Sewing, Fashion Design Meet-Up

[keemao.livejournal.com]

Is anyone interested in getting together for some sewing sessions? I just ordered a skirt making book on Amazon that I'd be happy to share. I'm dying to try out some of the designs. I'm a relative beginner (I took the Intensive Sewing classes from Sparks Crafts earlier this year) but my love of fashion will hopefully make up for my lack of skills :) Oh, if you know of any sewing groups in the area, please let me know. Thanks!

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[eustaciavye.livejournal.com]

I'm a knitter, I'd be up for a general stitch and bitch type thing.

[laynamarya.livejournal.com]

Ditto for crocheting.

[kvarko.livejournal.com]

I would be up for a sewing meetup! I've been wondering for a while if there was such a thing :)

I'm also a relative beginner, self-taught; I've made this bag (http://www.geocities.com/tankboy17/squirrel/) (from no pattern), a Beauxbatons costume (http://www.geocities.com/tankboy17/Beauxbatons/hat_wrap2_sm.jpg) by altering a pattern to have a collar and cuffs (using an old Reader's Digest Guide to Sewing for help) and improvising the wrap myself, and this pillow (http://www.geocities.com/tankboy17/unfinished-pillow.jpg) (which still needs to be sewn closed). However, I moved out of Davis Square, so I'm further away in Waltham now :(

I have a number of patterns which I have yet to try, including some for stretchy tshirt-y tops (and I already have various stretchy material for it).

[keemao.livejournal.com]

What a cute bag!! The squirrel is adorable!

I'll wait another day or two to see who else responds. Then, perhaps organize a meet up next week. I'll keep everyone posted

[amethystmoon.livejournal.com]

I'm interested!

[ron_newman]

Not quite what you asked for, but there's a knitting and cross-stitching group at the West Branch Library. From the library's calendar, it appears that the group meets every Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

[keemao.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I think some of the knitters who responded might find this interesting.

[yoojimboo.livejournal.com]

I'm interested in joining your circle!

Count me in.

[nora-rocket.livejournal.com]

I'm interested! I handsew and machine at home--quilts, plush, pillows, curtains, skirts--and I'd like to get better, share tricks, learn tricks, and maybe find that perfect pattern for an A-line sheath dress. It much be out there somewhere!

[hopkinsgranada.livejournal.com]

Awe man, This would be a lot of fun, I used to work at a Bridal shop (for 6 years ) a few years ago, and then at a costume shop for a while as a wradrobe mistress. I've recent;y regained my sewing table and a bit of space to start stitching again.
Lets do it!

P.S. Knitters, there's a Kitting group that meets at Porter Square Books on certain Sundays.

-E

Sewing Meet-Up Next Sunday Afternoon

[keemao.livejournal.com]

Good to hear from everyone! I propose that we do our first meet-up next Sunday (December 16th) at 1pm. That way we will have a little time to plan our first project and grab some fabric. But really, don't stress, come even if you don't have a project figured out. I will have some wine, snacks and tea handy. It would be good just for everyone to meet. If there's something you made you'd like to show off, by all means bring it.

My apartment is in Teele Square, about a 8 minute walk up Holland st. from Davis. I figured that we should meet at someone's house because Diesel probably won't be too happy with us cranking away on our machines and waving our hot irons. I have roommates but they are fine with me taking over the living room for the afternoon. Please RSVP so I know how many people to expect. If you can't make it to this one, well, we will get together again after the holidays. Plus, I'd also be up for any spontaneous sewing sessions if you want to drop by another time. Just let me know. I will send everyone my address right after this.

So bring your thread and needles and come on down!