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Monday, November 28, 2011

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You would think I would want to sew pillows, slipcovers, duvets...right! Well yes, I would love have the time to learn how to sew these things-the right way. I learned my sewing skills in 7th grade home economics class {do they still have this?}.  I remember I made myself a pair of floral leggings, yikes! Actually, I might have made myself a couple pairs of floral leggings.

 I have pretty basic sewing skills. I make a lot of my decorative pillows because I am pretty picky about patterns, colors, and textures all working together. And I get bored with a pattern on my pillows, so I sew another one to replace it {way cheaper than buying new pillows all of the time}. I have to say I don't know how to sew piping or even a zipper. I know I can learn, I just need to find the time! 

What I have been thinking about lately is making some of my own clothes. Why? Because the only things I have going on right now is....the holiday season and all of it's craziness,  painting enough furniture for my store opening {like 10 pieces of large furniture, lamps, picture frames and 6-10 chalkboards}, getting the house ready for a magazine shoot {more on this later}, several custom furniture pieces for clients, and the small task of taking care of my family! Yes, I have so much time on my hands right now, so I should learn to make my own clothes. What am I thinking!

Ok, so this is not the month to learn to sew. But if it was these are the patterns I would start out with.

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Photo of Sew Liberated Schoolhouse Tunic sewing pattern for women.



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Oh, one day I will have the time to sew. Maybe I  can make it a goal to make a few skirts for summer.

Don't forget Wednesday I announce the winner of the stencil giveaway!

2 comments:

  1. I love all of these! Makes me want to sew my own clothes, too. Like I need another hobby!

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  2. i LOVE to sew, and even though i can make clothes i find myself sticking to pillows, slipcovers, and the occasional patch job....not as much instant gratification with sewing clothes, too much "rule" following and measuring for my liking, but those are some great patterns!!

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