Well, Fleece is pretty cool to us to make stuff. I had a bad experience though lately. I was appliq a school letter on a bunch of scarves for a band booster thing and where the machine was going so fast I think as I did them it clogged with those fine bits of fluff. I felt so bad because I handed over less than spectacular scarves and still have some that need to be done. My poor machine needed a good clean out and compressed air. It is pretty cool fabric though, I love making stuff with it, I just never emb on it and that is a different animal all together. I still haven't heard from the lady I did these for. I am not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing but I tried I guess... (oh, it wasn't a paid thing).
I say give it a try but be prepared with some compressed air to give the bobbin area a shot now and again just to be sure.
Thanks for the cleaning warning!
I forgot about making scarves out of fleece!! Thank you!!
I know where you can start! First, get a sewing machine! This is the one that lots of us have and most of us love it:
http://www.walmart.com/Brother-Computerized-Sewing-Machine-CS6000I/ip/4764726
Like Revrob said, you can get a sewing machine for around $100 that would work fine for you, too.
There is a wonderful pattern maker named CarlaC that makes really easy to understand and easy to use patterns. Her easiest pattern is called the easy fit pants.
http://youcanmakethis.com/info/featured-products/Easy-Fit-Pants-For-Dolly-and-Me-boys-too.htm
After that, I would try the portrait peasant top:
http://youcanmakethis.com/info/featured-products/Portrait-Peasant-Tops-and-Dresses.htm
What's so great about these patterns is that they come with all of the sizes and you can use them over and over again. They're much easier to understand than commercial patterns and I really suggest trying one of these first!
I haven't sewn with fleece much and I've sewn with silky fabric even less! I wouldn't suggest starting with a silky fabric if you haven't sewn before. But, you'll work up to it in no time.
That really stinks!
They should have kid's eye shadow in the same area as they had the lip gloss and such for little girls. I know I've bought some before for Tessa to play with at
WalMart.
Thank you so much for taking the time to post the links - I know there are many on page one of the threads -
When my kids were at Catholic schools, they encouraged you to send the kids on Halloween in Saintly costumes!
Thank you for the welcome and encouragement. I actually had a conversation like that with my mother. I told her I wanted to learn to sew so I could make the kids clothes. Her reply, no you don't. I tried when you all were little to make you clothes and it is not worth it. I then said I thought it would be neat to learn and teach my daughter. Her reply, you don't have time. When would you? You don't even have a sewing machine. She made some legitimate points, but I would live to be able to make clothes like these. I wouldn't even know where to start though.
My grandma taught me to sew, my mom did not sew. Well, she knew how but it wasn't something she enjoyed. My grandmother taught sewing classes in her home and she was great at sewing. It isn't for everyone, but if you really want to learn, you will be able to do it! I find it so relaxing and even when I worked full time, I still found time to sew!!
Okay, for your learning time, I would NOT use the silky, shinny fabric!
You might not make it very long. I would start with cotton. You can even use muslin while learning. Its not too expensive. I would also use the patterns from YCMT, especially CaralC's patterns. I would start with the easy fit pants or the Simply Sweet pattern. They are both very well written and so easy to do!! I would avoid commercial patterns until you know more. A lot of our mom's stopped sewing because the patterns were too difficult to use. They gloss over a bunch of the steps. Don't balk at the price at YCMT. For a long time, I wouldn't pay the price because you can get patterns at Joann's/Hancocks on sale for a dollar. Do buy your first 10 pattern and get going!
I haven't used fleece too much, I normally sew with cottons. If you are going to use fleece, it is good as you do not have to finish any seams. Just use a LOT of pins while sewing. Another tip that makes your sewing easier, use that iron! Often. When I was younger, I thought I didn't need it but it make a BIG difference in your final outfit!
Okay, I think I am rambling! Good luck and I hope you love sewing as much as we do!
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I know I
shouldnt even consider sewing with the silky fabric
When I first started knitting I used a strange ribbon/yarn - and people couldnt imagine starting there -
but I know it will slip - I have sewn - but not for a long while -
The sewing machine is actually DD (13) it was a present from my mil - who does sew - a lot! (she is quilting now!) I remember when she helped sil and I sew bathing suits one year!
Good Times!
Hi Friends,
We ask for prayer for our family this Monday and for peace over the weekend.
know that I have added you to our prayer list!! May you find His peace and your prayers are answered...
These people are 
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