LittleAmiss
Becca A., KS, USmember
Hello, my name is Becca, Im 20+ years old, and have been sewing since I was old enough to be trusted with a needle. And as far back as I can remember (Mom says even longer) Ive been interested in the making and designing of apparel.
I currently live on a little hobby farm with the rest of my family (Dad, Mom, 9 sisters and 1 brother), along with a horse, 3 cows, too many goats, bunch of chickens, and a few cats and dogs (they stay outside). For the first 15 years of my life I had abided in the city, and when we first moved to the country it took a bit of getting used to, but now I wouldnt want to move back, I like the open space.
Educationally, I learned pretty much all I really want to know on my own. I was home-schooled, or home-educated as my Dad calls it, and that was very hands off. Other then the basics (math, english, etc.) I was free to explore solo. I have thought before about going to a fashion school or something and furthering my education, but Im very sensitive when it comes to my creative process and Im afraid that going to one would some how mar the individuality of my style. I figure trial and error are pretty good teachers.
I also do a lot of painting with watercolors and acrylic, sketching, graphic design and web programing. A couple of the things I like to study are historical fashion, and how the human body runs. I really want to get into doing pottery, and building houses and other structures out of alternative materials (such as straw-bales). And in my free-time I like to read (particularly anything by Agatha Christie), watch movies (mostly old, but some new)(10,000 BC is the most recent favorite) and just relax with my other siblings.
If you would like, you can check out my little shop at littleamiss.etsy.com
And Id be terribly flattered if youd like to check out my blogs:
littleamiss.blogspot.com
usedcouture.blogspot.com
beauteousmaximus.blogspot.com
a-seamstress.blogspot.com
beccakae.blogspot.com
I currently live on a little hobby farm with the rest of my family (Dad, Mom, 9 sisters and 1 brother), along with a horse, 3 cows, too many goats, bunch of chickens, and a few cats and dogs (they stay outside). For the first 15 years of my life I had abided in the city, and when we first moved to the country it took a bit of getting used to, but now I wouldnt want to move back, I like the open space.
Educationally, I learned pretty much all I really want to know on my own. I was home-schooled, or home-educated as my Dad calls it, and that was very hands off. Other then the basics (math, english, etc.) I was free to explore solo. I have thought before about going to a fashion school or something and furthering my education, but Im very sensitive when it comes to my creative process and Im afraid that going to one would some how mar the individuality of my style. I figure trial and error are pretty good teachers.
I also do a lot of painting with watercolors and acrylic, sketching, graphic design and web programing. A couple of the things I like to study are historical fashion, and how the human body runs. I really want to get into doing pottery, and building houses and other structures out of alternative materials (such as straw-bales). And in my free-time I like to read (particularly anything by Agatha Christie), watch movies (mostly old, but some new)(10,000 BC is the most recent favorite) and just relax with my other siblings.
If you would like, you can check out my little shop at littleamiss.etsy.com
And Id be terribly flattered if youd like to check out my blogs:
littleamiss.blogspot.com
usedcouture.blogspot.com
beauteousmaximus.blogspot.com
a-seamstress.blogspot.com
beccakae.blogspot.com
craft interests: crochet, fashion, home decorating, knitting, restyle, sewing, Making a pair of roman style sandles
my etsy page:
http://littleamiss.etsy.com
Member Since: 08/03/2008
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Re: How to Maintain Your Sewing Machine
It's funny that I used to not even think about it, but the sewing machine is a machine, and like any other, it need to be maintained. It always amazes me how much lint can collect under the needle plate. Last spring my mom and I took a 3 day basic sewing machine repair class, it was great! I learned so much on caring and maintaining my machine. If you like you can get more info on that here: http://www.whitesewingcenter.com/repairclass.php
posted: 7:25 pm on August 3rdRe: How to buy a sewing machine
When looking for a sewing machine, something else one might want to consider is buying used. I don't think that I would recomend ebay, can get pretty burnt there, but sometimes you can get them at garage sales or auctions for $25-$30. Some of the older machines are pretty great.
posted: 6:24 pm on August 3rdI recently bought a White machine that was originally sold in 1951, and after it was cleaned and oiled a bit it ran great.