Sewing2enjoying

South Bend, IN, US
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Raised in LaPorte County, IN., Mother was an excellent seamstress that could and did make anything except shoes on her mothers old Singer treadle machine. My sister and I began learning to sew on that old treadle machine. In the mid-50s Mom traded that in for a new Singer. We were in 4-H from the ages of 9 until 16 and 18 and learned even more about sewing. I enjoy sewing gifts for others, clothing and home dec. I also enjoy crafts that require sewing, sewing magazines, and decorating magazines. Also I am into U.S. History, especially Revolutionary and Civil War periods. Married, three grown children, two of them married. No grandchildren.

craft interests: fashion, gifts, holidays, home decorating, quilting, restyle, sewing

Gender: Female

Birthday: 10/13/1941

Member Since: 12/15/2008

Re: What sewing detail do you find the most difficult?

When I must negotiate a curve with the serger. I usually get the knife into the fabric leaving a jagged, ugly area. UGH! The other day I discovered that if I can pull on the fabric in a certain way, causing the fabric to turn, it can work, but it is not a consistent result. I really must study my manual more. I imagine the answer is in there somewhere! Thanks for posing this question for us. I am not missing one answer! (Just in case I need help in other areas, too).

posted: 10:21 pm on October 19th

Re: Book Giveaway on ThreadsMagazine.com

I have always loved ribbons and pretty trims of the feminine type. Mother made my clothes and always had to add something "pretty", especially ribbons. I have thought and thought about trying ribbon work and having this book would certainly satisfy that yearning. I am so thankful you are giving me the opportunity to win this book.

posted: 5:14 pm on June 19th

Re: Choose the Winner of the SewStylish Spring Fashion Contest

I have been sewing for 60 years and I honestly did not see the tattoos, only the absolutely terrific dress with all the stripes in just the right places! I was truly impressed! I have to admit that I did not see the tattoos until I began to read the previous (naughty) comments about them. I then scrolled back up and looked at the photo again. My, they sure are colorful. Anyway, Gertie, you are truly a great and artistic seamstress. Good for you! I would like to know how you came to learn so much about sewing. Did you take special courses somewhere? Did your mother teach you? Just wondering.

posted: 11:42 pm on June 15th