tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7086542011319795910.post3284982513163113727..comments2023-10-14T04:42:39.787-07:00Comments on The Republic of Dresses: The Republic of Dresseslauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11045727865246973090noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7086542011319795910.post-67118130126761061082010-07-14T16:39:56.661-07:002010-07-14T16:39:56.661-07:00Your post brought tears to my eyes. I've sewn ...Your post brought tears to my eyes. I've sewn and knit over the years. Last year my daughter and I took sewing lessons through our Adult Education classes here in Santa Barbara, CA. Well, the ThreadBanger's DIY site introduced me to the world of sewing and refashioning. I am so passionate about sewing, refashioning -- but very interested in learning the couture techniques. I look at people's clothing and imagine how just a slight adjustment here or there could make it even more attractive. I head off to bed with plans for the next day, while wondering what will show up on the many sewing blogs I follow. Not to mention which ones I will discover the next day. I approach my sewing projects with patience, and determination to learn and create a beautiful garment. I look forward to seeing more of your beautiful garments.learningnewtrickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15757038700924638755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7086542011319795910.post-49047376045105940422009-11-17T09:43:38.209-08:002009-11-17T09:43:38.209-08:00I learned to knit after my gran died two years ago...I learned to knit after my gran died two years ago. Just remembering her tell me all about turning heels (sock knitting) while bombs were dropping (WWII Liverpool) made me want to make sure there are still people in the world who can make their own clothes out of sticks and wool.<br /><br />She used to go through photo albums with me, asking me if I liked a certain coat or dress, and when I invariably said yes, she would tell me she'd made it, what fabric she used, and how she made up the pattern since she couldn't find a decent one. <br /><br />I'm glad you've joined the crafting blog-o-sphere!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11322504936624669760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7086542011319795910.post-48797285213149646292009-11-11T13:13:39.170-08:002009-11-11T13:13:39.170-08:00Mazal Tov on your learning how to sew. I have fel...Mazal Tov on your learning how to sew. I have felt that thrill for the last 40 years. I learned to sew in 7th grade home/ec which was required in most NYC public schools in the '60's. I also like vintage clothes, although most of the things I pick out to make are copies of clothes I actually wore in the <br />'60's and '70's. <br />I moved to Israel a few years ago and now enjoy sewing for my teenage daughter.Efrat Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13571859789125100410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7086542011319795910.post-9490972176804822192009-11-10T17:30:20.689-08:002009-11-10T17:30:20.689-08:00I love your back story. You will grow and your sew...I love your back story. You will grow and your sewing will be beautiful. you are already off to a great start. I definitely will be following you on your road.KARIMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016716965565229162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7086542011319795910.post-82529537733727297832009-11-10T11:16:35.826-08:002009-11-10T11:16:35.826-08:00You're bog is off to a great start. I'm ...You're bog is off to a great start. I'm in much the same situation, and a bit intimidated with my sewing, too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com