SteelyVan
Rantoul, IL, USmember
I've been sewing and crafting on and off since I was old enough to hold a needle.
My mom taught me the nuts and bolts of sewing. My paternal grandma taught me crochet and various other crafts. However, I had little interest in any of it until Grandma showed me how to alter an existing pattern, create my own patterns, and interject my own artistic sensibilities into whatever I was doing. The light bulb went on, and by the time I was 8 years old I was designing, crocheting and knitting outfits for my dolls. I sewed a lot of my own clothes in high school, college, and into my mid 20s-- including tailored suits, evening dresses, and just about everything else-- until work and life became too demanding and time-consuming.
My 2 occupations (engineer and small business owner) leave me precious little time nowadays to sew and craft. But, once in a while, inspiration strikes and the other stuff just has to wait!
My mom taught me the nuts and bolts of sewing. My paternal grandma taught me crochet and various other crafts. However, I had little interest in any of it until Grandma showed me how to alter an existing pattern, create my own patterns, and interject my own artistic sensibilities into whatever I was doing. The light bulb went on, and by the time I was 8 years old I was designing, crocheting and knitting outfits for my dolls. I sewed a lot of my own clothes in high school, college, and into my mid 20s-- including tailored suits, evening dresses, and just about everything else-- until work and life became too demanding and time-consuming.
My 2 occupations (engineer and small business owner) leave me precious little time nowadays to sew and craft. But, once in a while, inspiration strikes and the other stuff just has to wait!
craft interests: crochet, fashion, home decorating, restyle, sewing
Gender: Female
Member Since: 01/24/2009
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Re: How to Make a Reversible Swiffer Sock
I made this, and it works better than the disposable Swiffer cloths you buy in the store! Works great wet or dry. My floor is cleaner than it's been in a long time... Thank you!!
posted: 2:16 pm on May 30thRe: The "Times" They Are A-Changing: How to Make a Basket from a Newspaper
Great idea! I'm going to make one or two or three! It's practical, pretty, economical AND it's good for the environment. thanks!!
posted: 2:12 pm on May 30thRe: How to Make a Reversible Swiffer Sock
Great idea!!! My Swiffer is collecting dust in a corner and I haven't done any crocheting in years, but I'm totally inspired to get my hook out and make this!
posted: 1:51 pm on April 18thRe: How to Restyle a T-Shirt into a Ruffly Cardigan
What a great idea! This would be a great use for the cropped T's that were popular a few years ago-- use one for the main body of the jacket, then use another one in the same color (or a complementary color) for the ruffle. Embellishing this with crocheted flowers or vintage buttons would be cute too!
posted: 1:16 pm on January 24th