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Inspiration - Learn to Sew

 

If you have always dreamed of being able to sew, there has never been a better time to make that dream a reality. This lens will show you how to release the innate talents that you have been hiding deep within yourself. In the process, you will release everything that has ever blocked you from living in DreamScape.

Ohhh the sewing machine, the sewing machine.. 

Opening scene from a 40s musical starring Betty Hutton.

Sing Along
"Ohhh the sewing machine, the sewing machine
A girl's best friend
If I didn't have my sewing machine
I'd a come to no good end
But a bobbin a bobbin and peddle a peddle
And wheel the wheel by day
So by night I feel so weary that I never get out to play

Ohhh the sewing machine, the sewing machine
A friend in need
If I didn't having my sewing machine
A wicked life I'd lead
But a bobbin a bobbin and peddle a peddle
And dream about romance
So by night I feel so weary that I never get out to dance

Ohhh the sewing machine, the sewing machine
Me pride and joy
If I didn't having me sewing machine
I'd a married James McCoy
But a bobbin a bobbin and peddle a peddle
And that's the end of Jim
'Cause by night I get so weary I don't even look good to him "

The Sewing Machine (song)

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I made these dresses for my grand daughters... 

I started with an off the rack pattern, then did some alterations on it so that they would fit well. The pattern sizing needed to be a bit longer and a bit slender. This was easy to adjust by using the 'finished measurements' on the pattern package and the 'finished measurements' that I needed, then adjusting the pattern pieces a little bit to ensure that the finished project would be tailored for each of them.

In the photo (top right) You will see the back of the yellow dress and the front of the red dress. Those were the favorite colors of each of the girls when I made these in Spring of 2007.

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The pattern included a border around the bottom of the hemline. I opted to exclude that part, so, I needed to add a few more inches to each of the lengths of the dresses.

Another adjustment I decided on was the belt with the fabric covered button. The original pattern did not include these details.

Another change I made was to the back of the dress. Originally there was not a slit on the back of the neckline. I actually decided to do this after they were nearly finished...so I needed to cut the fabric, sew each side 'inside of the lining', and then attach the ribbon so that they could be tied in a bow to close them after they were put on.

Your New Sewing Machine 

Will your machine be simple or an electronic genious?

Equipment

With the right machine for the job, you will have much joy and great times creating crafts, clothing, or anything your heart desires.

I love my machine and have made gifts for my grand daughters on it. I have created dresses, blankets for their dolls (a bit of quilting), and I have created dozens of other gifts.

Whatever you desire to sew, having the right tools for the project is going to give you more time to be inspired and creative.

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Fabric 

Choose fabric by color, texture, bias reaction, and what you 'LOVE'.

FABRIC

T
he foundation of any sewing project is the fabric. There are countless fabrics to choose from and you can save a lot by finding them at auction. All auction items are updated automatically so if you like something, click through and bookmark it so you can find it easily and place your bids (it may not be here next time you visit).

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Thread 

The weight of threads are different.

THREAD

T
hread is another staple that you will need to have on hand. Finding your threads at auction can save you time and money.

One great tip to remember is that the weight of threads are different and you will want to have the right color as well as the right weight for your project.

How to Choose the Right Sewing Thread by Sarah J. Doyle

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More Sewing Finds 

Nancy Oram Group of Websites
Vintage
Home
Arts

VINTAGE


Vintage Home Arts has an amazing eBay Store and Website with an extensive selection of Vintage patterns.

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Sarah J. Doyle - Sew Many Things 

Welcome, Sarah J. Doyle!






Sarah J. Doyle is passionate about sewing. With over two dozen manuals, two or more websites, and her ebay store to show for it, in addition to actually creating all of the awesome projects that she shares about, she is an inspiration to follow by anyone who desires to sew.

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