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By: Coming Up Rosemary! » Blog Archive » Sewing 101

Coming Up Rosemary! » Blog Archive » Sewing 101 — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:21:14 +0000

[...] for Christmas [I think] and now has to figure out what to do with it. A link on her site led me to this post titled “Sewing 101: What equipment do you need?” The exciting thing is that it’s [...]

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 23:57:27 +0000

About not using sewing scissors to cut paper, did your mother know my mother? In my old age, I’ve decided that our mothers were, in fact, correct on this issue, as well as on the issue of not running with them in the house.

By: JRae

JRae — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 22:16:00 +0000

Oooh, maybe this will make me use the sewing machine I asked my mom for and haven’t touched in 5 years! Thanks… please post pictures of you in your creations so we get some more inspiration…

By: tink

tink — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 02:11:15 +0000

Good post!

Debbie, great idea for a sewing box – I’ve long outgrown mine, but the prices of sewing boxes have always sent me screaming.

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*more sewing advice* at *o, pish posh!* — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:22:44 +0000

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By: Debbie M

Debbie M — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:24:33 +0000

If you’re planning to buy some sort of box to store your sewing things in, fishing tackle boxes are the least expensive way to go. You still get all the lovely compartments, but it will cost you much less than if you get something specifically designed as a sewing box.

And you can always start with a paper bag until you’re sure this hobby will stick and start to get a real idea of what you’ll want.

By: natalie

natalie — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:34:54 +0000

I’m so glad you’re doing this series! I’ve been jonesing for a functioning sewing machine lately and this is good motivation.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:08:13 +0000

This is a really great list! My mother-in-law bought all of this stuff for me for one of my Christmas gifts (except the sewing machine), but she also bought a few things that I probably won’t use until I am more of an expert (like a rotary and a cutting board). I did like that she had a magnetic tray for my pins which was super handy.

I started my first sewing class last night. I am amazed at how much I was able to absorb in two hours. Our fist project is sewing pillowcases. Next week, I learn how to sew an apron.

Great series, Ivy! I really appreciate the help!

By: Christy

Christy — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:30:42 +0000

This is great, Ivy! Thanks for doing this series.

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Recent Google reader round-up | Sense to Save — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:54:05 +0000

[...] has a great post for those of us who would like to get started sewing. She shares basic tools and photos that will [...]