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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Jun 26 2008 : 12:44:56 PM
There used to be places that taught sewing (Sears, years ago), and a little sewing machine store down the street, but the teachers have retired and they don't see much need to hire more....
My best friend is an incredible seamstress, and I can stitch by hand, but I'm looking for hands on methods about patterns and measuring, and seams, etc...
As many sewers that we have on this forum, do you teach? I'm thinking of asking my friend, Julie, if she would...but what should I offer to pay her? I am a total novice, so what are things that I should learn? I have a machine (it's already at Julie's because her's broke down).
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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| elphie0503 |
Posted - Jun 28 2008 : 8:24:23 PM
Jonni~
Try checking your local Michael's Craft Store (if there is one locally)...I have taken cake decorating classes, stitching and have tried the knitting classes but they are all booked up. The classes I have taken are usually 6-8 sessions spread out over 2-4 weeks, just depending on the craft. Once you finish one level you move up to the next and so on. Not sure if they have sewing or not, but it's worth a peep!
Samantha
www.elphie0503.blogspot.com
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort~~Albright
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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Jun 28 2008 : 07:12:58 AM
Great ideas, girls. Thanks! I was looking at the pj bottoms someone posted, out of sheets, and thought, "why aren't you doing that stuff? You have a machine, but no skills...." I bought the machine with the intention of utilizing the sewing stores lessons, but like i said, the gals retired and they didn't hire others. We are trying for a family this year, and I think, in the long run, it would be great to be able to make some clothes or costumes :)
I will check our local ext. office class schedule, and also the homesewing association that Lizbeth mentioned. I used to see signs around town when I was younger "Sewing Lessons" but no more.
Robin I appreciate your approach, especially taking trips to the fabric store and teaching the beginning to the end. It's a good way to learn.
Sure wish I would have paid attention to my father, when he was sewing. He made all my clothes, made his own patterns, etc...when I was little. He was very talented, and I was very teenager :)
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
| MarySueK |
Posted - Jun 27 2008 : 12:40:38 PM
I was thinking that if you have 4-H there, the people who run it might be able to put you in touch with sewing teachers.
Sue in Richland, WA |
| moxieblossom |
Posted - Jun 27 2008 : 09:22:27 AM
Try your local ag extension office... often they do adult home economics-type classes as well. :)
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Jun 26 2008 : 10:41:31 PM
Our local quilting supply stores have classes as well....might check your stores to see if any of thier ladies do ....
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
" Plant goodness, harvest the fruit of loyalty, plow the new ground of knowledge. Hosea 10:12 |
| tziporra |
Posted - Jun 26 2008 : 8:49:49 PM
I teach individual sewing lessons for $20 per hour. My first lesson "package" is learning to sew a skirt -- my students finish up in 4-6 lessons. We do a fabric shopping trip where discuss pattern and fabric selection; layout, mark and cut the fabric; learn the sewing machine tricks; and learn pressing and finishing techniques.
I would encourage setting definite goals like this with your friend, and if you don't pay her perhaps barter?
Hope this helps,
Robin |
| Lizabeth |
Posted - Jun 26 2008 : 8:03:46 PM
The home sewing association, now the sewing and craft alliance, has a database for sewing teachers in your area. It is not yet available on-line, but you could call them and see if they have a name for you...
http://www.gotsewing.com/
The other organization to try is the association of sewing and design professionals. Here is a link to their instructor list:
http://www.paccprofessionals.org/site/index.php?option=com_sobi2&catid=5&Itemid= |
| Sandra K. Licher |
Posted - Jun 26 2008 : 2:48:49 PM
Jonni....I just thought of something else. Have you tried your local community college? Sometimes..especially in the fall it seems, they have adult evening classes. You could call them and see if they do or if they plan on it and if not maybe they would know someone....also how about your local extension office?
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
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| Sandra K. Licher |
Posted - Jun 26 2008 : 1:58:35 PM
Well Jonni...I actually taught myself. I've done that a lot in my life for the very same reason: I could never find anyone to teach me. So, I read books about it and study it and ask people that know how and then I just do it and actually you learn more from the last part! LOL! And all the mistakes you make! There is no teacher like hand on experience...at least I've found that to be true for myself. I would Google and see what you come up with. But if you have a friend that knows then there ya go! "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear". I'm sure you'll think of some way to pay her back with your new found skills.
Let us know how it works out...you go girl!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226 |
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