tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post6974366924037213514..comments2024-03-27T17:31:58.315-07:00Comments on Home Living: Preparing to SewLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-18277985509744668042012-12-03T05:46:06.251-08:002012-12-03T05:46:06.251-08:00I LOVE the Paragon dress! Looks like it would be ...I LOVE the Paragon dress! Looks like it would be slimming.Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03137358585207348637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-90330132474260519662012-12-01T07:35:17.335-08:002012-12-01T07:35:17.335-08:00I only sew projects a few times a year. However, m...I only sew projects a few times a year. However, my 19-year-old daughter is now working for a fabric store and the sewing bug has caught her big time! She has been asking for help on projects, and I have been showing her the basics. Since we don't have room to dedicate just to sewing, we use the dining room table and only sew for about an hour at a time. I find that to be helpful because it Katie in FLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01758195119528620238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-80563937660836855762012-12-01T04:39:16.112-08:002012-12-01T04:39:16.112-08:00Lydia,
A lovely post. This summer, the Australia...Lydia,<br /><br />A lovely post. This summer, the Australian clothing options 'off the rack' are an improvement on years gone by, with not too much that is needed to make blouses/dresses modest, whether by using a broach to close a bodice or shirt front, layering with camisole or sleeveless T-shirt underneath or wearing a lightweight shawl or bolero. However, do not be deceived; the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-10566922372668410202012-11-30T19:10:45.997-08:002012-11-30T19:10:45.997-08:00Joluise, I put the link to that dress just under ...Joluise, I put the link to that dress just under the picture.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-34859854952622433072012-11-30T18:43:59.490-08:002012-11-30T18:43:59.490-08:00The dress with the roses is my favorite and I am t...The dress with the roses is my favorite and I am trying to figure out how to make that neckline. I think this might have been an Australian online K Mart or Target catologue.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-15635971663839828492012-11-30T18:29:37.277-08:002012-11-30T18:29:37.277-08:00Love that first dress, something I would certainly...Love that first dress, something I would certainly buy - gorgeous colours, cut and I love that neckline. I am not a sewer, but interesting tips for anyone who is. Finding Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882774610725490491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-70505304753534203942012-11-29T20:12:17.755-08:002012-11-29T20:12:17.755-08:00I don't sew, but I do quite a bit of cross sti...I don't sew, but I do quite a bit of cross stitching which requires many supplies and an organization system as well. My house is small, so no dedicated stitching room but I keep all my supplies for my current project in a basket that I can take with me from room to room.<br /><br />I am lucky enough to have a sweet friend who sews for me though and I was surprised to see the pink fabric Mrs. V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05852637657270835106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-21608648815955319792012-11-29T10:30:13.647-08:002012-11-29T10:30:13.647-08:00These are great tips!
The size of my house preclu...These are great tips!<br /><br />The size of my house precludes a dedicated sewing area, so I do this: I keep all my sewing supplies in labeled plastic shoeboxes (you can find them at Target, Dollar Stores, etc) & store them in a nearby closet. I store my machine nearby as well. When it is time to sew, I take the 'sewing essentials' box out (scissors, pincushions, sewing machine plugsMrs Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-55117631993078659572012-11-29T06:35:11.072-08:002012-11-29T06:35:11.072-08:00I once had the doors taken off a closet to make it...I once had the doors taken off a closet to make it into extra room, an alcove, for sewing. If you have the folding doors, you can close up the sewing area if you need too, however, in a bedroom it seems it would not matter if the sewing area was visible.<br />Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-11407523531576845052012-11-29T06:13:47.695-08:002012-11-29T06:13:47.695-08:00Thank you for the tips about keeping sewing neat. ...Thank you for the tips about keeping sewing neat. It seems like it is a matter of planning the process and concentrating while doing it. <br /><br />I went to look at an apartment once and the lady showing it told me the previous tenant had used a large walk-in closet for a sewing room!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-30217724666709033572012-11-29T05:22:30.642-08:002012-11-29T05:22:30.642-08:00Mark notches, pleats, tucks and dots by making sm...Mark notches, pleats, tucks and dots by making small clips. If you do not like to mark darts, choose patterns without them, which have the princess seams. <br /><br />I plan to do a tutorial of a dress which will explain this. Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-80988723040547610992012-11-29T05:07:26.563-08:002012-11-29T05:07:26.563-08:00Put a narrow table at the end of your bed and use ...Put a narrow table at the end of your bed and use it to cut out your project. Store the machine under that table until ready to sew. Hang the excess fabric over the end of the table and let it set on a chair while you cut out each piece. Then move the fabric up to lay down your next pattern piece. After each piece is cut, unpin it and fold up the pattern and insert it back in the envelope, with Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-80466196237746172442012-11-29T04:52:03.657-08:002012-11-29T04:52:03.657-08:00Excellent tips, thank you. I like the idea of mark...Excellent tips, thank you. I like the idea of marking the way you suggest. I never thought of that and it could make sewing much easier. One thing I have trouble with is marking so any tips for that are appreciated. <br /><br />Also, do you have any ideas that don't cost much for organizing sewing in a small space? I have limited sewing room and every project seems to take over half my livingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-42565044024273182142012-11-29T02:37:58.199-08:002012-11-29T02:37:58.199-08:00Thank you LadyLydia for this. Encouragement like t...Thank you LadyLydia for this. Encouragement like this is much needed. It need it anyway!Housewife59https://www.blogger.com/profile/12485051347795187632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-92028578752837401812012-11-29T00:41:04.547-08:002012-11-29T00:41:04.547-08:00Loved all the practical ideas for preparing to sew...Loved all the practical ideas for preparing to sew. <br /><br /> Today I finished cleaning and organizing the sewing room.<br /><br />I like to take a big thermos pot of tea to the sewing room. Every now and then a cup of tea and a cookie are ever so good while working on projects.<br /><br />I got out a pattern and some fabric and started working. I'm so inspired to get back into that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-66003302973869758682012-11-28T18:52:54.936-08:002012-11-28T18:52:54.936-08:00Lovely post! Thank you! I am always feeling like t...Lovely post! Thank you! I am always feeling like there is so much to do before I can sit down and sew. This helps clarify.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484042274698832817noreply@blogger.com