tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post652566538256653859..comments2024-03-21T12:22:12.813-04:00Comments on Blue Susan Makes: Just For You: Painter's Clutch and Venna ToteSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16022807132585304652noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post-87797849643930724212014-11-28T18:25:55.006-05:002014-11-28T18:25:55.006-05:00I love both of these bags and your daughter is cut...I love both of these bags and your daughter is cute, my first sewing was an upcycled project since I didn't have real fabric, I took a pair of old pants of mine and a onesie top of my daughter's cut off the bottom of her onesie and added my pants to make a dress, she still has it and loves it and it's been almost 3 years, who knew a 6 mo. old onesie could last so long!Marahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18423053931750504850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post-30771295732362431822014-11-28T03:41:18.987-05:002014-11-28T03:41:18.987-05:00Oops. Forgot this: soparkaveataoldotcomOops. Forgot this: soparkaveataoldotcomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post-37451201360127386462014-11-28T03:39:58.239-05:002014-11-28T03:39:58.239-05:00My very first sewing project was a hand-sewn puppe...My very first sewing project was a hand-sewn puppet that I made in Brownie Scouts. My first machine-sewn project was an apron in 7th grade sewing class.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post-27681275839651692592014-11-27T21:43:58.135-05:002014-11-27T21:43:58.135-05:00The first thing I ever made... that was a very LON...The first thing I ever made... that was a very LONG time ago. I was in 8th grade home ec. I made an empire dress,they were all the style back then. All my school friends thought I was pregnant. LOL! ftsharona4@yahoo.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05836189174805070207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post-38075637651777049252014-11-27T20:20:24.316-05:002014-11-27T20:20:24.316-05:00My grandma started me on a pencil case. it wasn...My grandma started me on a pencil case. it wasn't long before i was getting her to show me how to make clothes though!SStarchuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10810980228703448450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post-47044303273574741492014-11-27T18:39:01.518-05:002014-11-27T18:39:01.518-05:00my first sewing project was in home ed and we made...my first sewing project was in home ed and we made a baby's crossover top and bloomer pants to match - I still have them !!leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907659541783694577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post-6393833383523611182014-11-27T12:32:34.583-05:002014-11-27T12:32:34.583-05:00My first sewing project was a dress that my grandm...My first sewing project was a dress that my grandmother helped me cut out and sew when I was about 10.BJMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155200018449341462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post-23996931649076055792014-11-25T13:04:07.539-05:002014-11-25T13:04:07.539-05:00I started sewing shorts for myself when I was 7. ...I started sewing shorts for myself when I was 7. In HS I made all my clothes. I switched to quilting when our first son was born, but still made a lot of clothes too. I love bag making!Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00080509376985361545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post-39568271571658306162014-11-24T19:39:58.294-05:002014-11-24T19:39:58.294-05:001st project was a pillow! then quickly moved into ...1st project was a pillow! then quickly moved into clothing :)Meems Seamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14965835589666395761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post-87286952269531810252014-11-21T06:45:46.374-05:002014-11-21T06:45:46.374-05:00I started with clothes back when they used to teac...I started with clothes back when they used to teach Home Ec in school. I remember making an awful double-knit skirt! I guess it was in style at the time.Lisa Englandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15017561924541178564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post-33885704273038828372014-11-20T12:13:17.494-05:002014-11-20T12:13:17.494-05:00My first project was an A-line skirt. I made it i...My first project was an A-line skirt. I made it in the 7th grade.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686515450866437338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post-27795976249789007492014-11-20T00:50:37.319-05:002014-11-20T00:50:37.319-05:00Such cute bags!Such cute bags!Kylie MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11605447150616468559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post-22290059609683177002014-11-19T16:53:14.739-05:002014-11-19T16:53:14.739-05:00When I was very young (about7) I made Barbie doll ...When I was very young (about7) I made Barbie doll clothing and the progressed to peasant tops and gathered skirts...cool giveawayLesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12380898133313238803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post-39073000024712449632014-11-19T15:04:46.931-05:002014-11-19T15:04:46.931-05:00Love your bags - hope I win - I'd love to make...Love your bags - hope I win - I'd love to make both of them!<br />Debby E<br />samtaylorcjsmimi (at) yahoo (dot) comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post-66683086798322505492014-11-19T15:02:47.168-05:002014-11-19T15:02:47.168-05:00Awesome bags! Thanks - I love bags and totes - ca...Awesome bags! Thanks - I love bags and totes - can't wait to make one for myself!<br />Debby E<br />samtaylorcjsmimi (at) yahoo (dot) comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post-11701971715073549912014-11-19T13:39:02.711-05:002014-11-19T13:39:02.711-05:00I love the painters bag you made and the fabric is...I love the painters bag you made and the fabric is stunning - I left a comment about my first sewing experience but it is not showing yet so I hope it shows up sometime.<br />Pauline<br /><br /><br />perry94022 at hotmail dot comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14462540973107234599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post-34574115711412259592014-11-19T13:31:36.787-05:002014-11-19T13:31:36.787-05:00When I was in primary school at 4 or 5 yrs old all...When I was in primary school at 4 or 5 yrs old all the girls made a needle case - it was popular to do embroidery then as young girls and the case was a rectangle of about 10" gingham one side solid the other. Before making the pouch like case we had to sew cross stitches in 4 rows on the gingham where the front flap would be to decorate it. Then the two rectangles were handsewn around the edge with a gap to turn it inside out. Then the bottom thrid was folded up over the middle third and whip stitched along the sides. Leaving the top third to fold down and close with a press stud (popper or snap which ever you know it as) on each side. We also stitched a small rectangle of flannelette inside the top flap to put sewing needles on, and the embroidery floss went inside the pouch. I still have this needlecase 60 years later, one of the press studs is a bit lose now, and we had a huge housefire once and it got a bit discoloured with smoke damage but still useable. I remember making it so well. We had strict teachers in those days and I learned all of my sewing skills from ladies who insisted the work was done correctly.<br />Pauline<br /><br />perry94022 at hotmail dot comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14462540973107234599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post-11966404249269496862014-11-17T10:00:38.183-05:002014-11-17T10:00:38.183-05:00Little baby doll. Made with a friend. We both made...Little baby doll. Made with a friend. We both made one. BarefootThunder https://www.blogger.com/profile/02369871621091030254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post-10608210114018251302014-11-17T09:58:02.084-05:002014-11-17T09:58:02.084-05:00A little baby doll. Made with a friend.we each mad...A little baby doll. Made with a friend.we each made one.BarefootThunder https://www.blogger.com/profile/02369871621091030254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post-7882752456873320982014-11-15T03:49:12.007-05:002014-11-15T03:49:12.007-05:00I love quilting,and make odds and ends like purses...I love quilting,and make odds and ends like purses and bags. It is nice to meet all you wonderful women, and see what other sewers are doing. Such a scence of friends and community. I hope to win a copy of this book, but may have to buy it just for the painters cluch! Nice to join your list of followers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13570017969568222987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post-61036137729438376232014-11-14T18:18:11.757-05:002014-11-14T18:18:11.757-05:00I began sewing when my first child was born (as I&...I began sewing when my first child was born (as I'm sure many do!) with simple things like pants and hats, then slowly taught myself kinds of tips and techniques. I even made her first christmas dress, all satin and velvet and it was stunning if I do say so :) Would love to have some fresh ideas for a little me-gift! Thanks for the opportunity!theHomespunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293042631270173585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post-27406309569005426572014-11-14T08:45:58.767-05:002014-11-14T08:45:58.767-05:00What great projects and I think you have all the d...What great projects and I think you have all the details covered in the purse. I like the snap closure so things are not lost. The divider is great to prevent scratches, etc. Thanks for a chance to win the book. I can hardly wait to sew, sew, sewSuzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825257012315494167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post-14728866541824466072014-11-13T19:32:29.142-05:002014-11-13T19:32:29.142-05:00I'm in my mid 50's now and at age 9, while...I'm in my mid 50's now and at age 9, while sick at home for days, my mother sat me down at her sewing machine and encouraged me to sew 2" strips together. She crocheted rag rugs w/the 2'Strips. By day two she had me making my first A line dress, blue back ground w/red/green/yellow flowers. It even had a zipper in the back. I've not stopped sewing since. About 5 years ago I began quilting. I now make quilted gifts and occasionally still sew clothing for me such as dresses, tops and totes/bags, kitchen aides.Diane Beavershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05005331045945636458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post-61437221000744878212014-11-13T14:35:02.549-05:002014-11-13T14:35:02.549-05:00I love the totes! So versatile.I love the totes! So versatile.Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06640580220605965058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586607513001211921.post-82416609088200890652014-11-13T07:41:27.011-05:002014-11-13T07:41:27.011-05:00I started sewing at around 8 years of age. I beli...I started sewing at around 8 years of age. I believe my first project was a little square tablecloth with lace sewn in a square in the middle.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06227878040557382421noreply@blogger.com