On Mar 19, 4:49=A0pm, "SewVeryCreative" <sewcreativ...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> I think that depends on the personality of the person in question (you,
> perhaps?) ... try to think of a project where the "reward" (the finished
> product) will be great enough to outweigh the "dislike."
At present, the sewing would be for me. Where can I find simple
patterns for maternity clothes? I'm not pregnant, but one never know
when children may happen.
> For some, that might be a purse or handbag ... for others, it might be a
> wallhanging (quilt), for another it might be pot holders, and for those
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> small girls, it might be a cute pinafore or sundress!
I want to learn how to quilt, but I want to do it by hand, not by
machine. I'm an old soul in a young body so I tend to be old-
fa****oned in my arts and crafts, so I don't machine knit either.
> What other interests does this person have? Cooking? Knitting? Camping?
> Chances are, you can always, always, always find a sewing project that
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> complement other interests!!
I knit, crochet, and I want to cook and camp again. I just haven't
had the motivation to do the latter two in a long time, or the right
equipment.
> Also, a dislike of sewing usually comes from a "bad experience" with
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> ... for me, it was Home Ec in HS (and I've been told I'm not alone in
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> respect). If you really want to encourage this person to enjoy sewing,
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> out *why* they dislike it. Do they feel that it's too hard? Too
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> Tried it a few times and didn't get the results they wanted? Were pushed
> into it by someone else when they weren't ready? Once you find the *why*
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> can usually find the *how* of making them more comfy with it!!
I used to fix ripped and worn seams and I replaced a button once.
What really did it was I tried to fix some stitchin on my Dad's pants
around the zipper and I couldn't do it. I just didn't feel like
trying anymore.
Starsong
> Just my two cents!! Good luck!! :)
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> > I have been lurking the newsgroup for a few days, and I have a
> > question. =A0What is a good project for someone who doesn't like
> > sewing,but wants to get over that dislike?
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