tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post8395745503334703229..comments2024-02-27T08:27:01.957-06:00Comments on Creations By Michie` Blog: Another Free Giveaway!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-36634753733797992022014-03-17T11:22:37.297-05:002014-03-17T11:22:37.297-05:00My mother taught me how to sew when I was eight ye...My mother taught me how to sew when I was eight years old. I made my first garment, a sun dress the summer I was eight. However, my grandmother introduced me to the finer styles of sewing like, vintage embrodiery, smocking and tating. It has been a precious priviledge to teach my daughter and my grandaughter to sew. I hope I have passed on a part of my heritage.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07646294054349356360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-5949718864629451382011-04-21T10:37:30.934-05:002011-04-21T10:37:30.934-05:00Although some of the women in my family sewed, I w...Although some of the women in my family sewed, I was self-taught. I bought patterns and followed the directions. Now that I belong to a SAGA Guild I enjoy learning all kinds of new techniques.Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-84516725358284786542011-01-17T11:45:04.128-06:002011-01-17T11:45:04.128-06:00I learned how to sew from my mother. I never had a...I learned how to sew from my mother. I never had a retail outfit dress, pants or top until I started high school. My mother made everything except panties and socks. I always love sitting with her and watching. She they decided to make wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses for others. They were so beautiful. I decided that when I had my daughter I was going to make everything for her too. Now I have more time and I love sewing for my granddaughter and now for others. My mom is my Hero she gone thru alot from being adopted to recently losing her husband. She's fearless and amazing all in one!Teri Marshallhttp://nanajustbananas.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-13130001520079428442010-05-08T14:42:31.480-05:002010-05-08T14:42:31.480-05:00My paternal grandmother (Nanny) taught me to sew, ...My paternal grandmother (Nanny) taught me to sew, embroider, and crochet, beginning with big X's marked in pencil on a fabric square. When I was done stitching, she hemmed and crocheted around the edges so they looked just like hers! With her help, I had the best dressed Barbie in town. Today, I'm Nanny, too, and I hope to pass on stitching skills to my special girl.Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12691001933804032948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-42853990131811683852010-05-08T11:50:47.523-05:002010-05-08T11:50:47.523-05:00My mom taught me how to sew on her Kenmore when I ...My mom taught me how to sew on her Kenmore when I was in 4th grade. The first thing I ever made was a reversible wrap-around skirt to earn a sewing badge in Girl Scouts. I made a lot of my own clothes when I was younger and sewed for my 2 girls when they were little. I self-taught myself how to quilt and have loved making quilts for years. About 4 years ago I started taking heirloom sewing classes at the local sewing machine dealer. I now have 2 granddaughters to sew for! I was fortunate to go to Martha Pullen's School last summer and loved it. I just started learning how to smock and am really liking it. If only my daughter would iron the clothes I make for my granddaughters!Bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00140893613304890778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-58060859694119210492010-05-08T11:20:21.125-05:002010-05-08T11:20:21.125-05:00I learned to sew when I was in eighth grade in the...I learned to sew when I was in eighth grade in the Home Economics class. But I always admired my grandmother (my mother's mother) because she always was sewing for the whole family in spite of not being able to write or read. Her clothing fit was perfect!<br />Maria de los Angeles <br />artesaniasherencia@gmail.comMaria de los Angeles Baez-Rodriguezhttp://www.artesaniasherencia.webs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-24213094324929427252010-05-08T10:12:43.432-05:002010-05-08T10:12:43.432-05:00I am taught by kind friends...I am taught by kind friends...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-25784080476460929392010-05-08T07:24:35.238-05:002010-05-08T07:24:35.238-05:00My grandmother taught me to sew when I was very yo...My grandmother taught me to sew when I was very young. She lived with us and I stood by her side for hours at the machine. I made the first thing I could wear by about 8 years old. I can remember us hemming a dress together and my sweaty little hands getting about 12" finished while she did the rest! She was wonderfully patient and very talented. She made the baptism dress that all of my siblings, all of my children and now my grandchildren have worn. I now sew for 3 beautiful granddaughters!Marthanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-84907861281722685322010-05-07T21:34:23.203-05:002010-05-07T21:34:23.203-05:00My mother and the 4H program were the earliest and...My mother and the 4H program were the earliest and most informative resources for sewing instruction but it was my paternal grandmother that dressed my Barbie dolls in the most beautiful clothes. My Barbie even had a mink coat made from remnants of an altered shawl. My sister and I helped to embellish the clothes.Kathy Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-9057126052370271562010-05-07T17:38:44.564-05:002010-05-07T17:38:44.564-05:00Wow..this takes me way back and enjoying the memor...Wow..this takes me way back and enjoying the memories. There's always been sewing in my life. My mom made us (3 girls)the most gorgeous dresses. We were her dolls. She and my aunts all spent years working at sewing factories, so I went from my pink little toy sewing machine straight to a power machine. My grandma kept us busy summers teaching us hand embroidery. Wishing now I had not put it down for so long (she is missed). Took sewing in home-economics in high school. Now I take classes when local shops offer them.wishful_novicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09593643017116063624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-77524527842830775202010-05-06T21:40:53.364-05:002010-05-06T21:40:53.364-05:00Michie', though my grandmother started me sewi...Michie', though my grandmother started me sewing buttons onto scrap fabrics and taught me the basics of hand embroidery; and though I began taking the home economics classes in school starting in 7th grade and continued all the way through a major in college; YOU were also one of my teachers! I cherish the memories of your pre-day class at the MP School of Art Fashion when you taught picture smocking. Thanks for allowing me to share!Jerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-64424884815930824852010-05-06T16:51:47.155-05:002010-05-06T16:51:47.155-05:00rbbrown1338 said...
I almost cannot remember not ...rbbrown1338 said... <br />I almost cannot remember not sewing. My mother was an excellent seamtress, making many pretty things for me as a child. She had a treadle Singer sewing machine. I had three older sisters, she let us all make doll clothes on that old treadle machine. As a teenager, I took Home Ec at School. Our teacher was an old maid who required the students to do everything to perfection. So between this teacher and my mother I learned to love to sew. When I see an old treadle machine, it brings back many happy memories. I love to sew to this day for my seven granddaughters. I cannot imagine my life without some kind of sewing project or handwork to do. Thank you for letting me share my love of sewing and the great memories.Michie' Mooneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778489002671098060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-3997256867841888482010-05-06T16:33:25.678-05:002010-05-06T16:33:25.678-05:00My mom taught me to sew somewhere around the age o...My mom taught me to sew somewhere around the age of 11 or 12. <br /><br />Mom is absolutely amazed by the advancements sewing machines have made with all the embroidery ability that is now available. <br /><br />She enjoyed the embroidered birthday card I gave her this year.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691350727482669837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-3754591957527806572010-05-06T13:11:27.058-05:002010-05-06T13:11:27.058-05:00My third grade teacher taught me how to smock. Af...My third grade teacher taught me how to smock. After that I begged my mom to teach me how to sew. Thank you for doing this giveaway! HallieHalliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313733033462499368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-41652570266514878302010-05-06T12:25:54.950-05:002010-05-06T12:25:54.950-05:00My mother taught me how to sew when I was about 7 ...My mother taught me how to sew when I was about 7 years old when I wanted to sew for my dolls. My mother was also the one who got me started with embroidery and cross stitch. I am now very excited about sewing for my soon to be born grandson.Bev Morrownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-41539147539334282982010-05-06T12:09:17.095-05:002010-05-06T12:09:17.095-05:00I learned the basics of handsewing from my mom bef...I learned the basics of handsewing from my mom before I was 8. I learned the basics of embroidery in a summer arts program in Columbus, OH in about 1963; the teacher was a man (!) and how wish I had a way to thank him! I learned more along the way from home ec, but am mostly self taught until the last 10 years when I have been lucky enought to have taken several classes from "famous" people. I know one thing, and that is that I will never stop learning new things about sewing!Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12781862751874731500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-55897227456280136752010-05-06T10:40:28.011-05:002010-05-06T10:40:28.011-05:00My father! He showed me by his wonderful example ...My father! He showed me by his wonderful example of reading and thorough study of books techniques. He showed me with persistence I could self-teach or learn anything. I have learned to sew, hand embroider, and smocking. Being able to self-learn has showed me there no boundaries or limitations on my learning or creativity!chelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-25356669479939823542010-05-06T08:51:49.247-05:002010-05-06T08:51:49.247-05:00What Fun! My mom taught me to sew....and ironical...What Fun! My mom taught me to sew....and ironically enough, she taught me when I became pregnant with my first....23 years ago! Leaning to sew on maternity clothes in the 80's was easy....no zippers, nothing fitted, lots of straight seams. Happy Mother's Day, Michie!Rachelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-66628743686841952512010-05-06T07:52:49.451-05:002010-05-06T07:52:49.451-05:00I first started sewing for a 4-H project. It was a...I first started sewing for a 4-H project. It was a brown skirt and top. Didn't win that year but I remember my dad giving me money for trying. Entered every year until I graduated from high school and I did go to the state with a dress and tailored coat. My mom was a wonderful teacher. I did major in Home Ec. in high school and college. In college I had one fantastic teacher which taught me so much about clothing and textiles.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00652738648786663788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-74431007299178102962010-05-06T07:51:34.789-05:002010-05-06T07:51:34.789-05:00I learned from my mother and my Aunt Nan where I w...I learned from my mother and my Aunt Nan where I would spend a week every summer in Richton, Mississippi. She would measure me...I was terribly skinny...and make a dress that fit perfectly that afternoon. I thought she was amazing and wanted to do what she did.Gwenhttp://www.smockingwithgwen.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-22622158071535560902010-05-06T07:03:02.457-05:002010-05-06T07:03:02.457-05:00When I was in the 5th grade my mom taught me to se...When I was in the 5th grade my mom taught me to sew. I then entered several contests through the FHA and won! It was a great time for me and my mom. <br />Amanda TAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245459420239896142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-29367339883482906692010-05-05T18:54:27.625-05:002010-05-05T18:54:27.625-05:00Sewing seems to be in my blood! My great-grandmot...Sewing seems to be in my blood! My great-grandmother was a seamstress. Both of my grandmothers sewed. One made quilts and the other made fine clothing and did every form of handwork imaginable. My mother taught me to embroider when I was about 4. I was bored and she desperately needed to entertain me. I am now in my late forties and continue to be "entertained" with all my sewing!Babies and Bagshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06490822399892290721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-42571858661933553152010-05-05T16:21:55.706-05:002010-05-05T16:21:55.706-05:00One summer when I was 7 years old my grandmother c...One summer when I was 7 years old my grandmother came to stay with us and I had my tonsils out and while the other kids was outside playing in the neighborhood...my grandmother taught me how to sew...I was amazed by her sewing. she was always making things for me and my sister.. I come from a long line of sewers on both sides of my family..My Mother sews and when I got married she helped me make my wedding dress...I have began to teach my daughter-in-law to sew...and that means a lot!LaShon Howellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-29857181708088548942010-05-05T16:02:29.364-05:002010-05-05T16:02:29.364-05:00In junior high school my girlfriend's mother t...In junior high school my girlfriend's mother taught me to sew, then I taught my Mom. We made everything we wore for years. When I had 2 boys I quit sewing for a long time. When my niece was expecting her first child (a girl)2 years ago, I learned to smock. I haven't stopped since, and now sew for 7 grandnieces and grandnephews. Nothing warms your heart like seeing the children wrapped in the love of your creation.Aunt Honeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17395498509121116635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265572548221124374.post-22461394319619458202010-05-05T15:55:08.482-05:002010-05-05T15:55:08.482-05:00My grandmother sewed for the public so never had t...My grandmother sewed for the public so never had time to teach me (and I wasn't really interested at that time.) I spent a lot of time playing with fabric and hearing the sewing machine and wearing the clothes, so maybe the love of sewing just rubbed off somehow. I've taken some classes and have learned so much from the tutorials on the your blog, among others. I love all your patterns and visit your blog every day to see what you're doing with them.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11954991337157136620noreply@blogger.com