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**Summergirl73** · 12-18-2012, 06:43 PM

So I purchased a regular sewing machine (I've put the embroidery machine on hold for now), and I'm trying to decide what things might be fun to sew. I am frugal by nature and necessity and I LOVE to organize

. I'm thinking I'll sew some clothes for Bella, do some repairs to some towels/linens/clothes we have. After that I'm not sure what lol! What types of things do you like to sew?

**Zoe's Mom88** · 12-18-2012, 06:52 PM

Bridget, I have wanted to get a sewing machine for a while now. I don't know how to sew but thought about making clothes for Zoe. I just wouldn't know where to begin once I got the machine.

Guess I would have to go to a sewing class or something but I really would love to sew stuff. You must be so excited you have one.

**Lacie's Mom** · 12-18-2012, 07:17 PM

Bridget -- here are some of the things I've make:

1. Dog dresses, dog dresses and more dog dresses

2. Home Decor:
a. Drapes.Curtains, Valances, Drapery Tiebacks
b. Pillows
c. Slipcovers for chairs, benches, ottomans, cushions
d. Placemats and napkins
e. Throws and blankets
f. Basket Liners
3. Toddlers and Baby Clothes for friends
4. Dog Beds
5. Cuddle Cups for the fluffs.

Oh yeah -- and did I mentioin dog dresses/clothes????? Lots and lots and lots of dog dresses!!!!!

:H istericalSmiley:

**socalyte** · 12-18-2012, 07:43 PM

I just got a sewing machine mid October, and I've been having a blast. I have sewn PJs for Cozette because she gets cold at night (Pippa has her own internal furnace, LOL), and I sewed for our Secret Santa buddies. I've also been sewing Christmas scrub tops for my daughter who is a radiological technician. They have turned out adorable and she loves having something to wear in the hospital that goes with the season!

My next plans are for a shopping cart seat cover and some treat bags for travel.

**Summergirl73** · 12-18-2012, 08:13 PM

SEW many great ideas

. I hope to try a bunch of these out very soon!

**Summergirl73** · 12-18-2012, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoe's Mom88

Bridget, I have wanted to get a sewing machine for a while now. I don't know how to sew but thought about making clothes for Zoe. I just wouldn't know where to begin once I got the machine.

Guess I would have to go to a sewing class or something but I really would love to sew stuff. You must be so excited you have one.

I am very excited

. I bought the Brother Project Runway machine at Walmart for under $140 and it is rated really well. You might want to look online at that one....it's very user friendly

.

**Summergirl73** · 12-18-2012, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lacie's Mom

c. Slipcovers for chairs, benches, ottomans, cushions
d. Placemats and napkins
f. Basket Liners
3. Toddlers and Baby Clothes for friends
4. Dog Beds
5. Cuddle Cups for the fluffs.

Definetly adding these to my list of things to try! Oh and dresses...many, many, dresses

. BTW, Thank you so much for Bella's Christmas present. She LOVES everything! Big hugs

.

**StevieB** · 12-18-2012, 10:58 PM

I have a soft furnishings fabrication business so I sew all the time! My most fun recent creation was a new tree skirt for MY house (for once I made something for myself!).

I love it and it really was not hard at all. I used a gathering foot to make the ruffles, you should see if one is available for your machine (I imagine there is one). There are so many great accessory feet available that you can do some really fun stuff with! I rarely do clothes, just because I never have the time. I used to make a lot of tote bags though, those are really fun! And of course dog beds! Congratulations!

**socalyte** · 12-19-2012, 01:23 AM

I have the Brother computerized sewing and embroidery machine, and I absolutely love it! It is very user friendly and works like a charm!

I bought a book about sewing accessories called Sewing Machine Accessory Bible, which gave me wonderful hints and tips about what I'd need and what things I could do with different accessories-- I highly recommend it. There are also some wonderful sewing forums online as well.

I hadn't really done sewing since I was a young teen, so I was amazed at how easily it all came back. Of course, I haven't done anything really too terribly challenging, but I've loved the results of my efforts so far.

**AshleyAndSophiePup** · 12-19-2012, 03:00 AM

I'm not as handy as I'd like to be with with a sewing machine (I'm such a perfectionist that I usually have to remind myself to not be so hard on myself) but, I also don't have one, so I'm sure with practice I'd at least be okay. However, I am quite handy with a needle and some thread.. Well handy at repairing tears. BF is so hard on all his sweatpants I usually have to sew the pockets because he puts his heavy wallet and phone in there. But at least there's a little skill there!

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12-18-2012, 06:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Summergirl73 Maltese Guru Name: Bridget Dog's Name: Lady Bella (and Katie & Lucky at The Bridge) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,756	What do you sew? So I purchased a regular sewing machine (I've put the embroidery machine on hold for now), and I'm trying to decide what things might be fun to sew. I am frugal by nature and necessity and I LOVE to organize . I'm thinking I'll sew some clothes for Bella, do some repairs to some towels/linens/clothes we have. After that I'm not sure what lol! What types of things do you like to sew? __________________ "A weed is just a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered."

12-18-2012, 06:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zoe's Mom88 Maltese Guru Name: Barbie Dog's Name: Zoe (Kyra my Angel in Heaven) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,485	Bridget, I have wanted to get a sewing machine for a while now. I don't know how to sew but thought about making clothes for Zoe. I just wouldn't know where to begin once I got the machine. Guess I would have to go to a sewing class or something but I really would love to sew stuff. You must be so excited you have one. __________________

12-18-2012, 07:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lacie's Mom Super Moderator Name: Lynn Dog's Name: Lacie, Tilly and Secret Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 14,329	Bridget -- here are some of the things I've make: 1. Dog dresses, dog dresses and more dog dresses 2. Home Decor: a. Drapes.Curtains, Valances, Drapery Tiebacks b. Pillows c. Slipcovers for chairs, benches, ottomans, cushions d. Placemats and napkins e. Throws and blankets f. Basket Liners 3. Toddlers and Baby Clothes for friends 4. Dog Beds 5. Cuddle Cups for the fluffs. Oh yeah -- and did I mentioin dog dresses/clothes????? Lots and lots and lots of dog dresses!!!!!:H istericalSmiley: __________________ Lacie, Secret & Tilly Last edited by Lacie's Mom; 12-18-2012 at 07:20 PM.

12-18-2012, 07:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
socalyte Maltese Guru Name: Jackie Dog's Name: Pippa, Cozette & Tiffany Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,486	I just got a sewing machine mid October, and I've been having a blast. I have sewn PJs for Cozette because she gets cold at night (Pippa has her own internal furnace, LOL), and I sewed for our Secret Santa buddies. I've also been sewing Christmas scrub tops for my daughter who is a radiological technician. They have turned out adorable and she loves having something to wear in the hospital that goes with the season! My next plans are for a shopping cart seat cover and some treat bags for travel. __________________

12-18-2012, 08:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Summergirl73 Maltese Guru Name: Bridget Dog's Name: Lady Bella (and Katie & Lucky at The Bridge) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,756	SEW many great ideas . I hope to try a bunch of these out very soon! __________________ "A weed is just a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered."

12-18-2012, 10:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
StevieB Super Moderator Name: Celeta Dog's Name: Steve (a rescue) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 1,438	I have a soft furnishings fabrication business so I sew all the time! My most fun recent creation was a new tree skirt for MY house (for once I made something for myself!). I love it and it really was not hard at all. I used a gathering foot to make the ruffles, you should see if one is available for your machine (I imagine there is one). There are so many great accessory feet available that you can do some really fun stuff with! I rarely do clothes, just because I never have the time. I used to make a lot of tote bags though, those are really fun! And of course dog beds! Congratulations! __________________ Celeta & Steve

12-19-2012, 01:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
socalyte Maltese Guru Name: Jackie Dog's Name: Pippa, Cozette & Tiffany Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,486	I have the Brother computerized sewing and embroidery machine, and I absolutely love it! It is very user friendly and works like a charm! I bought a book about sewing accessories called Sewing Machine Accessory Bible, which gave me wonderful hints and tips about what I'd need and what things I could do with different accessories-- I highly recommend it. There are also some wonderful sewing forums online as well. I hadn't really done sewing since I was a young teen, so I was amazed at how easily it all came back. Of course, I haven't done anything really too terribly challenging, but I've loved the results of my efforts so far. __________________

12-19-2012, 03:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
AshleyAndSophiePup Maltese Guru Name: Ashley Dog's Name: Sophie Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Western Washington Posts: 934	I'm not as handy as I'd like to be with with a sewing machine (I'm such a perfectionist that I usually have to remind myself to not be so hard on myself) but, I also don't have one, so I'm sure with practice I'd at least be okay. However, I am quite handy with a needle and some thread.. Well handy at repairing tears. BF is so hard on all his sweatpants I usually have to sew the pockets because he puts his heavy wallet and phone in there. But at least there's a little skill there! Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________ Ashley & Sophie

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