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Sally E. Walker (SEW!) replied to the discussion 'Alteration help with pants needed' in the group Everything Sewing!

I got the idea from men's slacks where they leave extra material at the back for letting pants out. When I lost weight, or when altering too large slacks and shorts, even skirts: After marking how much I need to take in the waist, I remove the wais…

September 1, 2009

Sally E. Walker (SEW!) replied to the discussion 'which hand do you thread with??' in the group Everything Sewing!

I often find myself threading with my left hand (I'm right handed), as it is easier to see the sewing machine needle. I was surprised when I noticed it, but realized I had probably been doing it for some time.

September 1, 2009

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About Me:

61 and counting down to Social Security.

I enjoy doing alterations. I like to take used clothes and remaking them into something different.

What type of sewing do you enjoy?

garment

What type(s) of sewing machine(s) do you have?

Old portable from Montgomery Ward.

What brand of patterns do you prefer?

McCall or Simplicity

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At 6:32pm on June 18, 2008, Sally E. Walker (SEW!) said…: Hi Lynda, nice to meet you too. I envy you quilting. I just don't think I could be that precise. I just envision all the mismatched ends and it makes me shudder. My step-mom competes in fairs, and she has shown me pictures...(WOW).

One of the pieces I got from my girlfriend's yard sale is a beautiful denim jacket with appliques of a pineapple doily on the back, lace, swirled around and small width edgings curly-qued around with buttons for accents. It's really pretty and gives me ideas. I am known in most of my circles for my crochet. I stick to bedspreads, etc., because for all that work I want something that will be used, and not just for decoration.

The jacket reminded me that you can often find doilies at yard sales, and I did get a couple of plain denim long shirts/jackets Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Great to meet you. Write anytime, I'd love to hear what you are working on now.

Today, I took three pairs of denim jeans and made them into shorts. There isn't much need for long pants here in Florida. I'm trying to get myself motivated to make patch pockets for some of the nice shirts I got. Why is it that we women don't get pockets?

At 5:29pm on November 9, 2008, VICKY plum said…: sorry I have been so long in replying...I haven't been on this site for a long time. Thanks for your ideas...its great that people read the blogs and keep in touch. Have finished my pieces and will try to get the photo's added soon. On to snowflakes now....and you? I envy you crocheting. I can't get the hang of it...any tips?!!

At 10:23pm on November 10, 2008, Sally E. Walker (SEW!) said…: Hi I've been offline lately so just got your note. All my Mom's sisters and Mother crocheted, so when I was 12 I asked my mom to show me. I seem to have inherited the bug. I stopped for a long time while I was working, but always had something going, either crochet, or needlepoint or even sometimes knitting. I had let it all go for awhile during divorce time, but when I saw a girlfriend with a skein of yarn and a hook, I knew I needed it. You cannot be tense when crocheting, or the work comes out messed up. You have to keep an even tension, and by making yourself do that, you ease the tensions in yourself.

People say, I don't have the patience, when they see me work, and I tell them It gives me patience. It's a great stress reliever. I found a book at any regular yarn/fabric store that was "ABC's of crochet (I think). It gives the basics, but first I'd suggest you find someone who does crochet and have them walk you through the basics.

You could probably find a site online you could use, but if you are serious about learning, please do yourself a favor and learn. It is one of the more relaxing activities, that will free your mind up to look a problems another way. It has saved my sanity through some really rough spots. Learn the basics, and make something simple, then use your obvious creativity to exceed yourself.

PS. Thanks for writing back. I'm retired officially now, and have moved into a home where I am taking care of an Alzheimer's lady so am saving on rent and doing a good deed. My current crochet project(s) are a coolie for AMP soda with the colors and number of Dale Earnheart, Jr., and a TP hat for my new bathroom.

Write soon.

Sally

At 5:28pm on November 16, 2008, VICKY plum said…: If you check out my page you will see photo's of the sunsets and peacocks theme. My ideas are a lot more abstract than yours, so you may not like them!! Photo numbers 2 - 9.