https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:58:41 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew#post-640620 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:59:11 +0000 Sweet T 640620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I learned how when I was pregnant with DS. I love it but I haven't had much time to do it since he was born. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew#post-640596 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:51:55 +0000 illumina 640596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can do basics like a hem or button. I never got the hang of the sewing machine though, the material used to run away with me and my Mum ended up making all my high school sewing projects! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew#post-640536 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:39:44 +0000 Boogs 640536@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: Yeah one blog said to paint. I just worry that maybe they won't be able to be washed as easily. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew#post-640505 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:35:16 +0000 yerpie110 640505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope and i really wish I did!! One of these days ill learn how... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew#post-640502 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:34:08 +0000 dagret 640502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes but I told my husband I don't know how to do buttons bc I hate doing them. He's the button sewer in our family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew#post-640486 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:31:26 +0000 loveisstrange 640486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boogs: Maybe paint them? I've seen people do it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew#post-640484 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:31:11 +0000 loveisstrange 640484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: She didn't. They used clip-on rings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew#post-640444 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:23:43 +0000 Reese 640444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought a sewing machine a few months ago.. I can "use" it but if I need to change the spools or something jams I am SOL </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew#post-640422 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:19:53 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 640422@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: you can also buy clips. I think that's what they do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew#post-640414 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:18:56 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 640414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I recently learned how! I really like it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew#post-640413 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:18:28 +0000 Boogs 640413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: The thing is I would have to actually either find the right fabric or cut our the shapes myself and sew together because I want thick chevron, like a few inches thick.</p> <p>@matador84: For grommets? There are kits to make them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew#post-640379 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:11:47 +0000 matador84 640379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: i have read that on their blog. here is what i am confused about...how did she get holes in the curtains for rings? did i miss that part? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew#post-640377 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:11:34 +0000 Boheme 640377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I sewed for years when I was a kid through junior high and I recently picked it up again. I love it! Its so relaxing to me. I think you could definitely learn without too much trouble! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew#post-640374 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:11:05 +0000 pui 640374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can sew alright... my mom does cross stitch and quilting and taught me some of what she knows. It's one of those skills I would like to improve. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew#post-640364 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:07:51 +0000 Bao 640364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope but I am getting my grandmas sewing machine when we move into our house and I'm going to learn! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew#post-640343 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:01:27 +0000 loveisstrange 640343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep!</p> <p>Just use hem tape to make the curtains! No sewing required. <a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/2010/02/nursery-progress-getting-the-hang-of-it/" rel="nofollow">http://www.younghouselove.com/2010/02/nursery-progress-getting-the-hang-of-it/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew#post-640339 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:00:47 +0000 matador84 640339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wish I did! I would be so crafty! ;-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew#post-638531 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:00:00 +0000 Boogs 638531@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wish I did so I can make some chevron curtains so my poor LO finally has curtains in his room!</p> <p>Do you know how to sew? How good at sewing are you? </p>