Happy Free Stuff Friday! Today we’re giving away Sewing Basics: All You Need to Know About Machine and Hand Sewing.
The book features lots of great photos and how-tos for sewing, fitting and finishing. It would make an excellent resource for any sewing room, whether you’re an experienced sewist or a newbie. Since we’re going “back to basics” today, answer the following question to enter to win: What was your very first sewing project? Add your answer to the comments section below, and we’ll choose a winner at random on Monday. Good luck!
My first sewing project was in 1977 in seventh grade home ec class. I made a skirt with waist band and zipper, I had extra time and fabric and made a matching purse. The fabric I remember was navy blue with little sailboats on it. I was hooked on sewing from then on, but I sewed everything by hand until the early 80s. I owned my first machine when I was 23 then sewed for my first daughter.
My first project was a corduroy bag! It was fun and surprisingly, a variation of that style has made a comeback!
My first project was in 7th grade Home-Ec and was a bib skirt. I loved sewing from that class on.
My first project was a beach bag. Even cross stitched our names on them. A Home Ec project. It was brown and white checked! Loved sewing since!
A pillow in the shape of an A for my sister, in 7th grade home ec… That’s as far as they went in home ec, and the project was stretched out over several months…
My first project was a pair of pajama bottoms with a drawstring for a 4-H project.
The first thing I sewed was by hand. A little stuffed Doll and her outfit. It was a pocket size doll. I was getting to old to play with dolls but I still loved the comfort that dolls give a young girl. I carried this doll everywhere with me. Even to my fathers company picnic. Thanks for this walk down memory lane.
My first sewing projects were repairing clothes for the family.
My first “real” project was making clothes for dolls, and skirts for me.
Since my mom said I was too young to use a machine, I did everything by hand until I was ten.
4-H popover skirt – age 10
Learned to sew on my grandmothers New Home pedal machine. She helped me make a skirt.
For Christmas 2011: 48 dinner napkins! That was a larger project that I’d planned to start with, but the holiday had sort of snuck up on me and I needed to make a bunch of presents, fast. It worked. And now I’m hooked on sewing.
I sewed my Barbie doll an outfit with bell bottom pants.. with a needle and thread.. I still have the outfit to this day!! It is really sad…but memorable!!
My first project was a tiered skirt. The tiers alternated red polka dots/blue polka dots! lolo
My mom helped me make an apron that tied around the waiste out of an old curtain. The material was a broadcloth with a white background and had red and blue sail boats. Forty-three years later, my mom still has it in the kitchen ready to use..
I have always loved sewing, but my very first project was a pillow. I made it when I was in 4 H. I won a blue ribbon for it, I was so proud of myself! Thank you for brining back such awesome memories! I love your magazine- there are so many great ideas and suggestions! Bless you!
It was an orange duck cloth A-line skirt which I made in Home Economics class. I actually wore it to school the rest of the year. Lol
My first project was my high school Rifle Squad uniform..it was a white satin blouse with long sleeves, a wide collar and a purple sash, a purple satin skirt, and silver satin bloomers. My mother was ill with cancer and could only verbally instruct me , but I had been making doll furntitue and clothes for a while and helped her with Barbie clothes, so I had some basic knowledge. I wore it with pride that year and still have it, althought the waist of the skirt only fits my lower thigh now!!!!
My first project was a pillowcase dress for my baby girl.
The first thing I remember making was Barbie doll clothes.
Can always use a book for reference when sewing.
First thing I ever sewed was a lining for a bad so that I could makes the outside of netted beads
My first project was in Grade 7, Home Economics (sewing portion)… a denim wraparound skirt! I was terrified of the machine at first, but soon got into it, and have never looked back! And I got 100% on the skirt
My first sewing project was a quilt for my doll bed. Grandma had me sew it all by hand and then I tied it. I had to use a thimble! To this day I can’t do hand sewing without a thimble.
My first sewing project was an apron in Home Economics in sixth grade
My first project was an apron in Home Economics in the sixth grade. Finished my apron and then helped another girl that was behind in her project.
My first sewing project was in sewing class in school .I made a skirt and blouse. Oh, the misstakes I made but managed to pass the course.
My first project was an apron in 7th grade Home Ec class. I won the fashion show with it, too! Loved my Home Ec teacher, she was the best
I took a class through a local community college, and I made a tote. I wouldn’t let you look too closely at it, but it works!
My first sewing project was a pincushion. It was my first year in 4 H and I still have it. It is pretty worn after all these years. Sewing has been a fun hobby for me for all these years.
My first item I ever sewed was an apron. After that, I began sewing all my clothes including suits, my wedding dress, and a prom dress.
LOL, a very sad looking T-shirt made in my 7th grade home -ec class. Happily I;ve improved a wee bit since then!
My first sewing item was a frog .
My very first sewing project was an olive green apron with ecru lace on the pocket. It was a bit wonkie to say the least but I was very proud.
The very first thing I ever sewed was in 8th grade in home economics. They were a pair of pants. I used a striped fabric and loved how they came out. I wore them that whole year and no one could believe an 8th grader made them. Although the stripes mind you were reds, oranges and browns but I didn’t care LOL LOL…….
i made a jumper when i was 13 – it was in red white and blue – i had expressed an interest in learning to sew so my parents got me a sewing machine – no one in the family sewed – no one knew how to use it – but i got patterns and fabric and worked it out – i can remember my dad telling me “if it’s worth doing it is worth doing well”
he was a cabinet maker -
my first sewing project was a stuffed scottie dog that i made in 7th grade Home Ec class. i remmeber every project I made in that class.
These girls must be younger than I am, although, not too young, I understand Home ec is no longer taught. I can’t remember the first thing.
I came from a long line of sewers. I’ve made everything from doll clothes to an sports jacket.
I learned to sew two years ago. My first project was a patchwork purse. Turned out a bit wonky but I love it!
The first thing I remember sewign was a quilt with my mom and grandmother.
My first was making an outfit for Barbie. I made all kinds of little things for her. I sat beside my Mom while she sewed her things. I must have been around 5.
My first project was a jumpsuit short outfit in home economics when I was 14.
The first thing i ever sewn, was a sock monkey. His arm fell off the next day.
My first project was a pair of elastic waist shorts, I think I was about 8 years old! My mom had an old Singer that I loved to use, I still have it even though it was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina. Couldn’t bear to throw it out, it’s sitting in a box in the garage!
My first project was an A-line plaid skirt. I think I was about age 14 when I made it.
Making clothes for my dolls , by hand, when I was 5. Now 72 and still sewing.
My first project was making small red velvet hearts that I stuffed with cotton balls and then added sachet powder. My Mom taught me the basics at the time, I believe that I about 10 years old.
It was napkins out of gingham where we made our own fringe, first thing that was sewn was an apron
My first sewing project was a yellow apron in 7th grade home ec.
As a young girl, around seven, grandmother taught me to sew and cross stitch at the same time. We made napkins and placemats out of green gingham, cross stitching a garden on the placemats and flowers on the napkins. I am thankful she and mother taught me this skill. I loved having my own individual designs. I was thrilled when G’ma gave me my great aunt’s old Singer sewing machine from the ’50s. I still have that machine today. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
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