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06-05-2007, 05:41 AM | #1 |
Rocky's Slave 4 ever Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Astoria, NY
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| How did you get started sewing? So here is my question what made you want to sew doggie clothes was your furbaby your inspiration? I am definetly considering it although i have no prior experience i have never sat at a sewing machine in my life. But this is a big business and i think i might want to take part in it. I know you all wont give me your secrets on sewing but are there any specific websites that you went to or classes that you took what kind of machine is best. Any help would be awesome!
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06-05-2007, 05:48 AM | #2 |
No Longer a Member | I am completely self-taught. I got my sewing machine like 17 or 18 years ago (I still use the same one!). I am totally motivated by saving money. I do that with all kinds of things around the house--building things, painting, sewing, even putting in our sprinkler system in the backyard! There is very little that I won't take on if I think I can do it. I primarily sewed things around the house--curtains, toss pillows, then when we moved into the house, I sewed my entire bedroom. I made it in waverly red country toile--40 yards of fabric!! I made the duvet cover for my down comforter, valances, curtains, a roman shade, euro shams, regular shams, and toss pillows. I said that bedroom was my third child for a month! (this was before I got Chloe). If I ever get my house clean (the shame of it all) I'll post a picture of it. So when it came to dog clothes, I thought I try it out. |
06-05-2007, 05:52 AM | #3 | |
Rocky's Slave 4 ever Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Astoria, NY
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So i totally understand where you are coming from i have to do my homework with this and read into everything before i start buying things you know thanks for your post and you go girl installing a sprinkler system woooohoooooo
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06-05-2007, 06:24 AM | #4 |
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| Grab the sewing machine, grab a pattern (there are a bunch out there) Simplicity has a nice one. Get some $1.00 a yard fabric and practice, practise. The ladies on here that do it for a living have some awesome clothes and they are true artist. I have ordered for Sasha from Little Dog Heaven two dresses that are just beautiful, and I am waiting for an order from Tinkerbells Closet. It is not easy (I think) You might save a little money but by the time you get everything you need, time spent, (I work fulltime) I think it is about the same amount of money. Good Luck, Happy sewing
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06-05-2007, 06:39 AM | #5 | |
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06-06-2007, 02:15 AM | #7 | |
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06-06-2007, 03:14 AM | #8 |
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| I started sewing with my Grandmother making doll clothes. I made my prom dresses and other dresses for friends in school.I have had my own shop,beside my house, for about 10 years and business keep me very busy. I do alterations and whatever really they need except I don't make dresses anymore,because the alt. keep me busy enough. |
06-06-2007, 03:28 AM | #9 |
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| Sewing was a mandatory class in Jr. High when I was in school. My mom always sewed and made clothes for my sisters and I when we were young. When I had my children and wanted matching brother/sister outfits, there were no such thing in the early 80's, so I pulled out my machine and just started. I never was very good with a pattern, but I could devise things from looking at other stuff. For my doggie business, it began because I wanted a nightgown for Sissy and refused to pay over $30 for one and she hates anything with sleeves. So after searching and searching for what I was looking for to no avail, I pulled out my machine, but a few yards of cheap flannel and just sewed till I got what I was looking for. I was fortunate that another former storeowner who was discontinuing gave me permission to use a couple of her designs that I have modified a bit and the other products I have were just inspirations after playing around. BTW, it isn't inexpensive to start sewing. There is just so much you need to get that it costs a small fortune to have supplies and unless you have a huge volume of orders, you really don't make much money - but it is fun!!!!
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06-06-2007, 03:48 AM | #10 |
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| My sweet Mother taught me when I was 10 years old! I still have the Pfaff sewing machine that she taught me to sew on and that was over 54 years ago! I suppose my Pfaff is an antique now? And me?!? The last time I sewed on it ... it still sewed better than my new Bernina!!
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06-06-2007, 04:35 AM | #11 |
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| I inherited my mothers sewing machine after she passed. I had never sewn a day in my life and thought I would try dog clothes, so I used a dress I had bought from someone else as my pattern. I don't even know how to use the patterns you buy in a store. Now I do it as a relaxer and stress reducer. I make dog beds,clothes and blankets. I also do occasional hemming of sons pants and repairs. Give it a try it isn't as hard as you would think once you get the hang of it.
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06-06-2007, 04:51 AM | #12 |
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| I had tried to sew and given up on it a couple of times over the years. When I got Gizmo and saw all of the cute clothes out there (that I couldn't afford) I decided to give it a try. I discovered that "fat quarters" or fabric remnants were cheap and plenty for dog clothing, I decided to try it again. Dog clothes are a LOT less intimidating than people clothes. Gizmo won't complain if my seams aren't exactly straight. I also like the ability to pick my own colors and fabric. I'm just having fun! Enjoy yourself!
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06-06-2007, 05:00 AM | #13 | |
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Here are the matching dresses though... | |
06-06-2007, 05:20 AM | #14 |
Rocky's Slave 4 ever Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Astoria, NY
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| Wow thank you all for your advice so now im giving it second thoughts since i dont have a small fortune to spend on supplies and machines maybee if i do a craigslist search and find someone selling a machine i will get it. If not i will see what i could do what machines do you all recomend i live in a apt so i cant get a big one something that will get the job done would be great.
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06-06-2007, 05:36 AM | #15 | |
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After school was over, I went on with my life and never sewed with a machine again, probably cause I did not have one. When I was married in 2003 my husband bought me my very 1st machine. I played with it for awhile, but never made anything really, I think I made a pillow or something like that. I put it up in a closet and that's where it sat for a few years. I got my 1st Yorkie Kloey in 2005 and I started hand making her jean panties. I did not use my machine, I did it all by hand. After Lillie came, she was so tiny that I got the idea to start making her some dresses, I made up a pattern and again stitched it all by hand! I played and played with the pattern till I finally liked it and it fit well. I had a friend who sewed and she told me that it would be so much easier to make them with the machine. I took the machine out of the closet and took it to her house, she showed me how to thread it cause I had forgotten lol Now I can whip up a vest or dress in a hour! | |
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