tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530682115527878142.post188521870100396393..comments2023-05-19T04:54:50.705-07:00Comments on THE FOX FAMILY: Sewing!!!Delilahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04303632442791462988noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530682115527878142.post-4527168020071903472008-07-22T22:26:00.000-07:002008-07-22T22:26:00.000-07:00Thanks ladies for all your encouraging comments. ...Thanks ladies for all your encouraging comments. I really appreciate it. I have been trying to sew, but for me it is a challenge. I have already taught Hannah everything I have learned, and she is already so good. I have posted a new blog about the new dress I made for Haley. Blessings to all.Delilahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303632442791462988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530682115527878142.post-80918882219405272782008-07-22T19:23:00.000-07:002008-07-22T19:23:00.000-07:00I think you did a great job for a beginner! The li...I think you did a great job for a beginner! The little dress is almost as cute as Haley.<BR/>Keep at it and you'll improve with every try. It sounds like you have a nice machine. (I have a Kenmore myself.)<BR/>Straight lines aren't that hard to do. Your machine should have marks that indicate 1/2 inch, 5/8 inch, etc. Most commercial patterns have 5/8 seams, but I was always taught to do 1/2 inch seams. You want to be sure to watch the edge of the fabric as it goes along the mark for the seam width. Don't watch the needle, it's moving too fast! And don't worry about going as slowly as you like. You aren't on Project Runway, trying to beat the clock, LOL!<BR/>There are many, many free sewing projects and patterns on line. One great source for tutorials is the blog called "Sew, Mama, Sew". Best of luck with your sewing. You'll find it one of the most rewarding hobbies you can do! <BR/>PS...just one last thing. It took me 30+ years to figure this is very important: always, always wash your fabric before you sew! If you don't, your garment will shrink and all your work will be for nothing.Mom2furhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530682115527878142.post-84150857981484265942008-07-21T17:01:00.000-07:002008-07-21T17:01:00.000-07:00I love sewing. I have sewn a few skirts for mysel...I love sewing. I have sewn a few skirts for myself being I can't find anything in the stores.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530682115527878142.post-33009006040531959192008-07-20T20:25:00.000-07:002008-07-20T20:25:00.000-07:00That looks great for a first try! Good for you! ...That looks great for a first try! Good for you! What a sweet testimony about answered prayers. I look forward to seeing more of your sewing projects. You are doing very well. :)<BR/><BR/>My mom taught me how to sew when I was about 12, at the time I was not so impressed with the idea, but am I ever glad I learned how to sew. I do lots now. :)<BR/><BR/>Happy sewing!Lilyofthevalley - Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09199971915917644549noreply@blogger.com