) was a burp cloths for my baby girl. I would love to sew much more often now because we just moved to a new place where I have my machine set up all the time. I think that helps a lot because I don't have to drap it out...it sits waiting!
Wow animals! I have been following your blog for inspiration for my daughter. I wish you had continued Sewing project for kids.
Anyway! My first sewing project was a baby frock when I was in my 10th grade. What started as a summer holiday activity became a profession as a Garment Manufacturing Technologist and now for my kids!
Would love this set of patterns to sew for my kiddos.
As I recall, the first thing I ever sewed was a circle skirt, on my mother's Singer. The second thing was a prom dress. Talk about biting off more than I could chew!
wrongtree09 at gmail dot com
Cool animals. The rumpled texture looks wonderful! My first sewn thing was a stuffie in the shape of a lightbulb, overseen by my third grade teacher. I have forgotten why I chose a lightbulb... weird.
whaleeye@gmail.com
I made a bean bag frog that I loved! My mother taught me to sew so many things! The fun thing is that my mother gave me her sewing machine (now we have two) and my girls who are twins will be making their first bean bag frog this week!
I love your patterns and your site! Thanks for this opportunity.
Molly
mkhc511@gmail.com
Does cross stitch count? If so I stitched a Kiss The Cook sampler when I was about 8! :)
I LOVE the name Rumpled Quilt Skins!
I first tried sewing on grandma Rae's old cabinegt Singer with a knee pedal, but REALLY started in Home Ec class in junior high, where we sewed a reversible tote bag. I was hooked and never stopped sewing. This is very timely because my 30-year-old Singer machine died the other day and was sent to the big fabric store in the sky, and as of yesterday I am the VERY proud owner of a brand new Janome machine, which I plan to begin using tonight!!
Oh these are SO cute, and my boys both just asked for a handmade snuggly friend. The universe thinks I should win this...
My first sewing endeavor was when I was pregnant with my first child, over six years ago. I made a quilt. Today I look at it's misshapen corners and smile with pride at how far I've come and how much love I put into that first piece.
OOPs when I left my comment a couple minutes ago I forgot to leave my email - it's plbrown3@yahoo.com. Sorry!
I grew up next to an elderly couple and used to help Mrs. Cox sort quilt scraps. My mom sewed our clothes, but I never got the sewing bug until college, when I somehow got hired by the theatre department to help sew costumes for the opera! One of my favorite jobs ever. I stopped sewing for a long time but have wanted to start back up. I'd love some more incentive.
P.S. And my email is allison_drish@yahoo.com. Thanks!
As a child I wanted to use my mom's Ward Signature machine. She wouldn't let me until I took some sewing in school. I think it was a turtle pillow that I made first in jr hi school. That sewing machine is mine now and I would love to teach my kids how to sew.
Kelly
atozmama@gmail.com
What neat patterns! At least half of them are stuffed animals I know my own children would absolutely adore. And what cute gifts they would make, too!
The very first time I sewed, it was a basic pillow that I hand-embroidered. I was walked through every single step. I was about 14 years old. I didn't have a sewing machine myself for at least 10 more years. When I finally got one of my own, the first thing I sewed was a couple Halloween costumes for my kids. :)
My mom used to sew a lot of my clothes when growing up, as well as many of my dance costumes. Watching her made me want to try, so she taught me how to make simple clothing like shorts and camp shirts.
jodi
jodiyoungman@gmail.com
HI!
You have no idea who I am, but I am a fellow artist, and teacher! I have found so many good ideas and tips for my students on your blog, Thank you so much!
I am a dreamer when it comes to sewing. I love do-it-yourself projects and have conquered almost every medium...accept sewing! My experience is limited to having made little blankets to donate to hospitals and a quilt when I went to collage, but I have never really tackled anything too complex. However, I really really really want to learn, and to be honest, these little animals seem like the perfect way to start! I LOVE them!
Thanks again for your inspiration!
bridgetlsmith@gmail.com
My mom has always been an incredible seamstress. I remember watching her growing up and just waiting to learn how. I am sure my mom let me help here and there but it wasn't until college that I really learned how. I took a sewing class and learned a ton. Now I love to sew projects for my children, especially little girl dresses! Those animals look like they would be quick projects that I could give away as gifts! Love it!!
bretinsley@hotmail.com
What a great giveaway! I think the first thing I sewed was a skirt for my daughter - I knew I was getting a sewing machine for my birthday so I ordered a copy of Ottobre magazine in advance. And have never looked back, just love it!
WOW! That is sooo cool!!!!!!!!!!!!
Count me in!
claire.negus@gmail.com
claire
Thanks for such a wonderful giveaway. I love your site and referenced often when I was Art docent for my son's class.
The first items I sewed were Barbie clothes. I was about 5 years old. My mom taught me and they were done by hand. Simple dirndl skirts with ribbon waistband and snap closures. Halter tops that tied at the neck and waist. I still love to sew and actually became a fashion designer. I've heard you should look back at what you loved to do when you were kindergarten age for inspiration as what to do as an adult!
Charise
charise_randell@yahoo.com
Super fun patterns!--And sweet topic.
My mom ALWAYS sewed...most of my clothes, lots of toys, owned her own buisness for a while, designed teddy bears. Sewing has always been there. I'm pretty sure the first thing I sewed was a barbie pillow...or maybe Strawberry Shortcake clothes. All by hand, and my own design,of course. I made a tiger print dress in high school & altered a few items (my favorite being jeans to skirt with plenty of patches...a mohair teddy from my mom's pattern was my final project for German class...etc to now!!
I can't actually remember the first thing, I do remember making a plush bear at school when I was 8 or 9 and sewing a cross stitch picture to my uniform skirt a couple of years later, thankfully I have improved since then.
My mother in law first taught me to use a pattern which I am eternally grateful! I ended up with a sling business where I sewed baby slings self. Each year for Christmas though I like to give the kids something made by me, this would be a great way to give them something I've made and specialize it!
AWESOME giveaway! I wanted them when you posted awhile back about those cuties! Thanks for all your great ideas... we homeschool and I tag various projects I think will work well for us.
I first learned to sew in 4-H while in Middle School. My grandmother helped me sew a pink shirt and flowered pants with that crazy flap thing that went in front... sure glad that fad didn't last long.
- Teaque teaquesmith@gmail.com
I am 13, and I love to sew. At first I mostly made rag dolls out of calico, with yarn hair, then I made a handbag with applique on the front and a zip (all by hand, I made the pattern up myself), and now I have started making quilts. I'm working on a quilt with appliqued horses at the moment. I love hand stitching the best. We have a couple of your patterns and we love them, and hope to start on them soon.
from India.
What fun! I don't remember for sure what the first thing I ever sewed was, but I do remember making myself a pair of shorts as a teenager.
evenspor at gmail dot com
Those patterns look wonderful! I learned to hand sew by making a pillow with my Grandma. I still don't use a machine, but I make felt food for my 4-yr old daughter now, and she loves it. I'd love to be able to make her some little animals too. :)
The first thing I ever sewed was a dress in highschool-with my moms help of course. These patterns are super cute I hope I win my girls will have a lot of fun making them with me. :)
Some of the first items I ever sewed were clothes for my Barbie doll. I use to cut up my old clothing and recreate (what largely resembled potato sacs) dresses for my dolls. My cousin joined me in these creative endeavors, and cut up half of her mom's dress collection. Boy, was my aunt mad!!
Besides wobbly lines, probably the first things I sewed (all by myself, when I was about 33) were some small pillows/pincushions and bean bags with some Christmas fabric I bought at a remnant table. After that, I didn't do much for a couple of years, then I sewed a twirl skirt for an American Girl doll, and then one for the doll's owner (my daughter). My lines are certainly less wobbly, but I do wish I had started years and years earlier.
Jennifer N.
I'd like to comment and enter on behalf of my daughter. She loves to sew and has made littlest pet shop clothes, then her own design littlest pet and recently, a bean bag chair.
I first sewed a pillowcase and a hair scrunchy under the tutelage of a college roommate. We moved to a simple dress from there. Those impromptu sewing lessons have proved to be invaluable!
Cute patterns!!
My first sewing project was a stuffed pillow in 7th grade Home Ec class. Now I'm teaching my 11 year old daughter. Her first project was your faux chenille bag -- she just made some pajama pants!
I've admired your patterns for awhile. I know my daughter would love to try them, too.
Jenni
jwin71@gmail.com
The first "Real" thing I made was a blouse for my 4 year old sister when I was 12. It was for a girl's club badge. It had a collar, button, and even fitted sleeves. I have no idea what my mom was thinking when she picked out that pattern for me, but it worked! I still love to sew, all kinds of things. Have made your snake...turned out great! I'd love to make more!
I'm totally hooked on your art page and you are enticing me into the world of sewing.
My most memorable "first sewing project" was a big yellow kite I did for a home-ec project in 7th grade. Mine was the only yellow one in the class and flew so well that the spool of string quickly ran out and the kite flew off into the distance. After three days and several periods of school missed searching for it my friends and I found it lodged in a tree at the edge of the woods. I hung it in my bedroom for years afterward.
I wrote you once before, telling you how blessed our family is by your art website. We home school, and our daughters are starting to take an interest in sewing. Two weeks ago a family friend taught us all how to stitch a handbag. Oh, how I want that to just be the beginning for us all! With four daughters (so far :)), I'd better get my act together! I think your Rumpled Quilt Skins would be a blast to do; they're so my taste!
Thank you again. You inspire in so many ways. My email is mel_renaldo@yahoo.com. Have a great week!
Melissa
The very first thing I sew, was when I was in the school some nice coloring buttons in a soft white fabric, the teacher told us the importance to lean of sewing buttons, she told us to pick some nice buttons, so my grandmather give me a lot!!!! (he sew us the best clothes to our dolls) and ... that was my very first sewing lesson... now I do that with my kids =)
Thanks so much for this!!
Hi Kathy!
My first sewing project was a simple kitten pattern, that had a cardboard piece in the bottom so it could stand up.
I really enjoy your site - I'm a fourteen year old homeschooler, and I'm helping with my younger siblings art projects this year. You have so many good ideas!
~Emily
A drawstring bag as part of my 4-H club as a child. Your patterns look wonderful!
ohh, my 2 year old daughter would love these. i just learned to sew over christmas. i was so annoyed while wrapping christmas gifts about all the paper and ribbon that was just going to be thrown away i decided that i was going to learn to sew so i could make a whole bunch of gift bags that we could just use over and over each year.
mimsical13@gmail.com
Oh goodness, those are adorable, I have to enter this! we're expecting in december so it would be so much fun to whip up some adorable friends for our little guy!
:P Blessings,
Valerie
Love your Blog! I have you on my "Blogworthy" Blogroll list :o) The first thing I sewed with a machine was a pillow for our family dog -which was a deconstructed "dress" that I was forced to sew in my high School Home Ec class... the dog pillow was much more utilitarian!
A jumper (sweat shirt you call it in the US) in my year 7 home ecc class. I am polishing up old skills and adding to them as my six year old daughter and I learn to sew together - amid many mistakes, much laughter and some surprising success!
tasjessgmailcom
Those are cool patterns!
I think the first thing I sewed was a pillow in home ec class, but I can't remember. I do remember doing some hand sewing, and making a set of little teddy bears for my dad when I was a kid (I thought since I loved teddy bears, he must love them, too!) He still has them. Now I am trying to learn how to really sew. I want to learn to quilt and make skirts and things for the home.
The very first time I sewed on a sewing machine was when I made 30+ swatches of flannel to teach a class on crochet edging. I had so much fun started making blankets, bibs, and burpees to crochet around and then discovered the fun of baby quilts. I would love to start making toys and I love the animals you have created!
I just recently learned how to sew. My first "disaster" was a little purse. But I'm getting better as time goes by.
My e-mail is anzouya@gmail.com
I learnt to sew on my mum's lap, pressing the pedal for her... until I finally graduated to making scrunchies (hair decorations, not sure if you call them that in the US!) and library bags as I got a bit bigger. My dad even made a speed control for her old elna machine for me so that it would go niiiiice and slow for me as I learnt :)
Melissa in Australia
(anayajael@gmail.com)
ps. I love your blog! I teach a class of 5-12 year old homeschooled children art and we have loved a number of the projects you have here! :D
i sewed a loose red polka-dot cotton top on my toy sewing machine when i was 9 years old for my neighbour's 4 year old daughter. the seams came apart when she took it off, but she loved it so much her grandma had to sew the 'torn' garment again.
your stuffed animals are adorable! the refugee children in my country i'm currently teaching will love these.
lydialeesansan@gmail.com
The first thing I ever sewed was... a cover to my new sewing machine. With a matching pincushion!
The patterns are great, as is your blog.
Thanks for the great giveaway.
ayalilti@gmail.com
The first thing I ever sewed was in home ec class. I think it was an apron with a strawberry shaped pocket!
The stuffed animal patterns are adorable!
Carrie M
carrie.mol at gmail . com
I'd love to enter my 12 yo daughter, Gracie. She ADORES sewing Sock Animals from books like Stray Sock Sewing, and collects Stuffed Animals. I think she'd enjoy digging into your darling rumpled quilt patterns! Thanks for the opportunity. :)
I'm just learning to sew on a machine. I used to sew clothes for my Barbies when I was a little girl. My grandmother made a lot of my clothes and used to give me scraps of cloth for my dolls.
I never saw the importance of taking Home Ec or learning to sew when I was in high school. But, now that I have three girls, I'm thinking that sewing might be a valuable skill!
The first thing I sewed was a Laura Ashley jumpsuit. I just loved it.
stephaniekayfox@hotmail.com
My mom taught me to sew when I was 5. The very first thing I sewed was a pillow for my dolls. The next project, I designed and sewed a cover for a kleenex box to make it a bed for my Barbie. The last thing I've sewn was a bonnet and prairie dress for my 5yo. She's desperate to learn to sew. Time to pass the torch.
My mom helped me learn to sew when I was about 7 or 8, so I could make my own clothes for my barbie dolls with just a needle and thread.
I am a teacher now, and at our art club every winter, I teach my Art Club to sew fleece mittens. Its such a useful skill to have!
I've interested my own daughters when I made them each a sock monkey last Christmas:)
nikkibiniaris@yahoo.com
I love your animals and your blog! I really want to try making the turtle especially. Great gifts, and lots of fun to make!
I learned how to sew by making dresses when I was a pre-teen and teen. It was the only way I could get new clothes, and I learned from my mom and by making lots of mistakes! When I got frustrated, she took over and completed - she had a lot of patience.
I sewed in 4-h too, and when I moved away from home, I enjoyed sewing cushion covers, curtains, etc. I still love sewing!
brenda.mehmet@gmail.com
One of the first projects I remember was sewing clothes for my barbie doll. I used scraps leftover from a dress my mom made for me.
Another one was a sun stiched on a piece of burlap, then joined with other student's art to make a wall hanging.
One of my favourite early projects was a pop art lasagna. I wish I still had it!
bethikinz@msn.com
The first thing I remember sewing was a little hospital "bed" for injured insects, hahaha! I laugh just thinking about that. The second thing I remember making was a nightshirt and I made that with my 4H club.
thanks so much for this awesome giveaway, the first thing I made was a dress for my daughter who is now 15 lol after that I only made 2 more things lol
the first thing i sew was a little clown..especially sewing his hair was so diffucult for me, but fixed it at the end..you can see my little clown on my web site...
http://www.cocuklacocuk.com/pelus-bebek/
My mother sewed most of my clothes, but I didn't have any interest in sewing until I became an adult. I decided to make all my Christmas Gifts (a tradition I still have today). I started with a cross-stitch (boy did that take a long time), then I made a lap blanket and pillow (that was much quicker) and so my love for sewing had begun. I have sewed many clothes and many more quilts over the years. My first love of sewing, however, is crafts - which I am now teaching to my daughter. I would love to win these patterns. They would be put to great use!! Thanks for the chance. debbiewall@albertacom.com
My first sewing project, done at about the age of 6, was a purse. It was a rectangle folded in thirds, more or less. The sides were handstitched. I cut a hole in the flap for a buttonhole and put a big black button on for a fastener. I was quite proud of my project.
You are so wonderful! What an exciting give away!! I learned to first sew "scrunchies" as a teenager. From sunflower to flags to you name it, the ever so complicated scrunchie was a sinch for me. :)
chulbakera@aol.com
Thanks!!
I began sewing at a very young age. I sewed next to my mom who could make just about anything. I started with making my own pillow cases, moved onto an artbag/purse, made and sold eyelet/button hairbands at the flea market, and got to my first chinese collarless button down blouse in pretty red when I was around 10. I have crafted during most of my 29 years since that shirt but find myself doing less intricate things since having two young boys. These patterns seem to be a perfect way to get going again and introduce my boys to some stitching just as my mom showed me. Eventually I want them to be able to knit and sew and craft even though boys are not necessarily encouraged to do that. I would love to pass on my love for textiles and just the beauty of the handmade craft to them.
Thanks for your blog. It is really a great and inspiring resource for me.
htaam@hotmail.com
My mom never sewed, she stapled. My own first attempt at sewing was angel costumes for little girls. Some of the sleeves were actually sewn on inside out but no one in the audience could tell. lol
These are so cute. I just got my first art teacher job, .2 in middle school in the town I live in...it's a start. Your site is great. Thanks for taking the time to share.
I first started sewing when I was about 10 or 11. My mom was very patient. The first thing I sewed was a skirt for my sister. After that I felt empowered to sew just about anything. I then sewed my own doll and Barbie clothes. I also remember learning how to sew zippers with my mom while she made jeans for my brother. It took all week to make about 8 pair of jeans. These jeans even had embroidered designs on the pockets. (It was afterall the 80's). I recall my mother being so frustrated that by the end of two weeks all of the jeans had holes in the knees. We still laugh about it today.
The first thing I ever made was a duck in home ec class in 7th grade. It was pretty darn cute!
My email is jkatlee@gmail.com
Hi Kathy,
My Grandmother taught me how to sew on her Singer one way stitch machine in 1964. You would have to turn the material 180 degrees to lock the seam. We made a dark blue Moo-moo with gold stitching. Gold stitching because she was showing me a skill that was special and precious just like "gold". I was 10 at the time. Just this past year I taught my 19 year old son how to thread a machine, cut a pattern and sew on my, high tech, singer. He sewed his first costume for Comic Con. I'd love to own your patterns and set up an after school intramural for my middle school art students and teach the basic fundamentals of beginning sewing. Paying it forward.
Debbie Supplitt supplitt@comcast.net
The first thing I sewed was an embroidery project when I was about 6 years old. I accidentally stitched it to my skirt! My older sister helped undo the stitches and after I finished my little embroidered flower we made it into a drawstring purse.
kate@kateandryan.net
I remember making a drawstring PE bag at primary school. It was gingham with a cross stitch pattern on the white squares (chicken scratch?)
I started stiching after I have kids to just give them a personal touch gifts..halloween costumes, dress up dresses..They just love it and give me a big hug and a kiss..worth the time.
The very first thing I ever sewed was a wheat bag to warm my little fingers. I think I may have been about 8 or 9. I still love to sew when I get the chance. :)
my email is on my profile.
Your stuffed animals are adorable!!! You are very talented.
I *think* the first thing I ever sewed was a bonnet for my doll. I remember seeing the patters and being fascinated that those shapes (a tall semi-circle and a rectangle) could end up being a bonnet.
My children start hand sewing a stuffed animal bird out of felt. My 9yo daughter and I are taking a quilting class together, and are loving it!!
I learned to sew in Home Ec. class. It was a pink pig pillow with a red felt nose. I worked really hard on it and my mom still has it! That is a great memory.
Thanks for all of your hard work. You are making a difference in so many kids lives.
I love the idea of sewing. I took a sewing class in high school as a night course and made myself a skirt. The last serious thing i sewed were a pair of pillows with weavings I brought back from Ecuador. I would like to take it up again and I would love to do a quilt.
I am a beginning sewer. I've made a couple basic (large block) quilts and a few other things that, for the most part, only required sewing a straight line. This year my girls (ages 7 & 9) want to learn how to sew, so we are going to jump in and learn as we go. I know they would LOVE your patterns!
Uhm, well the first thing I remember trying to sew was a dress for a barbie doll. My grandmother had explained how basting tape worked to me but forgot that I was a overly curious and impatient child (to put it mildly).
So....I cut a huge patch of fabric out of her bathroom curtains and tried to iron the dress onto the doll with a hot iron and safety pins (ya gotta love the 70's when kids could do those things unsupervised).
The end result? The back of Barbie's legs melted into the dress!
Now I don't remember cutting the fabric but I do remember draping the fabric around the doll thinking "This is gonna look GREAT!"
Being the only kid at the time in the house when questioned about the crime, I naturally lied about it only to have the half melted Barbie produced as evidence wearing her dress! BUSTED!
Needless to say my grandmother is still complaining about all of the destruction to "her things" from me - cutting off buttons, popping out rhinestones, cutting up magazines.
My reply? "If you had just given me some art supplies you wouldn't have had this problem!" Now, I'm an elementary art teacher and can play in the supplies all I want.
I started by the need to hem most of my pants - I'm only 4'11". My first non-hemming project was when I was pregnant with my first child. I sewed the curtains, bumper, crib skirt, ect for his room.
I started making basic square drawstring bags when I was about 8, and then I couldn't stop! I swear we had dozens and dozens of drawstring bags around the house for a good while. I'm sure my mom was really happy when I moved on to other things! Love these patterns! Would love to win this one!
I've been sewing since I can remember. My mom bought be a toy (completely workable) sewing machine for Christmas when I was 5, and I was in love with that thing! I’ve sewn with her my entire life, she made my clothes, bedding, crafts and everything. I feel so lucky to have grown up that way, it’s been such a great skill to have! Love the patterns!!!I'm an elementary art teacher now- love the blog.
acsittig@gmail.com
O o I only have one hour!
My first experience with sewing was at school. We started at a machine with no thread and at lined-paper. Later we made a 'real' apron at school.
Many years later, when I started to work, I bought myself a sewingmachine and some magazines and I teached myself to make some real clothes. And I love it!
http://kamielandodille.blogspot.com/
I am just starting to learn to sew. I first tried hand sewing, I don't know why because it seemed easier I guess. I made a Patrick (from Spongebob) stuffed toy for my niece. I have sewed a nursing pillow and a nursing cover using the sewing machine for myself. I really want to get more practice with the machine.
Funny thing, I don't really sew. Sure I learned in home ec class in junior high, but haven't since then. I recently fixed a little stuff animal for my daughter when it fell apart and found myself dreaming of making some stuffed animals for her. I would love to give these a try.
Thanks so much for the opportunity!
My first effort at sewing was in a class as a young teenager, the project: an apron. By 20, I was able to make an evening gown from a European pattern(no seem allowances, etc.) complete with boning. From modest beginnings, much can be achieved. Now I am sewing for my soon-to-be teenager who has a sea themed bedroom ... just waitng for some adorable quilted creatures! Love the designs! cndrion@gmail.com
The first thing I ever sewed was a pillow. I love sewing. My grandmother teaches me. I am 10. I made a sock monkey the other day. I hope I win this because I really want to make some of those animals.
The first thing I ever sewed was a pillow. I love sewing. My grandmother teaches me. I am 10. I made a sock monkey the other day. I hope I win this because I really want to make some of those animals.
The first thing I ever sewed was a bag back in the 70s in a 4-H sewing club. I would LOVE to win this for my daughter who has recently sewed a sock monkey and prior to that made herself a new comforter for her bed and some pillows (with the help of my mom).
what a fab giveway!! I'm a big fan of all your craft projects :)
I have recently bought a Usha Janome and am planning to make a alphabet applique pillow for my 4 year old :)
I'd love love loveeeeeeeeeeee to win this. The animals are beautiful.
The first thing I ever made was a purple princess seamed dress. I chose the wrong fabric (too lightweight) and went crazy with trim and lace. I was in fifth grade, so I thought it was fantastic. I wore that dress a lot.
Thanks for your great blog, it has given me great inspiration.
I'm just starting, really. The first thing I ever machine sewed was a blanket for my first daughter. It came out a little wonky, but we still love it. My daughters would go nuts for any of those animals.
I was fortunate enough to spend the summers with my Grandmother. When I was 8 years old, she taught me to sew on her old black iron Singer machine. No fancy stitches, just forwards & backwards. The pattern that she bought me was for a pair of bermuda shorts. We prewashed the fabric, laid the pattern on it and pinned it. She showed me how to mark the pattern, cut it with the notches,and follow all the instructions very carefully. She even showed me how to put the zipper in the shorts (which I still don't do very well to this day, but...). My bermuda shorts took most of the summer to make and were not perfect when finished but I wore those things proudly all through that winter!
The first thing I sewed was a funny little rag doll made from tubular bandages. She was called Gallydora after the book, and was a odd looking little child, but I was so hugely proud of my "abilities"!
wow, I WANT this!! :) I first learned to sew from my best friends mom. I was so jealous that she had a mom that could make all these cool things! She offered to teach me and we started with pajama pants. So I probably made 20 pairs of pajama pants before I finally went on to more interesting things! Now I am up for trying anything! Love it!
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