I was sitting down thinking the other night about things I can do and don't want to and came up with this little list. Y'all feel free to add your own or do your own post lol.
Should be intersting lol or atleast make you chuckle a little bit.
- I don't like to hem. PERIOD. This is not a secret. I will cheat and use stitch witchery when ever possible.
- I don't know how to do a bound buttonhole.
- I don't know how to do welt pockets.
- I HATE to handsew.
- Some of the stuff I don't know how to do I have NO DESIRE TO LEARN HOW TO DO.
- I used to pick hard projects so I could "prove" myself as a sewer. Umm, now I sew what I like and if I learn something along the way, woooohoo lol.
- I'm getting to a point where I don't have to make everything I wear. I'm OK with buying something if I REALLY like it and if the price is good. I don't have to sew everything.
- Let me say that again, I DON'T HAVE TO SEW EVERYTHING!
- I do NOT desire to sew for people. PERIOD. I've gotten to where I don't even LIKE to put my stuff on FB anymore bc my family is asking me to sew for them. Umm NO. I tell them no everytime. NO, NO,NO and NO.
- I used to say I'm not good enough to sew for others. I am, that was just an excuse I think. I just DO NOT WANT TO DO IT. I have NO desire to. I just tell them that now. NO lol.
- As much as I want and have even tried and failed to sew for Tony, I don't really want to. Now he has asked me for a buttondown shirt that STILL isn't finished so I'll finish that and just stick to pj pants. It's easier. And that's fun. Sewing for men is NOT fun. Hellooooo lol.
- I like that I have a few honest folks that will really tell me when something I made looks hideous on me. Just because I THINK it looks good on me isn't always the case lol. I don't like to waste fabric AND time but sometimes it happens lol.
That's all I have right now lol. What ya'll got?
I hate that taking a garment to the dry cleaners to get a zipper replaced cost so damn much, sometimes costing more than the item actually cost...hate that.
Posted by: Melanie | May 11, 2011 at 09:45 AM
I love, love, love to sew by hand.
I don't know how to make a welt pocket but I will.
I will trace a pattern always.
I ain't sewing for other people. Period. End of discussion.
Marking patterns gets on my last nerve.
Posted by: CarlaF-in Atlanta | May 11, 2011 at 09:51 AM
Good post Adrienne....Why is it that whenever I tell someone that I made what I'm wearing, they automatically either say "oh good, I have some things that I need you to alter for me", or "I need you to make me a (fill in the blank)". And then they get ticked when I tell them no. Sewing is my HOBBY that I do for MYSELF, and I refuse to let anyone turn my form of relaxation into a burden or a dread. Period!
Posted by: Ericka | May 11, 2011 at 10:14 AM
I sometimes take my clothes to the tailor to finish off my projects...I love starting it but I get bored after a while. I KNOW, I KNOW I am a perpatrator. I just need it to get them done!
Posted by: Nao | May 11, 2011 at 11:18 AM
I dont' feel like sewing if my sewing room is in a mess.
I always check the pattern pieces sometimes to determine if I will be making the pattern or not, because I get overwhelme sometimes with too many pattern pieces.
Thanks for the post, shows am not alone, not sure if I want to sew for hubby....
Posted by: Aminat | May 11, 2011 at 11:47 AM
-Sewing in sleeves always makes me nervous. I took like 2 weeks to research and practice all of the methods across the board and can do it to perfection. But I still can't help having that nervous feeling! LOL! And to the contrary, I am one of those weird people who likes to sew for others.
Posted by: Victoria | May 11, 2011 at 11:56 AM
I hate sewing buttonholes.
I am scared of my serger and don't use it! (LOL)
I sweat while I work with knits.
I will never reach sewing "couture level"!
I love sewing for my daughter.
I love sewing aprons.
I love buying novelty print cotton fabrics.
I could crochet all day and night if I didn't like sewing too! (LOL)
Posted by: Regina | May 11, 2011 at 11:58 AM
I hate cutting out patterns. Sigh. This may not seem major but I get so nervous that if I mess it up while cutting it, I'm going to mess it up while sewing it.
Measurements. I am horrible in math but I know an important part of sewing a great fitting item are the measurements. Now. I just put it on and fit accordingly. Screw the numbers, I can wing it.
Posted by: Monique | May 11, 2011 at 12:04 PM
I don't like to sew for other people either. BUT... I will sew for my guy. He is always so appreciative of anything I make for him.
And as far as hand sewing goes.... Mas o menos.
Posted by: Serenity | May 11, 2011 at 12:05 PM
Always love reading your stuff. I don't sew for other people and make no bones about it. I did make my husband one pair of pj pants. I'd like to make him a dress shirt before the year is out...we'll see. Unlike you I want to make everything I wear including underwear. I wish I could make shoes although I love buying them.
Posted by: Rachelle | May 11, 2011 at 12:46 PM
I avoid hand sewing at ALL COSTS!
I make scrubs for my mom but that's where it ends as far as other people.
I love looking at other folks "couture" but I have NO INTEREST in doing it.
I like polyester. There I said it.
Posted by: narcissaqtpie | May 11, 2011 at 01:35 PM
We are a lot alike. There are some sewing techniques I have no desire to learn, either. And I definitely don't have to sew everything I wear (not that I am doing that right now anyway). I think you have found a nice place of balance.
Oh, and people always want you to sew for them when they learn you can sew!!! When I told a group of women that I like to sew, one of the lady's eyes lit up as she said "Oh, do you think you could make me a nice top?" Uh, no, but if you want, I can teach YOU how to make YOU a nice top = ). GEEZ!!
Posted by: Vanessa | May 11, 2011 at 02:38 PM
Adrienne, I sense that you are holding something back. Tell us how you really feel, lol
Posted by: Sheri D. Maple | May 11, 2011 at 03:29 PM
OK here is my list I LOVE to cut patterns out, measure, adjust them and make muslims go get the fit just right. Now after all of that I am done and do not make the pattern with the fabric I purchsed. This has to stop lol I do not under any circumstances like to sew for others. It is not relaxing and I feel pressure to get things perferct and most people do not know what a good fit is they want things to tight or short .
Posted by: barb | May 11, 2011 at 04:14 PM
Something looked hideous on you???? I even went back through your blog. If you feel cute in it, then that's all that matters. Yes?
Posted by: Izzy | May 11, 2011 at 07:04 PM
I hate having to make Muslims.
I hate having to trace the big 4 patterns because I haven't got my sizing down yet.
I'm scared of my serger.
I like to think about sewing and dream about what I could make more than actual sewing sometimes.
I like cutting out patterns, I hate marking.
My girls beg me to sew for them but I don't wanna lol!
Posted by: Shawnta | May 11, 2011 at 07:10 PM
Muslins not Muslims damn auto correct lol
Posted by: Shawnta | May 11, 2011 at 07:13 PM
I like sewing for fashion shows when I make all the clothes to fit me!!!
I don't like hemming.
I used to like making dresses, but for some reason, I don't like making dresses anymore. I like making tops and skirts instead.
I can't stand sewing in a messy room.
I don't like sewing when it feels like work. Nor do I like alterations, although, i will alter for the money.
I hardly ever make a muslin.
I don't like putting in zippers. It seems like I used to put them in better years ago, now they seems more difficult for me, especially the invisible ones.
Posted by: Leslie Harris | May 13, 2011 at 09:34 PM
I like sewing by hand. It forces me to slow down and not multitask.
And sewing for people? A big fat NO!
Posted by: Elaray | May 16, 2011 at 01:10 PM