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Posted by John on March 17, 2007, 3:15 pm
How many of you quilt and sew clothes, also? The reason I ask is that
I decided to make myself a shirt before I started another quilting
project. After I got into it, I could not wait to finish it off and
get started on another quilting project. I seem to have lost some of
the joy I used to get from sewing clothes that I had felt for many
years. Does that happen to anybody else, or is it just me? It was the
first thing that I had sewn for a couple of months since I had taken
up quilting with a passion. I assume It will return in time as the
need to produce something in the clothing realm happens. I hope so, as
I used to really like to sew clothes. Ah well, we shall see what
happens.


John


Posted by Boca Jan on March 17, 2007, 3:31 pm
Years ago I used to make almost all my clothing, back when women wore
nothing but skirts & blouses and dresses. It just isn't economical to do
that any more, and I find the patterns just don't fit the same as the ready
mades.

I will stick with quilting and doing some odds and ends repair work and
misc. craft sewing.

--
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Florida - Land of the Hurricanes
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> How many of you quilt and sew clothes, also? The reason I ask is that
> I decided to make myself a shirt before I started another quilting
> project. After I got into it, I could not wait to finish it off and
> get started on another quilting project. I seem to have lost some of
> the joy I used to get from sewing clothes that I had felt for many
> years. Does that happen to anybody else, or is it just me? It was the
> first thing that I had sewn for a couple of months since I had taken
> up quilting with a passion. I assume It will return in time as the
> need to produce something in the clothing realm happens. I hope so, as
> I used to really like to sew clothes. Ah well, we shall see what
> happens.
>
>
> John
>



Posted by John on March 17, 2007, 3:42 pm
> Years ago I used to make almost all my clothing, back when women wore
> nothing but skirts & blouses and dresses. It just isn't economical to do
> that any more, and I find the patterns just don't fit the same as the ready
> mades.
>
> I will stick with quilting and doing some odds and ends repair work and
> misc. craft sewing.
>
> --
> Boca Jan
> Florida - Land of the Hurricaneshttp://community.webshots.com/user/BocaJan
>
>
>
> > How many of you quilt and sew clothes, also? The reason I ask is that
> > I decided to make myself a shirt before I started another quilting
> > project. After I got into it, I could not wait to finish it off and
> > get started on another quilting project. I seem to have lost some of
> > the joy I used to get from sewing clothes that I had felt for many
> > years. Does that happen to anybody else, or is it just me? It was the
> > first thing that I had sewn for a couple of months since I had taken
> > up quilting with a passion. I assume It will return in time as the
> > need to produce something in the clothing realm happens. I hope so, as
> > I used to really like to sew clothes. Ah well, we shall see what
> > happens.
>
> > John

I think that the cost is a factor in a lot of decisions people make
regarding sewing clothes. I agree It is cheaper to buy ready made
clothes that make them. I used to like to sew them though, and that is
what I was wondering if I had lost.

John


Posted by nzlstar* on March 17, 2007, 4:15 pm
probly the 'creative process' in making quilts vs clothing.
sure you can buy quilts cheaper than you can make them but not of the high
quality you get by making them yourself. also you get the colours you like
to use not what someone else decided looked good together.
its more of a puzzle making a quilt than clothes. a shirt is a shirt.
..but a quilt might turn out differently than you'd foreseen when you
started making it.
its the joy of discovery when its finished.
welcome to the addiction.
now then where is that rehab place again???
cheers,
jeanne
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"John" wrote...
>> Years ago I used to make almost all my clothing, back when women wore
>> nothing but skirts & blouses and dresses. It just isn't economical to do
>> that any more, and I find the patterns just don't fit the same as the
>> ready
>> mades.
>>
>> I will stick with quilting and doing some odds and ends repair work and
>> misc. craft sewing.
>>
>> --
>> Boca Jan
>> Florida - Land of the
>> Hurricaneshttp://community.webshots.com/user/BocaJan
>>
>>
>>
>> > How many of you quilt and sew clothes, also? The reason I ask is that
>> > I decided to make myself a shirt before I started another quilting
>> > project. After I got into it, I could not wait to finish it off and
>> > get started on another quilting project. I seem to have lost some of
>> > the joy I used to get from sewing clothes that I had felt for many
>> > years. Does that happen to anybody else, or is it just me? It was the
>> > first thing that I had sewn for a couple of months since I had taken
>> > up quilting with a passion. I assume It will return in time as the
>> > need to produce something in the clothing realm happens. I hope so, as
>> > I used to really like to sew clothes. Ah well, we shall see what
>> > happens.
>>
>> > John
>
> I think that the cost is a factor in a lot of decisions people make
> regarding sewing clothes. I agree It is cheaper to buy ready made
> clothes that make them. I used to like to sew them though, and that is
> what I was wondering if I had lost.
>
> John
>



Posted by Polly Esther on March 17, 2007, 5:05 pm
I flip from one to the other, maybe even have both (and more) going at the
same time. Not in a hurry, mind you, but simply pick up whichever one calls
me at the moment. The garment sewing skills will be useful in your quilting
and certainly, the precision and creativity of quilting will improve your
clothing stitching.
My sister is traveling soon to visit her 3 year-old granddaughter. She
asked if I would make a nightgown for the Baby Cabbage Patch doll she was
taking. Sure. Would I make a matching one for the 3 year-old? I'd love
to. Pushing her luck, she asked if I'd make a quilt for the Baby Cabbage
Patch doll. Do any of you have the remotest idea what size quilt is
appropriate for a 12" doll? Polly O'Esther



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