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Elizam

Upper Tantallon, NS, CA
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craft interests: fashion, gifts, holidays, quilting, restyle, sewing

Member Since: 03/15/2011


recent comments

Re: Book Giveaway: Summer Mystery Reading for the Sewing Enthusiast

I am not familiar with this series. Looks like it would be a great read. Would love to have a copy!

Re: DVD GIVEAWAY: Industry Insider Techniques with Louise Cutting Volumes 1-4

I have learned over the past year how wonderful it is to have visuals when learning and improving on sewing techniques. To have this as a reference tool would be awesome!

Re: Giveaway: SewStylish Spring 2012 Fashion Sewing Guide

Make It Your Way would be of interest to me. Since I have improved my sewing skills I would like to be able to reuse some of the patterns I currently have to get a different look. I am looking forward to reading the magazine.

Re: Book Giveaway: "Draping Basics" by Sally M. Di Marco

I have always liked to sew and over the years went from sewing clothing and then to quilting. Three years ago I joined a Sewing Guild. It has probably been the best thing that I have ever done for myself. These ladies emphasize clothing but like to see anything anyone makes. The first year I attended the whole season was based on proper fit of a pattern and general directions on how to adjust the pattern. The next two years have been further indepth workshops on fitting blouse, skirt, pants and tshirts. This helped my finished look tremendously. Just recently I made my own pants pattern with great success! After each success I am further encouraged to challenge myself further. One of our presentors encouraged us not to just buy resource books but to read them as well. It was suggested that sewing with a sloper would be a great help. I had no idea what they were talking about! I have been encouraged to take this next step, challenge myself and take my sewing to another level.