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Profile for photomom - Threads
photomom
Salt Lake City, UT, USmember
I have been sewing for over fifty years. Yes, that is dating myself. As many other seamstresses have done, I stated out making clothes for my Barbie Doll's very empty closet. Over the years, I have studied, experimented and taught myself different sewing techniques. Enjoying all kinds of needle work, I find myself combining many of them. I collect patterns for the pure joy of combining them; and draft many of my own. I, too, collect fabric: two closets full of fabric. Bins full of quilting fabric; and more bins full of scraps which come in very handy for many projects. I design, draft, sew for myself, my five children, twenty grandchildren, husband, home, etc. I am a professional registered nurse, photographer. I try to keep my passion for sewing as just that "my passion". I love my Bernina Sewing computer and serger, my knitting machine, and anything else that keeps this passion alive.
craft interests: crochet, embroidery, fashion, gifts, paper-crafts, quilting, sewing
Member Since: 04/27/2009
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Christening Gowns
The two christening/blessing dresses are original designs from crepe back satin and nylon tricot.
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Designers Create Golden Cloth from Spider Silk
smcfarland | February 10th, 2012
McCall's and Kwik Sew join forces
annieoconnor | February 9th, 2012
Discover Fashion's Impact
SLMiller | February 8th, 2012
The Construction of Bras
maddie964 | February 8th, 2012
Re: The International Textile Expo Hits Las Vegas
I used to live in Las Vegas; and I do so again after being away for ten years. Just a note for those who live in Vegas. There is a fabric store called Heddy's Fabrics that is the absolute best!! Heddy has been in town for over forty years and her clients consist of many from the hotels. If you live in Las Vegas or are visiting sometime and you are a seamstress, you must visit her store. It's on 5411 West Charleston. I don't waste time going anyplace else. Heddy's Fabrics will have just what I need. So, when I can't go to the International Textile Exp, I go to Heddy's. (Wish I could go, though!)
posted: 12:54 am on April 2ndRe: Tapestry and denim jacket
Well, I gotta be honest. The work appears to be very well done. However, I don't see a photo of the inside. In my opinion the lining and its finish is just as important as the fashion fabric finish. If one can wear a jacket inside out and have it look just as good, then it is a great job. Personally, I don't like the combination or colors. But, that's OK. I'm not the one wearing it.
posted: 8:35 pm on June 15thRe: Vintage Wedding gown
I agree with chezshelle. I haven't seen the posts for a while.I wish you had given more details. When you do something you love, for an event you love, inspired by somebody you love, gives us the details. I can't see much from you photo. A really good description would be awesome.
posted: 8:29 pm on June 15thRe: Christening Gowns
I haven't been on to see the posts in a while. Thanks for your comments. I had not even considered using a wedding gown. Thanks, again. photomom
posted: 8:23 pm on June 15th