Pink Paris training undies!

**nuisance26** · 12-20-2007, 01:19 PM

~I made another pair for my dd. I had to make some changes to my pattern(of course!) but I think they turned out well. Pic is on my blog.~

**baxjul** · 12-20-2007, 01:43 PM

Those are adorable!

**sunshine** · 12-20-2007, 01:52 PM

Awww -those are so cute! Good job.

**ktsmama** · 12-20-2007, 02:24 PM

You are so talented!!! These are great.

**FrugalMomof3** · 12-20-2007, 02:34 PM

They are adorable, nice work!

**lilk** · 12-20-2007, 04:52 PM

Job well done. You're just sewing up a storm. I haven't had the motivation to sew lately. All your projects turn out so well. You are very talanted.

**wulong32** · 12-20-2007, 06:22 PM

You are so talented Constance! I must say, you have inspired me to learn how to sew. I think Im gonna go search freecycle for a sewing machine. Any pointers on where to start?

**favesis37** · 12-20-2007, 06:32 PM

i love them! with 9 grandkids i should make these

**nuisance26** · 12-20-2007, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by wulong32

Any pointers on where to start?

~The first projects I made on a sewing machine were doll clothes and textiles for my room. I know alot of people recommend starting with pillowcases, throw pillows, tableclothes, ect. (basically squares and rectangles)because they're fairly simple. Fabric choice is important. 100% cotton is the easiest fabric to work with. I used to think ironing fabric and pressing seams as I went was a waste of time until I started quilt piecing and learned that it really makes a difference in the end product. One of the biggest things to teach yourself is a non-perfectionist attitude. I've been sewing for over 15 years and I learned pretty quickly that projects don't go perfectly and something will always go wrong. You just learn to say "Oh well" and hope no-one notices the crooked seams! And read, read,read! I'm so encouraged to see other people interested in sewing! Sometimes I feel like I'm on a little island all alone.~

**nuisance26** · 12-20-2007, 06:44 PM

~Thanks for all the nice comments everyone!~

**ilovechocolate** · 12-20-2007, 09:24 PM

Wow!! You are talented!!

Ever think about selling some of your stuff? I think you'd be successful.

toile · 12-21-2007, 10:45 AM

I love love love your blog, please keep sharing if you dont mind!
Im on a Bend The Rules Sewing kick. Do you happen to have that book?
I also make all the free tutoiral bags, purses, access from online sites.
I make a lot of bias taped items from Marta Stewarts free patterns too.

Your skills are way ahead of mine so Im gonna copy cat you

**wulong32** · 12-21-2007, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by nuisance26

~The first projects I made on a sewing machine were doll clothes and textiles for my room. I know alot of people recommend starting with pillowcases, throw pillows, tableclothes, ect. (basically squares and rectangles)because they're fairly simple. Fabric choice is important. 100% cotton is the easiest fabric to work with. I used to think ironing fabric and pressing seams as I went was a waste of time until I started quilt piecing and learned that it really makes a difference in the end product. One of the biggest things to teach yourself is a non-perfectionist attitude. I've been sewing for over 15 years and I learned pretty quickly that projects don't go perfectly and something will always go wrong. You just learn to say "Oh well" and hope no-one notices the crooked seams! And read, read,read! I'm so encouraged to see other people interested in sewing! Sometimes I feel like I'm on a little island all alone.~

Thanks for the help. Maybe soon Ill be giving you a run for your money lol.

**nuisance26** · 12-21-2007, 12:12 PM

~Thanks everyone! I don't own alot of sewing books but I've read and done projects from over 100 library books. One of the books that I read when I was first starting to make clothes was a book written in the 70's by hippies. It explained how you could 'make' patterns by copying items already in your wardrobe. I took that idea and I'm still running with it!~