Sew much fun! / myLot

San Diego, California

February 21, 2016 2:30pm CST

Pardon the pun! I adore sewing, despite not being very good at it. Prior to this past week, I had not been able to sew for close to two years. Honestly, I have little idea as to why. Ten days ago I realized that I truly missed the sound of my sewing machine. So, I did what any modern day girl would do. I joined some sewing groups on Facebook for some inspiration and motivation. And wow did it work. This weekend I made the cutest little trousers for my 14 month old son. They have a wide, deep waistband and cuffs made from ribbing. They are size 1yr-3yr. They should last him a while. I made the trousers from an old t-shirt of my husband. It was the first time in over 20 years that I had sewn with knit, the first time with ribbing and the first time with a three step zig-zag stitch. Now, no clothes that are too small, stained, ripped or damaged will be free from the possibility of being upcycled! Until next time! BellaDoc

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fishtiger58

@fishtiger58 (29820)

• Momence, Illinois

23 Feb 16

I don't sew never have, but my husband can make small repairs on a sewing machine.

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BellaDoc

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

24 Feb 16

Sewing isn't for everyone :)

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BellaDoc

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

26 Feb 16

@fishtiger58 We all have differing talents :)

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fishtiger58

@fishtiger58 (29820)

• Momence, Illinois

24 Feb 16

@BellaDoc No it's not. I have never been particularly artsy craftsy.

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Lorraine

@RaineyR (213)

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21 Feb 16

I wish I could sew well! I can repair clothes, but it always looks vulgar and never how I want it to look! Facebook groups are the best for learning new things! I use them all the time to pick up new recipes!

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (342277)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Feb 16

I am battling to hem hankies straight. Sewing for the kids years ago wasn't too exacting but now it just really frustrates me. However I crochet nicely so I hang on to that thought.

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BellaDoc

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

21 Feb 16

We are so lucky to live in such a connected world. I too get new recipes from Facebook :)

BellaDoc

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

23 Feb 16

@JudyEv Crocheting is hard! I'm impressed.

frances r

@Dragonairy1 (1722)

• Newcastle Upon Tyne, England

14 Mar 16

They sound very cute, and I love the idea of them being recycled from an old tshirts.

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BellaDoc

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

20 Mar 16

Thanks @Dragonfairy1 I am aware that some people even shop at charity shops for groovy t-shirts they can upcycle like this :)

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@garymarsh6 (23412)

• United Kingdom

12 Mar 16

You have a great mind and can put your talents to so many good uses.

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BellaDoc

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

12 Mar 16

Thanks Gary - that's very kind of you!

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (342277)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Feb 16

That would have been so much fun and very satisfying. I used to sew for my boys and enjoyed it but I was mostly pretty hopeless at it.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (342277)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Feb 16

@BellaDoc Perhaps he's worried you might make him a shirt and he'll have to wear it.

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BellaDoc

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

26 Feb 16

@JudyEv LOL - You may just be correct :)

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BellaDoc

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

23 Feb 16

My husband is unimpressed :(

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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)

• Philippines

21 Feb 16

That is nice. I only experienced sewing in class when I was in elementary or is that high school? My late Grandma is very good at sewing.

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BellaDoc

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

21 Feb 16

We had some lessons at high school in Australia, but I prefer to be slow and thorough when it comes to crafts and a fast-paced school classroom is not the best place to learn for everyone.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (342277)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Feb 16

@BellaDoc We learnt sewing at school too culminating in a simple dress. I'm pretty sure I had a fair bit of help.

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BellaDoc

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

23 Feb 16

@JudyEv I believe I finished not one item when I was at school...