I don't even know where to begin with all of the adventures
I went on this month. I may have to grant myself a
Get-Out-of-Jail-Free card and skip immediately past Go — at least till
I'm caught up on some design projects.
weekend I went through the first round of strike-offs for my next
fabric collection. Gah! I normally wouldn't mention strike-offs
because, really, it will be months before the fabrics are available.
But, gah! They're gorgeous. I'm ready to fly over to the mill and
screen the prints myself if it will speed things up. I'm dying to sew
with this fabric.
now I feel better, and you feel worse. Which is why I normally don't
say anything. But, that's what I'm working on today. And that's where
my brain is.
I'm also thinking about a giveaway to celebrate my blogiversary. It's been 3 years now. So, how does this sound for a prize?
- Freshcut Scrap Bag (in 1/4yd-1/2yd pieces)
- Sewing Pattern (your choice)
- Flutterby Flip-Book Kit
Leave a comment, telling us what your first sewing project was — or if
you don't sew, what your first sewing project might be — or if you
don't plan to sew, why not!? Or your favorite remedy for puffy eyes.
I don't know, tell us something interesting. Or just say, 'Hi.' That
works too.
I'll let this go through Thursday night MST, then hand it over to the Random Number Generator for an edict.
I may hand out a couple of extra giveaways too. I tend to do that.
The photos? Some shots from my weekend in Pittsburgh. What a beautiful city!
My first sewing project was a skirt i made with my grandma. I grew up watching her sew and in high school I thought i’d give it a try. 15 years later I’m now sewing any time i get.
My first sewing project was a nursing cover. I love your stuff and your blog! Thanks for writing!!!
my first sewing project in a bajillion years (okay like 20) was the amy butler birdie sling. my best friend is going back to school at age 31, so I made her the bag, a notebook folio, a pencil bag, bookmarks…all things to hopefully help her be successful and know i’m always cheering for her!
Hmm…my first sewing project was something in Middle School but I have no idea what it was. The first one I remember is a locker caddy that I made in Clothing I my freshman year in high school. It was red and green. I never used it in my locker. Instead, my mom stole it and used it as her crochet caddy where she stored her hooks and other accessories.
i can’t wait to see your new fabrics! freshcut is still one of my all time favs! the first thing i sewed…..sleep shorts out of giant sunflower fabric in high school: clothing and fiber arts. that class changed the course of my life!
My first sewing project was a dress for my little girl. 🙂
I don’t remember my first sewing project, but my last one was handsewing a lining into a knit, then felted, bag.
My first sewing project was a stuffed owl for my daughter. I’ve been hooked ever since!
Thank you for such a generous giveaway!
hi heather! how is the octopus pouch treating ya? hehe i still can’t beleive you bought that from me. you are too too sweet!!!
anyhoo, my first sewing project was a totally hokey looking purse. i fudged the pattern because i was so eager to finish it. i used totally cheapo fabrics and then threw the whole thing out lol i think all first sewing experiences are supposed to be a disaster. how else do you learn?? esp. teaching yourself…it’s no easy task!
i would love love love to win! thanks so much for hosting an amazing giveaway!!
Hi Heather!
My first sewing project was actually for my college interview at FIT in NY. The requirements were my portfolio and something that I sewed myself – had to have zipper, lining & darts. I made a knee length Vogue pattern skirt. So basic but, terrifying at the same time! I got in (but, not based on my sewing skills) : )
Love your fabric!!
xo
Jen
My first sewing project was a pouch! And I haven’t stopped making them since! 🙂
Happy 3rd Blogiversary Heather!
1970’s style top in bicentennial fabric for 4-H club in 1976.
I had to start small, so my first ever sewing project was making 2 dozen drawer sachets for favors at my very good friends lingerie shower! Think bean-bag sized, in shiny jewel toned colors. The first ‘real’ project I undertook were jumpers and sundresses for my daughter. Right now I’m starting on my first ever QUILT! I love your blog and everything you do, thanks for adding a little bit of beauty to the world. 🙂
I don’t remember the first project I made but my first experience with sewing was during a weekend at my grandmothers when I was 11. She taught me everything from sewing basics to working with different fabrics and alterations. I’ve been sewing ever since. During college it allowed me to make some side money since most people my age can’t even sew on a button.
Congrats on 3 years! My first project years ago was an apron for 4H. Got to show it in the county fair!
The first project I can remember sewing was this chartreuse colored pencil skirt I sewed when I was about 12 or 13, when chartreuse was not in style like it is nowadays! I believe it was my firs zipper experience as well. I wonder what happened to that skirt!
I can’t wait to see your new fabrics!
Hum my first sewing project was a little dress with a diaper cover for my oldest niece. I love your fabrics, can’t wait to see your new fabrics.
My first sewing project was a nine-patch pillow. My Mom bought me some pre-cut squares, and I sewed them together and then sewed and stuffed the pillow. It was far from professional-looking, but I was only 10 years old!
My first sewing project was a lap quilt. I hand pieced most of it as I didn’t have a sewing machine! I gave that up pretty quickly!
My first sewing project was a mini skirt. I made it in first grade under the watchful eye of my mother. The print looked like a cow… Scary!
My grandma got me a little sewing machine when I was about 7. I made doll clothes. I still have that little sewing machine and I wish I could say that I kept at it and am a great seamstress, but I cannot! I do sew a little bit, though, and I really want to sew some pillows with your beautiful fabrics!!!
My very first sewing project was a pillowcase with french seam when I was 11 years old. I can’t wait to see you’re new line!
My first sewing project was a 4-H project–an elastic waist skirt. I made a gazillion of them for me, Barbie dolls, etc. I got really efficient at making them. Maybe that’s why I really like to sew…
Mary
My first sewing project was probably a dress. I can’t remember exactly when I started sewing, but as a tween/teen, I spent my spring breaks sewing with my grandma. We always made a dress or skirt for summer. Every spring, I still get an itch to sew a fun summer dress. 🙂
Happy 3rd Blogiversary Heather! My first sewing project was a notions bag back in High School. If you can believe it, I still use it now 10years later! I LOVE your fabric! Great Giveaway!
My first sewing project, ironically, was a scrapbooking page. It was very exciting. I have also made a lovely little house pillow and have plans for the weekend to make my nieces cute little dresses…p.s. I put a cold cloth on my eye to de-puff them!! =)
I think my first sewing project was an around the world quilt. I still have it. Boy have my tastes changed since then!
The first sewing project which I remember at all well was a quilt. My mother is a quilter, and when I was a wee thing, she hand stitched a broken dishes quilt (though, in the interest of full disclosure, it started out a queen and ended up a twin).
My first attempt was far more modest, just a quilt out of 3″squares. But of course, being a teen, I didn’t ask for help well (at all), and decided to sew each strip the full width of the quilt, then sew the strips together. So of course the squares didn’t line up at all. But I still have it, poor ugly beast.
I messed around with the sewing machine a little before this, but in 4th grade, my mom helped me pick out a pattern and fabric and I made a vest and matching jammer pants for the new school year – haha!
Ooo, what fun! My first sewing project on my own was a skirt for my American Girl doll. Of course it turned out terrible, but after lots of practice I ended up having my own home-business for a couple of years sewing doll dresses. It then went on to “big girl” dresses, and now I just have a little peasant cottage on etsy with aprons, totes, and other little items. =)
Fun! I can’t wait to see your new fabrics!!!!!! Exciting! My first sewing project was some pj pants in a sewing class in high school. 🙂
Congrats on your blogiversary! One of the first sewing projects I did was with my mom. We made a fabulous dress suit for me in a black and white houndstooth.
My first ever sewing project was a patchwork cushion cover that I made in school.
First (and only so far) in adulthood was a cute tote bag to carry my lunch to work in. I loved that bag – then I went and left it on the train one evening 🙁
my first sewing experience came in 4th grade right before “Day on the Prarie”. We all had to make little felt pouches to hold our trading beads. They were handsewn and then flipped over on top to slip a draw string through. I couldn’t get enough and made countless others, even during church (!) But always had to ask mom to knot my thread!
My first sewing project was a little doll quilt (just squares) that I hand-sewed while my mom was working on some clothes. I think I was about seven or eight. I found that little quilt recently. Still so sweet!
I have no clue what my very first ever sewing project was, but my first sewing project as an adult was a small linen laundry bag.
I don’t remember my earliest project because I was quite little, but I do remember sewing striped culottes in Girl Scouts. EWWWWWW! They weren’t cute modern culottes, but they were highwaisted, elastic, bargain basement striped fabric culottes.
I’m sure they got “lost” somewhere (like the trashcan?)
right now i’m working with your Pop Garden and making giant hexagons (5inches)–and yup, i’m going to hand-sew them altogether–it’s going to take awhile. it’s such a joy to work with your fabrics–they’re gorgeous! my first “real” sewing project was probably an ice-cream quilt that i made back in the early 1990’s–which started my obsession with quilting 🙂
My first sewing project would be a dress I tried to make my niece and it turned into a big huge disaster! I stopped making garments after that. My first quilting project would be a photo quilt I made for my best friend and that turned out much, much better! Can’t wait to see your new line!!
My first sewing project on a machine was a peasant blouse when I was 11 years old. I have loved to sew ever since and finally got my great machine a Bernina about 10 years ago.
I used to sew a lot but after many years of no sewing I am trying to get back into it… First project: a quilt for my daughter!
The first thing I ever remember sewing was a jumper dress with my grandmother. Yes, back in the day, jumper dresses were fashionable. I just recently started my first quilt (made with several fabrics from your Pop Garden line) and I have to say, it has reminded me so much of sewing with my grandmother. It has been therapeutic!
Wow! I have to think. I’ve been sewing for a while. It was probably clothes for my Barbie dolls.
First sewing project:
Age 10, perhaps.
A denim and cow print vest.
Don’t ask, I thought it was cool.
It certainly was not. Lesson learned.
Not officially a sewing project but the first time I made something with fabric was when I was about 6 and I made myself an armband with a bunch of buttons sewn on. But the first time I actually had to, you know… use more than one piece of fabric was in 6th grade when we made wallets in home economics class. Today I’m more a knitter than a sewer, but I still love making little pouches and similar projects. This summer though, I’m planning on taking on something a bit bigger. Maybe a wrap skirt?
A reversible denim skirt and vest to enter into the 4-H competition (tough project for a first-timer youngster)…way back in about, oh, 1977?!!!
I took home-ec in 6th grade. We were taught how to make a laundry bag out of denim. It had a drawstring top. It was my first time using a sewing machine. I remember sewing my finger to my project. The needle went right through my finger. OUCH!! I’m surprised I ever went back to the sewing machine after that!
My first sewing project was whatever thay had us make at a Singer Sewing machine class my mom sent me to in the early 60s! I think it was a skirt & top, & I don’t know if I ever wore it, but I’ve been sewing ever since! And sewing for my granddaughters is the most fun of all!
My first ever sewing project was a pink polka dot pillow in the shape of a mouse face (?!) that I made in Home Ec in middle school. My first “real” project since I’ve picked up sewing again was an apron.
My first sewing project was a child’s apron (3rd grade 4H project). My mom pulled it out and gave it back to me just last year :). Thanks for the chance!
My first project was some little fabric heart hanger thingies with lavender in them. i am a sucker for hearts.
I am currently hand stitching binding on my first lap quilt and my fingers are really sore from stabbing the needle in them. i much prefer the machine – my fingers have so far remained unscathed by that beast!
Gosh, I feel like I was born sewing so I can’t even remember my first project (although I’m sure my mother does). Probably a doll blanket or small bag for kid goodies…or a scrunchie. Man, I used to make a lot of scrunchies – they needed to match my outfit, of course!
My first sewing project was a puffy chambray hairbow. Early to mid 80″s style. I’m sure it was beautiful. You know, to go with my awesome perm. haha!!!
My first sewing project was an awful red skirt. My grandma helped me finish it, so it a sweet memory.
My first sewing project was a shirt I made in the Girl Scouts with some totally 80’s neon paint splattered fabric from New York Fabrics. Don’t know where that thing ended up, probably the garbage! Now I am more likely to be sewing quilts or stuff for my kids. : )
I think my first sewing project was the infamous Home Ec. class apron…I think I did it in cow fabric?!?
My first quilting project was a batik quilt I made with my mom. She wanted me to try it, and I did, and I hated it. It didn’t stick for a while, but when I finally finished that batik quilt (after a 6-7 year hiatus) it turned out beautifully. Yay, mom, for making me finish! 🙂
my first project was 15 years ago, home ec class. i made a cuddly teddy bear. sure wish i could find one of those kits now. i recently made my first quilt, which i love!!
my first sewing project was a little purse out of a pant leg – recycled – it was terrible, but I got the bug and haven’t looked back!
My first sewing project was a “doll” that I sewed out of two pieces of fuschia felt. I glued on eyes, a nose, and a mouth made out of yellow felt. I was 5 and I made it (with some assistance from my mom!) for my sister on the occassion of her birth. It doesn’t much resemble an actual doll, but we still have it…25 years later!
My first sewing project was a pair of pajamas. I was 5 years old and my Mom was helping my 2 older sisters and me make them. They were out of a small floral calico print. They were so much fun and out of the three of us, I am the only one who still sews other than Halloween costumes!
my first sewing project was a pair of pajama pants in high school
My first project was a dress for a Home Ec class in middle school, a long time ago! I made quite a bit of clothing back then. My grandmother took all my fabric scaps, and made a quilt for me. The clothing is long gone, but I still have that quilt!
First sewing project, hmm…. I would say I attempted to sew clothes for my Barbie dolls when I was a kid and killed my mom’s Kenmore sewing machine. I was banned from her sewing machines until I bought my own! 🙂
My first sewing project was a pillow-buddy in Home-Ec class in 7th grade. Not too exciting. Years later I made a set of curtains and I’ve been hooked ever since!
My first sewing project was a disaster of a prom dress. It turned out atrocious, but by the time it was “finished,” it was too late to try again or buy something else. Too bad, so sad.
Happy Blogiversary, and thanks for the giveaway!
My first sewing project was a perfectly wretched Halloween costume I made. It was supposed to be a witch, but looked more like….well…a hot mess.
My first (real) sewing project was a Kaffe Fasset quilt that I made for my husband for our 20th anniversary. That was 8 years ago. Everything since then has been easier! I love your fabrics. Here’s hoping!
My first sewing “attempt” was a quilt. I am a huge fan of your fabric and have cute piles of it in my fabric basket, I’m saving it for some dresses that I want to make for my girls.
Great giveaway!
Rachel B. 🙂
My random tip would be rubbing a little Hand Sanitizer on itchy bug bites!
My first sewing project was a four block pillow that I made in 4-H when I was 10 or 11 years old. I have no clue what happened to that pillow, but it was the first thing that I ever sewed.
What a great giveaway! Oh, and congrats on the blogiversary!
My first sewing project was a simple bock quilt for my baby niece, now 7. My first Heather Bailey sewing project was a rag quilt using Pop Garden. I loved it and was sad when I gave it away!!
My first sewing project was a Christmas skirt. I did not know how to sew or owned a sewing machine. I saw it in a store, fell in love with it and was not willing to pay over $90 for it. So I decided to make it myself, I am an architect so I drafted the pattern in AutoCAD and plotted it full size. Then figure out how to put it together, I did not know about seam allowances, but I figured it out. A friend lent me her machine. She threaded the machine for me and I sewed it. I still have it over 10 years later and now I sew for my kids.
My first sewing project was in grade school and I think it was a pair of shorts. I don’t think I ever wore them.
My first project was a tragic bag! It was hideous. Thanks for the chance to win!
My first project was a pillow in sewing class (7th grade) – I got a “C” and didn’t sew again for a long time – I was determined to overcome, so I’ve been getting a little better over the years…! Thanks for thinking of us!
I sewed some shorts when I was in high school, but it wasn’t until I had my daughter two years ago that I really took up sewing. My mother-in-law showed me how to sew receiving blankets and I took off from there. Any free tutorial online I bookmarked. I now I am quilting along with sewing. Hooray for me!
My first sewing project were a couple of baby bibs this January, out of left-overs from a curtain and some old towels. The first dress I made my daughter was also made from curtain lef-overs. I am venturing out into newer and better fabrics the more experieced I get, I would love to try one of yours one of theres days.
Well, I honestly can’t remember my first sewing project, but I do remember how I learned to sew. When I was very little (around 3 or 4) my mom used to sit me on her lap while she made a dress for me and a matching dress for my doll… she did this all the time… she is amazing. I definitely had the best dressed dolls in town! I learned by watching her over the years. Sewing is a HUGE part of my life and I now sew dresses for my two little girls and their dolls!
What a great giveaway!!! My fingers are crossed tight!
My first sewing project was when I was 8 and it was a laundry bag with a drawstring. My mom helped me make it for my trips to my dad’s house. I remember being so in awe when I realized how to take something flat and make it 3D! Thanks for the giveaway!
My first sewing project ever was doll clothes. I’ve been hooked on sewing since I was a kid.
my first sewing project was a pair of shorts – that i didn’t complete. my second project and the first one i completed was a fabric scrapbook cover.
My first sewing project was a quilt for my daughter, except I didn’t want to just jump right into a quilt. So, I made pajama pants for myself and for my sister as practice. Then I made two baby blankets for friends, then I made the quilt.
My first sewing project was a million years ago in 6th grade. That was when home ec was still taught in California. I made a nightgown and I was so pleased with it. I wore it until I outgrew it and it was worn out. I have such fond memories of that class. My final project that year was a pair of knickers (short pants – not undies!). Remember those being popular? 😉
I’ve been sewing for so long that I had to sit and think! I made many Barbie clothes but the biggest project (age 10) was a hand-sewn mini quilt made from clothes I had outgrown. I enjoyed hand sewing much more than machine.
I did some cross stitch when I was younger – my aunt taught me. My next biggest adventure was a baby quilt for one of my closest friends that I had lots of help with. But I actually just went in yesterday to pick out the fabrics for my introduction to quilting class that starts in a few weeks!
I’m not sure, but it probably was a fabric “mouse” (stuffed fabric triangle with button eyes etc.) 😉 I also sewed tons of doll clothes.
I’m sure I made something with my mom when I was a little girl and in my school’s sewing class at school, but the first thing I remember was making a pillow cover when I was in when I was in elementary school. In was made out of a charm packet of squares and wasn’t much to look at. Funny that two decades later I became a quilter. And even better? My mom still has that first, poorly stuffed pillow, on the sofa at home.
my first sewing project was a hand to an old worn-out ragdoll. since she had already one hand all I had to do was sew another one.. but they came so totally different. back then I was quite sad I couldnt sew so good but now the doll is even more precious because of diffrent hands to hold on to 😉
My first sewing project(s) were Barbie Doll clothes about .. uh .. 47 years ago? The first thing I ever sewed for myself was a smock that buttoned in front. I wore it to death!
I don’t know if this counts, but my first sewing project was sewing mom’s brightly colored fabric scraps into tight little balls. There were presents for mommy! I like to think I’ve improved since. My real first sewing project was probably a swirl skirt in 7th grade.
my first sewing project was an apron. turned out kind of crooked, but it was a good learning experience. Thanks for the giveaway and i can’t wait to see your new fabric!! i’m sure it won’t disappoint!! have a great day
My first project was a black sweatshirt in 8th grade home ec class. Not the most stylish thing but I finished it none the less!
I can’t remember my first sewing project but I can’t wait for my daughter’s…she will be 6 in August and I have already bought her a little sewing machine!! GOODY GOODY!!
Believe it or not, of course you’ll believe it, my first sewing project was a Victorian Doll by Eleanor Peace Bailey. I entered it into the fair and got a blue ribbon. I wonder where that doll is today?…I don’t throw things away so it should be somewhere in my boxes.
my first project was a baby blanket/quilt. my younger sister made one and i thought i could do that! i wish i would have taken home ec or sewing in high school!!!
I don’t remember my FIRST – it was probably a scrunchie or something. My first MEMORABLE project was a satin dress with a lace collar I wore to 9th grade graduation.
I want to win!
My first sewing project was a little pink gingham apron, done as a 4H project in about 3rd grade. It had a little bit of cross-stitching along the bottom and I won a blue ribbon at the county fair with it!
I’m pretty sure my first sewing project was a little cross stitching we did at my cousins house one summer. Not positive since that was probably 25 years ago. phew!!!!
My first sewing project was a skirt for myself – I took a course at the local fabric store. I fell in love and now just wish I could find the time to enjoy what is becoming my passion.
My very first sewing project was probably little sleeping bags for my Barbies when I was little. My first grown up project was probably a crib skirt and matching valance for my first baby girl’s nursery. But truth be told, I watched my mom more than I actually sewed myself. Still, I LOVE LOVE LOVE your fabric and have plenty of ideas about what to create.
My first sewing project was a dress. It came out wonderfully; I still wear it and get compliments.
Pittsburgh is a great city, isn’t it?
I started sewing at age 7, so I don’t remember what I made, only that I’ve never liked my mother telling me what to do. It’s amazing I learned anything!!! Can’t wait to see the new fabric!
my first real sewing project was a yellow gingham halter top I made for myself in the 70s, I was 9 or 10 years old! Oh & I made one for a friend too. Would love to win! Your stuff is gorgeous
My first sewing project was an apron that I started with my mom back when I was maybe in the 5th grade. It never got finished though ’cause the band the run her old machine snapped and we never got around to fixing it. Years later when I got into sewing and got my own machine she gave me the pieces of the first little apron back.
Remedy for puffy eyes… cool, damp wash cloth. And the best remedy of all… a full night’s sleep.
i made log cabin patchwork pillows using my mom’s singer featherweight… and i’ve been hooked on patchwork and sewing ever since!!!
My first sewing project was in home ec, a day-glo orange pillow, I guess the fabric was free!
My first official sewing project besides little embroidery scraps, was a short sleeved collar blouse with pearl snaps. I made it in a sewing class that my mom signed me up for when I was around 8 years old. I remember how fun it was to go shopping at the House of Fabrics and touching all the fabrics. 🙂
My first project was a plaid vest for a sewing class – oi vey was it bad! Luckily, I have advanced past that. I just finished a clutch purse using fabric from your Pop Garden line, and I had intended to put it on etsy, but I’m so in love with it I might keep it!
My Grandma taught me to sew when I was just a wee little thing – I don’t remember what I made first, but I do remember sewing together a little “quilt” for my baby cousin (now 17 – yikes!) that I embroidered with his initials and a baseball & bat.
My first sewing project was a bag for my daughter. It was super simple, but got my feet wet. Someday I’ll do something else!
I was a little girl (probably 6 years old) and it was doll clothes, of course! I still love to make them.
S.W.A.K.
My first sewing project was an origami bag that I made in a beginners quilting class. I’ve been hooked ever since! lol I’m currently trying to figure out how to make myself some nursing tops and picking out a few patterns to make my kids for some cute summer clothes. There are many more WIP’s that I have going on as well. You can read more of them at my blog: http://sewingthestressaway.blogspot.com
Thanks for the chance to win a nice prize!
I made my grandmother a stuffed bunny when I was 5. Designed the pattern all by myself, and stitched it by hand. She recently gave it back to me. I used marker to draw the facial features. Bless grandmothers for keeping these things!
My first sewing project was actually your square deal pincushion. I just started sewing about 7 months ago. I love your fabrics, and I can’t wait to see the new stuff. Please give us a sneak peek!
My first sewing project was a little heart made of a polka dot fabric. It was easy and cute!
Thanks a lot for this fabulous giveaway and please count me in.
my first sewing project was a linen dress I wore to a wedding…..self taught…go big or go home 🙂
Hi Heather! The very first thing I sewed, when getting some lessons from my mom, was a tea towel! 🙂 However, being extremely over-eager and a wanna-be over achiever, my first solo project was a slip cover for a friend’s (it wasn’t even mine! haha) fully upholstered chair (t-cushion and all!). Talk about Crazy! It took, oh, probably hundreds of calls to my mother for advice but I finished it and my friend loved it (I think the chair is still in my friend’s parent’s beach house)! I haven’t made another slip cover 🙂 but that first solo project has blossomed into many other fun projects as well as fostered a dear love for sewing! Thanks for sharing all of your creations with us!
my 1st sewing project was a set of 4 burpcloths for my 3rd baby, who is now 4 months old! so yes, i’m a newbie! 🙂
I learned to sew with my grandma when I was about 12. We made this short and shirt outfit out of this crazy peach (now very awful) fabric.
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My first sewing project was a dress for my daughter. Why didn’t my teacher tell me to start simple? The dress was awful. My first successful project was a bib.
i remember sewing a top in high school. it had criss-cross fabric on the shoulders (it was the ’80’s!) but now that i have a little girl i seem addicted to sewing and have inherited my mum’s old Bernina. i’m loving it!!
I can’t really remember what my first sewing project was for sure. I think it was a doll that I cut from a panel of fabric when I was a little girl. Any way I really enjoy your blog.
I was a Senior in high school and living with my brother, his wife, and their two children. My SIL is a major seamstress. She helped me pick out a pattern and fabric and then showed me how to work the machine. When all was said and done, I had myselfa blue with white pinstripe baseball style shirt! I loved that shirt and wore it for several years. I think it finally ended up in a giveaway box a few years ago.
The next project was a cute white dress with two different crop jackets (one white, the other a black/white pattern) to go over it. I was so proud of myself!!
My first sewing project was last summer, I decided to make a rag quilt and entered it in our local fair. I didn’t win anything but I think it is the most beautiful quilt! Pretty aggressive first project I know but I don’t think I’ve ever been more proud of myself than when I finished that quilt!
Hi cupcake! My very first sewing project EVER in life: I was three and hangin’ out with my Momma while she was making something-probably a dress or short set for me. She got up from her incredibly snazzy Singer machine in the wood cabinet to do “something”, so I climbed up on her chair for a better view. Momma always held the pretty colorful straight pins in her mouth as she took them out to sew. I decided to help take them out while she was away…of COURSE I put them in my mouth just like her. And OF COURSE I swallowed one of those bad boys!! LOL All I remember of the rest of that day was having to drink something icky and Momma monitoring my potties! Apparently it all came out okay, since I don’t remember having to go to the hospital. ;O)
I picked sewing back up again when I was about 8 or 9, when Momma got tired of making Barbie clothes, and I’ve been sewing since.
A good remedy for under-eye puffiness is cool wet teabags. No, they don’t have to be used but it’s a good way to get one last bit of use from them before you toss…the tannic acid soothes the eye area. xoxo Andie
Wow, fun. Thanks for doing this! My first sewing project was my son’s baby quilt (6 years ago)… which I started before I was even pregnant! I ended up making crib sheets, and a bumper, too. Sold the set, but wish I’d just kept the quilt now!
I want to sew your strawberry pin cushions.
My first sewing project was a cat pillow (not cute just scary) my 1st project on my new machine was a very soft very yummy baby blanket that is now being well use and loved. Best way to get rid of puffy eyes is cucumber slices soaked in ice water for 10 minutes.
Technically it was a pillow that looked like a turtle that I sewed in 7th grade Home-Ec. Then I never sewed again until this year, when I first made a patchwork baby quilt.
I learned to crochet when I was 9 I made a hat and I wore it!
My first sewing projects were pillow cases and an apron in Jr. High home-ec class. They weren’t very pretty, and I sort of feared the sewing machine for a while (silly me!)I was raised by an amazing seamstress, but didn’t truly catch the bug until my daughter was born 5 yrs ago. I am a pretty fearless seamstress now!
First sewing project was a Hawaiian Shirt in Home Economics in High School! It was great, I watched my mother sew for years and knew the basics, watched others sew their sleeves shut! Oh, the memories! Watched the same things in design school!
Now fast forward twenty years, still sewing and creating with whatever I can get my hands on!
Great giveaway!
My first sewing project was an Elizabethan gown that I wore to the local Renaissance festival. I bought my first sewing machine in order to make it, even though I ended up sewing a lot of it by hand anyway. Velvet and slippery fabrics and I even made my own pattern…it was probably not a very good “beginner” project but it turned out well.
And I canNOT wait to see your new fabric!
My first sewing project was a very ugly apron. I’m dying to sew one that’s actually cute! 🙂
I don’t remember my first sewing project. I sewed a lot as a child while I was 4-H member. I still have the first preprinted cross stitch project I did. It even still has 25+ year old masking tape on the edges.
With the help of my mom ( this past august) I made curtains, bumper pads and a crib skirt for my first child. They turned out great and the room was so cute! My first project, on my own, was a pair of cloth shoes for my baby girl- from a free pattern I found on the internet. They turned out really cute- I got alot of compliments and was very proud I did it.
My first sewing project was a skirt and vest. My Mom signed me up for a sewing class when I was 9. I still have my sewing kit from that class.
a dress made out of sweatshirt material that you belted at the waiste. It was the 80s and I was 10ish. I remember that when I wore it to school I hiked made the “shirt” part poofy and the “skirt” part short. (shorter than my mom would have allowed.)
My first sewing project was a stuffed animal I made with my Mom when I was about 7. In 8th grade I took Home Ec and made an apron for my Mom.
The first thing I ever sewed was a huge pillow that looked like a hamburger. It had all the condiments and lettuce, etc. in felt with a cotton bun and tiny seed beads for sesame seeds. It was in Home Ec in middle school and, yes, I went to school in th 80’s. I was spared the humiliation of lugging it home by flunking the sewing portion of the class entirely when I couldn’t thread my assigned machine.
My first sewingproject as a adult was a dress in a Marimekko-fabric. It turned out perfect 😉
My next project will be a quilt.
My first sewing project was a peasant top/bloomer combo last year. I bought my first machine and started sewing BECAUSE of your Freshcut fabrics, Heather! When I first saw them I committed myself to learning (before which time I didn’t know how to thread a needle!) Now I’m hooked. My first sewing projects, some using Freshcut: http://mysmalltreasures.blogspot.com/search/label/sewing
Seeing that I could actually do something creative well, learning to sew inspired me in all sorts of other creative ways. I created this vintage-inspired trumeau mirror http://mysmalltreasures.blogspot.com/2009/01/mirror-mirror-on-wall.html last year for my girls’ room (which I’m SO proud of), and now I’m sketching designs for fabrics in Spoonflower.
NONE of this would be had it not been for you and Freshcut (still my all-time favorite fabric line). I always thought I hadn’t an ounce of creativity in me. Now I wonder why it took me so long to discover it! Ah well, better late than never right?. Today my days are richer and more happy than ever – there is such satisfaction in creating beautiful things with our own hands. Thank you, Heather! God bless you.
My first real sewing project was a quilt for my 3 year old daughter last year. I couldn’t think of getting rid of her baby bedding so I made it into a full size quilt with lots of coordinating fabrics. Now I am a true quilter, sewing all the time. Thanks for the giveaway…I can’t wait to see the new fabric, someday. 🙂
My mom taught my sisters and I to sew at a very young age, so I don’t remember my first one, but I do remember one particular summer we all had matching outfits that we had to sew for our summer vacation; a striped shirt & navy blue shorts (each sister had a different colored ribbon on the shorts pocket). I hated sewing then… oh, how times change!
My first sewing project was a dress for myself, wow that was a long time ago, I think I must have been 14. Time flies, I remember the machine I used, the fabric I chose and where I was. Ohhhh memories……
I don’t remember what my first project was, but I do remember I was 7 and I hated hand basting! Funny what sticks with you… I also remember taking sewing in high school and the teacher asking me to teach the sewing component because she had no idea how to sew (she was a PE teacher). I’m teaching my 9 year old son how to sew now, at his request, and I hope he enjoys it and other forms of creativity as much as I have over the years.
Mine was a housedress–ambitious first project, especially with no pattern! I had no clue what I was doing, but it was actually a success. Beginner’s luck.
My first sewing projects were doll pillows that I made from my mom’s sewing scraps on her old Singer. I’m so grateful she let me use her machine from such an early age.
My first sewing project that I remember was a pale yellow cotton library bag made with french seams. Cold tea bags are great for puffy eyes. Byt he way, congratulations and yes I would love to win too. Thanks.
first sewing project…junior high home ec baby! had to sew a canvas bag…with handles no less:) now i have perpetual creative urges to sew and create!
I can only remember my first quilting project when I was 14. It was a single bed quilt in blues and red and done in puffed squares. Very time consuming but I finished it and still have it. My girls were using it at one stage in their playhouse. Thanks for the chance to enter your giveaway.
My first sewing project was a tote bag – pretty easy.
I’m fairly certain my first sewing project was either a pillow cover in Home Ec class or a small over-the-shoulder sling bag.
My first sewing project was actually a Christmas Stocking for my mom. She had made each of us one when we were children, but never one for herself. I thought that it would make our “santa-attempts” (which were never quite as good as hers) that much better if she had a homemade stocking of her very own. Knowing what I know now about sewing I am quite embarrassed by that sock, but she loves it as only a mother can, and cries every year when she puts it out.
My first sewing project was extremely ambitious and ended miserably. I wanted to make an elaborate panda appliqued quilt for my first born. My husband bought me a sewing machine for valentine’s day and I was off. I was way over my head and in the end I found someone online to make the quilt for me (and it turned out great!) after that though I never lost the sewing bug and after 3 years I am trying to quilt again!
My first project was a pair of pants in jr high. Somehow they still had a hole in them when I was done!
My first few sewing projects were stuffed toys for my dog, I would go into stealth mode while in home ec. Instead of making aprons I was busy making things for my silly blind dog! Aaaahh memories……
I started very young with doll clothes. I used to sew them by hand and then I had my own kids machine. I moved to the “big” regular sewing machine at 8. Like I said, I started very young!
Thank for letting me enter.
My very first sewing project was a pair of hawaiian print Jams when I was in high school. Remember Jams?? They were perfect! I wore them all the time, but let me say that I suck at patch pockets!! (Or did in 1987….)
My first project was a little tote bag… I still have it but my tastes have greatly changed since then!
I don’t sew, but I want to learn SOOOOOO bad! I have a machine and everything, I just need to learn how to operate it! 🙂 I would loooooove a easy peasy pattern!!!
Oh gosh, my first sewing project was so long ago I can hardly remember! I think it was a night gown, made on my Mum’s old Pfaff – loved that machine!
My first sewing project was in 7th grade and I made an apron. I just got a sewing machine this year and would love to do some new projects!
I made shorts and a shirt with my mom when I was 10. by the time it was finished, she had to sew extra fabric on the hems to make it long enough because I had grown taller!
My very first sewing project was a pillow in Home Ec when I was 11. I did a terrible job on it, and it put me off sewing for the next twenty years.
The first one I think counts is a simple elastic-waist skirt with Kaffe Fassett fabric before I knew there were actual designers of fabric, meaning people who could actually make a living from designing fabric. It opened a whole world to me which has seriously impacted my bank account, storage space, and, happily, my little girls’ wardrobes.
I am not much of a sewer…I’ve always been afraid of the machine…the bobbin more specifically. But I have recently had a renewed hope that I could learn and overcome. 🙂 Your fabric and all the super plans I have for it in my head are a part of the new leaf. Thanks for adding so much beauty to this world.
My first real sewing project was an orangey-pink calico dress. I was on a summer break from college and decided it would be a fun project for my mom and I to work on together. I remember deciding to hem it shorter than she recommended. It would be years later before I started sewing on my own, beginning with a beachy bag. Again I enlisted my mom to help choose fabric.
The first thing I sewed was a cushion in the shape of the Barbican in London under the watchful eye of the lovely people from Clothkits. The first thing I did on my own was sewing up an embroidered cushion in the shape of a corgi
My first ever sewing project was a gingham apron in Home Ec when I was 14. I decided there and then that sewing wasn’t for me so opted for Latin instead, which I loved (go figure). It wasn’t until many many years later I started sewing again out of necessity, and found that I loved it. Think of all those wasted years!
My first sewing project was pj pants and a matching headband with my Mama. She wanted to make sure I liked sewing before I got a machine! And I love it 🙂
I think my first sewing project was a pillow, when I was about 6 or 7.
Oh yes, the 1st sewing project. Must’ve been in the 70’s…My reversable purple courdaroy vest w/a matching satin liner(reversable). I remember pressing the inside and burning the liner a bit. OOPs. Same home ec. class I had to make mac and cheese for the principal and forgot to drain the water…
Thanks for making me take a trip down memory lane!
my first sewing project was a lamby quilt pattern from Debbie Mumm. Debbie Mumm was my intro into quilting in the 80’s. Aaahhh the 80’s.
Not counting Home Ec, my first project was a patchwork hippy purse. I loved it then at 16 and still love it now!
Thanks for the great giveaway and Congrats on your blogversary! My very first sewing project was a potholder in 3rd grade girl scouts. It was a single dresden plate square. I didn’t pick up a needle and thread again until I was about 25, when I made my first lap quilt.
My first project was a pillow of the letter of my first name, ‘J’, in home ec class. I haven’t sewn after that until last fall; I made pajama pants for my son. Now I keep a folder of patterns/projects I’d like to sew. Your products and work are inspirational!
my first adult sewing project was a little drawstring bag for my older daughter to store her gymnastics grips in. it’s turquoise blue and orange, pieced patchwork.
i know i made a drawstring bag, “jam” shorts and a halloween costume in sewing in high school, but i am trying to block that whole experience out!
How fabulous, what a great giveaway!
My first sewing project that I can remember was a quilt made out of t-shirts. Something happened to it in college, but I remember it being so extremely comfy.
It’s hard to say what my first project would have been. That was way too long ago! I seem to recall some sort of a cat-shaped pillow with an attempt at embroidery for the whiskers. I wonder if my mom would remember what my first project actually was…
Thanks for sharing the goodies! Happy blogoversary!
My first sewing project is kinda cliche–Barbie clothes. I was nine and they were God-awful!
first sewing project that I remember making was a teddy bear. It was a piece of fabric with a front and back of a bear printed on it. My mom helped me cut it out and I sewed it together with a toy sewing machine (only had straight stitch). I think I was five or six.
I think chilled used green tea bags help with puffy eyes.
Yikes, I can’t even remember my first sewing project. It would have been something with my mom, maybe for a Brownie or Girl Scout badge. I remember making a vest in sewing class in the 7th grade and unlike many of the other kids had used a sewing machine before. Love your fabric – can’t wait to see the new line!
I haven’t a clue what my first sewing project was. My childminder used do lots of sewing and knitting so I was at it from a very young age. At the moment I am making a patchwork quilt, a dress and a doll, in the sewing category.
I’d love to win anything. Love your blog and your work.
My first sewing project was in High School Home-Ec and it was a dress that was split in front from the waist down then shorts you wear underneath…. I KNOW…so 70’s!!
My first sewing project was a pillow with large gold fringe… it looked pretty bad. Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
My first sewing project was mumblemumblegrumble years ago – a skirt! I’d never sewn before, yet sat right down and taught myself to sew, and made all my clothes for high school (Hey, it was the mini-skirt era — how hard could it be?!). Now a bazillion years later I still sew, but almost quilts and handbags exclusively.
My first sewing projects were clothes for my barbies, mostly constructed of felt. I could buy a felt piece for 15 cents, snatch some of my moms thread, and then I made all sorts of strange felt dresses until my parents finally had mercy and let me have some regular fabric. That was when I was eight years old.
My first sewing was done by draping fabric around my Barbie doll. My first “official” project was an apron I made in HomeEc class in the 7th grade. I was so excited to learn to sew, and I was so bad! I’ve had lots of practice with a seam ripper since then and my work has improved. Wahoo!
My first sewing project was some zipper pouches on a borrowed sewing machine that broke and when I went to the store to see how much it was to fix I just remember thing it was cheaper to buy a new one.
My first sewing project was a big full skirt with my grandma when I was 10. I remember feeling SO fancy in it. Now, I LOVE sewing and it’s my favorite past time after tending to my 3 girls.
I made a stash of two dozen tiny cloth nappies (diapers) for my first bubba. I still love them. I’ve since moved on to bags and skirts and a quilt, and want to attack something more meaty soon!
Hi Heather, Love your designs! Please do share your remedy for puffy eyes when you find that miracle one! My first sewing was a patchwork quilt about 3’x3′. I was 8 years old. It was hunter green, burgandy and floral. I will probably never display it but I have it folded up and admire it with fond memories every now and then!
My first sewing project was a skirt. My mom used to sew a lot of her own clothing, so she advised me to pick a really simple pattern, so I chose a skirt that had six panels, princess seams, and a zipper. I made a muslin and two “real” skirts (neither of them fit me any more, which is a shame since I still like them).
I think my first ever sewing project was a pin cushion I made with my grandma. My first sewing project since I got back into sewing was a sock monster 🙂
Fab giveaway – thanks xx
A pillowcase was my first sewing project.
I made gazoodles of handstitched doll clothes for my barbies and Happy Family crew. I think my first “real” sewing project was a pair of pajama pants in 9th grade home ec – I seem to remember bright yellow, and, well, not cute.
Happy blogiversary!
the first time I sewed, it was on a scrapbook page..lol! I am too nervous to sew something for real!
my first sewing project was a pouch from the American Girl’s craft kit. 🙂
My first sewing project was in 7th grade – a patchwork pillow in home ec class. A very snazzy solid green and yellow. Classy! 😀
I hated sewing for years, but in recent weeks, I’ve found that I’m beginning to enjoy it.
i dont remember my first but the next one im going to make with my sister is a quilt for my baby girl. it will be all polka dots. her favorite.
My first sewing project was a pair of boxer shorts made for a jr high home ec class.
They were sparkly blue with moons and stars. Unfortunately, I twisted the elastic terribly so they were really uncomfortable!
My first two projects were quilts for my twins and they were great learning experiences. The third project was my favorite quilt to date and is a fabulous coin quilt made with freshcut – it is fabulous! The back is large strips, so I can enjoy the awesomeness of the line. Can I go help you with the screen printing, I know it will be fantastic and waiting for fantastic is so hard!
Aww my first sewing project! It was about a year ago and I made several of them to make sure I really did know what I was doing. It was Amy Butler’s Frenchie bag (http://elizabethcarroll.wordpress.com/2008/05/29/amy-butler-purse-projects/). And sewing was one of the reasons I started blogging!
Happy blogiversary!
I have to go way back to think of my first sewing project. I think it was first grade and we had to make something to keep our needles in. But the first “real” thing I made for myself was way later when I was 13. I turned one of my beloved well-worn pants into a skirt 🙂 That was when I really fell in love with sewing. Never stopped sewing since then…
In 4-H I sewed a funky pair of shorts that had different fabrics on each side. Kinda MC Hammerish. I loved them!
my first sewing project? in 5th grade my mom helped me make a skirt with sunflowers on it and i still remember telling my friends all about how I MADE the skirt I was wearing! 🙂
and for puffy eyes, I just brew 2 bags of black tea and let them cool, then lay down with them on my eyes.. it works wonders! I’ve heard potatoes are great too!
I would love to travel to Pittsburgh, looks beautiful!
My first sewing project was a ruffled edge pillowcase! My momma had to talk me through the whole thing 🙂
my first project was some shorts for summer I think I was about 10 and I had to sneak it while my mom was at work, because I was NOT allowed to use her sewing machine:)
I think my first sewing project will be a bag. Something very simple just to see how it works 🙂
Thank you for the giveaway! Please include me in the drawing.
My first sewing project was a “hat” sewn together from t-shirt sleeves to protect my boyfriend’s hair from getting pulled when he took his big ole dj earphones on and off. This would have been 1995 and we were living in our first apartment after dropping out of college together. Ah, young love!
I think it was a doll, well kind of a doll. A doll with no arms, no legs and pretty funny hair. There was so little stuff in her that the head wouldn’t stay put :DDD… I think I was like 10 when I made it.
My first project was in Junior High Home Ec. I made a wool jacket from a Brooke Shields pattern! I was very ambitious!
I can’t remember my *very* first sewing project. I’m sure I did some sort of hand sewing very early on. I do remember making about 30 long, wool, fringed scarves with my mother for Christmas gifts when I was in about 7th grade. . . that was a LOT of time sitting with my mother when I was 13!
Wow!! People have made some fun first things! The very first thing I ever sewed on a machine was a pair of slippers made out of wash cloths. Tres chic!! The home ec class then moved on to an apron and finished with an a-line skirt for which I received a D-.
oh, i am dying to see that fabric! my first sewing project that i remember was a wrap around skirt in high school.
My first sewing project was one of those animals that come pre-cut and you sew them together and then stuff them. I loved it and ended up getting the whole range and had them all sitting on a shelf, from moles to pigs to elephants 🙂 Makes me very nostalgic for those handsewing nighttime frenzy’s aged 8 🙂
Karen xx
My first sewing project was a quilt top. That I never finished! I’m not even sure where it is now. Definitely too much for a beginner. I’ve completed several since then though.
Thanks for the give away!
My first sewing project was in junior high, in home ec, it was a hotpad.
Thanks for the fun giveaway!
my very first sewing project was a pillow cover in primary school, that’s almost a million years ago ;o)))) but I still have it
you made me so curious, can hadly wait for pics of your new collection, must be fabulous as always, pretty sure of that
I recently took the plunge and bought my first sewing machine to make a fleet of cushions to lively up the flat my boyfriend and I just moved into (Our first place together after nearly 5 years of long distance dating!). Love your fabrics and your beautiful site!
My first project was a baby quilt.
My first sewing project was with my Sew Perfect when I was less than a double digit! I sewed these cute little “Three Little Pig” softie type things and of course the BIG BAD WOLF. It was pretty simple.
Now, I’m sewing two different quilts at once and I just finished a really special Wizard of Oz quiilt that was raffled at my sons school when they performed The Wizard of Oz! Now that was fun!!!
I’ve been sewing so long I can’t remember my first project, but the first one I did all by myself was a sock bunny for my mom when I was six or seven years old. It was pretty wonky, but she loved it and still has it over 20 years later!
I went to college near Pittsburgh – it really is lovely!
My first project was when I was about 6, I handsewed a little pillow with an embroidered heart on it for my Mom for Mother’s Day. She still has it! But since then I’ve moved on, and my handsewing has gotten MUCH better!!
My first sewing project was a pair of mint green shorts in a fish patterned fabric that I made when I was in elementary school. I picked out the fabric and had my mom’s help with the tricky bits. Alas, the sewing bug didn’t bite with that project. I only returned to sewing 5 years ago.
My first sewing project (a couple years ago) was a nursing cover for a friend at church. Then in the last week or two I got to sew one for myself–we’re 39 weeks today and can’t wait to meet our little guy! 🙂
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Sounds like a fabulous giveaway! And, thanks for teasing us on your next line – no doubt it will be scrumptious!! My first sewing project was a tote bag…it came our horrible, but I learn a little something new every time I make one!
My sweet Mom actually saved my first sewing project from when I was around 9 or 10. A throw pillow that is a bit Holly Hobbie crossed with Denyse Schmidt! We found it in a box a little over a year ago. If I hadn’t written my name on the inside I never would have believed I made it! Now, I aspire to be as good as I was then! Thanks for the fun giveaway!
A quilted fabric shoulder bag in 7th grade summer school! I didn’t even understand the concept of a pattern!
My mom helped me make a little teddy bear from a kit for my first project. I was 6. Thanks for the great giveaway! Can’t wait to see your new fabric!
My first sewing project was a king size quilt for my high school/college boyfriend. Don’t ask me why I jumped in with something so huge, but my mom is a very accomplished quilter, so I suppose it just struck me as very doable! Although we’re no longer together, and it was more than a decade ago, the ex still has the quilt I made him and I dare say still treasures it as well.
My current project is a stacked coin baby/crib quilt for my newborn daughter. It actually has some freshcut fabric in it… 🙂
Thank you so much for the wonderful giveaway!
I think my first project was sewing doll clothes with my grandmother. I have vague memories of her getting frustrated with my not so professional sewing and she would finish it up for me. 🙂 In high school I made my boyfriend a quilt to take to college. That was my first project
I did that all by myself.
my first sewing project was a pre-printed cross stitch wall hanging that my Nana bought me when I was about 8 years old. I recently rediscovered it (nearly finished!) with the metal hoop still on it, ready for the last few stitches to be made. It was a very sweet discovery.
My very first sewing project is that I started is your headband pattern… Im a VERY beginner sewer… I was very very happy how EASY and how it turned out! I just found my new love for sewing and made a DRESS for my daughter!! I look forward for MORE!!
I loooove your stuff! My very first sewing project was a pillowcase for my daughter. I still love making pillowcases.
My first sewing project was when I was 13. I made a green calico jumper with zipper- really not easy as a first project. Could you hurry up the mill so we can all see your new fabrics???
Wow, it was such a long time ago, 😀 but my first sewing project was Barbie clothes, sewn by hand. I grew up watching my Grandmother and Mother sewing, and was so intrigued by the fact that you could actually take a piece of fabric and MAKE something with it! I don’t know how old I was when I made those first Barbie clothes, but I was 10 when I received my first sewing machine. (A singer Feaatherweight, that I still own, 40 yrs later.)
Hello! My first project was a bit over-ambitious! I decided to make a custom-fit sewing machine cover. It turned out quite cute, if I might say so myself!
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My first sewing project was a red and white gingham apron in 5th grade as my 4H project…not as enjoyable for others as the blonde brownies I made the next year, but a great memory for my mom and I anyway!
Puffy eys? Not a clue how to fix those…and what about the dark circles under my eyes right now – anybody have a cure for those?
The first one I can remember (I think I was 5 years old *g*) was a hand puppet in the shape of a chick ;o) it was made of felt. still my favorite material.
my first sewing project was a pastel plaid circle skirt on the bias. pretty ambitious for a 10 year old! my poor mother!!! i would LOVE to play with some of your fabrics…..
My first official sewing project was a skirt in high school. But I probably made stuff before that because both my mother and grandmother sewed (or collected unfinished UFO’s and lots of fabric).
When my husband and I were in college, I took a sewing class for my interior design degree. He was planning on going into the military after college, so I made myself shorts from Marine material to support him. Of course he changed his mind and went into the army instead, but I have never gotten around to making the army shorts. It was a fun project though. Then I had to make a winter coat. . .what a nightmare! All I can say is that buying your own peacoat is well worth the money 🙂 Love your blog, love your fabric. . .inspiring to be more like you!
Mine was one of those felt pillow kits you purchase for home-ec class in school. It was a red skate board with a white or yellow stripe down the middle. LOL!
Hmm…a drawstring bag from middle school home ec class made with the school’s colors – yellow and purple. Not cute! Good thing I grew up and tried sewing again 🙂
Goodness gracious, I can’t wait to see the new fabric line!!! I would love some of the Freshcut goodness…one of my all time favorite lines!! Let’s see…the first sewing project I ever made was a pair of boxer-type shorts in High school. Completely unwearable. But I did learn how to use a sewing machine, which came in handy when I started quilting years later!
ohhh – new fabric tease! i have some pillows that are just waiting for some patchworking and new prints. my first sewing project – when we were engaged, i made my man a stocking for christmas – it seemed so domestic. used the 70s singer sewing machine and everything with no tutelage. fun memory.
My first sewing project was an apron for my Daughters Garden Gnome Halloween Costume. It turned out way better than I thought it would and that got me wanting to do so much more!
My first sewing project was an apron in home ec class. I haven’t stopped sewing and enjoy every minute.
my first sewing project was probably a skirt. Its been so long I really don’t remember not knowing how to sew! I love it! great giveaway!
hi there.
my 1st project was a cute little baby blanket.
1 yard for the front, 1 yard for the back, right sides together on the top of 1 yard of batting.
sew around all edges leaving a 6″ opening, pillow turn & whipstitch shut.
i was 16.
oh yeah, i thought i was cooler than cool.
My first sewing project was making cute burp cloths for my now 5 year old daughter. I saw them at a holiday market and refused to pay $12 a piece for them, so I went home and tried to make them myself! I am now sitting at the sewing machine every chance I get! I love it! Congratulations on your anniversary!
My first hand sewing project was a woolen tapestry/half cross stitch thing of a house when I was 11. The back of it was a total mess!! My first machine-sewed project was a little bag for my button collection – with zipper!! I embroidered “Buttons” on the front but accidentally got the S backwards… not sure why, I was young though!
My first sewing project was the classic apron that every girl made in home ec. class in junior high…yes, back when I took it only girls could take home ec. and there were junior highs vs. middle schools. Who knew I’d go on to become a home ec. teacher myself and begin teaching just as girls AND boys were combined to take home ec. together…there was a short time when there were separate GIRL home classes and BOY home classes…and now I sew for my own pleasure…after 30+ years…I’m retired!
I remember my first sewing project vividly. I was 9 years old and my mom helped me sew a pair of pants made out of fabric with wildly colored parrots all over it. We lived in Miami, FL at the time so the “tropical” theme was in. I wore them to school for an end-of-the year party bash and split the crotch seam while trying to play Twister. Thanks goodness I had a swimsuit on underneath for the water fight that was next so no harm done to me or my pride. 😀
My first sewing project was a dress for my daughter. I had never sewn anything before and chose a pattern that had rick rack, interfacing, applique and button holes! Talk about ambitious….
My first sewing project was a skirt and vest that i made when I was 11. After I wore it once, it pretty much fell apart, and I felt sewing-cursed. It took me years before I tried anything else, and I’m BARELY starting to venture back in to sewing now – and I’m almost 31!
My first sewing project was a simple little pillow that I made during a summer at my Grandma’s house. I’ll never forget it. 🙂 Thank you so much for the chance to win! I am seriously getting in to sewing and this giveaway just makes me GIDDY! I love your blog!
My first non-home ec project was my senior prom dress. Oy, I don’t what I was thinking! I’ll remember making that thing forever!
Hi Heather,
My first sewing project was a needlecase for my mom. Made in Brownies in the 1st/2nd grade. My mom has always been a big sewer, so it has been around me for as long as I can remember. So, I’m sure that this wasn’t my first, first project, but I can vividly remember making it!
Ohhhh and for puffy eyes (I seem to have them a lot) I start off with a cold face cloth, then if that doesn’t help I move onto steeped & cold tea bags (so used tea bags–I drink black tea, but I’m sure that any tea would do) they have to be cool or room temp. Just lay back and place them on your eyes. It soothes and de-puffs! And another little trick, keep your eyecream in the fridge…it feels lovely when you put it on!
Congratulations on your three years of blogging!
My first sewing project was a jumper…about 12 years ago. It was WAY too big =) but it was fun to sew.
My first sewing project was taking scraps of my mom’s fabric, a needle, and some thread and using these to make little clothes for my Barbie dolls.
My first sewing project was one of those (hideous) bunnies that was popular in the early 90’s. My Mom insisted that it would teach me everything I needed to know! Hahahah!! Good times, though. I am glad to know how to sew! 🙂
love those giveaways! 🙂
My first project was when I was about 8 to 10 years old. My mom and I made a pink fuzzy skirt/skort and matching top. Picture 70’s style 🙂
Hummm…. my first sewing projects were sewing barbie doll clothes with the scraps from my mothers sewing projects. She was making a lot of our school clothes and summer outfits at the time. Congradulations on your 3rd year.
1st Sewing project back in 8th grade in HS… WOW SO Long Ago..It was FELT VEGTABLES. Boy, do I remember it clearly.. My sewing teacher was not too fond of me. I even got kicked out of sewing class because a friend and I were such goof offs. Thanks goodness I’ve came along way. Now I design Modern Clothing for Children. And you Heather are one of my Fav designers by Far. Can’t wait to see the new line.
My first sewing project was a cute, shabby window shade I made for my craft room….but my second project was a super cute HeatherB Bible cover. Wish I could quit my day job and sew-sew-sew all day! And cant wait to see your new fabrics!
**thinking lucky winning vibes*
Heather,
Congratulations on 3 years! I am so excited for your next fabric line. I LOVE all of your fabric so far. I have a few yards from each of your previous lines and I have plans on making skirts for my girls with them.
My first sewing project was a drawstring pencil pouch in middle school, very basic. My next sewing project will be a dress for my friend’s daughter’s first birthday.
My first sewing project a crib sized quilt for my daughter. I left home and made some new friends who just so happened to be pretty crafty. They got me started and now I love it!
My first sewing project was whan I was in Grade 8 Home Ec! I made a tote bag made out of comic book fabric! I still have it! 🙂
My first sewing project was a canvas bag in 7th grade home-ec. I recently found the pin case that had not been touched since then! I am newly inspired though and hope to get more into sewing. Thanks for the giveaway!
The first thing I sewed was a doll blanket, I think, when I was 8 or 9. The first thing I made from a pattern was a pair of pants the follwing year. When I got back into sewing years later, it was a pillow. I’m so excited, I just finally got myself some Freshcut ( a little behind, I know). I can’t wait for your next line to come out.
My first project was an apron when I was about 6 or 7. We didn’t have a sewing machine so I had to hand stitch it all, it took an age as I did those teeny tiny invisible stitches but I was SO proud of it.
the first sewing project (I can remember) was a burgandy empire waist dress I made in highschool sewing class.
My first sewing project was a knee-length skirt with a zipper in the back. I was insanely proud of myself when I finished it, and I still wear it 4 years later.
I have not sewed in YEARS, but with some NEW HEATHER BAILEY FABRIC I want to make crib bedding for the baby I have growing inside me. 🙂
My first sewing project was in 7th grade. It was an apron. Back in the day when you were required to take a home economics class! Oh the good ol’ days.
Blessings,
Marie
My first sewing projects were doll clothes for my barbies and teddy bears. I loved to sit and have them do a little fashion show! I had so much fun, if I can remember I was around 9 years old. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
My first sewing project was a wonder woman costume for myself. i had stills from the TV show to work from, and I have to say I’m still really proud of how it turned out. It eventually went on to fame and fortune to help win a drag queen show. NO kidding.
My first sewing project was a bag to put my gym strip in… I loved it because I got to use a fancy embroidery sewing machine… my niece is currently using the same little bag!
My current sewing project is sewing box cushion covers for my travel trailer!
My how far I’ve come… though I’m not gonna lie, I might still be working on these come October!
If I win I will make a lap quilt SO girly my husband won’t DARE touch it! Please random number generator, please pick me!!
My first sewing project was a small handbag made from fabric from a vintage skirt that I loved but was too small. It turned out a little wonky though because I tried making it without a pattern. 🙂
My first sewing project was in high school – a pair of cullotes! But right now on my list, is a pair of pants for my little one! Thanks for the giveaway!
i’m itching to sew hundreds of pillows for my bed. okay, maybe not hundreds, maybe just fifty!
My first sewing project…I can’t even remember to tell you the truth. I bought a sewing machine in college and kind of just taught myself. I’m sure it was something simple with straight lines only! 🙂
My first sewing project was a knit nightshirt for a beginners class when I was around 12 or 13. It was pink and the ribbing for the neckline was a pain! I’m sure I still have it somewhere because of the sentimental value.
BTW, isn’t Pittsburgh the home of 3 Rivers Stadium? Not sure, but I think that sounds right. Beautiful pictures!
My first sewing project I can remember was a tube top hand sewn from a remnant of knit fabric. I think I made skinny straps for it from some trim I found lying around.
I attempted to make a tote bag. It turned out alright, nothing I’d take in public though. I’ve since ripped it apart and used the fabric for other things…
Great giveaway! Happy blogiversary!
My first sewing project was a tiny patchwork doll pillow, sewn by hand at my Nannie’s (grandmother’s) side. She was an amazing hand quilter, and I so wish she were still here to teach me! I’m currently hand-quilting baby quilts for my twins. Oh, I have much to learn 🙂
I’m pretty sure it was something for my Cabbage Patch Kid and it was pretty funny looking. LOL!
Thanks for the chance to win! And happy blogaversary. 🙂
My first sewing project was Christmas stockings for my husband and I. We were away from family that year and had nothing in the way of Christmas decorations. I made my own pattern and I still have them.
My first sewing project was a top made out of eyelet fabricwith these weird straps at the shoulders (oh the 80’s) and a simple skirt. I was 13. I didn’t sew again until having babies–nearly 18 years later. It is fabulous and I LOVE it. Wish it were a more summer friendly hobby though. Thanks for a great blogiversary party over here and CONGRATULATIONS on 3 years!
I made a small tote bag in 8th grade.
my very first sewing project was a pillow in the shape of a whale for 7th grade home ec class! i think i had that pillow up until a few years ago too!
My first sewing project was a pair of pillow cases for my loveseat done on my kiddie singer sewing machine! The irony is that I never used it as a kid, but rediscovered it as an adult.
My first sewing project was an A-Line skirt in 7th grade. After working on it for weeks, someone stole it out of my locker. The teacher said no one would have stolen it if it wasn’t perfect, so I got an A+. Someone in class stood up and said “no, it wasn’t, it didn’t fit me”. HA…She was CAUGHT!! LOL I still got the A+ and got the skirt returned…
I am still sewing….and that’s the last thing that was ever stolen…
When I was 6 years old I tried sewing for the first time. I watched Little House on the Prairie and I desperately wanted an apron to wear along with my bonnet. To begin, I cut out the front skirt part of a nightdress (70s gold with orange and green flowers – it was a hand-me-down from a neighbor). I then cut the legs off a pair of (white) tights, and attached the legs of the tights to the sides of the “apron” with red thread. I actually wore this to tend my kool aid stand until I got caught by my mom.
I remember making dresses out of fabric scraps for my mini-dolls when I was 8 or so. I guess those were my first projects, later on I started using a sewing machine with a woolen skirt that had a crooked waistband and was never lined (but I was 18 and it still looked good on me… oh those times…)
I had no idea Pittsburgh was so pretty until all the photos from the quilt market.
My first sewing project (as an adult – I sewed as a kid but hadn’t done it for years when I started again) was to take up a pair of jeans that were too long. I did tiny little stitches but you could totally see the line of the seam, so I embroidered over it – I adapted a pattern from doodle stiching by littledear. I wear the jeans all the time and they still make me smile. That was about a year ago, and I haven’t looked back. I can’t believe I forgot how much I enjoyed sewing.
First sewing project…the thing that started it all was, and this is totally lame…BEAN BAGS! My MIL taught me to sew, and this was what we did first. Second was a super cute patchwork bag made from upholstery fabrics. I still have it, and even now when I take it out I get complements. That hooked me and I’ve been sewing up a storm every since!
My first sewing project was a basic throw quilt when I was a teenager. I really enjoyed making it, even though I sewed my finger to the machine! My finger healed and I got over it and still love to sew!
My first sewing project was a heart shaped pillow out of velvet left over from my mother’s dinner dress. I stuffed it with tissues. I was 9!
I love Pittsburgh too! My husband and I used to go there when he was in college at WVU. I really enjoyed it!
I just bought a sewing machine, and I’m not even sure how to turn in on, but I’ve got high hopes of making aprons, pj pants, summer jumpers for my son, bags, and all kinds of goodies! 🙂
My first project was a turtle neck in highschool. It was terribly uneven but it worked well when worn UNDER other clothes =)
My first sewing project was a pillow I sewed by hand when I was 8 years old. I checked out a book from the school library about making pillows and that inspired my lumpy, somewhat wonky pillow.
I just have to say that I love, love, love your blog with all of your fun ideas. Thank you so much for sharing them with all of us.
My first sewing project was about 20 years ago with my grandma. I made a dress and I was so sad when I grew out of it. I will forever have the memory though and every time I sew I think of her.
Congrats on your 3yrs! My first real project were Pillowcases! we made them in school and then i went home and started making pillowcase for the entire family.
I think my first sewing project was boxer shorts in home ec….which I split out the butt the first time I put them on… oh so sad. now i’m much better at sewing quilts and a few skirts for my girls…
My first sewing project was a jumper in the late 80’s. I liked it so much I made one out of very silly Christmas fabric – oh my, what was I thinking walking around with that thing on? Got to love the 80’s.
I took a sewing class as a middle schooler. I think our first project was a pillowcase. We soon moved to an apron and then a simple dress. Thanks for the chance to win!
It must have been late 70’s, I loved watching my mother sew – I think I learned by osmosis! The first thing I made was a little pleated skirt for my doll, which had a different coloured fabric inside each pleat. Didn’t sew a stitch for nearly 25 years – now I can’t get enough of it. Thanks for this great giveway and the bonus trip down memory lane 🙂
first sewing project was a small lap quilt I sewed with my mom in the 1st or 2nd grade. Still have it too- it’s horribly ugly- she let me pick out the fabrics myself…matching and coordinating was not my thing back then.
PUFFY EYES- the back of a spoon (convex part) that has been in the freezer for a few hours.
My first project was a pair of shorts I made in high school. They were white with little cows all over.
My first attempt at quilting was 8 years ago when I made a wedding quilt for me and my hubby! Boy was that a learning experience. Oh, how I would love to win! Thanks for the oppportunity.
My first sewing project was a Barbie dress when I was four. I used some fabric leftover from a Mou-mou my grandma had made that was silky and tropical colored and I loved it.
One of my first completed sewing projects (had a false start or two) was an elastic waist skirt for myself. Now, most of my sewing projects are for my daughter.
Hi Heather!!! Let me start out by saying I am an ENORMOUS fan!! I just completed 2 projects for my girls. I made a pillowcase dress with the Lime Paisley and I made my youngest daughter the matching capris. I LOVE LOVE LOVE all of your fabrics!!
Thanks for posting this!!
My 1st sewing project was a purple apple pin cushion and whale pillow in 7th grade Home Ec. They turned out pretty good but thank the good Lord for improving my sewing skills since then;)
technically my first sewing project on a real sewing machine was a pair of pants for my then baby oldest child but I also attempted before that to sew a super thick cloth diaper on one of those sew mini machines which obviously did not go well. LOL
I made my 3rd grade witch’s robe for Halloween. But I remember those home ec pillows, too! Love your stuff and your Twiter feed!
My very first sewing project was a pink and white striped dress for my big Barbie doll. She was about 18 inches tall but shaped like a regular Barbie doll. I even put a zipper in it.
But my first real sewing project was a Gunne Sax dress. I made it in sewing class at school. It had gazillions of ruffles, tucks, leg-o-mutton sleeves, and tons of buttons with those little loops. I figured if I started with the hardest thing I could think of, it would get easier after that. Crazy thinking, but it worked. I still remember picking out the fabric from the 99 cent table at Payless, grey calico with little white flowers. It was the 70s!
Hello! What a fantastic giveaway. One of my favorite, early sewing projects was red, which and blue bunting I made for the fourth of july using my mom’s Singer. I’m trying to improve my sewing skills though – I just got my very first machine!
My first sewing project was a hospital gown for my 4-year-old cousin who was in the hospital for some respiratory thing. Congrats on your blogiversary! How exciting!
My first was an eight grade pencil case in sewing class…the art of zippers.
First project…some random stuffed animal in Home Ec class, high school. But currently I’m making a ‘hooter hider’ for a mama friend of mind…I just love that name… ‘hooter hider’. 🙂
My first sewing project was a tiered skirt I made in Home Ec. in 9th grade. I wore that skirt to death (not easy in NH) and then didn’t sew again till I started having babies. One of my boys still sleeps under the first quilt I ever made. Which reminds me, I need to make him a new quilt! 🙂
My first project was doll clothes…sewn by hand and finished with pieces of scotch tape!
My first sewing project was an outfit for my favorite cabbagepatch baby doll. I think I was about 10. I had a sleep over and we got bored so we started making outfits using my mom’s machine ( without her premission) that baby doll is still wearing the same outfit I made back then. I laugh everytime I look at it.
I’m pretty sure my first sewing project was in middle school sewing class.. a potholder. But I definitely used the scrunchies more…
Hi Heather!
My first sewing project was one of those pre-cut felt handbags that have the holes already poked in them – did you have those in the US? You stitched in and out of the holes with yarn and a big blunt needle, and then you had a little handbag with Holly Hobby or something like that on it. I think I was about 3 and Santa Claus brought it for me. I can remember sitting on the floor in front of the Christmas tree in my nightie on Christmas morning, sewing. What a gift that turned out to be!! 🙂
I made a jumper for myself when I was around 10. But sewing as a kid and teenager were a bunch of false starts. The first thing I really sewed now that “I sew” more recently was hammer stuffie for my little boy. 🙂
1990 I was SO into scrunchies…and that was my 1st sewing project. I went crazy making them! You’re making me hungry with those lovely plates of artistic meals!!!
My first real sewing project was a dress for my daughter.
My very first sewing project was what we called a “Balloon Skirt” then followed by the ever practical “Ra Ra Skirt”, made for the “highlight” of my calendar year, the local underage disco!! Man, was I cool!!!! If I remember right, I think I even got some orders… Hilarious! Loved the early 80’s in Australia, I think the fella I was chasing even had a mullet hair cut!!!
My first sewing project was a hat. I was either in 8th or 9th grade, and Blossom (the TV show) was very popular. I wanted a hat like hers, so mom helped me make one. I ended up making several. Now I smock and sew clothes for my children. The quilting bug hasn’t hit yet; husband says I can’t pick up any new hobbies!
My first real sewing project (or at least one I was proud of!) was a baby blanket for my first son before he was born. I still have it today and it was passed onto my second son when he was born 🙂 It may not have been the most perfect sewing but I was pretty happy about it and well, my kids never seemed to mind! LOL!
One of the first things that comes to mind is a blazer I made in Jr. High. If I have a chance in _ _ _ L of winning, I’d be soooooooooo happy!!!
Thanks,
Deb
The first sewing project that I can remember what I actually made was a dress-up mini skirt when I was about eight. My mom had given me a bunch of scrap pieces from her stash. Out of a stretch piece of peach fabric I hand stitched the skirt with the seam on the outside. I think there may have been some turquoise buttons I stitched on the front. I think soon after that I tried to make an exercise bra type thing. I think most of my sewing since then has been non clothing items and probably for a good reason too.
my first project- a cloth nappy for my first baby, only 3 months ago. DISASTER!! Since then i have been quilting non stop and love it..i am currently doing a log cabin quilt with a lot of your gorgeous fabrics! love them : )
thanks so much for the chance, this would be a dream come true!!!
Woohoo Pittsburgh! I went to school out in that area and miss Eat n’ Park cookies and all those hills.
My first sewing project was a batik-print vest (it was the early ’90’s) I made with my Mom’s help. I cringe thinking about the fabric/pattern now, but at the time I really thought I was all that! 🙂
Congratulations on 3 years!
I don’t remember my first sewing project, but I do remember making Barbie clothes that I dreamed up on my Mom’s 1965 Bernina that is in the shop getting a tune-up as we speak. Come to think of it, why haven’t they called me yet?
i have sewn to long to remember what my first project was. But the first major project was a trip around the world quilt I made when I was about 16 years old. All blues ( don’t ask why I don’t decorate with blue) My grandmother thought I would like it better than the red black and white I picked. She was wrong I would still prefer the black white and red but she was paying for the fabric so I got what she wanted. I still own it and it has seen lots of use so it was useful just not pretty to me.
I was just talking about my first sewing project at dinner… it was supposed to be a stuffed kitten, but was more of a frightening little black demon with eyes too close together and ears very far back on its head. They were crooked as well, of course. A worrisome sight – and maybe a bit of a challenge for a first project? I’m glad I stuck with it!
My first sewing project was a skirt I made with my grandmother when I was around 10 or 11. I’m not sure that skirt was entered in the 4-H fair but a few subsequent skirts were! I have a memory of a skirt with a ribbon (everyone got one!)dangling on it hanging in the pole barn on the fairgrounds:)
My first sewing project was a quilt. I decided to sew a quilt and stole a bunch of poly-blends from my mom’s mending box, cut it into pieces with a pair of scissors, and somehow sewed it into a lumpy quilt top. Then sewed it onto a blanket and tied it with (here comes more polyester) yarn. It was unbelievably ugly and I don’t think that it had one straight line or square corner in it. I, however, was hooked…
Hip Hip Hooray! Happy 3 years!
My first project the first time around was a shift dress with my mom in junior high. I lost all my skills. So when I started up again about 1 1/2 years ago my first project was an apron.
I’m a huge fan- hope I win!! 😉
My first project was a drawstring bag to hold my sewing supplies! My mom taught sewing classes in the neighborhood. I’ve done a lot more since that time- thanks mom!
I made a dress for my mom in highschool. Mothers are darling and they’ll wear anything, even the trial and errors!
Wow 3 years wild! Love the blog-
I would love to be entered in your drawing. Happy 3rd Blogaversary. I have been quilting for approx. 20 years. My first project was a triple rail fence small baby size quilt. I still have it but I never quilted it, I’m not all that thrilled about my fabric choices. Back then it was so hard for me to pick out fabrics.
I up and decided to learn how to quilt when I was out visiting my grandparents a few years ago. I was 28. My grandmother’s singer was about 68. My grandparents, both children from Indiana farms, reminisced about the quilts they loved and showed me a family heirloom i never knew existed. I found out my grandfather’s love affair with men’s clothing from the WWII era (he was a navigator in a bomber, and flew several dozen missions. His entire crew survived, even after being shot down in Poland shortly before Armistice), and said his favorite quilt of all time was made from wool suiting from men’s pants: ‘fellas just don’t know how to appreciate how to dress any more. The clothes were so beautiful,” he says. He had a stroke almost 2 years ago now, and is almost entirely wheelchair bound. I am so grateful I was able to finally finish a double irish chain quilt inspired by the things I had learned from them. They can’t agree on whose quilt it is–he received it close to his birthday, but it was also close to mother’s day!). Thanks for letting me share.
My first sewing project was probably an apron or a skirt in home-ec class in highschool. But today my sewing project was a little bag inspired by your book bag in your Home Companion article last year – thanks for the inspiration!
My first sewing project was a stylish! apron made from a rectangle of fabric, gathered at the waist with a tie fed through the casing at the top. That was some 45 years ago. It’s funny that aprons have now become fashionable once again – I love them, especially made in contemporary fabrics like Freshcut!
My first project was a shoulder bag, made from a pattern posted on one of my favorite blogs.
Happy Blogiversary! My first sewing project was a dress. I looked like something from Little House on the Prairie. My mom helped me with most of it. I wore it a lot. It was the early 80’s.
My first sewing project (outside of my home economics classes in junior high) was a yoga mat bag. I created the pattern myself and the bag is still holding up!!!
I would love to sew more but find that patterns can be expensive as well as difficult to follow. Can you work on fixing that??
My first sewing project was actually embroidery. I drew a little picture on some muslin my mom had and used red embroidery floss. My mom gave it back to me a few years back. It was so fun to sew and do projects beside my mom and my kids are little but already love to be involved in the things I make these days.
I love your fabric and your taste and everything you make. Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
Yay! A giveaway..and of your delicious fabrics to boot! My first sewing project was a set of Roman blinds for the kitchen window of our brand new house. I was a late bloomer. I was pregnant and utterly unable to cope with my sewing inadequacies My husband actually had to take over and finish them. (And they turned out perfect!)
My first 4H sewing project was a pair of washcloth slippers. I cannot wait to make an outfit for my granddaughter with your fabric.
Learnong how to sew has been on the agenda ever since I saw your fabrics! I am starting a class this summer and am SO excited! I want to make girly, frill curtains for my daughters room- PLEASE pick me!!! Haha
I sew here and there (mostly patching tears and adding buttons.) Can’t wait until my girls are old enough (and out of my hair enough) to sew for them. I have your apron pattern and hope to use it one day ;).
My first sewing project was a costume for my dance team in college. We had a performance and with so many dancers and a tight budget, we had to make our own. It was a simple skirt and top pattern provided by the dance company. We came in early Saturday morning and used the sewing machines provided. My lines weren’t straight, but it was decent enough to hold the pieces together. Luckily, the audience weren’t close enough to critique my first attempt at sewing.
the first item of clothing I made was a strawberry print seersucker dress with a little white collar. I made it when I was ten and wore it until it fell apart, I loved it so much!
My first sewing project was a set of puffy letter pillows, spelling out my first name, made in Home Economics in Junior High.
I don’t remember what my first project was but I was cutting out patterns for my mom long before I started sewing. To this day I do not like cutting patterns ;). Love to sew though.
My very first sewing project was also for 4-H: a Care Bears drawstring bag. I loved that thing to pieces.
Oh, my goodness! What a fun giveaway! My first sewing project that I can recall was a pair of shorts. I made them out of a watermelon print because it was summer and I thought they were super-cool. I think I was 7 or 8 maybe. I remember I impressed my mom by doing some random pleating on all the scraps left over from cutting.
My first sewing project was a t-shirt for home-ec class in middle school. It was so terrible I did not sew again for 30 years. Grand kids brought me back!
My first sewing project was a doll dress when I was about 12 years old. I asked for a sewing machine that Christmas- my parents thought I was crazy, but I got a simple simple simple little machine that year and made up my own rules and started sewing!
I’ve been creating clothes, quilts, and all sorts of crafty stuff every day since!
-Christine
http://www.monkeycbaby.etsy.com
Awesome Giveaway!! I didn’t sew a stitch until after I was married & I haven’t stopped since. My first project was a quilt–I started small LOL!
My first sewing project (other than what was disastrously made in home-ec class in jr. high) was Roman shades for my first apartment with my husband. It’s become my staple window treatment that I make for each home we live in.
My first sewing project was a lap quilt for my mother for Christmas this past year. I love your cheerful posts though I have only recently started following your blog.
My first sewing project was a baby quilt that I made a few months after my daughter was born. It turned out super cute (though there are a few mistakes) and I haven’t stopped sewing since!
My first thing to do on a sewing machine was to hem some maternity pants. I got so frustrated because I couldn’t figure out how to catch the lower thread! Instead of fully turning the knob, I kept going back and forth. The needle would go down and then I would turn it in the opposite direction to bring it back up…and no thread! I can’t imagine what I was thinking. When I finally figured it out, true joy! Thanks Heather!
When I was 10 my mother let me start sewing on her singer. She had to repeatedly show me how to thread the machine (which is why I was excited my 11-year old figured it out so FAST last year!). I sewed simple clothes and tiny quilts and pillows to decorate a very elaborate cardboard-box barbie house. It was very sweet to see that my (much) younger sisters still had all of these items tucked into the barbie totes over 20 years later!
My first project (and second, and third, and fourth…) was a dress-it was the Lucy pattern… can’t remember by who.
my first project was sewing my window valances…my mother-in-law ended up doing all the hard work.
My first sewing project was a crocheted pot holder. My grandma taught me to crochet when I was little- 8 years old, I think. (I realize crochet isn’t quite sewing, but I do love to sew too!)
Hope I win! I would love some Freshcut fabric to work with!
I think my first sewing project was a doll quilt. I still prefer quilting!
Your giveaway is very generous! I’m crossing my fingers.
My first sewing project must have been making Barbie clothes on an old Singer treadle machine. I remember long skirts made from denim with a bit of ric-rac sewn around the bottom. I don’t think they actually had any kind of snap or button at the top though, so they were a little difficult to get on over Barbies curves! I think Mum still has them somewhere at home. :-/
I made a project in home ec. It was a cute little blue and black skirt. It turned out very nice and I loved to learn about the different stitches!
My first sewing project that I can remember was a blue and white doll dress that I made with my Grandma during one of my summer visits. Such good memories! I love to sew, and I love your fabric!
I started sewing last summer. I’ve made dresses, shorts and jammies for my 3 little kids. They love it when Mommy makes something for the, because normally I’m knitting and crocheting for the nonprofit I run. I would love to win your fabulous prizes, thank you!
My first sewing project was a cabbage patch doll dress. My Granny taught me to handsew when I was about 8. My first solo project on the machine was a pair of shorts and matching top when I was 14. Im sewing again and was totally inspired by your beautiful fabrics. I’m making the Marlo Bloom bag with Pop Garden Fabric as we speak!
My first project was a quilt. It was just squares and scrappy… but my baby loved it<3
My first project was a pull-over tunic-type cover-up “thing” that tied on the sides…. I made it in Girl Scouts when I was in junior high. My first project as a grown-up was a pillow!
Mine was for sure a pillow! My mom was always sewing and I wanted to sew something, anything and she started me out on something very basic. Thanks mom!
I don’t remember my first sewing project, but my most recent was yet another apron… I’m addicted.
My first “sewing” project were dollies clothes – a rectangle with arm holes cut out..tied with a ribbon to hold it on! 🙂
The first actual sewing I did was to make a dress…I am an ’80’s child so it was a dramatic fluorescent yellow,black and white affair..worn with a wide belt and boots..can you picture it??
I was in the 8th grade, and my first sewing project was making a peach colored apron trimmed with white lace. (Of course, watching my mother sew anything always made it look so easy.) So after pulling out the gathering stitches at least 6 times due to breaking the thread, I would start all over again, after picking out the stitches. In frustration, I finally wadded it up in a ball and threw it across the room with the words, “I hate to sew!”, and promptly left the apron where it landed. A few days later, I was back, determined to successfully finish this apron–which I did. (my motive? getting a school grade) Since that time, I have learned that sewing is skill and which takes time to perfect! Now, I love to sew! Of course, it has only been recently that I have begun to love the color peach again!
My first sewing project was a sewing machine cover.
Oh goodness! My first projects were in Jr. High Home Ec class.
First project: potholder,
2nd: A-Line skirt
3rd: dress with a back zipper and short sleeves.
Wow…talk about a walk down memory lane!
Oh, I love Pittsburgh! What a great city! As for my first sewing project: a dolly dress for my doll with the American Girl’s dress patterns for Molly. Gosh, I was probably 8 years old. When I was 12, my Mum (who didn’t sew), decided I should learn to do it properly, so she got weekly lessons for me with a private sewing instructor. My first project with her was a ghastly skort and shirt set that I made up in a tie-die fabric. I thought it was wonderful at the time, now I cringe to think I actually wore it. 😉
My first sewing project was for 4H…it was a horrible purple terry cloth ‘jumper’ thing…not a dress, but shorts with the top attached and ties instead of sleeves. It was soooo ugly! And the worst part was you had to model what you made in a fashion show:)
I am so excited – I love your fabric and can’t wait to see the new line!! My first sewing project was a picture quilt of my son for my mom for Mother’s Day. I literally learned how to sew while making the quilt – not something I recommend. But she loved it and it’s still hanging in her house. This year I made her a new one with all the grandkids’ pictures.
my first project was a “sew easy” skirt with an elastic waist. I ended up making three of them!
I’m not sure. I guess my first sewing type project was actually cross-stitch. The first thing I sewed without my mom completing most of it (I was a very reluctant sewer at that point) was a quilt for our first son. 🙂
my first sewing project was a blanket for my son… the stitches are so crooked it is comical, but he is now almost 6 years old and loves that blanket!!
My first sewing project as an adult was a pair of baby legwarmers for my daughter. I think I remember my very first sewing project ever–my mom helping me make my grandfather a pillowcase that had “we love you” on it.
Congrats on your blogiversary!
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Oh wow..that’s a lot of comments! Still, you have to be in to win so here goes – my first sewing project was either a laundry bag or a pencil case which I made when I was about 11 in Mrs Bonniface’s home economics class…
I don’t know if I should admit this in public but my first sewing project was a pair of those MC Hammer type pants. I didn’t really know what I was doing and they eventually fell apart but I still thought they were awesome. 🙂
My first sewing project was a Christmas apron when I was 12. Thanks for the great giveaway. Hope to win!!
My first sewing project was a “J” pillow, I do not know what happened to it, I somewhat do not want to know.
My first sewing project was a skirt, about two years ago. I bought a sewing machine and waited two months to use it until I could go see my Grandma and have her teach me how. (She was a seamstress in her 20’s.) She was very thorough and pretty tough as a teacher! After the skirt, we made a pillow and a simple curtain (both of which seemed super easy after the skirt). I am so glad she taught me because she died suddenly last year and I am so thankful for her lesson!
The first thing that I remember sewing was a dress and a cloak for my Barbie with my Grandma. The first thing I’ve probably ever sewn myself was a poodle skirt….er….at least mostly by myself, my mom did help me with the zipper after I had ripped it out 3 times! 😀
Hi there Heather… or should i call you Mrs. Bailey..:)
So, my first sewing project was, in High school, home economics class, i sewed a skirt.. which happen to turn out alot cuter then i thought it would. From there, a friend of mine borrowed it, then she loaned it… and so on.. Loved it!
I love sewing these days too.. Aprons are my new thing. The possibilities are ENDLESS! 🙂
Im so excited for your giveaway! YEAH! Congrats on 3 years! Whew!
My first sewing project was a neon pink drawstring duffle bag in my 7th grade Home Ec class! I loved it then, but looking back now, it was really quite hideous! 🙂
My first sewing project as an adult was an apron. I was so terrified that I wasn’t going to be able to make something that actually worked, but in the end everything turned out just fine. I also had a really hard time getting over that nauseous feeling when I would start the project. It was years before it did.
hi!i’m loving your projects. thanks for sharing. 🙂
My first sewing project was a baby quilt for my cousin’s first daughter. I’ve been hooked ever since!
Can’t wait to see your new fabric!!!
I really don’t remember my first sewing project. My mom taught me to sew when i was pretty little. Now I sew a lot for fun, it is the best way I know to relax.
FIRST sewing project of all time, was a beanbag circa age 8. My first project with HB fabric was a group of pillows for my living room. I’m thankful for inspiring fabrics, patterns, and blog posts!
I’m pretty sure my first sewing project was in high school when I made a cool Hawaiian print maxi dress. I wore my old denim jacket over it. I loved that thing.
My first sewing project was a hamburger pillow -it even had a drop of ketchup on it! This was in 1981 when I took 7th grade Home Ec! Just the other day I was thinking about how I wish I would have kept it as my 2 1/2 year old son would be loving it right now!! I love your projects and fabrics not to mention your blog! Thanks for sharing all the cute stuff!!
Ooooo can’t wait to see the new fabric! 🙂 My first project was probably a shirt or dress for my dolly when I was 8. Maybe I was 7. My mom showed me how to use her machine and I was off!
D-oh. My first sewing project was a very overly ambitions long sleeved, fitted shirt. What was I thinking?! Now I mostly stick to simpler projects unless I am really inspired. ; )
My first sewing project was a pink & white checkered apron for 4-H. I won a blue ribbon and I was in 1st or 2nd grade.
My first sewing project was when I was 9 years old. It was a mini quilt. I didn’t quite finish it. The first project I finished was also a mini quilt, and that was last year.
Wow, I can’t believe how many comments there are! Well, here goes since I’d love to win that scrap bag. My first pattern was when I was 8 and I made an apron for my grandma, only I cut down the center fold so really, I was about to give her two half-aprons! I was devastated. (of course, mama stepped in and rescued the project last minute. What are moms for?) 🙂
my first project was a quilt for my baby girl…who knew sewing was so cool until she came along…my latest project was a bag for a hip friend with your hip fabric from pop garden. thanks!
i think i was eight and sewed a little square beanbag with my mom! they are the best first sewing projects… straight lines!!
My first project was making Barbie clothes, my Grandma would let us go though her scrap pile when we were little… we take the scraps and make barbie clothes.
my first sewing project was a crazy 6 pointed jester hat I made for my then boyfriend (now husband). I made it out of thrifted cotton velvet clothing cut up. There were bells on the ends of each of the points– very cool. It was pretty ambitious! (and no pattern, of course!)
My first sewing project was a drawstring bag, way back in 4H class!
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My first actual sewing project, with pattern and cutting and all, was a full length circle cape in crushed velvet and satin. I still have it, many years later, and it is still beautiful.
My mother helped. A lot. It came out gorgeous (unlike many of my following sewing projects, where she did not help so much), and I thank her for that, because it kind of kept me going. If something I sewed looked like it has been dragged behind a semi on a long haul across the Rocky Mountains in January, then used as a stage for the entire cast of Riverdance stomp dancing in stilletos, I could tell myself “But I know I can do better” and keep going.
Thanks mom!
My first sewing project was a wrap skirt when I was in 8th grade.
Let’s see…it’s been awhile…lol! Oh! My first project was a skirt in 7th grade assigned by my Home Ec. sewing teacher. It had a verrrrry wide waistband that on my long legged, short waisted body made it look like my waist was in my armpits! Luckily I loved learning how to sew, never took another class, and have been sewing every chance I get!
My first sewing project was a skirt in Home Ec. class in grade school. Well, it was the first one I remember. All I know is I’ve been sewing for so long I can’t remember when I started. But I’m still sewing and now I’m selling my stuff on http://www.GooseyLucy.Etsy.com and also on http://www.GooseyLucy.ArtFire.com. Thanks for a great give-away!
Thank you for this giveaway!
My first sewing project was a GPS cozy for my husband. I probably should have started with a pillowcase or something easier!
my first sewing project was a sarong skirt. I had no pattern, just a skirt that I already owned that I really liked but had a few design flaws for my body type. I think I was 13. I was so thrilled with the end result that I vowed to continue sewing my own clothes–that lasted like a month. 🙂
now I’m into quilts.
My first sewing adventure was a skirt in 6th grade…it was really ugly!
Can’t wait to see your new fabrics 🙂
I’m not sure I’ve ever sewn anything – and I even own a sewing machine (never been turned on!!) My first project needs to be lessons!
Apart from trying to sew doll clothes for my Sindy Doll on my Nana’s treadle machine, and the obligatory apron & cap for Home Ec, the first item I actually sewed and wore was a sleevless 70’s style dress. I remember it had a loooong zip up the front with a ring-pull and white quite a bright yellow. Yuck.
My first sewing project was a full length cape for my sister-in-law to wear to a costume party. The fabric we chose was satin…need I say more. It actually turned out pretty good, she even got a compliment and someone asked her where she bought it.
The first thing I remember sewing was a drawstring bag for 7th grade home ec. (OR was that 8th grade? Maybe 7th grade was the apple shaped pillow with the felt worm coming out of it.) My first grown up sewing project that I was happy with was a queen sized sister’s choice quilt I made for my sister’s wedding quilt.
My first project was an a line dress in dotted swiss, I was in 7th grade and taught by my Mom, a world class seamstress.
I’m sure the first things I was sewing was barbie clothes and scrunchies, but my first official project/outfit was when I was 10! I was in a class where you picked the pattern and material and made it!
My first sewing project was cutting arm holes and a neck hole out of my Mom’s favorite pillow case to make a dress – I was 3. The funny thing is that my Daughter did the same thing at 3. Yes, I still have both pillowcases
my first sewing project was yo-yos with my grandmother. then i made a felt hamburger in 8th grade home ec. i wish i still had it. 🙂
My fist project was a long time ago; probably a pillowcase (to practice my straight lines) at about the age of 8. When I got back into sewing a (about six months ago) I made a purse. And my first swap…the Amy Butler Weekender Bag (I think I was crazy!)
My first ever sewing project was doll clothes with the help of my Grandmother. She helped and encouraged me in many more sewing projects, but that was the start of it all.
I love all your fabrics and can’t wait to see something new too!
My first sewing project was a quilt I made with my grandma when I was about 10. She taught several of her granddaughters at the same time, cutting and piecing squares to make a simple Around the World quilt. Mine was yellow and lavender and I still have it (and love it). Thanks for the giveaway. Can’t wait to see your new fabric!!
My first sewing project was when I was 9 years old. It was a 4H project and for the life of me I can not remember exactly what it was! I think that it was a skirt, but I would not stake my life on it. I will have to call my mom in the morning and see if she remembers which of the hideous outfits that I made in 4H was the first! Congratulations on 3 years! Keep up the good work!
Hi,my first sewing project was a dark green and cream houndstooth check corduroy skirt MANY years ago.I remember i nagged my mum crazy until she showed me what to do and let me cut the fabric.I also knitted a jumper to match.
I still enjoy being a sewer mainly of the quilting kind now !
Thankyou for the chance to win.
CHEERS….Heather
My first sewing project was a tissuebox cover for a school project, for some reason I hated the whole process and it pretty much turned me off sewing until a couple of years ago.
My first sewing project was a quilt for my then boyfriend. Never having really sewn before, I made the whole thing up. It worked, though. We’ve been married 5 years. 🙂
Happy Blogiversary!!!! Two weeks ago I finished sewing my daughter, Charlies, blessing dress! I made the pattern by hand and have fallen for head over heels in love with it! I have my fingers crossed it still fits her! If not I’ll be burning the midnight oil sewing another one for her to wear this Sunday!!!Those sweet little nuggets grow up too too fast!!!!
My first project was a short/vest set in Home Ec in the most horrid yellow dot fabric (my mom picked out because it was cheap).
It was hideous, but I loved that it was something I made.
My first sewing project was a patchwork pillow made in middle school. It was dusty rose and country blue…thank goodness that is no longer my style, lol Thanks :o)
I am a sewing wannabe.
Hi there! One of my first projects was a curtain for my playhouse. My best friend and I used scraps from my mom’s stash & it was a terribly ugly patchwork (peach & green was in style at the time) that we sewed on my Barbie sewing machine. It was so ugly, but at least the colors matched the walls which were splashed in different colors of paint.
My first sewing project was a pink pig pellow in 7th grade for home ec. As an adult it was probably slippers for my nephews. Thanks for the chance!
My first sewing project was a flannel hat for my baby daughter. It was reversible, striped on one side and polka-dotted on the other. Unfortunately, I accidentally threw it in the wash and it shrank in the dryer.
My first sewing project(that I remember and wasn’t those little cardboard/yarn kids sewing things) was an embroidery project. It was a little Christmas cottage scene and had some saying it, that I can’t call to memory right now. I still have it(unfunished) around here somewhere. I was probably 10 when I did it? Maybe…? I still love embroidery, so maybe it was the right “first”! )
I still have my first project from junior high. I made a skirt out of fabric that I thought was pretty, but you know… it wasn’t. And when it was done, everyone pointed out that the pattern in the fabric was upside-down. We had a little fashion show and I got the giggles because my skirt was so ugly.
My first sewing project was a crib-size quilt (hand-pieced and quilted). My mom wanted to learn to quilt, and I had just moved closer to her after graduating from college. I didn’t really want to learn to quilt, but I didn’t want to tell her no. 7 years and 7-billion quilts later, here I am! I’ve expanded my sewing to include bags, garments, toys, etc. now…and I’ve also fallen in love with machine sewing!
Hi! I grew up in Pittsburgh, so thank you for sharing the photos!
My first sewing project was a quilt. The squares were tiny but I love it! Thanks!
My first sewing project was a pink and green patchwork quilt for my best friend. She had just found out she was pregnant with a girl and I had to make her something special. I hadn’t a CLUE what I was doing, but that’s where I started. I’ve been at it every since…..
Happy Blogiversary!!
I remember my Home Ec teacher holding up my newly sewn A-line skirt with a look of disdain, while silently shaking her head. Talk about damaging a young girl’s sewing aspirations! (I’ve since gotten over it….but do wish I could go back as my adult self, and give that teacher a talkin’ to!)
My first sewing project was a dress for my Barbie doll. I used the scraps from my (seamstress) grandma’s garbage can.
Let’s see, my first sewing project was a pot holder and I am still using it daily. Guess it wasn’t too bad for the first shot. Congrats on three years!
My first sewing project was a winds sock in middle school. My first actual project (started out of an actual desire in my heart) all came about after cruising the internet and finding YOU! A beautiful freshcut quilt for my daughter’s big girl bed.
I continue to be inspired by you and I adore your fabrics. I actually came here tonight to shout “hooray for headbands!” and make one to match a skirt for my daughter.
Thank you, Heather!
(ps, I know you’re busy, but I’m still waiting for a hair tutorial from a few posts back! LOVE IT!)
One girl’s scraps is another girl’s treasures! I promise I would treasure them!! Great giveaway!
My first sewing project was a dress for my daughter when she was about one. My mom had just given me a sewing machine for Christmas and I decided to try to figure it out. I read the manual, picked a pattern, and read that pattern probably a gazillion times. And it was no easy pattern! But when I saw it on my little girl i was hooked! I haven’t stopped sewing since!
I made a dress for my daughter for my first sewing project. It screamed “my mother made this”, but my daughter loved it anyway.
My first sewing project was a hamburger pillow in middle school sewing class. First you sewed the individual felt veges and patty onto the bun, then you embroidered around each piece in black floss, then turned inside out and stuffed. It was fun! I have loved sewing ever since and now have passed on the passion to my daughter who is 13 now. Sewing projects are a great way to combat boredom during summer vacation:)
Hi! Happy Blogiversary!
My first sewing project was in 7th grade. It was a nightgown and I used some very hip looking fabric. It looked like it came right out of the 70’s. I still have it today and my daughter wears it to sleep in, 17 years later : ) Wow, I can’t believe it is that old! I guess I must have done ok if it is still holding up after all this time and washing, haha!
My first sewing project was a pair of MC Hammer pants back in the late 80’s – early 90’s. The best part: They were made out of paisley material. Awesome, right?
happy anniversary! my 3 yr wedding anniv. is today, too. Which means I already have a prize – but that doesn’t stop me from wanting some of your goodies!
First sewing project was fall of 2007 – baby blanket. scrapped that idea and I’ve been doing baby bibs and just finished my first piece of clothing last week.
My first sewing project was a simple pillow case with my Mom when I was about 12 years old. I am so glad she taught me how to sew!
Hi, my first sewing project was an apron in home ec. in high school. So funny to look back and see how much better I can sew now! I love your fabric and have actually bought some for a skirt to make for myself. Can’t wait to dive into that project. Thanks for the chance to win some goodies!!! Jessica
I think my first sewing project was in 7th grade and it was a pink bag to put scissors in. it was very simple.
My first sewing project was a long denim skirt that had a really ugly pastel design printed on it. Oh the 80’s!
My first sewing project was making Barbie clothes with my grandma. She let me sew the straight lines, help with the pins, and cut the patterns she had traced. I know I slowed her down, but she seemed genuinely thrilled to be passing down the art to one of her granddaughters. It was an amazing memory that I will always treasure.
My first sewing project was an apron when I was 12 years old. I still have it, although it currently resides in the kids’ play kitchen. I am currently playing around with a twirly skirt for my oldest daughter, just need more time. Happy Anniversary!
my first sewing project ever was a pair of bright red fleece-y drawstring pajama pants for my hubby for valentine’s day almost 10 yrs ago.
they were awful! but i was so proud of myself.
even if they were too snug on the thighs, too short and WAY huge in the waist. thank goodness for that drawstring!!!
My first true sewing project was an apron in junior high homemaking class. It was turqoise plaid with numbers and letters on it and I’ll bet you anything I could find a scrap of it in my sewing room closet if I looked hard enough.
I can’t really remember my first sewing project…was I three?! I do recall a quilted pillow cover for 4H in 3rd grade…wonder where it is in the world?! Thanks for the giveaway!
My very first sewing project I can remember was helping my Grandmaw make my Halloween costume in 5th grade. Thinking back to that makes me wish I still had my Grandmaw’s sewing machine.
My first sewing project was turning a pair of brown corduroy culottes (I think I spelled that wrong) into a skirt for Barbie. This was quickly followed by a nighshirt and pillow for my stuffed monkey. I was six or seven. Love your fabrics, btw!
my first sewing project was a white dress for barbie, it fitted so well that i couldn’t get it off =(
Scrunchies to the max!!! I even sold them at a local store.
The first sewing project I remember was cross-stitching napkins during Girl Scouts. Congratulations on three years.
I just finished my first sewing project. It was a baby quilt for my friends. Their boy is due in a couple weeks and I managed to finish it before the birth! I’m pretty proud of it and have lots of ideas for the next project.
My first sewing project was a pillow for my Grandma when I was three. My mom drew a picture of our house, and I sewed the outline. My first sewing machine project was an apron in 4-H. I was seven. I still have it. And I’ve never quit sewing.
My first sewing project was in 7th grade sewing class and I made a velour frog, promptly followed by a plaid wool circle skirt and I was suppose to try and match the plaid. Thankfully I advanced and made my own wedding dress 17 years ago. Thanks for all your wonderful inspirational designs!
A cross-stitched squirrel pillow…please stop laughing!
made some awful jersey overalls and t in home ec. next project was my wedding gown which came 0out beautifully.
can not wait to see the new fabric!!!
My first sewing project quite some years ago now was an outfit for my beloved teddy bear. My Mum helped considerably.
My first sewing project since rediscovering the ‘art’ (and being given a sewing machine for a birthday) was my garter for my wedding day a year ago, made from the sample fabric I was given by my dressmaker. I love that I made it myself and got to wear it on my special day.
I’m still a novice on the sewing machine but have recently bought my first home with my new husband, and all my sewing projects of late are home-related (This weekend? Coasters and napkins for our new table). I hope to branch out into clothing before too long!
I remember making an apron in 7th grade homemaking class. I had never sewed before and was terrified – we had to practice on paper first using no thread. Now, 54 years later – I’m still sewing on paper for mixed media projects!
My first project was a reversible jumper by Simplicity for my daughter. It took me forever to figure out how to flip the jumper inside out and get it to work properly….but I did it! I am a still a newbie but loving learning as I go. Anyway, I would love a chance at one of your prizes!
My first sewing project… an apron, made as part of Home Ec class. Second sewing project… a small throw pillow with pleated trim that I made-up myself. The apron is long gone, but I still have that pillow somewhere…
My first sewing project was a gym bag I made in my freshman year in high school. I still have it, and use it too. Thanks for the the chance to win.
The first thing I ever sewed was a little felt teddy bear in 6th grade. Well, that’s the first one I remember anyway. My first quilt was only 2 years later!
It was a brown, A-line, corduroy skirt with an elastic waist band. Four panels, all straight sewing. I still laugh thinking over the grief I went through trying to get the “bite” small enough for my blind hem.
My first sewing project was a month by month quilt. That was 10 years ago and I have not finished it. So sad. But I recently did the girly skirt by pink fig for my daughter and it turned out so cute.
My first sewing project was sewing two triangles of felt together for a clown hat for my daughter. I’ve expanded since then!
That prize pack sounds fantastic!
My first sewing project was in Jr. High Home Ec. We made stuffed animal pillows with embroidered faces. (I still can’t embroider to save my life!)
My first sewing project was a cushion and a table runner http://snailblazer.blogspot.com/2006/08/sewing-bug-has-hit.html
Hopefully I have come a long way
My first sewing project was a little tote bag for my son. It was in a cute Veggietales fabric. Thanks for the chance to win some of your beautiful fabric! I am always inspired by your blog. Thanks again, Lora
My first project was an elastic waste skirt that I made with my mom. Thanks for the chance to win, Heather.
If I were being honest, my first EVER sewing project was Barbie clothes on my mom’s sewing machine. I am not sure what took longer, sewing a tiny, horribly uneven shirt for Barbie, or actually trying to put my little sewing creation on Barbie
My first REAL project was a pair of blue polyester pants. Being pattern challenged as I was, I could have flown around the world in the time it took me to sew those pants! Fond memories though. 🙂
Thanks for such amazing and colorful fabric collections Heather. I love to use your beautiful fabric in my baby carrier designs.
My first sewing project was a baby blanket that I made with my Mom on her sewing machine.
My first sewing project with my son was a valance for our kitchen window when he was three, we had a blast.
My first sewing project was a blouse when I was 8 years old and in Girl Scouts and trying to earn my “sewing’ badge. The pattern had 16 pieces! and my fabric was a blue plaid!! Needless to say, my best friend’s mom who was my troop leader ended up finishing the shirt for me. By the way, thank-you Mrs. Anderson (40 years late)
My first sewing project was a baby quilt for my son. I started it with the help of a friend when I was pregnant. Now two years later, the quilt is lying in the living room and Eric still loves to play with it.
Hey Heather, love your style, I suspect you have alot of style kindred spirits here, but add another one to the pile 😉
My first sewing project was a totally tacky jean purse when I was 12… never saw the light of day, but I learned about sewing things “inside out” that day…
My first sewing project: a doll quilt. I was 4. 🙂
My solution for puffy eyes: more sleep. (Hardly an option in my house these days with a teething baby!)
Those flutterby books are crazy adorable!
I have recently become obsessed with sewing (about 2 weeks ago). Since, I bought Amy Butler’s “Little Stitches.” My first project was the play quilt. My next project (which starts tomorrow) is a purse! I’m so excited to start it!
My first sewing project was a seventh grade home ec class stuffed dog. It was a simple star shape, with felt eyes, nose and ears. Mine was made from white fabric with tiny red pin dots, and a red felt spot in the center of the belly. Of course I named him Stripe. About a year ago I came across the pattern pieces tucked away in an envelope. I made it again out of flannel, and almost 30 years later I think it’s just as cuddly.
yay! my first sewing project was a shirt for my teddy bear. I embroidered his name on it and made it out of one of my old shirts. It was horrible and I loved it. 😀 If little old henry could see me now…
My first sewing project was a good old apron in school. Then I made a pair of jogging pants for my little brother which turned out not too bad:)
a holly hobby embroidered pillow that i worked on for weeks! i was so proud of it.
I don’t remember my first project. But my first one I remember was a giant hamburger pillow. With pickles, cheese, etc… even sesame seeds on top.
My first project was a dress. I was 8 years old and my mom decided that she shouldn’t be the one to teach me to sew. She signed me up for a sewing class that was filled with teenagers and the teacher never paid any attention to me. My mom would show me what to do when I got home from class so she was the one to teach me to sew!
My first project was a pair of slippers that I made out of washcloths. I was about 10, I think.
Ok, how perfect that you would ask this question because I JUST completed my first “sewing” project and it was a white tank hand appliqued with freshcut!!
I’ve been staring at my freshcut fabric for a year. (Yes, I bought it not knowing how to sew, lol.) and I finally got my nerve up and did something with it… It turned out great and we got some coral shorts to match. Shabby-fabby!
My First sewing project was an apron I made in Primary school. Thanks for the giveaway – fabulous prize!
Oh yummy give-aways! My first project was an apron I made when I was 10 years old. It’s been non stop sewing ever since.
My first sewing project was a queen size quilt…a little over ambitious you say? Maybe…it actually turned out great, but it was soooo much work (that’s what happens when you’re a perfectionist). I actually switched it out for an Amish quilt on my bed and my husband likes mine better (craftsmanship is not quite the same, though:)
My first sewing project that I remember was a little drawstring bag made out of yellow calico with tiny red flowers, with a red satin ribbon. I had a little chainstitch sewing machine and was probably 7. It’s crazy to think back on how long ago that was! Good times!
I can’t wait to see your next fabric line!
first projects for me and my sis were either cross stitch samplers or makeshift clothes for princess leia. cut to beginning home ec where i actually sewed shut a circle skirt. abominable. i’ve improved since then.
thanks for making awesome fabric. love it.
I was pregnant with baby #1 and my husband and I couldn’t afford maternity clothes. So I decided to make a maternity dress. It was bright turquoise with a white collar, and I wore that dress out. It really was not made very well, but little did I know then. 🙂 Fun reminisce—thanks!
I really got into sewing about 2 years ago. My first project was a “softie monster” pillow for my son. He was 3 at the time, and I wanted to make him something he could sleep with. It turned out OK, except that the backside fabric was inside out! :/ It didn’t matter…he still loved it, because mommy made it for him. 😛
the first thing i ever sewed was a pillow cover. It was awful. I still look at it to remind myself of how far ive come!
My first sewing project was Cabbage Patch clothes for my new Cabbage Patch doll. I was probably 7 or 8. Still sewing strong years later.
My first attempt in the world of sewing was making clothes for my barbie dolls. I was learning to sew, but my machine broke on me. I’m still saving up money for a new one. I have all sorts of ideas and things to sew. Your giveaway would be a “sign” from the sewing Gods.
Hi Heather!
My first sewing project was in high school, Home Economy class and I made a really paisley long skirt! Remember the 70’s? Think hippy style! We then had to model it in front of parents and students! Bringing back memories! I still sew, but now it is quilts!
I think my first real sewing project was a couple of pot holders. Before that it was barbie clothes made with fabric and tape. I’d love to win something! Happy anniversary!
Hmmm…can’t think what my first sewing project was, I started pretty young. I think I made an apron from a funky 70s kid’s sewing book (well it WAS the 70s then). I probably also ‘helped’ mum a lot!
My first sewing project was sewn in a sewing class at a Singer Sewing store when I was 10 or 11. It was a blue polyester double knit skirt and vest.
I think I sewed a purse a VERY long time ago…it was jean material and a project I had to do for credit in the class. I have to say it turned out really well….
But now I do not own a sewing machine, hope to get one soon! 🙂
In 4-H, which I started when I was 8, one of the first things we had to do is follow lines of all kinds of shapes with the sewing machine – that was on paper and then with fabric I made a pillow with a ribbon covered front and won first place – oh the good ole days!!! Thank heavens for the sewing foundation that 4-H gave me.
I made a dress for my then-two-year-old daughter from Amy Butler fabric as my first sewing project. Thanks fir the give away!
My first sewing project was a pair of pajama pants for my younger sister.
Okay, I do not currently sew. I don’t own a sewing machine, but I have taken sewing lessons…when I was 12. I made a sewing bag first, a skirt, a doll with real hair, and possibly some pajama pants…but I may have made that last one up, hard to say.
My first sewing project was a top. We didn’t have much as kids but my Dad thought it was important for us girls to know how to sew. He always made sure we had fabric.
My first sewing project was (I think) a pillow in Life Skills (Home Ec) class in middle school which was probably about 15 years ago. We did a whole bunch of different sewing projects. I didn’t sew again until last year when I found Freshcut! I was beginning to think I was NEVER going to find cute fabrics that I’d actually use! So I bought some online and then found a really great locally owned fabric store in my town that happened to have Freshcut, too. My very first sewing project I did with it was a coin purse from the Amy Butler pattern and I love it.
My first sewing project was a shirt I attempted to make for myself, fitting it to myself all by myself. It was made out of a scrap of white linen and involved one massive, plastic red button at the very top. there may also have been some baby blue fabric involved. I was 10, it was hideous, and yet I am still sewing (and fitting stuff on my body, pins and all!!) Heather, I had taken a major hiatus from making stuff, and you got me back into it. I have three little ones that I homeschool and I thought, if she can do it, so can I!! So cheers to you!!
Holy Kazam — my first sewing project was a million years ago (well about 25 years)! LOL I was so excited to be signed up for Home EC in Junior High that I had to try sewing the summer before school started!! Anywho, it was the start of my lifelong love affair with sewing, and it all began with a simple elastic waist skirt!
BTW Heather, I thoroughly enjoy your blog and all your wonderful projects…truly inspirational! I’ve been a “lurker” for several months, but not anymore!! LOL
CHEERS!
I’m not sure I remember my very first sewing project, as I was a little girl and my grandma taught me. Probably a pillow or a little purse. Then I took home ec in 7th grade and made a stuffed dolphin. That was the first time I used a pattern.
Thanks for the blog!
I think my first sewing project was a hand sewn quilt that never got finished. My first successful sewing project was the first time I used a sewing machine and made a poodle skirt for a theme dance. 🙂
I think I made a sewing cover for my machine and a bib for my baby!
When I was about 7, I sewed a bag and culottes that had skunks on them. Almost 20 years later and I am learning the art of sewing again. I made a shirt this weekend!
My first sewing project was a skirt I made for myself in high school. I wore it once and then hated it. 🙂 Now I’m back to sewing for my daughter and am having the best time. Thanks for the giveaway!!
My first sewing project was a skirt that I made in home ec. class. It was horrible! LOL. I’m so glad I finally got over that traumatic experience, and started sewing again! 🙂
My first sewing project was a pair of sweats when I was in junior high home ec!! They were fabulous! They eventually became worn and went to the next step of cutoffs. Sadly they were finally tossed when I graduated college 🙁
My first sewing project was a dress for my Barbie doll, which, of course, was too small because I didn’t know anything about sewing or that such things called seam allowances existed. I just measured around Barbie’s arms and waist and that’s how wide I cut the fabric. I got so frustrated because I couldn’t figure out why I couldn’t make the dress fit. I was probably only ten or eleven at the time.
I was in Montessori School and i hand-stitched a coin purse. I still remember the purple flower fabric and silver button. 🙂
I remember my first sewing project fondly. My mother in-law, who grew up sewing, taught me how to make my first quilt-it was a baby quilt that we worked on through my pregnancy. She was a great teacher and we bonded over the time we spent choosing the perfect fabric,threading the machine and mastering blind stitching. What could be better?! Great memories!
My first sewing project was a dress I made my doll when i was a child. It was all cut and hand sewn by myself out of my mom’s leftover fabrics and my mom loved the design so much she made herself one just like it. Now i get to sew for my daughter and son.
First sewing project was a hideously sack-shaped dress that never fit enough to even wear in public – I knew nothing about darts, or patterns, for that matter.
And – the prizes sound lovely!
The first thing I ever sewed was our ugly school sports uniform in our Home Economics class. Lovely elastic waist shorts with a sleeveless tunic. Yuk!
My first sewing project was a clothing ensemble for a 4-H project when I was in junior high school.
My first sewing project was a sleeveless dress that I made in Clothing I in high school. Somehow I stitched my finger into the zipper seam and freaked out my teacher. I stayed calm and backed the needle out of my finger and kept on going. I still have the dress.
My very first sewing projekt was a bikini from some magazine, when I was about 12 years old. It got terribly wrong, so I didn’t dare to use my mom’s sewing machine for 3 whole years. After that time, I made a new attempt and the hoodie I did came out quite perfect
My first sewing project was a quilt for my daughter’s first birthday. She just turned three and I made her another one – my 18th! I think it’s safe to say I enjoy making quilts! 🙂
My first sewing project my Mother-in-law was helping me learn and we sat down and she helped me create a pattern for a pillow I had found that I liked in a magazine.
I sewed it all myself and people always ask where I bought it 🙂 That was 3 months ago.
my first project was a wrap skirt that i just finished about 2 weeks ago! i’ve just started sewing and am loving it so much! your fabrics are SO lovely – i’m loving the pop garden collection =)
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my mom started me on an old dishcloth, sewing buttons. it was homely, with no distinct use, but a good first effort none the less. i was probably about 6 years old.
latest project was a quilted baby book cover for a friend
latest garmet was an a-line mini with a front gathered panel.
many more patterns are in the wings, but i think i will make a new apron next:)
thanks for your great blog, fabric, and general creating inspiration!
My first project was in 8th grade Homemaking class-an A-line skirt. Ninth grade was an A-line dress with bell sleeves (not very attractive I’m afraid). But they taught me the basics I guess.
Believe it or not..my first sewing project was a couch cover! (it was a total disaster; but my love of sewing didn’t die) I’ve done less daunting tasks since then!thanks for the giveaway!
My first sewing project was for my doll. My mom taught me how then set me loose. It really was quite bad but I had a blast. Which of course is what counts.
Good gravy…mine was an ice cream cone Christmas ornament…self made pattern, embellished to the hilt…lol I may even still have that thing! At school I got in trouble for picking a pattern that was ‘too hard to do’…and then choosing to make it out of black velvet and satin…another no-no.
My first sewing project was a doll rescue for my sobbing little sister who had somehow tore a hole in the rumpus region of her beloved bean-bag baby{Aka:Baby Bundle}..So..upon seeing her distress I, at the ripe ol’age of 6 managed to procure my mothers sewing needle, thread, and a scrap of fabric, at which time I put the mend on that cupie curled dolly. And to this day much to the past and current joy of my sister “Baby Bundles” blue bottom is still adorned with a crooked but firmly attached canary yellow patch with wee little peaches on it…Oh memories.
HAppy blogiversary!
Loving your blog and your work…
My first sewing project was a “Black Apple” doll based on the MArtha Stewart tutorial… She came out sideways, with lob-sided arms… I should make a new one to see how I’ve improved…..
hmmm… i’ve been sewing for years, i don’t know what my first project was! my first project form sewing lessons was a small drawstring bag – so simple. i’d love some more of your fabric. i’ll even be thrilled with the scarps on your cutting room floor!
My first sewing project that I can recall was three years ago when I sewed two pieces of fleece together as blankets for what would be my future nephews and neice.
In my most recent, and permanent sewing endeavor, my first project was sewing a poodle softie for my best friend’s infant son.
Happy blogiversary, and thanks for this wonderful giveaway!!!!
I grew up near Pittsburgh and went to many a Pirates game when they still had the 3 Rivers Stadium. Good times. I think my first sewing project was a skirt. 8th Grade Home Ec. Do they still have Home Ec in school? If not, they should.
my first sewing project was for 4-H…with my perfectionist mother standing over my shoulder…a one piece jumpsuit…sick! It was sew ugly. I wore it with a curly red,white, and green headband. I looked just like an overgrown strawberry. I hated sewing. Since moving out of mother’s house, and though I love her sew, I’m much less perfect and enjoying the craft much more!
Although I don’t have it anymore I remember my first sewing project was when my mom taught me at age 5. It was just a sampler of stitches but I remember it vividly. I also remember making rugby shorts in Home Ec class in high school. A nasty gray colour. And we had to pass a “driving test” in order to move on in the class. No speeding!
my first sewing project was a crooked little crib quilt for the newborn daughter of a friend.
my very first sewing project was a tiny little ragdoll i made for my mother for her birthday. I was 9 and did everything by hand, including the embrodier of the cross-eyed eyes! She still has it
My first project was a lap quilt with my primary teacher and I still have it and I love it 🙂 Just squares put together but still great.
The first sewing project I remember was a FRILLY wedding dress for my sister’s Barbie doll…a Christmas gift, and I totally winged it using an old pattern for guidance. I must have been 15 or 16 at the time. Sister still has that doll on a shelf, what a sweetie!
The first thing I sewed on my own were a couple of very ugly dresses for my Barbie dolls. I made belts out of coordinating fabric to keep the dresses on because I didn’t want to sew buttons or snaps.
My first sewing project was a Christmas stocking in 7th grade home ec. My next project is an Amy Butler Birdie sling using Pop Garden fabrics!
Hi Heather !
Love your fabric !! and patterns !
In fact, 8 yards of Pop Garden and the pincushion pattern are on the way to me in the UK (8 working days on the way now, hoping they are here soon!) and I have joined the Old Red Barn Co Sew-along.
I am quite a newbie. Both at sewing and blogging ! My first quilt was not so long ago, a totally handdone lapquilt in blue (just put it on my site). Took forever to make and finished last december. Then made a double logcabin (machine pieced,had it longarm quilted- no photo yet, will do it soon) and handquilted a preprinted panel (also on my site). So now branching out to start sewing little stuff (pear pincushion first!) and the big quilt of your fabric which will be the first I will quilt myself.. scary!
I had great fun selecting fabric for the quilt from your online shop. Fantastic to be able to choose from the full range, can’t wait to see it all in real life !
Great to have found your blog too. Will be following it. Good luck !
A little pillow–sewn out of kleenex, stuffed with kleenex and sewn with blue thread.
I can’t even remember my first sewing, I know by the time we had a class project when I was eight my classmates made one line to have the teacher thread their needles for them and one for me to do it so I must have been quite expert by then.
My first sewing project was in collaboration with my mom. She taught me to make my Easter Dress when I was about 10. We also made an identical one in yellow for my younger sister. It was a special thing that my mom and I did together.
Who doesnt love a giveaway espcially if its with gorgeous fabric, a free pattern and flip book too oh my sounds too good to be true 🙂 (that ryhmed lol)
I not only remember by first sewing project a dress for my daughter but i also remember why i decided to start sewing.
I was inspired by You Heather Bailey (i am not joking or saying this to win) i stumbled upon you blog last year and just left my job to be able to stay home and look after the kids, i wanted to do something learn a new skill to fill some of my time and you inspired me to take up sewing.
Your creations, your personality inspired me and i felt that if you can do it then so can I. Yes i am not as talented or as good a sewist as you but i am taking baby steps and eventually one day i will be.
So what i am trying to say is thank you for inspiring me to change my life and make something of myself so my girls can be proud of thier mother.
A warm hug from the Middle East
Mayya
I started sewing clothes for my barbies, must have been before I even started school. 5 or 6 years old maybe? Little enough to not remember clearly!
Haven’t been sewing a lot these last years, trying to get the hang of it again and looking for some creative mojo.
i LOVE your blog. my first sewing project was various Barbie clothes!
My first sewing project (I was probably 8) was a doll quilt. My mom had made a quilt for my bed and I wanted my doll to have a matching quilt for her bed. I even hand quilted it. But I never finished the edges.
My first sewing project……..was a hideous pillow with stencil’d teddy bears and eyelet lace. Oh yes, and it was gargantuan in size.
Can I bug you again for a hair tutorial from a couple posts ago???!!!
My first sewing project was a simple tote bag last March. I was pregnant with #3, and #1 was going for an operation the following month. I realised then that creating something – anything – was the best therapy for me.
Thank you so much for this special opportunity to win your beautiful stuff!
My first sewing project was a medieval dress. I hadn’t sewn a thing in my life and I started out quite ambitiously drawing the pattern myself, sewing all the pieces together etc. Magically enough, it worked out really well and I had a very pretty dress to wear. It been about 2 years ago and I have branched out to all kinds of sewing and crafting. And of course with that comes an unending love and need for pretty fabrics 😉
Hope your blog will be around for a long time! (we have to get our eyecandy somewhere!)
my first project was a draught excluder – do you have those in the U.S. ? They used to be around over here years and years ago – basically a big stuffed snake to keep the draughts out 🙂 It was revolting – brown furry fabric with eyes and all – yuck – no wonder I didn’t touch a sewing machine again for 20 years! However, in my newest incarnation as a sewer, I have made mainly bags – and in my sewing class we’ve done a pillowcase, skirt, tote bag, cushioncover, apron (a fancy one), and we’re due to start a shirt next week, and then a jewllery roll – quite varied and a million miles from the poo-brown (sorry, but it’s true) snake with the scary eyes 🙂
I love that ‘room with a view’ picture. Love the pattern on the…what is that, the roof?
Anyway, my first quilt was in 2005 for my son’s 2nd birthday. Which is very convenient, because I will always remember when I first started quilting.
I did make a pair of shorts in 6th grade… I must have picked the ugliest fabric available (wish I still had it now). I wore them as jammies ’til the seam split. That didn’t take very long…which is part of the reason I don’t sew my own clothes!
My first sewing project was lined, interlined, pinch pleated curtains for our new home! Now with 3 kids, I’m happy if I make a simple bag every now and then although my list of to do’s and fabric stash grows weekly..
My first sewing project was a quilt for my daughter. I didn’t make it easy for myself, I was a complete novice and really learning as I went along. I hand stitced every piece and then hand quilted the whole thing. It took forever but was soooo satisfying and although now I can look back and see where I could’ve done things differently/better, I still love it……every stitch was done with love and I’ll never forget sitting in the evening, piecing bits together, pricked fingers (because I’ve never mastered a thimble), tired eyes working under a lamp. Now theres no stopping me. I machine sew a lot, make quilts, baby quilts, bags, pencil case rolls, book covers, pin cushons…….anything I can really
Singing, singing all the day, Giveaway, oh Giveaway! Do you know that old song from Sunday School? lol My first project was in Primary school, blanket stitching a navy felt cat with red yarn. 🙂
My first sewing project was when I was in High School in was a Nappy (diaper) Stacker, I didn’t sew for about 10 years after that till my daughter started dancing and then I had to sew her a tutu, now I sew every cahnce I get.
My first sewing project? A velvet tote bag made of my mom’s fabric scraps!
Puffy eyes? I suffer from this quite often and a good old cold compress helps soothe right away. Hope it helps!
my first sewing project was at school (I was nine) and was an apron! (no…..I don’t have it…)
next one -as an adult- was a princess dress for my niece (a friend helped)
Thanks for the inspiration!
Hahahahahaha 592 reporting for duty! My very first sewing project was in my first year of high school when I made an apron in brown and white gingham, very cute indeed. I also hand stitched a magnificent M on the pocket. I did however sew prior to this but I’m not sure Sindy dolls clothes count, do they? Thank you for always being an inspiration and PICK ME!
What a gogeous giveaway!
My first sewing project was about 25 years ago when I was around 7, I emroidered a placemat for my mum as a birthday gift, she still has it in her linen closet too!!
My first sewing project when I got the machine that I have now was a eurythmics jacket my daughter needed at school (a Waldorf school). I did a lot of sweating! I wanted it to be good, because she was going to use for 6 years (5 of them are almost over).
After that I didn’t sew anything for a while. Then I found a tutorial on the internet for a lined tote bag, and I made that, and I haven’t stopped sewing since!
hi, my first sewing projct was a skirt i made with my mother. i love your fabric designs!
Oh Id so love to know a remedy for puffy eyes! I love all your gorgeous stuff! My fist craft project was a very lopsided and wonky scarf I knitted. I still remember knitting it, and the feeling of making something from scratch- so good
My first sewing project was a doll quilt I made with one of my grandmas. She had the coolest pieces of fabric – we thought so back then at least! : )
What a very generous giveaway – thank you.
One of my early sewing projects was making my older brother’s tailcoat jacket for his high school end of year formal. A massive project, with no pattern, which happily ended well. I’m not sure if I’ve tackled something quite as crazy since then – but love to sew almost every day. (if the kids let me!).
I beleive that my first real project was a book bag (I hated calling it that) when I was in 4H about a million years ago. Okay, maybe like 25 years ago…these days I cloim to not sew, however I have two sewing machines and tend to make a lot of quilts and blankets…but fancy stuff because I truly can not fathom THAT much sewing 🙂
Yummy food!!
My first ever sewing project (about half a year ago) was a felt etui that I filled with handmade cards, handstamped envelopes & a decorated pen for my mom for Christmas. It is totally simple but it took me 6 hours 😀
Thanks for the chance to win!
A jumpsuit (shorts) in a brown hawaiian print, in eighth grade, for a trip to Disneyland. Did everything but the facing and then I got grounded and couldn’t go to DL and never finished the shorts…I didn’t sew again for 15 years…and now I can’t stop lol!!1
I’ve been sewing from a very young age, probably age 5 or even earlier, so I can’t actually remember what my very first sewing project was… I hazard a guess it might have been an item of clothing for one of my dolls…
I’m so old I can’t remember my first project! I’m thoroughly enjoying my recent return to sewing and am hoping to make quilts for all my grandchildren before my eyes let me down!!
Your comment on my was prize enough for me! Thank you for taking the time.
Nancy Geaney
Dark Horse Farm Designs
My first sewing project – a weird looking soft doll with plaited yarn for hair and huge eyes. The eyes are those machine embroidered patches used to decorate clothing – I used large daisies… Mum loves it (it’s on her bed) – I hate it!! Luckily I moved on to make much nicer things…
Hi from Spain and congratulations for your blogiversary!! My first sewing project were some doll clothes made with my toy sewing machine. My future sewing project make a quilt with some of your fabrics.
In home ec class, we all had to make aprons from tea towels, and I stuck the needle through my finger!!! That might be why it took me nearly 15 years to sew again, but now I’m hooked.
I love following your blog!!! A stuffed toy frog was my first project when I was 13…oh dear! Now I seem to have so many projects and so little time!!
I saw you in the UK Sewing Mag – Sew Hip. Very cool article and I felt smug that I ‘knew’ you from your blog and then I drooled over the delicious photos of your fabric 🙂
My first sewing project was a figure skating costume for my 7 year old…..she was a Dutch Maiden performing to the song “Tip Toe Through The Tulips.” It was hard but turned out awesome! I’ve had the sewing bug ever since!
Happy blogiversary! My 1st project was a sampler quilt which I’m STILL handquilting today :> But since I have started, I have completed many other projects. That sampler is special to me because I started on that project when I was pregnant with my boy – it must be my nesting instinct! He came 6 weeks early and I didn’t manage to complete it in time, but he has other quilts (machine quilted) that I have made for him since :>
Congratulations on your jubileum!
My first sewing project..phew, that was something in highschool I think. I tried to sew by hand some skirts out of old clothes. I picked it up again when I was expecting my son. And I’m hooked ever since.
My first real project was in middle school when I made a wrap skirt with topstitched pockets.
Hi Heather! I just found your blog (have known your work for a while) and love peeking in. I’m sure my first project was for a generic Barbie 40 some years ago, but the first disaster was a pleated skirt with a yoke in high school home ec. What a mess! Nevertheless, I still sew every day if time allows.
The first sewingproject a doll-clothes was, yet little girl in soot. My all-time favourite the freshcut collection, all of the colours of which I adore,!
I really can’t remember my own first sewing project – I remember Mum teaching me to do a little patchwork. That may have been it. I do remember that first machine – it was a knee-press Singer which stitched straight – forward or reverse, and that’s all!
I can tell you about my son’s first project though (he’s 6). He and I made a drawstring bag for his marbles last weekend. He was so proud of himself 🙂
my first sewing project was an awful elastic-waist skirt for 4-H! after that, a stuffed stork as a baby gift – it held a pillow that you could embroider the baby’s name onto and had the cutest little knotted knees!
The first one I remember was making a quilt for my mom and dad for their 25th anniversary when I got my mom’s old sewing machine.
My first sewing project was a pair of shorts when I was around 11. I’ve been sewing off & on since then, so you would think I am a better seamstress…not so much! That doesn’t stop me from buying beautiful fabric!
My first real sewing project was recovering a sofa several years ago. No joke — I tend to jump in with both feet. I began by tearing off the old upholstery to use as a pattern and then HAND SEWING the new fabric. It didn’t take long to realize that I needed a sewing machine. 🙂
Oh joy, sewing and giveaways! My first project was 20some years ago at the ripe age of 7. On my children’s model singer with an old pair of floral drapes I constructed a very glamorous evening gown with a matching gown for my doll. I was crushed when all of the “grown-ups” thought it was a toga, but I haven’t stopped sewing since.
Cool and relaxed eyes- 1 drop of clovebud oil in 1/2 cup of water- shake vigorously, dip a cottonball in the mix and dab around your eyes.
My first sewing project that I remember was a dress for my Barbie-doll. I was about 5 or 6 years old. It was a orange tubedress, fancy, fancy. Ha,ha!
Thank you for the chance to win some really fancy stuff!
Have a nice day!
Magdalena
My first sewing project was a doll dress when I was a child and whith my grandmother help.
I love freshcut fabric. Thank you for the giveaway.
My first sewing project was a jean quilt for my college boyfriend. I wish I had that quilt now! But I don’t need the boy that went with it. My husband suits me just fine. Thanks for your blog!
I learned to sew in 4-H. I made a dirndle skirt (what a horrible name) when I was seven. If I ever made a mistake, my goal was to have the stiches ripped out and the garment “fixed” before my Mom came in from gardening. Thanks for three years of blogging!
I have just bought myself a little sewing machine and made my first book bag from a groovy pair of old curtains that I found in a charity shop. I live in London and I picked up a magazine called Sew Hip where I saw your interview. I love your fabrics and I am thinking about making the cot quilt from the magazine in one of your fabrics for my 5 month old daughter. It’s all good!
My first sewing project, was a skirt made in my first lot of sewing lessons nearly 8 years ago and I am still sewing madly now, clothes, quilts, and general craft! Love it!
My first sewing project was decorating a little red t-shirt with my Grandma. Bad embroidery and sewn on, poorly cut fabric flowers come to mind… Thanks to her I now have a love for sewing 🙂 I wish I lived closer so that I could still sew with her.
My first sewing project was a strapless terry cloth shortsuit. It was rapsberry colored and I even sewed a piece of eyelet on the top. I can’t remember if I ever wore it. It was about 1980 and I had a big laugh when they were selling them in Old Navy a couple of years ago.
puffy eye remedy: apparently heomoroid [sp?]cream works well because it reduces the swollen capilaries. Otherwise a GOOD concealer does the trick. i use Bobbi Brown’s concealer kit and it’s pretty amazing….but i must add that i’m halfway through a thesis reserach project and i think i’ll be checking out the hemoroid cream solution very soon considering i’ve been having back to back allnighters several nights a week for the past two months and am EXHAUSTED.
my first sewing proj…in primary (grade) school craft class and we all hand stitched a pot holder. Mine was yellow…i struggled through the blanket stitch round the edges & my mum was the *lucky* recipient LOL
I just started learning to sew. My first project was a cute little tote bag for myself. Now I’m addicted!
My first sewing experience was actually a little bunny that I attempted to sew as a gift. It came out looking more like a sad dog of some sort. LOL! Now I’m loving sewing purses and buying all of your fabric! Thanks Heather!
My grandmother was a beautiful seamstress…from bridal gowns to crewel embroidery, so it was a given that I would learn to sew. My first project was an apron. I loved sitting at her “treadle” machine and hearing that sound of the wheel turning. Loving memories. Cindy McD
I had to think about this one as I just turned 62 today. It was a valentine I sewed as a child for my parents on my mom’s treadle machine in our basement. (Wish I had that machine now.) It was the beginning of many years of sewing AND sewing machines. 🙂
My first sewing project was some placemats for my dining room table. I was so proud of them at first. Then, a year later, I ripped them all apart to resew them… the mistakes were driving me nuts! :0 haha
I don’t remember my first sewing project, but it was probably an item of clothing for my beloved toy frog, Dorf. I still have Dorf (admittedly version 2) though he’s rather worn and faded, and patched with deveral different green threads.
My first projects as a kid were Easter dresses. My mom and I would go pick out a pattern and fabric and make a dress together every year. I can still remember those dresses vividly.
My first sewing project was a pair of overalls in 8th grade home-ec, millions of years ago. They were fabulous! I picked sewing back up (after spending my 20s being cool), I sewed little cloth dollies and am soooo happy to be uncool. Thanks for your inspirtation and beautiful fabrics!
My first sewing project was a quilted pillow I sewed by hand in my early twenties. I didn’t sew again until my grandson was born 2 years ago, and now I’m a sewing junkie!
I remember my first sewing project so vividly – I must have been more than 5 but less than 10 years old as I can remember which house we were living in – and I made a pair of pink knickers with white broderie anglais trim – my Mum showed me how to sew the seams but after the first one I got bored and decided to simply tape the rest with sellotape!! – Mum sure was surprised when I presented the finished pair to her for approval in no time at all until she saw the taped seams inside.
These days theres nothing I like better than some hand-sewing – I like the control it gives me and the meditation of slowly making a seam with little stitches – but I’ve never forgotten that desire I had to have something instantly and the memory of my tapes seams will stay with me always.
my first sewing proejct was a bow tie quilt which I sewed with my mother a million years ago.
My first sewing project was a fish – I was 4 and my mom was trying to keep me out of her hair so she could sew. So she cut out simple fish shapes and threaded a needle for me. I made enough stuffed fish so my brother and I could go out and “fish” for them with “poles” (ie sticks)
My first sewing project were curains for our first house.
Wow, I have no idea what my first sewing project was! Something about a pin cushion seems to nag at the back of my mind . . . but then I know there were doll clothes, and dresses for me and . . . i don’t know! I started learning to sew when I was about 3 years old, (I know I started embroidering then, cause my mom still has my fabulous early attempts!). My mom and granny both taught me (although my mom is a far superior seamstress). I love to challenge myself now! Trying to make things as professional looking as possible.
My first sewing project was a denim bag in home-ec in 5th grade. I didn’t sew again until I was in my mid-thirties. Now I sew all the time because I have a little girl, and how much fun is it to sew things for little girls?!! 🙂
Home Ec in 7th grade. We made a simple round pillow. I still have that thing! I learned how to hand sew, embroidery, and machine sew in that class. Loved it!
My first sewing project was curtain valances for my bedroom… I think I was a young teenager? I remember the fabric like it was yesterday. A purple and green Laura Ashley-ish floral print on a shiny cotton. We lined them in a matching green … I was so proud of those. Actually, I think my mom still has them up in one of her guest bedrooms.
Would love to win your giveaway … what a treat!
My first sewing project was a quilt… three years later, it was finally done! Now I’m having fun with purses.
My first sewing project was a little wall quilt for my 1st daughters room. The hand quilting looks more like basting!
My first project was a doll quilt when I was 4 years old. My children are facinated by it.
My first sewing project was in third grade and I hand sewed a a pillow that I painted a landscape on and then embroidered around various elements (trees, a few flowers), stuffed, sewed shut and gave to my mom for her birthday. Nearly thirty years later, she still has it on her chair by the window where she writes all her books.
10 years old-4-H-blue and white striped elastic waist skirt. I was hooked…
Hmm, my very first sewing project was when I was probably 10 and I made a doll (hand-sewn) because I was bored over the summer…it still sits on my mom’s office desk now 20 years later.
My first sewing project was an apron in Home Economics in Junior High School. Gack! It was really awful. I hated sewing back then and went to using paints and pencils instead. I just recently made my way back to sewing after making some purses from recycled curtains.
BTW, I went to Pittsburgh last March for the NCECA conference (clay artists and teachers). The rivers were so high that some of the roads down on the riverfront in downtown Pittsburgh were flooded 🙂 Made for interesting travel when the GPS kept trying to put us on those roads, tee hee.
Thanks for the giveaway – you have really got me thinking about my first sewing project! Mum was always sewing (clothes for us usually!) and I use to collect all the scraps and sew them together. Not sure what I used to do with them – probably pretend they were glamourous dresses for the dolls. I do remember making a applique top at school with a owl. Lots of circles arond the eyes – what was I thinking!? I did finish it but never wore it….anyways these days I still do plenty of sewing – it didnt put me off!!
My first project was a dress for my original 1957 Barbie doll with the black and white striped swimsuit. Yes, I am that old.
First sewing project, an unfinished dress during dressmaking in high school…I was NOT into sewing or anything that could be labelled ‘woman’s work’. Now, many, many moons later I’m enjoying the planning and fabric buying for my first quilt.
When I was about 10 my dad and I fixed up an old treadle sewing machine for me to work on. I think I mainly sewed patchwork squares for lavender satchels, but it was pretty neat! My first real sewing project was a peasant dress for a Shakespeare play, so much fun!
It must be so exciting to have collections of fabric from your designs, Im not sure I could stand the wait at all though 🙂
First sewing project had to be doll clothes-mostly in the wrap and tack it on variety. But at the same time I was doing embroidered dish towels to earn my scouting badge. I thought I could whip up one for each day of the week in a couple days-Ha! First real article of clothing was an apron-then pajamas-then,an oxford style shirt,and a stuffed animal. I wish I had kept them all!
Wow, my first project…let me think…
Well, I can’t remember my first hand-sewing, but I do remember my first machine project. After daughter #1 was born, I suddenly had the desire to buy a sewing machine. Really, I still don’t know where the idea came from, but there it was. Her 1st birthday was approaching, and I just knew it was necessary that I sew her birthday dress. Having never sewn any type of clothing or anything else for that matter, I went to Joann’s to get started. I found the perfect pattern (I thought), and excitedly picked my fabrics. I went home, carefully cut out my pattern pieces, and jumped right in. So, my “easy” first project included a lined bodice with scalloped detailing attached to the bottom of the bodice, a zipper, gathered skirt, and blind hem stitching! After stitching the bodice together, flipping it right-side out into a jumbled mess and ripping it out three times, I was feeling a little discouraged. So, I called my mom to rescue me. After I told her each step I had taken, she responded with, “You clipped the curves, right?” What? You’re supposed to do that? Well, let’s just say lesson learned. Though the dress was far from perfect, my daughter shone like a little star while wearing it at her party! Oh, and I’ve been hooked ever since.
My first sewing project was a dress that I made for myself with my Nana. I was in 5th grade and had the best time learning to sew with her.
My first sewing project was a quilt square in a pattern called Crossed Canoes. I was 12, and took a quilting class while visiting my grandmother. I have never looked back, and 32 years later, I still sew everything I can get my hands on.
My first sewing project was a sewing machine cover for my first sewing machine.. oh wait I forgot about middle school home ec. I think I made a deformed looking stuffed animal
My first sewing project(that I did mostly by myself) was a Halloween costume in tenth grade; I was Lala Orange from Rainbow Brite.
hmmmm my first one I remember in scholl was an A line skirt and we had to hand hem the bottom! I surprised myself by doing a good job which is why I remember it 😉
My first introduction to sewing was watching my Mom sew clothes for my sister and I. My first sewing project was in Home Ec. We had to sew an apron to use for the cooking part of Home Ec. My apron was Red. Still a favorite color.
Hi Heather! I am looking forward to seeing your next line of fabrics. Let’s see, I don’t think I remember exactly what my first sewing project was, but I think it must have been something for one of my Barbie dolls. That’s how my mom started me off. Thanks for the giveaway!
High School Home Economics class….either it was a pillow (heart or clef note), an apron, or a pair of shorts….I really can’t remember and I’m not sure I really want to. 🙂 I still have the apron and the pillow….the shorts I outgrew long ago.
Wow, I was so young when I learned to sew I don’t remember what my first project was! My mom would let me sew whatever suited my fancy and mostly that was making up my own pattern for it. It was fun and I’m so grateful that my mom took the time to teach me!
My first project? A pair of pjs for my daughter. Not only were they too big, but one leg was sewn inside out! Needless to say, I’ve improved since then!
I really don’t remember what my first sewing project was, I know I have been sewing since I was little my Grandma tells me. I think my first words were Vogue and Butterick! I do remember a cute little purple and white pant and top outfit that I made one year when I went to sewing summer school when I was about 12 or 13…even got to wear it in a “fashion show”. My current sewing projects are Heather Bailey aprons with Heather Bailey fresh cut fabric, curtains for my kitchen windows and more patches on my boys jeans. I never run out of jeans that need patches on knees.
In 1962 I was about 5 years old, when I started to sew. My first project was a bikini and bathing suit collection for my Barbie dolls that I made out of multicolored candywrap paper. As the plastified paper was very difficult to sew I had a pretty hard time.
But the fashion show with my dolls on the kitchentable catwalk was a great success.
Thank you for your wonderful colors
Regards from Vienna/Austria
Sissy
My first sewing project was a denim skirt when I was about 10 years old. Fast forward 20 years till when the next time I touched a machine and it was another skirt. Now I’ll sew anything I can get my hands on!
My first projects were aprons that I made for my neices for Christmas.
My very first sewing project was a pin cushion in sewing class when I was 11. I think it’s a pretty good idea–it was easy & we used it for the rest of the class.
Glad you loved Pittsburgh. I think it’s a lovely city too.
My first sewing project was in 6th grade home ec and I sewed a small stuffed clown. After that I stopped sewing altogether until 2004 when I took up sewing baby quilts for all the little ones in our family/circle of friends.
I actually started out as a kid with very basic sewing projects, a tunic for dressing up as something, if I remember correctly. My most advanced sewing project was a two piece gown type of thing for a wedding I attended. My next project will be a pillowcase top, I think.
My first sewing project was way back in 4th grade. I made a purple bag with white threat. And everyone told me that this can be. I’m still wondering why not.
my first sewing project that I really remember was a small heart pillow I made when I was about 8. The thing I remember most is how aggravated my mom got because I cut my heart shape right out of the middle of her fabric, instead of cutting from the edge. Of course that is now what my kids do…
I really wanted to try patchwork. An experienced quilter suggested I start with a cushion. I ignored this sensible advice – so my first sewing project was a queen size quilt which is still on my bed. What I lacked in skill I made up for with stubbornness.
My mother started teaching me to sew when I was in elementary school, and we started with clothes for my doll. I was impatient though, and would sneak off to try to finish – I know I broke more than one needle and had to ‘fess up!
Congratulations on your blogiversary!
My first and last sewing project was a skirt for myself when I was about 8 yrs old. That was over 20 years ago. I just recently started sewing again and can’t stop. What have I been doing all those years, I wonder.
Thanks for the cool giveaway. I sure would like to win.
Keep up the good work!
Greetings from Germany
Happy Blogiversary! My first sewing project was simple curtains. None of the seams were straight but they worked just fine. I’ve improved somewhat since then! I have a huge long list of projects that I want to sew but oh to find the time with two young kids. Sigh…
Oh…and I love cucumber slices for puffy eyes :)!
My first sewing projuect was in eighth grade home ec class. It was a wide green and white horizontal sriped sweatshirt. I kept messing up the hem and cutting a stripe off the bottom. It ended up bing quite ‘cropped’ and I never wore it for obvious reasons.
My first sewing project was a family of stuffed bears I made when I was 13. The bears sat on my bed until I got married. Now they sit on my daughters bed.
My most recent project, a quilt for our new baby.
Ok, so my absolute first sewing project was in high school Home Economics class and I made an awful pair of shorts. I try to block that memory from my brain…..ssoooooo, my first official sewing project was just a couple of months ago when I decided to jump in to sewing again (having a little girl will do that) and I made her a twirl skirt. It turned out ok, but found out that the quality of the material makes a HUGE difference.
Hi! My first project was a dress. For years my mom didn´t lend her sewing machine to anyone, even to her daughters, she felt we would break it down. Nevertheless I learned to sew, first watching my mom and reading a lot of books. I got married and my husband in our first Christmas bought me a sewing machine. I have done so many things. Now I have a 14 year daughter and I¨m teaching her to use it. She loves it. We are making her a dress for a party.
My first sewing project was a pincushion made in Grade 9 home ec class – 25 years ago. It sees daily use. 🙂 My daughter and I love your stuff! Blessings!
My first sewing project was a skirt for a class in school. I loved that skirt and I was so proud that I had made it. Even though this was my first project I had watched my mom sew my whole life….now sewing feels so natural. What an amazing giveaway and I can not wait for your new fabrics to come out!!!
In Junior High, my mom taught me how to sew hair scrunchies, and I would make lots of them for myself and some friends. My favorite was one made out of Halloween Fabric!
My first real sewing project was just a few months ago. I mad a quilt for my mother in law for christmas. It turned out beautiful and I had a really hard time giving it away. LOL. I had sewn before that in school and a few little play around things here and there but this was the frist really project!!! It felt awsome.
Anyway congrats on the new strike offs that is increadible and 3 years seems unreal. What a great giveaway to celebrate!!!
Thanks.
My first sewing project was a little girls dress I made for a class project in the 6th grade. I chose to study Prince Edward Island and of course just had to make an “Anne of Green Gables” dress! Pinafore and all!
My first sewing project had to have been some article of clothing for myself..probably a skirt. It was a long time ago. Now I love making bags. I love reading your blog!
I don’t remember my first sewing project, but I’m pretty sure it was something with my mom. However, my favorite sewing project of late has been recovering my ottomans. It was not too difficult and dramatically changed the impact they had on my living room. Can’t wait to see the new fabrics when they come out!
My first sewing project was a “gym bag” in 7th grade home ec. class. It was just a huge drawstring bag, but I loved it. It was red and the drawstring (made from shoelaces) had red and green apples on it. Oh, how 1983!
My first sewing project was a drawstring bag for carrying all my future sewing products to sewing class.
It was a Barbie pink messenger bag I made in 3rd grade. I was the talk of my class and all the girls wanted one just like it. Too bad it didn’t survive long enough for me to hand it down to my daughter.
The first one I remember was duvet. I saw a 500$ Kade Spade duvet that I had to have. Completely out of my price range though! I went home and told my mom I needed a sewing machine so I could make my own. Several months later I was totally over the duvet and got the machine for Christmas. I was a bit dissapointed because I would have rather had clothing! A few months later I bought a house and pulled the sewing machine out of the box to make myself that duvet. I get a lot of compliments on it and use my machine daily! If I would have gotten clothes that Christmas I’m sure they’d be in the donation bag for the Purple Heart and I would be miserable without my sewing machine!
my first sewing project was a scrunchie in middle school and then onto pillows. although, i remember having a sewing machine as a child that would sew yarn through foam pieces.
My first sewing project was a lunch bag in Junior High. I then got my mom to teach me more and have been sewing and quilting ever since!
I started with handsewing a dress for my Barbie at the age of 7, and sadly that was as far as I progressed. I started it back up 30-odd years later and hand-sewed a doll quilt for my 4 year-old. I hope to step up and join the 21st century and learn how to use my mom’s sewing machine, which is foot-pedaled motivated. Or maybe I’ll go straight to the new fangled contraptions of today and just learn how to press buttons to make the needle move…Hope I win!! Love Love Love your fabrics!!!
My first sewing project was a simple table runner and some simple panel drapes. They turned out fairly well and I have been on a tear with my machine ever since! Love your blog!
My first sewing project was a quilt that I never finished! My second one was a sampler quilt that I took a class for and actually finished it. I haven’t stopped since! I LOVE it!
My first sewing project in a sewing class during the summer when I was a kid-I made shirt. Now I sew for my girls!
I started sewing when I was a kid, making Barbie clothes. I have fallen in love with sewing again, with Heather Ross’s smocked sundress, Amy Butler’s Birdie sling, Tanya Whelan’s Practical Bag….and so much more. If I could eat fabric, I would, because I already sleep and dream it.
703 comments! WEll, like I have a chance, but here goes . . . my first sewing project was a pair of wrap around shorts I made in Home Ec class. I still browse Ebay looking for the pattern but no luck.
My first sewing project was, if I remember correctly, a doll made out of a patchworky-looking fabric at my grandma’s. Then I hand-sewed her some clothes out of felt and gave her yarn eyes and hair. She was quite homely. 🙂
I made a strapless dress about 7 years ago and haven’t stopped since. I remember looking at that pattern and not knowing what on earth I was doing, but eventually I was able to wear it—and that made the experience so gratifying, it’s kept me going since.
My first sewing project. . . . yikes, I have NO idea. My mom gave me free access to her machine after she taught me the basics in about 3rd grade. I know I used to sew lots of bags and shorts and such.
Puffy eyes . . . Preparation H gel ointment, seriously, it SO works. Just don’t actually get IN your eye, ok? I’m not taking responsibility for that one!
Yellow and orange polka dot fabric blouse. In the sixties. Gah! I taught myself and still love sewing!
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The temptation of your new fabric design has me giddy. I can’t wait to see it either!
My first grown-up sewing project was a 4th of July dress for my daughter when she was 2 (6 now). My mother helped me work through it, and though not perfect, it was very sweet & wearable. It pushed my desire to sew right into “must do it” mode. And so the love began.
My first project was a camera strap for my camera and my
mom helped me! I now have my own machine and can sew and read patterns myself. What a feat! I love sewing. Thanks for your upbeat blog! I can’t wait to see your fabric.
My first sewing project when I was about 8, a babysitter made taught me how to hand sew. I made a pillow out of this hideous yellow furry fabric! I was hooked ever since! 🙂
I think that my first finished project was a small lined bag. Just a few squares and rectangles. I gave it away to my friend that night.
I just received a sewing machine for my birthday and I have my first lesson next week!
My best puffy eyes trick – put 2 spoons in the freezer for a couple minutes until they are nice and cold. Then just press the cold spoons to your eyelids, under-eye area, brow bone. It is a little intense at first so don’t just leave the spoons pressed against your face! It works like magic. I hope it works for you!
My first sewing project (that I remember) was when I was around 11 and starting to babysit a lot. I made a “babysitting bag” to take activities with when I went babysitting. My Aunt gave me a very detailed sewing lesson that began with: Step 1: pour your favorite soda. Step 2: Turn on the radio. Step 3: Wash your hands. You must have clean hands to sew. It went on from there with the important sewing steps, but I still do those first 3 almost every time I sew. Oh, and my Aunt taught me to sew because my mom and I would fight everytime we would attempt to sew together. Both women are amazing sewers (hmm, is that a word?) and I still enjoy spending time sewing with both of them.
My first project was an apron – sewn with my mom when I was 12 or so. I look forward to teaching my little girl how to sew (if she wants to learn) when she’s a little older. I love the shot from the hotel window!
I can sew a pillow cover, and hem pants for my neice but i’ve yet to take the leap into a larger project – you’re fabrics are very inspiring and I feel I may be getting closer…
My first project was a quilt a month after I got married… wait, before that was a quilted pillow, in college. I didn’t want to spend much on materials, but wanted plenty of practice. I used recycled fabric mostly.
My first sewing project was a shorts and tank set made out of sweatshirt fabric that my grandmother and I bought at the flea market in the morning. She made a matching set for herself and we hand sewed bull head patches on the top because my favorite animals were and are still cows but all she had were was a bull with horns. I think I was 7 or 8 years old, but I will never forget.
My fantasy sewing project — that I will someday find a moment to actually create– is a beautiful quilt made with squares of fabric from my childrens’ old pajama’s. I have saved my favorite pj’s from each of my 3 children, ages 12, 8 and 3. They are worn and soft from wear and it will be so precious…someday, when I actually make it! For now, all the jammies are in a storage box in my closet, which I still add to from time to time. Anyway– my darling pajama quilt will be my first sewing project! 🙂
Hmmm…my first sewing project was making Barbie doll clothes out of the scraps of fabric my mom had from her sewing. I remember sitting at her feet while she worked on her machine and hand sewing my little creations. They weren’t pretty to look at but they were mine. 🙂 My first real project was a dress I made myself in 7th grade to go to my cousins wedding. I was so happy to say I made it!
my first sewing project was in high school…a pair of red/white/blue bell bottomed pants w/stars and everything…oh my gosh, i was so proud of those pants….i thought i was the BELLE of the ball!!! i am sure they didnt look NEARLY as nice as I thought they did tho….. 🙂
Hi Heather,
My first sewing project (that wasn’t required by my home economics teacher)…was a dress for my little girl. Little girls are soooo much fun to sew for (as you know!)
Thank you for ALL of the inspiration you give us via your blog!!!
My first sewing project was a pink quilt I made when I was 11, I still have it =) it’s so soft and cuddly now.
Thanks for the chance and happy blogiversary!
I have yet to have my first sewing project, even though I got a Brother sewing machine for Christmas years ago. I think it may have been used once! Sad, but true. I’m working on a fabric bunting banner using patriotic patterned fabrics, so maybe I’ll dust off the old sewing machine and give it a whirl.
My first sewing adventure was at eight years old, a pillow case that I loved for years. Thanks to my mom I’ve enjoyed sewing ever since.
My first sewing project was a wrist pin cushion I made for my Mama. I can still see it – red satin circle (not a circle at all and everything was sewn by hand – not old enough to use the sewing machine), stuffed with cotton balls and then a 1″ wide piece of white elastic sewn together on the ends and then on to the cushion. It was awful!! but I remember it like it was yesterday. I have always enjoyed making things.
My first sewing project was a barbie wedding dress. I’m surprised that my mom is still speaking to me!
I don’t remember what my actual first sewing project was. I just remember a whole lot of half finished sewing projects as a teenager. I could never see a project all the way to the end. I decided to try sewing again about three years ago. I started with simple “square” home dec projects like pillows and curtains. I have moved on to baby blankets, applique and quilting. I am proud to say I have finished all the projects I have started! My list of projects to begin is long.
My 1st sewing project? A pillow case of course! I made one for everybody I knew until I got up enough nerve to move on…..
my first sewing project was a pillowcase out of the prettiest fabric I had ever seen!
My first sewing project was a skirt! Even tho I don’t wear it anymore, I still have it in the closet.
Upon finding some denim scraps I snatched a needle and thread from mothers sewing box and scampered off to my room. There I fashioned a clutch purse, rather oversized, for my Barbie doll. It was a crude piece, with monster sized stitches. Sure wish I still had it.
Hi! My first sewing project was aprons. Just waist aprons. I was making them as Christmas presents for all of my girl cousins. The fabrics were ADORABLE!!! I’ve made other things since then, but that one was the first one I did on my own.
My first sewing project was a patchwork pillow for 4-H. I was nine years old.
I chose peach and mint green cotton fabric with a small floral pattern. My pillow received a purple grand prize ribbon for its
construction. 🙂 I received a little white tape measure with a the 4-H four leaf clover.
I still love to sew! Hand sewing is my favorite. Thanks so much for the generous chance to win such fantastic gifts.
I love paper crafting to and would love to make the cute butterfly album. I was also thinking of using some of the fabric scraps to make so yo-yos for my some very cute sticky note holders.
Happy blog anniversary! 🙂
My first sewing project was a pillow. When I was a child, my grandfather had a tayloring shop where he made the most beautiful custom suits I’ve ever seen. He let me have some of the scrap fabric and I sewed myself a pillow!
I took a YMCA sewing class — my first dress pattern had shaped bust darts — the hardest dart ever for a 13 year old.
I made four pillows for my new house!
My first sewing project was either a tote bag or a pair of bright blue lycra shorts…back in the late 80s… My first adult sewing project was a Halloween costume – I was Tinkerbelle!
My first sewing project was a book of stitches for a sewing class. Very basic, but educational. I started sewing clothing for myself then, but quickly burnt out on it.
I now am sewing again for my little girls, and it has brought me back to a new level of love and appreciation for it! It keeps my creative juices flowing again. The joy and satisfaction of seeing cute stuff on my own kiddos that I made is such a wonderful feeling!
My first project was doll clothes–in Girl Scouts when I was in 4th grade. Very difficult for little hands to manage tiny doll clothes, I’d think. More memorable was a draw string gym bag in 7th grade, with our name embroidered on the front, to take our dirty gym clothes home every Friday, to be laundered.
I made a purse/bag. It was my first project since 7th grade home ec. I was so proud that I managed to thread the machine and not screw up the tension or break a needle 🙂 Now I have been sewing for a year and a half and I am addicted!
My first sewing project was a skirt and elastic belt when I was just a wee child- I think there may have also bee a shirt with a teddy bear on it in the mix, can’t remember. My mom would drive my older sister and I to the local craft store where we would use the oh-so-fancy sewing machines! What a treat!
It was a very big accomplishment in my mind and I think that after that I wore the skirt and belt almost everyday!
The first thing I ever attempted to sew was a dress for my daughter. I had no idea how to even thread the machine, so it was an ambitious attempt. Despite it’s many imperfections I still have that dress saved for her so when she starts to sew and gets frustrated she can see that it takes time and patience to learn a new craft.
My first sewing project was a Christmas tree skirt that I made with my mom. It was made to fit an artificial tree with a tiny little pole that held up the tree. We had so much fun and laughed and laughed making that silly little skirt! Happy 3rd year!
I starting my journey of sewing when I was quite little making bean bags. Now I’m addicted to fabric and sewing machines, and I can’t stop quilting. I also got to go to Pittsburgh for market and it was fantastically beautiful over the water! Great pics, and Congrats on the blog!
The first sewing project I remember was in 8th grade Home Ec. I had a test for all the things we learned on a little pocket of fabric. I used to have it still, a button, hook and eye and snap all sewed on… I got a D. But how I want to sew! I have several offers from friends but I have sewing anxiety 🙂 I do LOVE fabric though so pick me, pick me!!
My first was a skirt in high school home ec so it was light years ago. I don’t sew much clothing, my passion is quilting although sometimes I think I’m just as happy to have the fabric and look at it as I am in making something from it. Love your Fresh Cut and can’t
wait to see your new line
My first project was an apron – NOBODY wore aprons back then but it did get me started on many years of sewing! Sylvi
First ever…. using stamps to create a dress for my barbie… but then in grade 5 I did a full t-shirt….
My first successful sewing project as an adult was a grocery bag dispenser! I made them for Chrismas presents. Go green!
My 1st sewing project was an apron I made in an workshop at my job. I actually got to design the pattern on the fabric. The apron just hangs in my closet. I haven’t found a reason to wear it yet.
Here’s a photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetnee/448657182/in/set-72157600076307241/
Thanks for doing this contest! I adore and use your fabric for my apron business.
My first sewing project was a quilt (very poorly made I might add) I purchased a cheap $80 singer and never looked back. Now I sew and sell to make ends meet for my family 🙂
My first sewing project was cafe curtains for my living room using 3 yards of Freshcut. I was too scared to cut the fabric, so they have a 4″ double folded hem. I may not have any sewing skills, but I do have excellent taste in fabric.
Thanks for having a giveaway!
Apron for Barbie! That was my first sewing project, I think. It was a very long time ago. However my first sewing project with Heather Bailey fabric was new lampshades with Pop Garden.As well as a matching sofa pillow. Oh and some fruity pincushions and a quilt top and a tote bag and a….I sure could use some more Heather scraps.
My first sewing project-a taggy blanket for my sister’s baby girl last year. I just re-taught myself sewing after, like what, 15 yrs since Home Ec? Nothing works better for puffy eyes like a cucumber in my opinion, although I am sure my Eye Dr. husband would disagree. He just gave me Patenol eye drops that are FAB-U-LOUS for allergy puffy eyes, if that’s what yours is. I love your fabric and design-my very favorite…I could design my whole house around it!
Well…I have several “first” sewing projects, actually. Probably my VERY first is something my mom halped me with when I was very little…that I don’t even remember! Then my first REAL sewing project would have been the pillow I made in 7th grade home-ec. My first non-pillow project would be the little rainbow-striped purse I sewed when a friend and I stayed a week with a home-school family while they were working on 4H projects. And my first all-by-my-self big girl sewing project was a pair of Chanukah pajamas, he he he, I still have them around here somewhere, they’re pretty hilarious!
hmm, my very first sewing project was probably a dress for a barbie. i remember my grandma telling me that it was not a good idea for a first project (since it was tiny, and i refused to use a pattern, pin anything, etc) but i went for it anyway. i skipped out on sewing for a long time, then in highschool i started again with some apron-type shirts (i kind of shudder to think of them now, but i was proud that i made them!)
happy blogiversary!
My first sewing project was a pillow in Home Ec. that still resides on my mom’s couch. (its only a 15 years old) 😀
I made a pair of shorts and a cow pillow in middle school home ec, but the first project I seriously made for me was a scrap felt bag. I even embroidered it and sewed the whole thing together by hand!
My first sewing project was sewing two long pieces of fabric together to practice stitching in a straight line. I started to run out of thread, and mom was busy, so I did the only natural thing – started taking longer and longer stitches in hopes that I could outrun the thread! 😉
I can’t wait to see the new line! My first project I sewed by myself was a very simple jumper for my one year old daughter. I got bit by the sewing bug after that and my one year old is now ten and I sew all the time.
My first sewing project was pajama pants and I made a lot of them!! I was so proud of myself. 🙂 I can’t WAIT to see your new fabrics.
I learned to sew as a little girl. My mom used to let us sew up her scraps. We’d make “barbie squares”–sewing around a square to make a blanket for our barbie’s. Then I moved on to sewing my own elastic waisted shorts. From there…I’ve sewn pretty much anything you can think of. I LOVE to CREATE!!
Love your fabrics! The first project I did was a “very” simple skirt that I wore to so many hippie festivals! I had to mend that single stitching about a thousand times. Too funny, thanks for bringing up that memory:)
I actually just got my sewing machine in march for my birthday! I absolutly love it, I love the creativity that it brings out of me. My first project on my machine was some outdoor cushions for my patio chairs. They turned out amazing!!
In my last year school a small basket of baby gifts for the children of the orphanage, then the whole class was going to leave there was a very exciting project, I think I did for a girl all in pink and white… =)
My first sewing project was a “dish towel” apron in a Valentine’s Day theme. So easy and so cute.
My first sewing project was a quilt I made out of my old jeans in college. 15 years later it’s our favorite picnic blanket!
My first project was a shift (simple sleeveless dress) made from some really groovy psychedelic colored paisley/swirl fabric back in the late 60s. Wish I still had that dress just to see the fabric again! Thanks to my mother for teaching me to sew! And thanks to you for a fun giveaway.
oh i think it was probably a pillow with my mom when i was a little one.
Wow! My mom started me sewing when I was pretty young, so I will just share the first sewing project I can remember. I decided to make some of my school clothes one year. I made a bunch of simple, cotton capris with a drawstring at the top. I used a few different fabrics and had some fun shorts. This is the first project I think I did that was somewhat successful. My mom was really picky that I do things right, and have french seams so they would last a long time. I hated it then, but am grateful for the lessons she was teaching me.
My First Sewing project was in Home Economics…we made a rice filled snake to keep drafts coming in from the bottom of the door. Definately done a lot more since then…
CONGRATS on 3 years…thanks for this giveaway opprotunity…I hope I win!
771 comments! But I still want a chance to win. My first sewing project was a felt pincushion made in a 4-H class. Oh, how proud I was of that green thing. Can’t wait to see what you have in the works.
Tracey D.
My first sewing was helping my mom make dresses for myself and my sisters, but the first thing I did on my own were some baby blankets for a community service project
My first attempt at sewing was a pillow for my doll. I stuffed it with cotton balls.
My first adult sewing project was a fabric bowl. It still sits on my sewing table (when the cat is not laying in it!).
My first sewing project was an apron. I’ve been hooked and now I can’t stop buying pretty fabric!
My first project was almost 50 years ago!!! My mom worked and I was home alone. She had a pattern and a piece of cotton fabric just waiting for me. I called, one day, bored, and she said to get it and see what I could do with it. I had never seen a pattern, other than watching my mom. But I made it!!! A sleeveless cotton shift dress. The facings were about as puckered as they could be, but I wore it proudly anyway. Wish I had kept it!!
the first sewing project i remember (other than some creative objects with felt) was a apron at school, all the girls had to make one and then use it in the cookery class
My first sewing project was when I was about 8 years old. I spent a week at my grandmother’s house and we went to flea markets and bought old beat up barbie dolls and lots of little fabric reminants and trims. We then made clothes for the Barbies and put on a Miss America pagenant for them at the end of the week.
My first sewing project was a purse in junior high. I remember using the seam ripper ALOT back then. Well I guess if I was truly honest with myself I’d say I still use it alot. Kim
My first sewing project was a shirt in Home Ec in HS. My first quilt was two matching quilts for my little sister and her best friend who were going to college and sharing a dorm room. I would love to win the scrap bag. I would use it for my church’s Hugs Ministry. We make quilts and pair them with stuffies for the local fire and sheriff’s departments to give to kids in crisis. Thank you for the opportunity to win some wonderful fabrics. Take care and God bless, Cory
A skirt with heart pattered material sewn with my Grandmother! My best friend and I also made our own barbie clothes!
My first real sewing project was a hideous green vest with green floral calico lining for 4-H, age 11 or so. I had “sewn” Barbie clothes prior to this, but this was the first, follow a pattern, use seam allowances, Mom looking over my shoulder and fixing the bobbin problems project. It one a blue ribbon at the fair, but man, it was truly hideous.
Doris
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P.S. Cucumbers on those puffy eyes for 10 minutes, then Garnier Eye Cream–works like a charm!
My mom taught me to sew as a child and I usually sat at her feet sewing by hand, while she sewed on the machine. I remember my first big project I got to sew on the machine was a shirt for me. I was in junior high then. The shirt turned out good and I actually wore it! Happy Blogiversary!
My first sewing project was a set of curtains for my bedroom. I was in high school and had no clue what I was doing. They looked awful. But I was so proud that I made them I hung them up anyway. I am still not wonderful at sewing but I can at least sew a straight seam now 🙂
Hmm… I can’t exactly remember my first sewing project. I do remember making curtains for my first apartment. Can’t wait to see your new fabric line!!
My first sewing project was a puffy “biscuit” quilt out of “polished apple” cottons 🙂 I was 10.
My first sewing project was the coasters from “Last-Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts” by Joelle Hoverson. They came out great. Congrats on the Blogiversary!
I can’t remember my first project exactly – I think it was a set. pants, shirt, skirt – I was 10 and sewing in 4-h 🙂
Thanks for sharing!
My first sewing project was a pochette with a cute chicken on the front.
Veronica
My first sewing project was a halter top. My grandmom helped me make a pattern from a top I already had, then we sewed a new one from her fabric stash – which I must add was HUGE! The whole project was for a sewing merit badge for girl scouts, but I remember wearing that top all the time. Some of my fondest memories were watching my grandmom sew. She let me hand her the pins. =)
I would definitely sew a bag or a really cute skirt, but as of now I am addicted to knitting!
I can’t remember my first actual sewing project but my mom never stopped me from playing/testing the sewing machine and serger. I can’t recall any actual projects until grade 8 Home Ec where I made some ill advised Harem pants with pointed ankles. Oh boy. I guess maybe before that there was a denim drawstring bag that I puffy painted all over but that isn’t nearly wack as harem pants.
HI! My first sewing projects were when I was a kid and
they were mostly softies of some sort – I came remember a specific one – just LOTS of bunnies for some reason. Can’t wait to see the new fabric line!
I really don’t remember what my first sewing project was. As a little kid I always peeked over my mother’s shoulder while she sewed on the machine and she taught me to hand sew. My first project was probably doll clothes or a stuffed animal.
My first project was a little bit ambitious. I made a handbag for myself. Since then my sewing has gotten better as I have learned about interfacing, pressure feet and the like. Great giveaway! Happy Blogoversary!!!
My grandmother taught me to sew on an old manual foot pedal machine. It was a big black “monster” with the most beautiful wood cabinet. I learned how to thread a machine on it and while my granmother sewed for her customers I sewed on the “monster.” I spent every summer in Connecticut with her and they are the best memories of my childhood. My first project was with her. We picked out a pattern for a halter top ,orange tie dye,and cut it out and sewed it. Just remembering and sharing this has made me smile.I miss her. Even with out winning telling this has been fun!
lovely photographs!
my first sewing project was a drawstring bag that i made in 4H the summer after 5th grade. my mom found it a few months ago in her basement and i am delighted to have it again!
My first sewing project was a tote bag. Now, I am addicted to sewing bags and purses and love to use several fabrics and embellishments on one purse. My first HB fabric project was my Easter Skirt and Easter purse this year. Oh the compliments I received. Now I am addicted to skirts and starting on shirts. And I don’t use patterns! I make them all up as I go. Oh the fun!!!!!! Love every single piece of your fabric!
Let’s see, my first sewing project was in Junior High Home Ec — I think it was a skirt, but it was sooooooo long ago, I can’t be held to that! Thanks!
Ive spent the last year trying desperately to teach myself how to sew. I was in love with all the beautiful fabrics that have been coming out, and I wanted to be able to make something… So, I made a lopsided burpie cloth. With a girly fabric eventhough I have a boy! Please Heather… Make some boy patterns that are not in red or navy like all the rest!
My first was in junior high. I made myself a long sleeve shirt and I wore it for years!
What a fun giveaway! I would LOVE to win! 🙂
My first sewing project was when I was a kid, maybe 4th or 5th grade. My best friend and I took a little sewing class during the summer, and we made small doll quilts. Back then I had no idea how much I would eventually love quilting! I still have it, which reminds me — I need to hang it up with all my other mini quilts. 🙂
My first project was a quilt that took me two years to make. I still love it even thought it is falling apart. Its made with all of my mom’s scraps so I can look at it and see old shirts she wore and dresses I had. Its fun.
My first sewing project was a penguin night shirt that I made and wore at church camp that summer. I still remember how slow I went on those straight seams,watching the needle go up and down for every stitch. It’s amazing I ever got it done!
My first thing to sew was an apron in Home Ec back in the early 90s…I hated it. Then I started making other things and have developed into a sewing crazy person! LOL! I sew everything! 🙂
thanks for the chance to possibly win but I doubt it out of 800+ comments. Random generator hates me.
LOL!
My first sewing project (as an adult…I was forced to do sewing as a child…) was a baby quilt for my best friend’s little girl. It turned out beautifully thanks to another friend helping me along.
My first sewing project was an apron when I was in 4-H. I think I was about 10 years old. We cross stitiched on the front of it. I remember my apron was orange gingham.
My first sewing project was a shirred sundress for my sweet little girl. I was inspired by Heather Ross’ pattern. It looks fabulous (but only after a few mishaps lol).
I made a skirt in Home Economics. I always chose the most difficult pattern and had to go to my Grammie, who sewed beautifully, for help. Thanks for the giveaway!
What fun!
Happy blog-aversary… so close to my birthday… 🙂
My fist sewing project was when I was aybe 12. It was a doll I drafted myself… she’s quite elongated and her hair NEVER completed- but my mom still has her… somewhere. That was the summer my mom kept me in the sewing room because the two girls down the streat were in a “maen girls” phase… I have a great mom- I didn’t even notice they were leaving me out. 🙂
Other than my birhtday being soon- I really should win this because my daughter’s first birthday is coming up- and her party is going to be butterfly themed… 🙂
My first sewing project was a pair of shorts in the 8th grade. Wasn’t pretty.
My first sewing project was just a few weeks ago… I made a seat cushion for the cooler on our sailboat – complete with handmade piping. It turned out great and I posted it on my blog. I finished an apron recently as well as some patchwork kitchen towels as a gift for a friend who just redid her kitchen. I’ve got a few other projects waiting in the wings I can hardly wait to get to – why did I wait so long to start sewing???
Hi Heather,
I think my first sewing project was a short dress with spaghetti straps. It was in a great plaid lightweight cotton fabric that I still love, but sadly dont fit the dress anymore.
Arabella
My first sewing project was probably nothing to brag about. I don’t even remember what it was. I think it was curtains. I have graduated to better things…like handbags :0)
Love your blog!
My first project was a nightgown back in 7th Grade Home Ec! Happy Blogiversary!
My first sewing project was a backsack in late middle school and early high school. All my friends ended up wanting them so I made them and sold them! A great way to fight off being car sick is to put a penny in your belly button! It sounds awful and wacky but it works! I promise!!! Thanks for doing this giveaway! Krista
The first thing I made in my re-discovering of sewing (after a 15 year hiatus) was a dress, hat, beach jacket and mary-jane slipper outfit for my 2 year old niece. It was adorable and made me so excited, I immediately fell off the wagon from my old fabriholic addiction! Now I have hundreds of e-patterns and quite a few traditional patterns plus LOTS of fabric and notions!
I love your fabrics in particular because they truely are FRESH and delicious and inspiring :o) Thank you so much for investing yourself in your products. They really do bring so much joy and excitement to us all!
My first sewing project was a cross stitch kitten that my Me-Mom helped me make. She got me started and I haven’t stopped!
Hi Heather! It’s hard to remember my first sewing project because I was so young. My mom sewed and quilted ever since I can remember and she taught my sister and I how to sew at a very young age. I do know that by the time I got to Jr. High, I took Home Ec and the first project was to make a pillow. Most people made a square or circle. Mine was an octagon made from gingham in which I cross-stiched in the squares to spell my name. Ugh. Nice pillow, but not a popular move in Jr High to show everyone else up! Thanks for the chance at a prize!!
My first project was a potholder done for 4H club waaaaay baaaaaack in the 60’s.
I’ve been sewing ever since.
Congratulations in advance to the winners of your most generous giveaway!
My first sewing project was in grade school. It was an awful quilt with hot pink flying pigs all over it! It is one of the ugliest things I have seen but yet I love looking at it and could never get rid of it!
Oh I love this! My mom tought me to sew making a pillow case. I had to practice on paper to get my lines straight first. (pick me!)
My first sewing project was a drawstring bag in 7th grade. ironically enough it was also my first migraine. I remember it all being really hard. Now that I have an adult brain sewing is a bit easier and i am am migraine free!
My first sewing project was a wristlet. I think it turned out pretty good. It was my first attempt at a zip also. I’m not sure if this will work but I’m going to try and link the picture:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/19524863@N02/3595006993/
Thank you for the opportunity to win Heather! I just love all of your patterns & fabrics!! I am still a beginner but I absolutely LOVE to sew!
My first sewing project was a pair of infant pants for my son!
my first sewing project was a striped dress i made in home-ec in jr high (aka middle school … LOL) and it was horrid … i’m sure it cured me of wanting to sew for, maybe, 10 years … who knew about matching stripes? i have always loved floral striped fabric and this was the prettiest one, however the teacher made me match the stripes and it was awful … took me till i was 24 and had my first child to sew again and i did that by hand for a long time.
Hooray for giveaways!
The first thing I ever made? I was about 7 (way too many years ago) and I fashioned a bikini top and sarong skirt out of a yard of fabric my mother bought me at the fabric store. Even then I was hungry for fabric! I am not sure how well it really came out, but I was mighty proud of myself! The rest, as they say, is history!
I made a crazy quilt for my first major sewing project one Christmas vacation I was home from college.
My first sewing project was clothes for my barbie! They turned out pretty unattractive (in hindsight) but at the time I thought I was on my way to becoming a fashion designer! Now I love to sew all kinds of stuff for my real doll; my baby daughter.
I was in 4th grade and in 4th. It was a pieced and quilted pillow top in browns and creams(Not my colors at all). That was nearly 30 years ago and it is still in my closet….unfinished.
The project I’m LOVING right now: Heather Bailey Fresh Picked Pincushions!! Fantastic pattern–I’ve brightened my mom and mother-in-law’s days with pear pincushions, and now I’m doing strawberries and tomatoes, so fun!!
My first sewing project was a felt needle case shaped like a Victorian lady in a bonnet. The bonnet is also a home for a thimble! the layers of her dress are were you pin the needles etc. I still use it today… I made it when I was 5 years old & I am now 33.
Love your blog btw! 😀
I want to start sewing !!!…and it’s all thanks to your fabrics!..they are fabulous and they inspire me!…pick me please!
I can’t even remember my first sewing project–it wasn’t very sophisticated to be sure since I was just old enough to be trusted with a machine. Right now though, I’m sewing 2 toddler quilts for baby girls due this month–all in Pop Garden!
My first sewing projects were clothes for my dolls. Some were from fabric and thread and some were special designs from different colored Kleenex and scotch tape.
I’m learning day-by-day because I see so many fabulous projects out there, I just can’t stand it! Right now I’m working on Wristlet purses which are so fun! Thanks for the continued inspiration and the awesome photography!
Oh, I love to pull from the memory file. . .my first sewing project was a pair of canary yellow drawstring shorts. . .Mrs. Sweeney’s 7th grade sewing class~1976! I loved her, I loved the class, I loved the shorts! Can’t wait for your new fabrics. . .aahhh. . .strike offs. . .what a tease!
My first sewing project, by which my mom taught me to sew, was a blue gingham dress. All I really remember about it was that it had a boat color neck, which I didn’t end up liking at the time. I never did wear it much.
Hello! Happy Blogiversary, then!
My first sewing project was in junior high in home ec class. I made an apron. I remember it not coming out right and only getting a C on the project. I don’t sew now but really want to. I have some ideas in my head that I would like to make like a bohemian sling bag or wallet. Also since I sell jewelry I would like to make a jewelry roll to store jewelry in while traveling.
I don’t remember for sure what my first sewing project was probable something to wear that didn’t fit which is why I piece quilts instead of trying to fit a garment. Happy 3rd Blogiversary!
My first project was in middle school sewing class. I think it was stirrup pants with a zipper and a waistband. I never did finish them. Probably a good thing!
I love your fabric line…just had to let you know 🙂 My first sewing project was a wrist pin cushion. I just started sewing 1 1/2 ago…and I’m officially addicted! Thanks for the awesome giveaway…
Hi Heather,
My first sewing project was my initials made into pillows that I made in Junior High Home Economics class. I kept them on my bed for years.
I can’t remember my first sewing project, but I do recall embroidering a bookmark (it said “books” in very boxy letters with a not-so-fancy border) in 4th grade as my first ever project involving needles.
My first sewing project was a couple of pillow shams made out of the sweetest pink floral fabric. I get so tense when sewing that I think I had a stiff neck for days after completing them! I am very proud of them even though they have crooked stitches! I’m going to put them on my daughter’s first big girl bed!
-Kelly
My first sewing project was a snake in 6th grade? I think the snake still exists at my mom’s house. I named it “Thumper”.
My very first sewing projet was a purple jumpsuit that my mom tried to help me make when I was an early teen. Then, a few years ago I took a sewing class and made a shirt & skirt….very simple, very ugly. The next project was a smocked Easter dress for my daugher, complete with a placket, button holes, puffy sleeves and all.
I know I was always sewing things by hand when I was little – doll clothes etc, but my first sewing project on a machine was a bag for my marbles while my mother was out – I wasn’t allowed to use the machine yet so it was a big deal!
The first things’ I sewed were Cindy clothes that my mum helped me with and I did by hand.
An obsession was born and for my sixth birthday I got my very own miniature “wind-the-handle” sewing machine, it was red, I LOVED that thing!!
Haven’t stopped since!!!!
Tia xxx
my first sewing project was a collaborative levi quilt in 4-H when I was approx. 8 yrs. old. Coincidentally I am currently hoarding old levis to make a quilt for my hubby on our anniversary.
My first project was a pair of elastic waistband shorts made out of some kind of weird ticking material!
Oh a giveaway from you! I’m in!
My first sewing project happened at age ten. I had made my first marionette with hot glue and wanted to sew a man. I figured it all out on my own while my Mom was away at the store and was filled with inspiration. It was then that the needle broke. I thought I ruined the whole sewing machine! I was so embarrassed that I threw the whole thing in the outside garbage can to get rid of the evidence. My Mom knew something what up when she came home. I went out to the garbage with her and showed her the half needle still in my project. She just laughed and told me about replacement needles! I was so relieved.
Thanks for doing a giveaway.
My first sewing project was what is now popularly called a “pillowcase dress.” I had grown up watching my mom and grandmother sew, and it did not meet my expectations for perfection, to say the least. It ended up being a nightie. Many years later, I, like my mother and grandmother, ended up sewing nearly everything I owned. It must run in the blood.
My first sewing project was in 7th grade in home-ec – and it was a placemat – how boring! Now I am yearning to tackle a quilt…but only with gorgeous fabrics….
My first sewing project was a shopping cart cover for my daughter who had just turned 8 months.
My very first sewing project was a pencil skirt & vest suit for Barbie made out of the hidden, detachable hood from my purple parka.
My first sewing project was a set of pajamas that I made with my grandma and her brand new machine. She bought the best machine she could afford knowing that when she passed she would give it to me!
Although my machine is over 10 years old, it works like charm and I know my Grammy is proud of me and is happy I am still using her Elna.
Puffy eyes…. preparation H :)…Green tea bags soaked in cold water…the back of a spoon that has been in the freezer….
my first sewing project was just a couple of years ago… a large blanket for my then-brand-new daughter. i sewed the entire thing by hand, because, at that point we couldn’t afford a sewing machine. when my mom saw it she immediately bought me one and i’ve been sewing away ever since!
My first time sewing is a dim memory. I think I made a night gown and it was soft yellow.
My first sewing project would have been Barbie clothes while at my grandmas house. I have been sewing since I was a little girl. I am almost 50 now and sill sew daily – wonder how people get through life not sewing.
my first sewing project was Christmas stockings–the ones from Ballard Design. I did not have a sewing machine so each night after I put the kids to bed, I went over to my husband’s grandma’s and she helped me make them on her ancient sewing machine. It was the beginning of something big–I’ve been sewing since, only on a BabyLock which is much better!!!
My first project was a tunic style blouse. It was a patchwork pattern with white background. To my Mother’s horror I sewed the staystitching in RED. The blouse hangs in my workshop as a reminder of how far I’ve come.
My first sewing project ever was a pillow in 8th grade. After that, when I first started sewing again, I made myself a sad little checkbook cover. And then, I made a Moopy Bunny and I was hooked!
My first sewing project was when I was about 11 and in 4-H. I made a skirt and entered it in our local county fair and won a first prize! I still have that ribbon too which is amazing because I am in my 50’s!
My first sewing project was a pillow that I wanted to make using my first sewing machine that my husband bought for me a few years ago. I just had a little boy and I finished a bib for him. . .now I’m hooked. I have just discovered your beautiful fabrics, but I really wish there were more “boy-friendly” prints. Taking a sewing class at the end of the month and I’m using your fabric to create my project!
Puffy eyes. . .just fight through it and drink water!
i have very fond memories of my very first sewing project 🙂 i was in elementary school and my brother and i were visiting my grandparents by ourselves! i picked out some fabric that had a pattern pieced on it to make a stuffed bear. i cut the pieces out by myself and then my grandmother and i sewed it together. i still have it, years and years later!
I just finished a project of three little dresses for my three little neices using your fresh cut fabric…they are so adorable and I acutally had to put in a order for more of the fabric I loved it so much…I have know idea what I plan to do with it, but at least I can sleep easy that when I figure it out…the fabric is here and waiting!
My first 2 sewing projects happened simultaneously- throw pillows for my living room sofa, and aprons for the women in my family as Christmas presents. Both turned out amazingly well!
My first sewing project was an Easter Dress I sewed with my mom when I was 8. I was lovely! And what a wonderful memory I have now with my mom!
I meant “IT was lovely”!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a wonderful giveaway! My grandmother let us sew on her treadle-foot Singer when I was in grade school, so I imagine my first project was some kind of doll outfit. Thank you.
My first sewing project was in Jr. high home economics class. We made stuffed animals. It was such a fun project. Crossing my fingers!!
My first sewing project was when I was about 10. I laid on the floor on some fabric and traced it around my legs. Needless to say, the pants didn’t work out very well. Thankfully, years later, I can make pants that fit!
My first project was a quilt when I was about 12. There was an older woman who went to our church who was a glorious seamstress and quilter, and one day she invited me to her house to teach me how to quilt. I went, and as we walked up the stairs to the loft which was her sewing room I knew I was in heaven. She had shelves and drawers along the entire four walls full of every fabric you could imagine. She even had an entire wall of corduroy, in every color of the rainbow. She told me I could us anything I liked and as much as I wanted… and so the lesson began.
Gosh that will be a loooong time ago! I do remember helping Mum sew a green felt circular skirt with ric-rac around the hem. It was a costume I was to wear for an Urdd Eisteddfod competition (Wales’ cultural festival for young people)in about 1956. We had to do a folk dance with THE BOYS! We didn’t get through to the final and I don’t remember much about actually dancing – but I do remember that skirt!
manohman that goes far back!
one thing I remember is a pillow that I “embroidered” after I stuffed it…so yeah, the threads that read “I love you Mom” went right through to the back, along with the knots & everything! (just flip over the pillow to see how I did it!) hee hee
(oh & thanks for the giveaway…everything you do is so beautiful!)
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Oh how I wish I knew how to sew! I did a tiny bit back in Junior High School. My first sewing attempt was part of a 4-H contest. We had to make an outfit and then model it, lol. I don’t remember exactly what I made but I do remember being quite embarrassed. Now that I have two little girls of my own I wish I’d paid more attention back then when my Momma tried to teach me to sew!
My Mother-in-law gave me my first sewing machine for x-mas right after I was married. I have not sewn much of anything in a long time but you have inspired me to dust off my Bernina and get back to it. My first most recent project was a baby quilt for my daughter’s teacher (the soon-to-be Mom) and my son has her husband as a teacher (the soon-to-be Dad). Next I’m hoping to sew a quilt each for my twins. Thanks for the inspiration!
Oh my… I think my first sewing project was an apron when I was in Junior High. I can still remember tbe fabric, it was so boring and hideous it was hilarious… or “hilardeous” to combine the two. Then I moved onto a frightening pair of shorts the next year… another Home Ec. disaster. Now, I am just getting back into sewing. My mother in law and I made a darling outfit for my daughter two years ago and I have just blown the dust off my sewing machine. I have the itch to sew again. With all your beautiful fabrics to choose from, how could one not want to sew pretty things? I would love to win!
My first project was a plain square pillow in sewing class…I was fine until I got to the handstiching on the bottom!! Good grief!
My first sewing project was pillows for my white wicker chairs for my front porch. They were bright yellow with pink, green and red stripes. I love color and your fabric! Can’t wait to see the new ones.
The very first project I did on my own was a wall hanging for my kitchen. I used retro scrap fabrics in red, yellow, and turqoise. I didn’t have to spend any money and then I machine quilted it myself!
Thanks for a fun giveaway. Your fabrics inspire me!
The first thing I sewed was in the late 80’s in a class to sew “multiples”. Those knit clothes with the tube-like waistbands. Oh, they were terrible. I like to think I have come a LONG way since then 🙂
first sewing project… drawstring bag in middle school. Lately… summer skirts for my beautiful daughters! LOVE your fabric!!! Thank you!
Wow, I can’t remember my first sewing project. Seems like I have been sewing all my life. I do remember the first skirt I made. It was in Home Ec in Junior High and it was PLAID! Talk about a mistake! Trying to match plaids on the first skirt you ever made was horrendous! I did wear it with pride, tho. I can’t imagine never sewing, either!
I just found this blog and am really enjoying it!
I am hoping that my first sewing project will be a dress.. I have so many patterns in mind. Now I just need to muster the courage to try!
my very first was in 7th grade-some initial pillows in home ec…but my first that i wanted to do, and has now created a monster, is an apron for my daughter-about two months ago. now i can’t stop looking at things to see how they are made! monster!
I just reclaimed some of my first sewing project as a 9 year old from my parent’s house. Anyone remember the “Sunshine Family” dolls? A more wholesome version of barbie type dolls from the 70’s. They came with a booklet about how to sew clothes, bedding, etc for them. I made a few skirts and bonnets along with pillows, quilts and sleeping bags. Even a tiny set of dresser drawers made out of matchboxes!!! It was fun to look through everything made of cute calico prints from the 70’s . Now my 3 and 6 year old girls are having fun playing with them. If only I still had the sewing booklet they came with…
My first experience sewing was home economics class in 7th grade. I made a tote bag, an apron, a pillow…and got hooked. These days I keep myself busy with quilting mostly. As for something interesting, I’m running the Steamboat marathon in 3 days, and I’m a bit restless waiting. Love your blog and fabric!
I made a letter M pillow in elementary school! I really didn’t start sewing until high school though – I think I started out with an elastic waist skirt at first and made myself a ton of pants.
I sew all the time but I tend to keep it to tiny projects that can be done either by hand or on the machine.
thanks for the give away and happy anniversary!
My first sewing project were miny stockings for the Christmas tree. I was under ten years old so there may have been glue involved.Thanks!
The first sewing project for me was a duvet cover for my best friend in junior high. I bought two flat sheets and thought, how hard could it be to sew them on three sides, and sew ties on the fourth? It was a nigthmare; the sheets were SO heavy and kept falling off the sewing table and I had to yell for my Mom to re-thread the machine about 203 times. By the time it was done I was SO over it! : )
My sewing skills (and ability to thread my machine) since then have increased dramatically, thankfully!
Thank you so much for the chance.
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My first sewing project was an apron. It was reversible and was amazing. Love your blog!
my first project was a bright green nylon backpack in tlc class in jr. high. I was hooked ever since. please feed the craft addict.
Drawstring gym bag in 7th grade and I still have it!
Technically my first sewing project was a pot holder in 7th grade, but then I took a lengthy break from sewing. The next time I really attempted anything was a Dorothy costume for my daughter, that was almost 6 years ago! It gave me a bit of confidence and now I sew almost every day! 🙂
My first sewing project was a miniature quilt. We had to do Little House on the Prairie projects in 4th grade. I can’t believe I actually remember that.
My first sewing project was baby wipes, which was basically two squares of fabric sewn together, turned and topstitched. It was a great way to learn how to sew in a straight line!
My first sewing project was an apron without a bib when I was in 4-H. It had a red background and flowers on it and in the retro prints before they were known as retro. I love to sew and have made many more aprons since. Love your site. Thanks for the tips and wonderful pictures.
Hi I love youre site and made my first sewing project with my grandma whalen when I was 6. Potholders still hold a special place in my heart
My first sewing project was doll cloths for my barbie. This summer I will sew my first doll for my first baby. I have the Black Apple Doll started, just need time to embroider the face. Oh and I want to make a backpack for the doll and include miniture versions of some of my daughter’s favorite toys!
In the sixth grade I made a matching top and pair of shorts in my home ec. class. They were oh so eighties in a white with teal polka-dots and teal with white polka-dots. I thought I was soooo cool….
My first sewing projects were doll clothes. These were made with my grandmother’s help. I just loved looking through her stash of fabric and picking out the perfect pieces.
My first sewing projects were clothes for my dolls when I was little. Probably about 5/6 years old, those dresses were probably my best work, they were all hand stitched with love.
Gosh, you are asking me to look back a long, long time. My first sewing project was over 40 years ago. Truthfully, I don’t remember when I wasn’t sewing-either by hand or machine. I would guess it was probably something for my Tiny Tears doll, or maybe for my cat. Mittens was one of those cats that allowed you to dress him up and push him around in the doll carriage.
Congratulations on 3 years of fun and beautiful works!1
Only the most awesome window pane plaid yellow and blue, low cut bell bottoms that only the 1970’s would allow…that was my first sewing project. Aw…the memories.
Thanks for the great blog Heather! You are awesome too!
Hi.
k, I can’t just say hi…. first sewing project was for home ec. A fabu peach colored bubble skirt in 1988. Even though it was all lopsided and wonky but I still wore the thing! (not much has changed in that area LOL)
Besides a school project (a handbag) my first adult sewing project were my curtains. Thanks!
My first project was when I was 8 or 9 – a simple nine patch pillow with lace around the sides. It may still be hanging around my parents house somewhere…. thanks for the chance at an awesome giveaway!
Abby
I’m not sure I can remember my very first sewing project … I started sewing when I was quite young – 10ish maybe? My first big sewing project was a quilt top, using the triangle scraps leftover from my mom cutting circles out of fabric squares to cover jar lids for a church activity. The fabrics were all vintage (even for the 80s) and I made up the design. Not knowing any of the “rules” many of my seam allowances were very small (1/8″ in some places) and consequently, the quilt top will never get quilted or used. But it end result was quite stunning, and I have it tucked away in a drawer as a keepsake. I haven’t stopped sewing since!
My first sewing project was a “chicken scratch” star on blue and white gingham fabric- my mom framed it in a sewer’s hoop and it’s hanging in my little girl’s room now. Now, though- I try to make my kid’s halloween costumes every year- but want to improve my sewing machine skills and make some cute curtains for my daughter’s room!! I love your fabric- Thanks for the chance to win something!
A velvet makeup bag in home ec class!
Thanks for the giveaway. Your site is very inspiring. My first project that I can remember was a pair of red polka-dot boxers for grade 8 sewing.
My first sewing project was a little pillow I made at about 5-6 years old.
Hi Heather… I love your blog it is so cheery, I love you fabrics and patterns. Keep on blogging
My first ever sewing project was a felt tortoise with chain stitched eyes when I was 9…I’m still pretty proud of it and I’m 33 now!
My first sewing project was Barbie clothes. I remember them well!
Thanks for the chance to win!
My first sewing project must have been one of the gazillion dolloutfits I made as a kid. I was lucky enough to have a mother who teached me how to use a sewing machine early on and then let me use it whenever I wanted. I wasn’t more than maybe 5-6 years old at the time.
My first sewing project was a book bag for school. Remember those famous ESPRIT book bags? That’s what I made, without the name brand of course.
First sewing project was a stuffed cat that velcroed together in different sections—head, front quarters, back quarters & tail. VERY WEIRD 6th grade home-ec experiment.
I made an apron in home ec class and that was 50 something something years ago and I haven’t stopped since. I will need to live to be 300 years old to actually sew up my stash but wow what a trip it has been. I don’t intend to ever catch up because I keep buying more goodies.
My first sewing project was a pair of shorts in 7th grade home-ec class. They came out great except for the fact that the patterns were unisex and somehow the teacher ordered the wrong size for the girls. We learned how to take them in when the shorts were way too big in the hips, at the expense of the pockets – the openings were way too small to get anything in! Since that project was done in the spring, I wore mine proudly (and frequently) to school until summer break – as did my friends.
I think one of my first sewing projects was a pillowcase. As far as puffy eyes go it’s usually a lack of sleep so a good nap helps me.
My first sewing project was a pair of shorts in a red and purple Hawaiian print. Gotta love 7th grade Home Ec! I recently fell back in love with sewing making an apron for an apron swap- and now I’m back on the wagon! Love your fabrics- thanks for the chance!
My first sewing project was when I was 7. My parents bought me a Singer featherweight at a garage sale for my upcoming 8th birthday. I made a skirt for my friend. I had her lay down on top of a piece of fabric. Then I cut out the skirt shape around her. Twice. Once for a front and then once for a back. Then I sewed the sides together. Done. I fully expected her to wear it.
My first sewing project was a pair of pants in 7th grade home-ec. I totally remember being so proud and wearing them to school … and then panic set in – would they make it thru the day?! I don’t think I listened to a lick of what any of my teachers said that day 😉
My very first sewing project was a small felt purse with tiny pockets that held little duck, rabbit, and sheep finger puppets.
My first official sewing project was a high waisted 6 gore skirt made of corduroy. My Mom
did not sew and we would go pick the most difficult cloth and pattern known to man for my home ec projects every time. I am a retired home ec. teacher and loved teaching sewing to kids back in the day!!!
I think the first time using a sewing machine was in Home EC in High School. I don’t remember what it was. I also use to sew pajama pants at Ricks College now BYU-Idaho.
It is amazing how far I have come since then. I got my first sewing machine for Christmas 1 1/2 years ago, and since then Scrapbooking has been put on hold, and designer fabric has become my new obsession.
My first sewing project was a pair of summer shorts (Hawaiian) when I was 12. I remember being so proud of how yellow they were and had matching yellow earrings. It was the 80s so that probably explains it all! 🙂
My first sewing project was an angel Christmas ornament that I made in kindergarten. I still hang it on the tree every year.
congrats on 3 years of blogging!!! what a fun giveaway…my first sewing project was a quilt (turning 21 pattern, i believe) that my friend taught me how to make (well she taught me how to sew really) and she has me hooked now!!!
I honestly can’t remember my first sewing project! I do remember my first quilting class…it was a summer camp for beginning quilters…I was 11 years old. Still love that quilt!
My first sewing project since school was a very, very simple quilt from the left over pillowcases i had lying around from my childrens’ duvet cover & pillowcase sets (maybe this is a European/Danish phenomenon…?)
The quilt is very colourful and there’s not a straight seam to be seen. It was a quick and fun project.
My first project was a skirt with my mom. I ended up throwing it across the room and shouting, “Why don’t we just BUY one already made?!”
Love you idea for “flower pockets” for the little girl’s dress – our first grand-baby is due next month and we are told they are having a girl. Yeh! my mind is racing to what to make first. The baby rings were a great idea too! Just found your site a few weeks ago and love all that you come up with. Keep up the great work!
My first sewing project was unofficially barbie clothes made with whatever fabric scraps I could find around the house and they were handsewn with whatever needle and thread I could find (my mother is very disorganized – hence my obsession for organization was also born!).
Officially, however, was a simple straight skirt I made in my first actual sewing class my senior year of high school. That was a great class and one that I am truly thankful I took.
My first sewing project was in kindergarten, when my mom helped me sew a green paisley doll blanket that I still have, and use.
as a little girl – an apron. 20 years later when i picked up sweing on my own – a dress for my 3 year old daughter!
erika pfluke
Skirt…with thin yellow stripes. Girl I even scored a zipper on the side…Mom was so proud of me. Right there she saw the family genes in the works! I probably was 9y then..Where did the time go?
My first sewing project was at school, I made an art shirt from one of my Dad’s old work ones. I hated all the rules of sewing (at school) now I love all of it rules and pressing included. Wow three years where did that go. hugs Dawnx
My first sewing project was a pyjama case made from fake fur when I was at high school. It was supposed to look like a teddy but looked like a brown blob. My first project since I started sewing a year ago was a small turtle softie.
My first sewing project was a cute pair of pajamas in the fifth grade. I made them…I wore them out…and I was hooked!
My first sewing project was a quilt made in a quilting class. I still don’t like it!
My first big project was a simple quilt I made for my highschool boyfriend (now husband)! Now I sew Halloween costumes for my two boys. And baby blankets for all the new babies in my life . . . would love love love the giveaway.
My first sewing project – around age 7 or 8, after my dad showed my how to sew a straight seam was a bag. Actually it was a rectangle folded in half and seamed up two sides, hemmed at the top. I was so proud!
Hi Heather,
My first sewing project was a plaid jumper and I spent hours laying it out so the plaids matched exactly! I sewed it on my great-great aunt’s Singer Featherweight and will always remember that project. I was so proud!
My first sewing project were PJs when I was at age 10. It was a school project and supposed to be fun, but I did not know how to use the sewing machine and turned out a mess. I even used some hot glue here and there…
My first sewing project…back in grade school, I had smuggled some of my mother’s fabric scraps (she was a seamstress) and attempted to hand-sew a dress for my Barbie doll. Fortunately, she was impressed and I was allowed to use more of her scrap stash.
I can’t remember my first sewing project but I’m sure it was something square with straight lines — just like I like ’em now! Isn’t Pittsburgh amazing?! I went there for the 1st time last Nov and stayed at the Wm Penn. It’s gorgeous. Can you name the three rivers that converge in the city? The names are pretty unique! Can’t wait for your new fabrics…
I can’t remember what my first sewing project was, I wish I could!
Love your blog 🙂
My first sewing project was an applique diaper bag. My mother bought my sister and I a sewing machine and paid someone to teach us a 2 hour lesson on making bags. The rest is history. Love Love Love all of your ideas and designs!
My goodness how long ago it was…my very first sewing project was for the one, the only, Barbie! I was maybe 10 and my mother was an avid sewer. I got her scraps and went to town trying to dress my favorite diva to the nines!
My first sewing project was a set of letter pillows that I made in Home Ec in 7th grade. The letters spelled out my name. 😉 We had a limited choice of patterns that the teacher would help us with. It was a great intro to sewing, and I still have them in a box somewhere.
Thanks!
Betsy
Hi there,
Funny I was just thinking about this last night,you know the first things we ever made, mine were at school, a table cloth with cross stitch and a tea cosie!!!
My first sewing project was doll clothes for my doll. Since my Mother didn’t sew (no time with nine children), I had to get some help from my Grandmother who was an expert!
A big hello Heather from Australia! You can see my first sewing project here as it happens!
http://bloomandblossom.blogspot.com/2008/03/antique-stitching.html
I still have it. It is really quite unattractive, but at age 6, I thought it was lovely. I remember painstakingly working out all the different patterns. I’m glad I kept it. First evidence of an evolvging stitching passion! I am running a giveaway over at my blog to celebrate the imminent launch of the new SEWN website. Please feel free to put your name in the draw if the prize appeals! Unfortunately, I raided my stack of ‘Amy Butler’ rather than my stack of ‘Heather Bailey’ to make the prize up – my apologies!
I made a sweatshirt hoodie with kangaroo pocket in 7th grade sewing/home econ. I then started sewing in my attic room on my grandmother’s old cabinet sewing machine. Good stuff. Love your fabrics and patterns, and I’m glad you liked visiting my hometown for the Quilt show.
My first ever sewing project was a peanut cushion, I was 7 or 8 years old, I don’t know where it is these days though! Thanks for the giveaway!
Gosh, first sewing project was making clothes for my barbie! I remember cut up all kinds of fabric and trim. But, actually using sewing machine was putting all kinds of trim on my wide leg bell bottom jeans..E-gads! I spent hours on that fashion trend..shaking head 🙂
my first sewing project was a small quilt. i did 4 different fabrics 4 inches square and put it togeter with a solid back and i used yarn to put ties troughout it. it turned our ok. thanks for a chance to win
I can’t even begin to remember my first sewing project. But right now I love making purses and aprons. Your fabric is inspiring.
Hi Heather!!! Love your blog & love your fabrics! xoxo
Ok, my first sewing ‘successful’ sewing project (lol) was valances for my room. It was my first apartment and I bought a bed-in-a-bag thing and cut up the flat sheet to make them 🙂 I thought it was the most amazing thing (at the time) because everything matched 😀
My first sewing project was when I was in the fifth grade and a member of 4H. . .I made an apron. It was peach. I remember it clearly. Thanks for the chance to win.
My first sewing project was a gold blanket I made for my dolls when I was about 9. I picked and paid for the fabric myself. I was sooo proud. I actually recently came across it in a bag of childhood stuffed animals my mom brought over when doing some clearing out. I just washed it and now have it stored in my closet until I figure out what to do with it next.
Happy Blogversary and thanks for the fabulous chance!
My first sewing project was a very small tote bag. It was cute, but I did a pretty awful job on it. Happily, I’ve moved onto bigger and better things in the sewing world. Happy bloggiversary!
My first sewing project was in 7th grade in Mrs Johnstone’s Home Ec class. It was a simple skirt with a drawstring waist. Mine was pink. And I didn’t get a perfect score because I seam-ripped through both sides of the drawstring casing instead of only the front side. I remember being SO mad. It’s amazing that I didn’t abandon the craft immediately, instead I’m trying my hand at a little etsy shop that makes handbags. Now I’m sewing every day and I NEVER seam-rip through both sides!!!
When I try something I start BIG! My first sewing project was a maternity top for myself sleeves and all. Mom always said, “if you can follow directions, you can do anything!” I’ve lived that out many times. I got a friend to help me understand patterns and give me pointers. Bought fabric, went home and sewed. I finished it and wore it the entire pregnancy. I then went into children’s clothing. So much fun! I then tried quilting and haven’t looked back!
My first sewing project?? Probably the drawstring gym bag made in 7th grade Home Ec.
I can’t wait to see your new fabrics. 😀
it was a pair of shorts. and i was 9. and when i made about the 20th mistake and sewed the legholes shut i took the scissors and chopped them into tiny little pieces. then i started over with something much much simpler. 🙂
My first sewing project was little valances for my newborn daughters bedroom. All I had to do was sew a straight line.
when I was about 10 my mum helped me sew a “crazy patchwork” quilt. sadly it is still unfinished somewhere. But she never gave up on me and helped me do some fancy embroidery on a library bag, made teddies and laughed at my first attempt at knitting when I kept adding stitches and ended up with a triangular shaped poncho (not the scarf I’d intended to make). She has always inspired my creativity which helps me relax ad get away from my science-based career, resulting in a good work-life balance. Now, if only I could learn to quilt like her…
Holy cow! 975 comments already! Woosh… I hope luck is really on my side when the random generator picks a number. I would loooove to win that fantastic prize.
My first sewing project was a tiered skirt for my then 3 year old daughter. I was so proud of myself! I wanted to sew for years and years and finally broke down and tried. I’ve been addicted ever since.
I can’t wait to see your new fabrics!!!
Hugs,
Shannon
My favourite sewing project….that would have to be the asian inspired dress I made in 8th grade. I still love it but of course after 4 children and some growing it doesn’t quite fit anymore LOL!
Congrats on 3 bloggy years!
My first project was a tote bag. I am now obessed with making skirts. It’s going to be a fun summer!
My first sewing project was a “quilt” for my boyfriend. I gave it to him on Christmas and he broke up with me a week later – what a bum!!
Thanks for this chance to wIn!!
Laurie
first sewing project? embroidered “pocket” (bag used by ladies in the revolutionary war time)… what can I say, I was ambitious and my family did 18th century re-enacting. It was more fun to sew than throw tomahawks. 🙂
Hi Heather!
I LOVE your patterns and fabrics. What I enjoy making with scraps is mix up my scrapss to make super cute scrap bags, pillows and pin cushions 🙂 All inspired by you! I hope to someday soon have enough to make a scrap quilt too!
I’ve heard that a good way to cover up puffy eyes is to use a pink based concealer pencil in the lines and then your natural concealer on top of the puffiness. I haven’t actually tried this. I have tried a white eyeliner pencil and it seems to work well 🙂
My first project was a pair of boxer shorts in home economic during middle school. Put the needle right through my finger making them too!
My first sewing project was in highschool… we made a tracksuit top and it was hideously ugly… I didn’t sew again until I was pregnant and my first “real” project was a simple dress for my niece! I was totally hooked after that!!!
P.S-I can’t wait to see the new fabric line… just love all your fabric lines!
My first sewing project when I was a little girl was making clothes for my dolls. But since having my own family, my first real project with my sewing machine was a strap attached to my son’s pacifier so we don’t lose it.
When I first got my sewing machine I couldn’t wait to try it out but I had no fabric so I took a lambswool sweater that was accidentally shrunk in the dryer and thus too tiny to wear but too beautiful of a wool to throw out. I chopped it up and made a hat, mitts, and a scarf. I wore the hat and mitts all winter.
My first sewing project was a brown shortsleeve dress with lace around the collar. All went well until I had to take the sleeve off because I sewed it in upside down. What a mess. Plain brown fabric, are you kidding. What fun though. Love your blog and your fabrics.
My first sewing project was in Junior High, and we got to choose what we would make. I made a wrap around skirt, and didn’t use a pattern, and it did not work! It was pretty funny. Love your stuff!!
Nikki
The pastel bag with rope closure is still a vivid picture in my mind as my first sewing project. I soon learned how to make my own shorts and had a variety of pairs in different patterns to complete my 11 year-old wardrobe.
Love your inspiration and beautiful art!
One of my first projects was a quilt for my niece. I was pretty pleased with it until it went in for its first wash, and it fell apart. Some time later I salvaged what I could and then had to add to it since my niece was now a toddler. That didn’t discourage me from quilting, I still love it today and my niece is 28 years old!
Happy blogiversary! I love your blog! My first sewing project was a duffle bag we made in home ec. =)
My very first sewing project was a pillow in middle school, and we had to make a design on it with french knots. I still have it. I love your designs! Thanks for the giveaway!
My mom taught me to sew and the first thing I remember making is a pair of wide leg elastic pants – they should probably have been pajama pants but I made them out of a slinky tribal print and was so proud of them. I think they probably looked awful. Then my 2nd sewing start was a little hobo bag from a pattern on craftster. I think that was also the first post on my blog! Hopefully things have improved a little since then. 🙂
My first sewing project was a small blanket for a doll that I had!
A fun question! My first sewing project was a pair of flannel pj pants to wear on Christmas morning. A great project, because it included sewing buttonholes, a drawstring (bias tape), and a pattern… but plenty of ease to hide the mistakes 🙂
My first sewing project was a tiny teddy bear from a mail order add in the back of a magazine. I remember how different it was in real life , my first exposure to switch and bait marketing. It was so much smaller than it looked in the picture and my Mom had to help me turn it as the bits were so small.
I was 9 years old and to this day my favorite projects are the small ones.
my first project was an oilcloth seat-pad.
I made it in girl scouts. It was hand sewn.
Yay giveaway!
My first sewing project was a drawstring bag…when I was very young. My mom used to teach sewing lessons and that was always the first project her students would do.
~Karen St.
Love your blog, your posts always inspire me. My first sewing projects were dolly clothes. My mother is an interior decorator and always made soft furnishings at home. My sister and I would raid her scrap baskets and make clothes for our dolls. The first thing I ever made was a paisley poncho with gold fringe trim. Very tacky but I was so proud of my hand sewn creation.
My first sewing project was a small lap quilt. The dog sleeps on it now – she loves it!!
My first sewing project was a set of coasters…thanks for offering such a fun give-away!
I want to make some Pillow versions of your party chicks for friends for Christmas. I made them as place cards for a recent party and everyone fell in love with them. So I’m thinking they would be a fun pillow to have. Nice and cheerful.
My very first project was when I was 8 and wanted to make something for my doll to wear. I think it ended up being covered in buttons, rick-rack and fancy “embroidery” (aka. me drawing with a majic marker on the fabric) but it was a pretty sweet dress that fit my cabbage-patch doll perfectly!
Thank goodness I’ve improved since then!
My first sewing project was when I was about 7 or 8. I used to design and sew clothes for my barbie. I have always loved sewing, and find it to be my therapy.
My first sewing project was a shoe bag for my mom out of satin and all decorated. I was so proud, then I ironed it and poof a huge hole. I cried and cried. My mom put a patch on it and used it….. and I have never forgotten and have been sewing and quilting ever since.
First project was a fuzzy dog that turned out to look more like a sheep! 🙂 The skirt turned out much better in my 7th grade assesment. Now X# of years later, I still sew more clothes than crafts!
My first sewing project (with the help of my mom)was a Genie Halloween costume when I was 21. Now I love to sew purses, belts, hairbows, and anything else that excites me!! Thanks for your beautiful fabric selection!!
My first sewing project was an eyeglass holder that I made in home economics when I was in middle school. I was so proud of this A+ project. The case is still in my nightstand drawer. Every time I see it I get all warm and fuzzy. Now years later I’m back at it with bags, pillows, curtains and furniture covers for an apartment makeover.
my first sewing project was a doll pillow when i was 5!
My first sewing project on my Janome machine was a set of burp cloths for a friends baby. My second project was a halloween costume: a floor length dress with floor length sleeves that looked like Arwens dress from LOTR. Thankfully, I had help from a friend who knew how to use a pattern!
I think the first thing I learned to sew were these cute little stuffed Christmas ornaments.
My first sewing project was in 1969 (I was 8), doll clothes for tiny little Dawn dolls. And my remedy for puffy eyes is extreme, but here goes: I brew very strong coffee, pre-moisterize the eye area, and then pat that coffee onto the eye area with a cotton ball. I also consume some-o-that coffee, which helps in SO many ways!
I can remember way back when making my Barbie dolls clothes mostly hand sewn…but I do fondly remember my Grandmothers foot pedal Singer sewing machine. What a beauty. I think I fell in love with sewing on that machine. ..boy do I wish I had that sweet machine. I got a serger for Christmas and just broke it in last month. My next project will be summer knit pajama pants….
The very first time I grabbed a needle and thread was when I was 7 years old and my Aunt Pat gave me a little tin full of embroidery floss and my very first project, a baby bib to embroider. That started it all…
Not sure if I am too late or not, but what the hay!
My first “real” sewing project was in high school where we had to make an outfit and then wear it in a combined fashion parade with other schools- i know how embarrassment! I made a pair of red tartan hot pants and a white long sleeve ruffle shirt ( you know the kind with ruffles down the front and on the sleeve cuffs? aka puffy shirt for anyone that watches Seinfeld). Ooh, the 90’2 were a bit sad for highschool fashion…
I don’t remember my first project, but I do remember sewing my entire wardrobe including pleated, tapered-leg blue jeans in 8th grade! I just discovered your blog and website and am enjoying everything! Beautiful stuff!
I started sewing over 30 years ago and can’t remember what my first project was but I’m still sewing and still lovin it!
Oh wow, I just love your blog and your fabric is to die for. Thanks so much for this fantastic giveaway.
Suzanne
I just started sewing a couple of months ago and love it!!! Why, didn’t I do this sooner?! My first sewing project was a boutique towel wrap that a friend had on her blog. I really wanted to make it as a gift so I made it for my friend’s little girl. I couldn’t believe how easy and fun it was to sew! I’m hooked.
I remember my first sewing project vary clearly. I was 15 years old and it was an apron. I learned the ins and out on a beautiful antique sewing machine………
I can’t remember my first sewing project – it was soooo long ago! I remember my mom had an old black Singer machine, boy I wish I had kept it. The first project that I remeber doing entirely on my own was in 7th grade Home Ec class. It was a wrap around skirt. It came out really well but I’ve been hooked on sewing forever. I’m not crazy about making clothes anymore since I’ve gotten fluffy, but I’ve always enjoyed sewing for the home, curtains, pillows, bed sets, etc. Now I make dolls they are an obsession with me but I also like making purses. They are pretty easy to make and friends are really impressed when I give them as gifts (if they only knew). Can’t wait to see the new fabrics I’m sure they are gorgeous!.
My first sewing project was a sewing needle “book” made from felt for my mom when I was about 8 or 9. I’m 55, now sewing for me after sewing for 3 girls growing up, and use that same needle book! Next project up is a simple knit maxi for a cruise.
So glad you got that off your chest…now Im dying!!
Can’t wait to see what you’ve come up with!
My first sewing project was in 7th grade and it was a white lace top to wear over tank tops like Madonna! I thought I was way cool – I was dressing like Madonna and had made the top myself so there was a little “Pretty in Pink” vibe also!!
my 1st one was making dolls clothing, and after I become a MOM was “sewing” a dress for my daughter and one of my last ones was sewing a skirt for her for easter, inspire by the beautiful one you had on your page a few months ago( for the 2 little girls from your friend)– I feel that I am taking big steps making that skirt, thanks heather , you inspire me
My first sewing project was a baby onesie for a gift that I blanket stitched & appliqued! I am NOT creative with a needle! But I did it! Yippee!
I started sewing as an adult and my first project was a dress, I think. I then made a bag, a shower curtain, and another tab top curtain.
Wow can’t remember. I have been sewing since I was and itty bitty, now I combine my love of sewing with scrapbooking
Give the boy what he wants! My then 2 year old wanted to be SuperWhy for Halloween 2008. After a discouraging and ridiculously priced search online I committed myself to the almost impossible. With a lot of help from a dear friend and some serious frustration Cannon got his green jumpsuit and blue cape. Now I’m addicted, seriously…can’t stop. Thanks Becca…and Heather for your undeniable inspiration! Oh and your new fabric…I’m dying to see!
Lol…first sewing project was in Home Ec. class grade 7…I was going to make my skirt for choir and my Mom literally took over….apparently she did not like the fact that I liked to “wing” it with a pattern…lol….she was more than a little perturbed that she only got a B+. I think I would have gotten more like a C- with the way I liked to do things back then, so I was definitely happy for the help, and the memory that we still laugh over….
Maybe not first, but the clear memory is 4H sewing and a light blue cotton plain-Jane apron. I was SO careful with those seams! My 6yr old just sewing a library tote bag. I hope she remembers the experience!
My first project had to have been a pair of shorts. My mom had us sew an outfit every summer starting about 5th grade. I didn’t care much for sewing back then, but am loving it now!
My first sewing project was a pincushion. It was heart-shaped and made from a red and white faux-patchwork print reminiscent of toile. I embroidered my initials on a red felt heart in the middle. I still have it and use it, it’s so special!
First sewing project? A pair of shorts in 9th grade home ec class. The fabric was brightly colored and had sharks on it. I don’t think I ever wore them!
My very very first sewing projects were doll clothes and beanie baby clothes. I developed a whole pattern line for those beanie babies (and stories about where they’d wear their new clothes). Before that, I tended to cut things instead of sew things. My favorite blanket has a hole that I regret cutting so that it would fit as a dress on my stuffed bunny…
My first “grown-up” sewing project was a blue easter dress when I was ten(? eight? something like that). The sleeves had to be lined, and my mother actually set the sleeves and zipper in. It seemed to take forever back then!!
A “Princess Diana” outfit circa 1983! Oh my, it was so beautiful!! Do you remember the asymmetric buttoned-up blouses with the big ruffled neckline? And how about those enormous gathered sleeves that tapered at the wrist? My blouse was white with blue polka dots and the skirt was the reverse. The lace was the finishing touch to the hemline. I proudly wore this outfit to high school (that was when girls wore dresses and skirts to school). I felt so beautiful in that outfit.
first project was a knit polo shirt in 7th grade home-ec. puffy eyes? tea bags. soak them and place on eyes
I was such a little weirdo! I vaguely remember learning a little stitching from the time I was 5, but once in third grade, at age 9, I took my doll and laid her right down on top of my mom’s red and white striped flannel pajama top and cut around her and then sewed up the sides to make her a nightgown – it didn’t fit very well and boy was I in trouble!
Such a vivid memory!
My first sewing project outside of home ec was a patchwork quilt. I had some super-cheap fabric and was making it queen-sized. Because it got to be so huge, I decided to tie it instead of quilt it. I got about halfway through the comforter when I saw that the fabric was tearing–in multiple spots–and none of them were at the seams. It was actually coming apart in the middle of the squares. The whole thing ended up in the garbage and I’ve been buying only quilt-store quality fabrics ever since.
My first project was a turtle softie when I was about 10 or 11. 25 years later I found the pattern at mum’s and made two for my nephews.
I wonder if future generations will find it and make some more?
Can’t wait to see your new fabric!
My mom has sewn since I can remember but, the first thing that I made was a pair of boxers in home ec.
knickers and a ‘units’ style shirt. yes…i was in third grade!!
I was a rodeo queen so my first project (by myself) was a black leather looking shirt with red metallic stars on it. I did it in high school.
My first sewing project was my tenth grade Halloween costume, a fifties style poodle skirt and jacket. I have been hooked ever since.
My first sewing project was a skirt I had to make in Junior High Home Ec. class. It didn’t turn out too bad. 🙂
My first sewing project was an embriodered pillow w. bunnies that my grandma got me started on. The only project I ever did w/ my grandma. Still have the pillow…always will. Good memories.
Before I even got to my first sewing project, my mom had me use a seam ripper to take apart a shirt, and then pants, including zipper. That way, she was sure I knew how things were put together. I’m sure I was impatient with that method of teaching when I was a kid, but it I knew it was right and good, so I persevered, and learned to sew a lot of my clothes and have fun with it. Like all arts, you need to know the classic basic technical foundations to truly know how to innovate creatively on your own. Love to my Mom!
-Virginia
I took a sewing class in High School. My Senior year I made this red plaid silk shantung tank dress…lined and everything…for a Christmas dance. I was sooo proud of it.
My first sewing project was a tinkerbell costume for my 3 year old daughter, which turned out surprisingly cute for a first project.
My first sewing project was probably an outfit for a “Dawn” doll. My Mom collects them and I was probably about 14 and wanted to play with her collection. The thought came up to make a new outfit for the already-old doll and since I’m the crafty one, it fell on me. I forget what it looked like, but I remember being really proud of it.
My first sewing project was in 3rd grade 4H. A really ugly apron made from two ugly placemats.
Despite the ugliness of my projects, I am grateful for the sewing lessons. Although it took another 20 years to get going, I am having so much fun with my projects.
I’m not exactly sure what my first sewing project was, but I know I was a kid sitting beside my mom and begging her to teach me. Probably doll clothes. Now I love teaching my daughter to sew on her own pink sewing machine…how I would’ve loved it myself! Thanks for you blog!
Oh goodness I hope I’m not too late! My first sewing project was a pillow for my then boyfriend (now hubby) as a Christmas present. It was made with this adorable and not very manly Precious Moments teddy bear fabric. Love this blog!!!
My first sewing project was an apron and I love it!! 🙂
my first project was an ankle length skirt for a missions trip to mexico in high school (10 yr reunion this year)…i made it with a noah’s ark print and red fringe trim on the bottom…i thought the juxtaposition of the “hoochie” fringe and the bible story fabric was hysterical. that skirt was ridiculous, but still makes me laugh!
I thought I already entered but I can’t seem to find it so ..
My first sewing project(s) were clothes for my Barbie. I sewed them all by hand though and they actually turned out ok, with a lot of help from my mom. The first “real” sewing I did for myself was an artist smock. I loved it and wore it to death!
Peach Polyester Pants Outfit in Brownies. UGLY. LOL. I hope I win. I need to win something. It’s been too long since I won anything. ;o) ooxx`jodi
Happy Blogiversary! What an amazing prize, thank you for your generosity!
my first sewing projects were, like many people’s, doll clothes that i made out of scraps. my first “proper” projects were a black denim totebag and an extremely uncomfortable cotton shell/tank top, both in 4H when i was 10 or 11. thank goodness i persevered and started making cooler stuff!
hiiii!
i think my first real sewing project (that wasn’t for a school project) was a quilt i made for my high school sweetheart (now husband) for our one year anniversary!! we were in grade 11…i remember staying up late cutting squares of fabric, and hand stitching, etc while watching late night cooking shows!! fond memories 🙂
we still have that quilt and use it all the time!
xo. corinne
I can barely remember what it looked like, but it was a baby sleeper… I wish I still had it!
first sewing project was a jumper in 7th grade. i got the pleating all wrong and the hem was asymmetrical. I got a C and was so upset and wishing I’d just chosen to sew a pair of boxers like the other girls. It was the early 90’s and wearing boxers as shorts for girls was cool. at least in my California junior high! =)
I grew up in Pittsburgh – so glad to see it’s as beautiful as ever. My first sewing project was a quilt. I had to make it for an art class in college & fell in love. Even better, my husband bought me my very own sewing machine when he saw how in love I was with fiber arts. And now my oldest daughter is 9 & wants to learn how to sew. I can’t wait to pick out fabric & make fun projects with her!
My first sewing project was making a pair of “lips” filled with foam in 7th grade home ec class. Fun!
My first sewing projects were felt animal appliqued tees for my kids. I now sew every single day. Your’s is one of the first “crafty blogs” I found and fell in love with! Thank you for the constant inspiration, and for being such a fun roll model to my daughter (budding seamstress), Chloe 🙂
Heather Mattos
I made a little doll quilt with my mom. Now my girl has it for her dolls.
When I was four years old (circa 1985), my mother and I sat down to her old Montgomery Ward sewing machine, and stitched up several small square beanbags for a Tic Tac Toe Toss game. I don’t remember ever actually playing that game, but from that point on, I had the most fashionable Barbie dolls, baby dolls, and teddy bears in the town 😉
I still use the same old Montgomery Ward sewing machine to this day. My mom has her own quilt pattern company now, and I remember when she stitched up her very first quilt, on this sewing machine. It’s nice that I can thread it with my eyes closed, that I know what every single gear, cord, and screw is for, but the best part is that every time I sit down at that machine, I remember the clothes, blankets, and toys my mother made for me throughout the years. And, of course, I can still remember clearly when we sat together sewing beanbags, in our crappy little apartment (it smelled like cat litter XO), from old bed linens, and filling with dried pinto beans =]
Hey, I just found your awesome blog! Wow you have great style! Love ya~
Anyhoo, the first thing I ever sewed was a… Pee-Pee Tee Pee. Yep, for newborn boys!
I really hope I win, I love this blog, great giveaway!!
My first sewing project was a quilt for my daughter’s fourth birthday. Little did I know it would become the addiction it did. Now my hubby, and 4 of our daughters quilt and sew with us!
My first project was Barbie doll clothes! I learned to sew on an old treadle machine, right next to my mom. 🙂
my first sewing project was a skirt i made with my mom when i was 5 or 6 years old :).
My first sewing project would have definitely been clothing for one of my soft toys. Growing up there were always plenty of little fabric scraps to make things with, which is weird because my Mum didn’t sew! 🙂
The first time I made something with fabric was fabric collage/applique project when I was about 9. I entered it into a competition at a local fete/fair and won first prize! The first sewing project with a sewing machine was a drawstring bag I made at school when I was 12ish, but I grew up with my Mum sewing, knitting and making beautiful embroidery so I’m sure I managed to get my hands on her sewing machine before that!
My first sewing projects were doll’s clothes. I had a doll that they didn’t make any more (Pippa – a kind of 1/2 size Barbie) and I had to dress her. she had ball gowns made from ribons and lace trim – and hair that stuck up on end! I loved her!!! Really taught me a thing or two!!!
my first sewing project was some awful puffy pants with the built in suspenders (1979). Junior high home ec class. I think I actually wore them once. Happy Blogaversary!
Oh, my very first sewing project was a bloomer for my baby girl. Then a dress for my first daughter… Now, time is missing but I always have something “on progress”, even if the prgression is more than slow…
Hi,
my first sewing projest was a hand sampler class, where you had to draw the block on graph paper, make template plastic templates and use a quarter inch ruler…..it took a long time to finish, all hand pieced. Five years later I’m still hand quilting it!!!
The only thing i’ve ever sewn are buttons to shirts or tops !!!…I would really love to learn to sew & use a machine..but never got a chance to do !! I think my first project would be to sew a pretty dress for my daughter !!
Thanks for a chance to win !!
The first project I remember was a little felt bear. Our school teacher aide made adorable bears and started me on a little one. I remember unpicking seams until she declared it just right. That little bear is now close to 30 years old and he has a few holes where the seams perhaps weren’t just right over the years! I love him because he reminds me of a special lady who gave the gift of crafting to someone else.
Is it still Thursday overnight where you are?
I hope so. I’d love to win! It might be the thing that pushes me over the edge and gets me to start sewing! I keep reading about it, and now i want to do it too! 🙂
A bright orange and royal blue plush football shaped pillow in 7th grade.
My first sewing project was in Home-Ec, 1973. It was a pair of shorts made out of smiley material. We were to model the clothes we made for the spring fashion show at school. I made a mistake and one side was smilies and the other side was frownies. I didn’t want to model them and she wouldn’t let me fix them so I had to model them this way in order to get a grade. Funny now, humiliating then! Ah, the ’70s’.
My first project was a pair of shorts that I made with my best friend in a sewing class my mom taught the 2 of us. I was in 5th grade and hooked on sewing after that! The best thing for puffy eyes is Mary Kay soothing eye gel with cucumber extract. Ooh, it feels so good!
I love your giveaway. I hope I win!
OOOHHH, a sweet giveaway! yea! My first sewing project was in Home Ec in like 7th grade and that would have been, hmmm, 1975! So of course it’s not just a slightly boring elastic waisted skirt PAST the knees, but made out of a BORING brown cordoroy fabric! EEK, UGLY! I gave it PROUDLY to my somewhat older sister (the OLDER sister thing didn’t feel good to say back in 1975, but TODAY, well, yeah it feels good to say, ha,ha, you’re older than me!) Well, anyways, it was my Christmas present to her that long ago year, and I think she actually wore it, I just remember this feeling of yeah, she liked it, I can sew!
BTW, my first C in school life came out of Home Ec! I CANNOT believe that! I loved Home Ec! I remember walking home from school and CRYING because I had a C! Well, I was in seventh grade then, after all! It wasn’t until around 9th grade that I decided who cares so much about grades and decided I liked BOYS better! He,he! Ok, that’s all! Suzie Button
I was in 8th grade when I got the bug to start sewing. My sister helped me sew a pair of Esprit shorts. I tackled it all… buttons, zippers. I’m surprised that didn’t scare me off. Now 20 years later, I still love creating with my sewing machine!
My first sewing project was a pencil case, way back in the 4th grade home ec… you know, back when kids were allowed to be near needles and stitch rippers.
my best remedy for puffy eyes is chammomile tea bags, cool from the fridge.
Thanks!
My first project was a quilt i made with my Mom when I was little.
My first sewing project, in the mid 50’s, was a full gathered skirt that would then be worn with a couple of can-cans underneath. I was in 6th or 7th grade and very proud of my efforts. I made several of these fashionable skirts from fabric purchased at Broughton’s Department store, a very small dept. store by most standards these days, but an essential place of business in very small Deckerville.
I took a sewing class when I was 11 or 12 years old and my first project was a romper. (It was the 70s!) The romper was strapless (simple enough) but had draw-string laces up the sides of the legs. I remember having to convince my mom and the instructor that I could handle it. And I did!
My first sewing project was an apron I made in 8th grade Home Ec. I remember my mom taking me to the only fabric store in our little town to pick out the fabric and grosgrain ribbon. It actually turned out pretty cute and I still use it to this day.
Hi Heather,
love your blog and fabric!!
my first sewing project was a quilt.
Thank you for the giveaway!!
i wanted to quilt before i wanted to sew (does that make sense?), so my first project was a quilt block. but not just any block. oh no, it contained traditional piecing, templates, paper piecing, and applique. and don’t ask me how it turned out. 🙂
in spite of that, i’m still loving the craft and stitching along! happy blog to your fabulous blog!
My very first sewing project was a pillow in 7th grade home ec. But my first project when I really developed a passion for it was sewing for my new baby boy (who is about to turn 11)!
My first sewing project was a skirt in my Jr. High Home Ec class (do they even have such a class anymore? I might be dating myself.)
My first sewing project was a nine patch square set my grandma helped me make one summer( I think I was 6 or 7) when I was bored. I’ve never been bored since! My boys (7 and 5) are making pj pants this summer and I am making yet another skirt.
Hello – I see you just had your first trip to Pittsburgh. Most people, like you, are surprised what a neat place it is. I follow your blog almost every day. I can’t remember my very first sewing project, I do remember that, here in Pittsburgh, during 7th grade home ec, Marlene Mahoska sewed right through her finger! I remember helping her back the needle out. Ouch!
My first sewing project was with a friend from elementary school when I was 9 or so. Her mom was a crazy sewer and helped us make a stuffed bear with left over fabrics. I recently just started sewing, making gifts for friends. but, I still have that bear today! For some reason I can’t get rid of it.
Crossing my fingers! These are great fabrics and I would love to make goodies with them!
My first sewing project was a table cloth. I figured out how many feet of fabric I would need but when I got to store, I bought that number in yards. The price I paid was sooo much more than a tablecloth should cost but I was too excited about learning to sew to realize that. Thirteen years later, I still have fabric leftover after using it for the tablecloth, barstool covers, valances and even shorts.
My first sewing project was so dull I don’t even remember it!
SOoething much more interesting is that here in Aust. Monday is a public hoiday so more time for sewing! Hooray!
5 minutes, yikes, i hope this goes through
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First project…..Mrs. Heffernan was our home ec teacher. Our project was a skirt. She told me I would never be a seamstress!!! HA!!!! I showed her (G). XXX Annie
My first sewing project was a pair of red, white and blue flag pattern shorts when I was in fifth grade. I showed those things off good that 4th of July. Luckily, my taste has progressed since then and I could find MUCH better uses for your beautiful fabrics.
Well, I think I’m a day late and a dollar short, but I’ll still play along even if I can’t win, lol!
My first sewing project was an apron for Kitty. I made it when I was 4 years old. I wish I still had it. Totally hand sewn… and very pitiful looking I’m sure! My mom loved that I was trying to sew at such a young age.
My first sewing project was a pillow in my 7th grade sewing class. I believe it was a cat pillow, LOL! Hope I win!
My first sewing projects were doll clothes for 18″ dolls. I was using the sewing machine, but I was six years old when I started so you can imagine how those turned out.:) But, I learned a lot doing them and that’s what mattered.
My first sewing project was a circle skirt. I made it in 4H, in some wild neon color flower fabric.
My first true sewing project was redoing my baby sister’s room on weekend my parents were away and I was left in charge. We found some old sheets in a lovely pattern and we made curtains, a duvet cover and my first ever patchwork cushions! My sister was looking up to me, I couldn’t let her down! and I surprised myself and my mom in the process. I was hooked!
thanks for the chance to win and congrats on such a lovely blog!
8 years old on a “tiny toy” machine I got for Christmas – doll clothes and I’ve just kept right on stitchin’! LOVE IT!!
My first sewing project was a skirt I made for my daughter out of my husband’s Hawaiian shirt- we were going to a luau and were supposed to dress accordingly. Somehow- despite the lack of any pattern, it turned out really cute!
My first sewing project was a 9-patch pillow in home ec class.
I made a horrible little drawstring bag, out of purple barkcloth, when I was in junior high. Wow! I’m hoping I’ve improved my color choices these days!
Hmmmm, I don’t remember my first project – maybe handsewn Barbie clothes. My currect project is a patchwork tablecloth (and several others LOL) Love your fabrics and wish there were more of them!
my first project was a baby banket– just a square of fleece with store-bought satin blanket binding for my son
I’m a sewing novice, but I’m a MASTER with Stitch Witchery! 🙂 I’ve made curtains, a poodle skirt, bunting banners, a toga, many gift card pouches, and much more with that lovely fusible webbing and my trusty iron! I’m just now learning to sew, and will tackle replacing the needle on my machine today!
My very first project was the dreaded wrap-around denim skirt in 7th grade Home Ec.
My first sewing project as an adult were curtains for the dining room.
My next project, and one which I am far more excited about than the curtains, is a messenger bag. I’d like to design the fabric myself, but we’ll see how that goes.
My first sewing project was a small tied blanket that i made with my aunt and grandma when i was about 7. I don’t have it anymore but i remember the sense of accomplishment (it was all hand sewn) and my love of that first blanket out of old flannel from my grandma.
Aaagh last 5 minutes. I really need to keep up in blog land…
Right now I’m sewing hexagons into a grandmothers’ garden quilt. My first project was a tan cord jumper in home ec that was my failing grade…I’m doing better now
The first thing I sewed was in grade school. It was a track suit for myself.
Love your blog! Thanks for the chance to win!
I want my first sewing project to be a simple tote bag. I hope I can do it and try later with one of your fabrics, they’re so beautiful!
I’m probably too late, but I thought I’d give it a try anyway! My first sewing project was a reversible vest…my mother put my sister and I in sewing lessons in elementary school! 🙂 thank you for this opportunity!
My first sewing project was in high school. I made a nice pair of red paisley pants. They were very cute, or at least they must have been because a friend of mine borrowed them and never returned them.
If I am lucky enough to win any of your gorgeous fabrics I would like to try my hand at quilting and just make a simple quilt to start with.
Ohhh and I love the butterfly scrapbook kit…so amazingly ADORABLE!
first sewing project was in sewing class a pair of boxer shorts without a fly go figure.
I dont remember exactly what my first sewing project was. I picked out patterns for my mother to sew me summer shorts and skirts and picked the most hideous fabric for her to sew them with. I don’t know when I was instructed to start making them for myself. Quality of said summer shorts rapidly decreased, and fabric choices didnt start improving until much later.
My first projects were usually dolls or teddy bears of some sort when I was a little girl.
Can’t wait to see the fabrics:)
My first sewing project was a little halter tie top for my daughter. No pattern, I just estimated size and started sewing. Definitely makes looking at a pattern differently. Congrats on the blogaversary!
I am working on my first ever quilt. So fun. I think I’ll be quilting more in the future…
Hi Heather, you are one of my most favorite designers and I am ecstatic to see your next line! I did up my porch in your pop garden line, and today I finished up an activity blanket for my newest niece in your Freshcut line. What a great giveway too! Thanks!
My first project – a fleecy hat to wear in cold winters, with earflaps.
Just getting started sewing again!
My first project was a green dress. I learned to sew (or started to anyway) at the local Singer store … so it’s been quite a while 🙂
My first sewing project . . .was a doll dress. 🙂
My first sewing project was a skirt. Unfortunately, I assumed the pattern size was a normal clothing size, and the skirt didn’t fit. Oh well.
Oh Heather, you’re a doll!!
My first sewing attempt was in high school. I sewed myself a green velvet skirt with two HUGE slits up each side. Not sure what I was thinking!
My mom left me and my two brothers at my grandmas while they took the old kids to Disneyland and my grandma got me sewing plastic weaved things (don’t know what they are called)but I did it with yarn and it made a house… and I’ve loved to sew ever since!
**Still have hard feelings towards Disneyland..ha ha!
A nine-piece square patch pillow. I think it’s still around somewhere.
My first sewing project was a furry squirrel toy, tht I sewed up and stuffed with my mums old tights (pantyhose?) I must have been 7 or 8 years old. Still sewing now!
WOW! I just found your website. I’m new at this sewing stuff. I just recently attempted a quilt for my little kiddo’s. I’d like to try a skirt for myself (dang skinny-ness). I figure I’m going to have to start making my own so they actually fit me. I’m a little nervous teaching myself, but I’ll give it a try.
My first project was a whale pillow for Home Ec. It ended up quite wonky, but I loved it anyway!
Am i too late??!!! My first sewing project was a baby blanket! Thanks!
My first sewing project when I got back into it was a tote bag. I used to make purses back in high school, but it never occurred to me that interfacing would make it actually stay open. It’s a whole new world for me!
My first sewing project was an ironing board cover–just last week.
You really know how to hurt us blog watchers, don’t you…can’t wait to see the new fabrics. Oh so long ago that I made my sewing project. I was in 7th grade HomeEc class and we made a half apron. Every cut needed to be perfect; every
stitch straight and of course the finished project a master piece. Over the years haven’t thought much about aprons, but they are my favorite thing to sew. My daughter and daughter-in-law love each and every one that I make for them. Your fabrics are certainly an inspiration! Thanks for all you share with the world. Nancy
my first sewing project was maternity pants – i was too cheap to buy them from the store and extremely determined to make them myself! After creating two left legs at one point I finally got the hang of it!
I might be too late … but my first sewing project was either an ugly blouse or a felt wallhanging of an ice cream cone – Grade 9 Home Ec – put me off sewing for a long time. Then my sister got me into quilting and now I’m branching out into bags and home dec. Soon I may try another garment … so many amazing fabrics – including yours – that I want to wear!
i don’t remember what my first project was, buy i am dying to make an apron dress for my little girl. with lots of little flowers and bobbles on it.:)
My first sewing project after my son was born was the Oliver+S Kimono P.J. It is wonderful! Since then I have been busily sewing everything from quilts to little sweet summer dresses.
Wow, I don’t think I have much of a chance, but it’s still worth a try. I think my first sewing project was some bermuta shorts in my Jr. High sewing class. They were hideous, but I guess it got me sewing!
My first sewing project? Well, I was 7, and I wanted ballet shoes. My mom, however, did not want to see me wearing them every day, so she said I didn’t need them. I then went up to my room, cut up a pink velvet “dress-up” dress from my aunt, and took the rest of the day teaching myself how to thread a needle and sew. I came downstairs with my very sad looking “ballet slippers”, and all my mom could do was laugh. I’m 99% certain she still has them somewhere…..
oh i just love sewing.. i wish there was more time in my days!
My first sewing project was a little purse for myself. It was bad, but when I had my daughter I started sewing a lot for her and I got pretty good at it.
I made a blankie for my little girl and aprons for my friends. Can’t wait to tackle some skirts for the summer! Love your Freshcut collection and Pop Garden, and can’t wait to see your new collection!
Tracey
hello! found you via dandee designs, and am thrilled to see that you were in pittsburgh! AND that you thought it to be a beautiful city! it is! i live there! unfortunately, i don’t really remember my first sewing project, but i do remember making a teddy bear in middle school. his ears turned out all lop-sided, and he didn’t have much of a neck. but still, he was mine. 🙂
i’ll be visiting your blog again soon! and feel free to visit mine–it’s not called “with love from pittsburgh” for nothing!
with love from pittsburgh…
My first sewing project was a throw pillow cover + amazingly it turned out fantastic! Yay!
my first sewing project was a quilt for my first baby…a real blessing after three miscarriages. I’ve now got three sweet little boys and each of them has many mama-sewn treasures.
I taught myself to sew by making my Barbie’s clothes. Mostly little tubes I could easily slip on her. I was eight.
Oh, Best puffy eye remedy….Preparation H.
I know sounds gross, Works great.
I know we’ll love your next fabric stuff because you do. Things are so good when the designer loves their own stuff! My first sewing project was a sweater in grade 10 I think. Now I’m into quilts and sewing children’s clothes. Primarily girls clothes (let’s face it, the fabric are much cuter on girls!!). But since I have a boy I need to find some cute boys stuff too!! oh, and hi by the way!
My first sewing project was a baby blanket still have it and have used it with my girls.
My first project was a bag I made for my little sister. What a great giveaway!
I think I am too late for your giveaway, but wanted to let you know that YOUR beautiful fabrics have inspired me to sew and create. I especially love your Pop Garden Collection. I have been using some of the fabrics lately to make purses and little summer dresses for my one-year-old daughter Eloise. Thank you for doing what you do!
My first sewing project was an april made in Kindergarden, by hand. It was red and white checked gingham. MJ
My very first sewing project was a dress that I made for an African Doll project when I was in elementary school. I sewed it by hand. It was so exciting. I was immediately hooked and have been doing hand and machine sewing ever since.
Started to sew about 8 years of age. My grandmother showed me how to sew, and I made doll clothes galore! My first wearable was a blouse. I didn’t pre-wash fabric, so it shrunk miserably after the first washing. Learned my lesson early! Thanks for your blog. Always interesting information. Happy Anniversary!
My first project was a grocery bag….just over a year ago at the age of 34. Now I am addicted to sewing! Thanks for all the inspiration.
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I thought I left a comment but can’t find it, so here we go again…my first sewing project was some pants for my little guy. He pretty much brought out the crafty side in me as I love making him things! p.s. I love this giveaway!
My first sewing project was helping my mom make curtains, when I was very young.
I love your Fabric,thanks for the chance to win!
My first sewing project was a truly hideous skirt that I made when I was about 12. It was so bad that I only recently remembered that I made it!
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my project that is coming up is sewing a huge bib for our 8 month old boy….he keeps on spilling food on his clothes and the bibs are just not big enoug
My first sewing project was an apron for my grandma for Christmas. I picked the scraps out of my mom’s fabric bin and she taught me how to use her sewing machine. Loved it! Still do!
My first sewing project was a pair of shorts. I was in junior high and did it all start to finish myself. Although I picked this weird black and white print.
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I honestly have no idea what my first project was. I was probably 10, and I’m sure I struggled with the pattern and made my mom do most of it. But something clicked, because by the time I was in 7th grade home ec, the teacher sent all my classmates to me to answer their questions. Slacker teacher!! I now am 32 and have a 5 thread serger, a good sewing machine, and by the end of summer will have an embroidery machine. I love sewing for kids and fashion and accessory sewing for me. I give away most of what I sew. My 4-year-old is dying to learn to sew. She designed her first item the other day – a bib for her baby doll. I love your fabric line and your blog!!
I did many projects in school, but my first big sewing project was my balloon drapes for my bedroom in highschool.
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my first sewing project was when i was about 10 years old and i sewd my first girraf! and i still have it and it still looks great!
who would think that it would be the begening of “my future” 🙂
thanks for the great giveaway!
Congrats!! My first sewing project was a quilt. I cut 4 inch squares from my mom’s scrap stash and made a scrap quilt. I still have it! Thanks for the giveaway!
When I was in High School, my aunt (who can sew couture quality garments without a pattern) used to have me model her creations. One christmas, she was especially pesky with her requests for me to try on something she was working on for a friend. Her friend and I were about the same size. She irked me sooooo much, but I went along with it each time. Well, imagine the egg on my face come Christmas morning when I discovered ‘her friend’s dress’ with my name on it under the tree. I have never forgotten how she went to so much trouble making something that fit me JUST ME. Despite growing up watching my Mom and ALL my aunts sewing (as a young girl in Nigeria) I did not become interested in sewing until about 10 years ago, and I haven’t stopped since. Now I’m making sure my 8 year old daughter learns.
Congrats on your blogiversary! My first sewing project was a pillowcase. Just a bunch of straight lines to build up my confidence. Thanks for letting me play!
I’m not sure why this isn’t posting, so if I duplicated please forgive! My first sewing project was gr.7 a stuffed dog that ended up looking like a sheep! The skirt I made was much better. 🙂
My first sewing project was a clown Halloween costume for myself in grade school. I painted large dots on white sheets and cut out the loose body shape. Elastic went around the neck, arms, and legs. I then made yarn pom poms for buttons and feet. For puffy eyes is press the back of a cold spoon on my eyes. Love your blog!
My first sewing project was a “dress” for Barbie made out of socks. Not mush sewing took place, but I remember working on it with my great grandma (Granny). That was the first of many projects we worked on together, and I’m still sewing today! Thanks for a fun little contest… It brought back great memories!
I don’t sew, but I’ve been thinking about trying a quilt. I’ve seen so many beautiful ones around blogland lately and I want to try it for myself.
is it too late for me to enter? I hope not! The first thing I ever sewed was a disastrous knit dress. After that I wised up and sewed some cotton skirts. Much better. Oh, and a tote bag. That was my first real success! But now I’m heavily into Quilts.
My first sewing project was a quilted needle case which I made at Brownies. I still remember the thrill of using a sewing machine for the first time, the power of the machine!!! Sooo exciting. I still have the needlecase – with fabrics reflective of it’s 1970’s glory -full of needles! My history.
This nursery project is my first…I am having a baby girl in 3 months. I am buying fabric for my mother-in-law and I to make all the curtains, bedding, etc, I may even recover a lampshade, if I get the hang of this craftiness thing. This is not my cup of tea. But I purchased a bunch of fabric from another designer and just couldn’t feel right about it, despite the money I spent. I then discovered you! Your fresh cut paisley print from your summer collection is fabulous. I just have a sample I got yesterday and last night I slept with it in my bed. I couldn’t let go of it. I LOVE IT. My whole nursery is being designed around it. So here is to Motherhood, craftiness, and fabulous fabric!
Cheers
The William Penn!! That hotel is gorgeous! My fiance and I stayed there for an anniversary weekend. I walked in, saw the lobby, the man playing piano, and felt that instead of jeans I should be in some flapper dress. I didn’t want to leave…their lemon pancakes are the tastiest ever!
My very first sewing project was produced when I was about 5. My mother was in the hospital with a broken leg (in 17 places), and my Father’s Mother was caring for me. I believe my other Grandmother had my siblings.
Grandma Rose taught me to cut a circle from some fabric, sew around is by hand to hem it, and then I proceeded to sew a button right, smack, dab in the middle of it. I then told Grandma that it was a doily for my Mommy. Of course… NOTHING could be placed upon it, because the button would have been in the way.
Grandma Rose passed away a few years back, and my Step-Mother handed me an Envelope at Christmas 08. In it was my doily with a little note from Grandma pinned to it.
How precious are our memories?
My first sewing project was a shift dress. I live in Pittsburgh and am so glad that you thought it was beautiful!
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my first project was a hand sampler quilt, where you had to graph the pattern and cut out each template. I’m still hand quilting it (off and on) many years later….keep getting distracted by other projects!!!!
Hi Heather, I think my first sewing project was a pair of tracksuit pants in high school…sadly I cut the legs in half by mistake and had the option of either sewing the bits back together or turning my track pants into short shorts. I chose to make pieced track pants which I never wore. The up side? – I guess it was my first attempt at patchwork.