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nanbhack
SISter Elle (1507)
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# Posted: 27 Dec 2007 23:41
So yes... I just got a sewing machine... and I have so many ideas... what do you create? Is your sewing room combined with your scrapbooking room? Do you have a dress form? Where do you get your fabrics? Do you know of any really cool sites that sell neato fabrics?
Hugs! Nan
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scrappinandrea
Model SISter (2180)
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# Posted: 28 Dec 2007 00:20
My mom taught me how to sew... I created scrunchies (i know right!), and then blankets... (just easy squares sewed together). I took a class in college and totally made some cute stuff...
I just got ... THIS BOOK RIGHT HERE! and am so excited to go get fabric and then create some stuff...
I hope that helps...
Andrea
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kerry lynn
SISter Superior (6414)
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# Posted: 28 Dec 2007 00:44 - Edited by: kerry lynn
so many great books and sites
including institches from ab as andrea already stated above
i LOVE to sew
make skirts in summer
outfits for my girl
and lots and lots of home craft sewing
these are a few of my favs :
online fabric shops & ideas :
sewmamsew
purl soho
reprot depot
books :
bend the rules sewing : amy karol
simple sewing : lotta jansdotter
patchwork & quilted gifts
simple sewing with a french twist
modern quilt workshop
denyse schmidt quilts
have fun!!
xoxo
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kwhitten
Big SIS (4475)
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# Posted: 28 Dec 2007 01:27
I'm a sew-er too. I go through phases of sewing a lot and then burn out for a while and put the machine aside.
My stepdaughter horseshows and I make her costumes.
I've bought some cute fabric through etsy and reprot depot that KL mentioned is really good.
Good luck!
~kim
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staramaze
Model SISter (2859)
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# Posted: 28 Dec 2007 01:27
THIS book by Amy Karol.... AKA Angry Chicken is supposed to be awesome.
I also recommend Superbuzzy for fabric.
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milkcan
SISter Elle (1992)
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# Posted: 28 Dec 2007 02:53
I'm definitely a sew-er (mostly a quilter). I find lots of inspiration all over the internet on people's blogs and such. My favorite sewing mag is Quilting Arts (art quilts) and I do most of my shopping in person at my local quilt show or at fabric shops in the garment district.
HTH!
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akuti
Model SISter (2324)
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# Posted: 28 Dec 2007 03:18
i sew, and have my machine next to me on my table i scrap at, in the scrap/spare/sewing room.
i make felt stufies, quilts, and purses, ds covers, stuff like that.
no clothing, unless you count cat clothing from reconstructed kids clothes! haha
i dont use patterns either just cut and sew :D much like the way i scrap haha.
oh and yeah a COOL PLACE FOR FABRIC IS ETSY!!
especially if you love michael miller, as its rather cheap there, and also cute japanese fabric, which is awesome!!
or check out your craft store, not sure what its like where you live but we have spotlight here and its massive :D
goodluck and i cant wait to see what you make :d
xx
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lisalisa
Haute SISter (764)
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# Posted: 28 Dec 2007 07:42
Try ebay for fabric too. I sew some, I like to make tote bags. Also google A Dress A Day. She likes retro patterns more than me!!
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momof3crazies
Model SISter (2609)
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# Posted: 28 Dec 2007 07:47
I sew sew sew!! I love it....my sewing machine is combined with my scrappy space...no patterns here for me...just wing t and go!!!
I looooove to search for vintage fabrics and great deals and low prices...I am certainly not too spendy when it comes to shelling out all the dough for it!!
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kerry lynn
SISter Superior (6414)
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# Posted: 28 Dec 2007 12:31
I also recommend Superbuzzy for fabric.
totally forgot about superbuzzy
i've ordered alot of great japanese prints from them
fast shipping
and great prices!
xoxo
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