https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:17:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2797086 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 12:59:32 +0000 greencraftycello 2797086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can sew basic things. I’ve made several rag quilts for baby showers, and I’m working on some curtains for our dining room right now, and a tied patchwork quilt. I’ve never sewed clothing items. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2675663 Sat, 07 Jan 2017 06:12:04 +0000 Ms. RV 2675663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sewing is a hobby for me. I learned out of necessity being 5'2" and needing to hem all of my pants :silly: I have made a quilt for fun and new drapes for my RV. One of these days I will be making new drapes for my large arched window in the master bedroom. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2675639 Sat, 07 Jan 2017 02:02:42 +0000 Kimberlybee 2675639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: That is so cool that your DH is willing to learn! I won a sewing machine a few years ago from a company raffle but it's been sitting in the box in our storage. I feel like I need to learn now since all the sleeves are so long for girls' shirts. I roll them up a lot but it would look better if I can sew them up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2675638 Sat, 07 Jan 2017 01:32:14 +0000 anonysquire 2675638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I dabble a bit. I can't really read patterns so I just try and create my own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2675625 Sat, 07 Jan 2017 00:27:18 +0000 littlejoy 2675625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I learned by watching YouTube. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2675596 Fri, 06 Jan 2017 22:32:50 +0000 808love 2675596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can sew a few things...nursing cover, curtains, pajamas. My mom is getting into quilting big time so I will defer all real jobs to her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2675561 Fri, 06 Jan 2017 21:15:57 +0000 LemonJack 2675561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I asked for a machine five years ago and taught myself to sew using step by step tutorials on Pinterest. I used to make a lot of clothes for my nieces, although now that I have a family of my own I don't have as much time. I've also made a couple of quilts although that's not something I find particularly fun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2675507 Fri, 06 Jan 2017 19:25:53 +0000 Boogs 2675507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know how, but really want to learn. My MIL bought be a sewing machine, but I have yet to learn how to use it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2675264 Fri, 06 Jan 2017 12:43:18 +0000 newlypregnantlady 2675264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would say I'm an intermediate beginner. Several years ago I scored a crazy deal on a sewing machine on Black Friday. I'm 100% self-taught from the Internet. I would love to take a class it's just never happened. </p> <p> I've never made an adult-sized garment but I've made baby clothes, random things for around the house (Xmas stockings, a Link costume for Halloween, bibs, pillows, etc.). And I've made alterations to my clothes. I lost 40lbs right before TTC and instead of buying smaller clothes I just altered my clothes. </p> <p>And last night I spent a few hours making a roll-up case for all my double-pointed knitting needles! </p> <p>I need to get better with sewing knits, and feeding more than two pieces of fabric through the machine. And it just occurred to me that I could make DH some boxers (he's complained that he needs a size "medium and a half"). </p> <p>Rather than constructing whole garments I'm more interested in how to make alterations (like on a blazer or jacket or men's dress shirt). I'm fairly economical when it comes to sewing and I'm not at all particular about clothes so I like to buy cheap clothes and alter them to fit properly. But so far I've only done jeans, pants, blouses and dresses. I'd love to tackle more structured pieces. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2675238 Fri, 06 Jan 2017 12:10:18 +0000 JenGirl 2675238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can do basic sewing. </p> <p>My mother was a wonderful seamstress and I helped her quite a bit as a child. And I took a clothing design class in high school that taught me some more skills. But I have never done it frequently, so I forget things, like how to thread the sewing machine, and have to relearn each time. But over the years I've done lots of mending and altering of clothes, occasionally made household decor type things and made several Halloween costumes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2675218 Fri, 06 Jan 2017 11:46:24 +0000 avivoca 2675218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dagret: I hate buttons. Nine times out of ten, they end up falling off and I'd rather just not deal with it. I made a skirt (that I'm wearing today) and instead of buttons I used hook/eye closures because it's easier and more secure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2675210 Fri, 06 Jan 2017 11:34:38 +0000 dagret 2675210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can handsew and machine sew but we don't have a machine. I sewed my son a dinosaur tail freehand and have made patches for my daughter's clothing (easier than finding a replacement for the super-loved Elsa shirt.) </p> <p>But i lied and told my husband that I couldn't sew FOR YEARS because i hate sewing on buttons. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2675105 Fri, 06 Jan 2017 09:29:13 +0000 avivoca 2675105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: My husband took Fashion in high school so he could meet girls, but on the plus side, now he can hem his own pants and also sew a shirt entirely by hand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2675102 Fri, 06 Jan 2017 09:28:21 +0000 avivoca 2675102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can sew. I've done several quilts and am now getting into garment sewing. I'm still working on learning how to tailor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2675090 Fri, 06 Jan 2017 09:16:30 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2675090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. Every button patch job I have ever attempted has been an utter fail after 2-3 additional wears. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2675040 Fri, 06 Jan 2017 08:12:12 +0000 Anagram 2675040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Timely thread! I'm like Looch and can do simple mending, buttons, and sew in straight lines with a machine. So I did a (very mediocre but passable) job of attaching blackout lining to our living room curtains.</p> <p>BUT....my husband just bought a sewing machine for himself! He always has to have his trousers hemmed and our local place charges $16/pair. So DH just bought a cheap machine with Amazon points and spent all last night reading the manual and practicing so now he can use the blind stitch option and hem his own pants and save money.</p> <p>He will basically go to any lengths to save money, haha. I took all kinds of pics and videos of him sewing last night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2675025 Fri, 06 Jan 2017 07:28:08 +0000 looch 2675025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can do very simple mending, like buttons and hems (I use stitch witchery instead of sewing on pants that are of certain materials).</p> <p>I can also sew in straight lines, so I've done things like window treatments. I've also made pajama pants using a very simple pattern and drawstring waist. What I really want to learn to do is to tailor tops, how to take something in to make it more form fitting, for example. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2674958 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 23:22:06 +0000 thestairs 2674958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sew as in handsew--embroidery right? Then yes I know.</p> <p>I know embroidery..<br /> And Crochet--when my older brother's kids were little, I used to crocket baby blakets for them.<br /> I love hand sew though. I used to sew little animals flowers and their Chinese names on their baby Bib, and on their baby handkerchief.. Now they older; they don't need my sewing or crochet anymore, lol</p> <p>When my husband's shirt button come off, I always sew the button back on for him.<br /> Last time I got bored, I sew my husband name on the little corner of his shower towels.. I want to sew little flowers and Chinese words on the corner of his towels too, Lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2674940 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 22:37:18 +0000 Astro Bee 2674940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. I sewed (poorly) a beach bag once. My mom and aunts are quilters, but they only started after I moved away from home, so I never learned. Wish I did, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2674938 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 22:35:03 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2674938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not really. I used to be able to in the 7th grade (my one year of home ec) but due to lack of practice I barely remember any of it and struggle to make even minor repairs. Sometimes I feel embarrassed about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2674839 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 21:12:31 +0000 Mrs. Oreo 2674839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't, but my DH does. I go to him if my clothes need fixing. :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2674643 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:52:27 +0000 codeitall 2674643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I blame nesting, but I really wanted to make my son a felt stocking with all the hand embroidery for Christmas this year. So I broke out all my Home Ec experience from middle school and put in some late hours till I was happy with it.</p> <p>I wish I knew more about using the machine that I have boxed up, but I have so much extended family that quilts, I really want to avoid it :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2674638 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:49:30 +0000 erinbaderin 2674638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Kind of. I do some basic hand sewing and I have a machine that I sometimes use - I've made two car seat ponchos, a banana costume, and a bunch of baby blankets. Nothing too complicated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2674617 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:30:23 +0000 kiddosc 2674617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I asked for a machine for Christmas a few years ago and have been teaching myself by doing small projects. I've made things like curtains, and pillows, and baby booties. All pretty easy stuff. I think I'd like to take a class to learn how to do more complicated things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2674606 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:26:01 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2674606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can both hand sew (buttons hems), and use a machine. My mom and grandma both sew and taught me when I was young, like 7 or 8. I find hand sewing useful for everyday stuff and machine sewing is more for projects. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2674603 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:22:27 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2674603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can. My MIL taught me a few years ago. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2674600 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:19:44 +0000 matador84 2674600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really want to learn and some ladies at work are excellent seamstresses and willing to teach me! I can't even sew a button on a jacket. :-( </p>