Sewing with Patterns

MahoganyDawn · Post by **MahoganyDawn** » Thu Jun 05, 2003 10:07 am

Is anyone out there willing to help teach me how to sew with patterns? I made a skirt for sanctus but I kinda eyeballed it and cut around another skirt I had. I'd like to learn how to do it right.

candicide · Post by **candicide** » Thu Jun 05, 2003 1:08 pm

I'd be more than happy to show you how....I am not sure if my way is the right way, but I guess it doesn't really matter as long as the job gets done!

digita1pixie · Post by **digita1pixie** » Fri Jun 06, 2003 7:12 am

Oooo me too me too!!!

LEts have a sewing bee.

candicide · Post by **candicide** » Fri Jun 06, 2003 12:27 pm

digita1pixie wrote:Oooo me too me too!!!

LEts have a sewing bee.

I'm all about that! Especially now that I've got maternity clothes to work on!

ms.tangledwebs · Post by **ms.tangledwebs** » Mon Jun 09, 2003 4:03 pm

this is totally my thing!! I even collect maternity patterns (actually I collect all patterns, but I never turn down a maternity one, especially vintage)

digita1pixie · Post by **digita1pixie** » Thu Jun 12, 2003 6:40 am

Lets do it!! Anyone up for a "pre" sewing bee meeting at JoAnne fabrics this weekend?

Does anyone have ideas for a place to have this thing? I could offer a place but its really far out (Kingston area on the lake).

Any other suggestions? It would pretty much need to have lots of floor space to cut out patterns and plugs to plug in a few sewing machines. Oh and tables to put the machines on.... I think thats all...

Lady Shaper · Post by **Lady Shaper** » Thu Jun 12, 2003 9:27 am

I won't be able to make it but I wantted to let you know JoAnn'e is a good idea. They're having a sale this weekend 13-14th. Best of luck!

MahoganyDawn · Post by **MahoganyDawn** » Fri Jun 13, 2003 9:53 am

I'd love to get together for this! I have a pattern for a dress i want to make, and would love to help make maternity clothes!

Nexxus23 · Post by **Nexxus23** » Fri Jun 13, 2003 10:17 am

candicide · Post by **candicide** » Sat Jun 14, 2003 10:16 pm

Damn! I wish I would have updated myself on this thread before today!

I did go to Jo-Ann's today, and picked up five patterns....four maternity patterns from Vogue (75% off..*drool*) and a vest pattern for the hubby. I had to force myself not to buy lots and lots of material, because I already have lots and lots of material that I need to use before allowing myself to buy more.

Those patterns should help me acquire a whole new wardrobe to get me through the pregnancy...and since most of the patterns are a-lined, I think I'll either be able to pull them off after the pregnancy, or easily take them up.

Yay! Something to keep me busy!

MahoganyDawn · Post by **MahoganyDawn** » Wed Jul 30, 2003 1:53 pm

Just checking to see if anyone else is still interested in getting together and learning how to sew with patterns. I want my dress! ;o)

ms.tangledwebs · Post by **ms.tangledwebs** » Wed Jul 30, 2003 2:37 pm

I am always up for sewing, I do it almost everyday. Dunno if I have much left to learn about patterns, but I am sure some of you have ideas and habits I haven't seen. Just set a time and date and I will try to make it.