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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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 Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 2:21:08 PM
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I have been sewing for a while but I just have the hardest time getting the knack of hand-sewing. I used to embroider quite a bit and was pretty consistent with it but for some reason my hand-stitching always seems so uneven and ugly. Does anybody have any suggestions? Are there practice drills, like multiplication tables or something? Please help!!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 3:47:27 PM
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Amy Grace I do alot of hand sewing because I enjoy doing it and I embroider avidly, my best advice is small stitches, a good quality thread and needle and a needle that is not to large. Easier to demonstrate than write about. LOL
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 3:50:54 PM
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I just sent you an e-mail.
Kathy |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 7:24:24 PM
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Thanks Kathy - I e-mailed you back!!
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 9:56:16 PM
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I agree with the needle size - most people use too large a needle and it actually makes it harder. Small, even stitches work the best. Most use too long a stitch on hems. My Nana taught me and I always like to wear long dresses so make my hem stitches very small and close to keep them from catching on the heels of my shoes and tearing out.
Blessings, Sheri
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Chives
True Blue Farmgirl
232 Posts
Victoria
Shelton
Washington
USA
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Posted - Apr 14 2010 : 09:02:16 AM
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| Is there a book on hand sewing. I would like to give it a try. Vicki |
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Ann Bernadette
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ann
Hiawattha
KS
USA
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Posted - Apr 14 2010 : 4:40:30 PM
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Hand sewing for me is very gratifying and soothing. It's great for piecing quilt blocks and easy to pack-&-go! My grandmother taught me how as a child, then I also took a class at my local quilt shop for further instruction and techique now that I'm all grown up and can appreciate the skill more. If I could suggest clicking into www.maryjanesfarm.tv and scroll down until you find the sewing part. She has a video demonstration you could get some assistance there, as well as apply for a Merit Badge. I wish we lived next door or down the road and I would love to sit and sew with you. :)
Ann Bernadette ~ Farmgirl #847
"It's not the heights you come from that count; it's the depths you reach."
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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craftystranger
True Blue Farmgirl
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Barbara
Franklin
NC
USA
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Posted - Apr 14 2010 : 7:14:22 PM
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I never thought that a small needle would make such a big deal....oh it does!! I like to use a John James Sharps #11. The other needles feel so big now. If you would like I can send you some. Barbara
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Any suggestions for hand-sewing?
