Who do you sew for?

[sabrinat]

And what do you sew? I primarily sew stuff for my kids and a bit of home dec/accessory stuff. I am trying to get in the habit of sewing more stuff for myself. While I can sew well enough I'd like to practice more fitting and tailoring. What about you?

[sewchris2642]

I used to try to sew everything but finally came to my senses and started focusing on what I enjoy most. Which is costumes. That I made a wah business out of. For personal sewing, I sew for family, home, and myself. I sew my underpants, nightgowns, and some shirts. For family, I sew my son's boxers and pajama pants. I sew for the grandkids and do my dds' alterations. I sew curtains and decorative pillows for the house, wallhanging quilts. I crochet dish washclothes, baby and toddler dresses, and afgans. I've taken over my MIL's tradition of making quilts for the grandkids. I sewed Halloween costumes for my kids and now for my grandkids.

[orangefoot]

I've sewn more stuff for my children than anything else but I have also found sewing solutions for all sorts of things in the home. I'm getting round to sewing things for myself now too and also helping other people sew for themselves.

[sewcool]

most of my sewing is for my 2 kids, but latley ive been trying to focus more on the home but really me, i need clothed too so ive been trying to force myself to sew for me

[Maluhia]

I love making handmade gifts - so softies for my daughter, dresses for her, and quilts/baby quilts/purses for friends.

[Smokering]

Mostly clothes for my baby girl. I've been too nervous to start sewing clothes for me (huge long metres of fabric to ruin, yipes!), but that's about to change: I've just discovered steampunk and want to make myself all manner of neo-Victorian quirky costumes.

I've also done a wee bit of home furnishing stuff (curtains and cushions), a few half-completed quilts, and I'm now working on a quilted activity mat for SIL.

DH wants me to sew things for him, as he's also into quirky clothing, but I'm too scared. I don't want to be the wife who forces her husband to wear badly-fitting or badly-made clothes because she made them; you know? And my sewing skills really aren't that hot yet. Which is why I practice on the baby! Less fabric to ruin, shorter seams to keep straight, and she doesn't care what she looks like.

[Sailor]

I sew some clothes for myself - mainly skirts or dresses, and comfy pj pants. I sew quilts as gifts, sometimes PJ pants for family members. I also sew cloth pads for myself.

I must admit, I'm not planning on sewing for any (upcoming, lol) kids I may have. It just seems like such a waste (of my time) - kids grow SO fast! Maybe I'll sew for him/her when she/he can stay in the clothes for more than a few months. Although, I do admire all the lovely creations other moms make. I especially like the blog - katiedid (not to be confused with the lingerie site) - she sews some lovely creations for her daughters. I'm so impressed by her talent!

[orangefoot]

Sailor

Kids stay in mama made clothes for longer than shop bought stuff IME so don't let that put you off!

I made some crossover sleep gown things for my dd when she was about 9 months only and they still fit her now that she is just shy of 3! Smock tops start as dresses and end up as tops, trousers fit with the hems rolled up and a nappy on then with the hems rolled down and without a nappy.

Booties from recycled felted sweaters fit better than bought shoes and best of all you can choose not to put your child in a blue or pink uniform which is waht most shops offer nowadays.

[sabrinat]

Originally Posted by orangefoot

Sailor

Kids stay in mama made clothes for longer than shop bought stuff IME so don't let that put you off!

I made some crossover sleep gown things for my dd when she was about 9 months only and they still fit her now that she is just shy of 3! Smock tops start as dresses and end up as tops, trousers fit with the hems rolled up and a nappy on then with the hems rolled down and without a nappy.

Booties from recycled felted sweaters fit better than bought shoes and best of all you can choose not to put your child in a blue or pink uniform which is waht most shops offer nowadays.

I agree. I think also I pick better quality materials to use in my stuff and it holds up better to frequent washings and just simple wear and tear.

[caiesmommy]

I sew clothes for my kids(pants, jumpers). Curtains, pillow case, blanket all out of a john deere sheet set from vv I got for 2.99! for ds's room. Clothes/diapers for friends. Blankets/christmas tree skirts for presents. I jsut made myself my first skirt!

[elanorh]

I've been sewing for most of my life (since I was 9, in 4-H).

I sew most of my girls' clothes, other than t-shirts and jeans. I make them: sundresses, dress-up dresses, cow'girl' shirts, flannel lounging pants, footie pjs, flannel pjs and nightgowns, knit pjs, assorted shirts .... I sewed flat diapers for them, also flannel wipes for them and for gifts. And I agree with the pps - kids wear their homemade clothes for longer, and they hold up better. Ina and SJ are both long and skinny, and there was a significant period of time where I couldn't find pants to fit them at all -- sewing saved me in that department! I sew all the girls' night clothes because then I can be sure that there are flame retardents on their pjs.

I sew curtains or etc. for the house as needed (my least favorite sort of sewing).

I sew most of my own shirts, skirts, dresses - purchase jeans, shorts, t-shirts. I vastly prefer being able to make my own clothing which is more sturdy, better-made, and unique, whether for me or the kids.

I also find myself making a lot of my gifts for others - my standard baby gift is good-sized receiving blankets (44x44) of flannel, with burp cloths and flannel wipes too if the mom is planning to cloth diaper. And if there is an older sibling, I find a neat cotton to make a fun pillowcase out of - dinosaurs, or stars, or frogs, or etc. I sew sundresses, rompers, pjs for nieces/nephews as well; and aprons as gifts for family sometimes (vintage styles).

I also quilt, although I haven't pieced a quilt to the finish since Ina was born (it can't be that long, can it?). I need to get in gear in that area.

Sewing takes a lot of time, it's a hobby of mine though and I enjoy knowing that I am making clothes for the girls and myself. I have enough projects pending that I could sew all day for two years and probably not be caught up, but I do try. For awhile I was getting 2-3 projects done every week but I've been 'off' that routine for a good while now. I need to get back into the swing of that routine.

[spmamma]

I sew a lot of baby gifts and occasionally things for my daughter, like doll clothes. Mostly, though, I sew things like purses and kids stuff to sell. I do also make the occasional curtain, pillow cover or other home decor item.

[HappyFox05]

I've just started sewing & I have an 18 month old, so it takes me days to finish one of those "hour sewing" projects. So, right now while I'm learning, I sew for myself. When I can get to the point that she'll still fit in an outfit by the time I finish it, I'll sew for her.

[Ifluffedthree]

the art of sewing it for me -- as a creative outlet and a great grief therapy.

The final products are always for customers, my children or for gifting. Except for tie dye or silk screened shirts that I make I never make anything for myself, even my cloth pads are seconds that did not make the cut.

My dd was an ISI international figure skater for like 8.5 years. I used to sew all her competition and practice dresses -- and all the children halloween costumes and some PJ's.

[jgale]

I started sewing dolls and doll clothes as a little girl. When I was in college, I started piecing and hand-quilting quilts. When my kids were born, I started sewing clothes for them. I've also made a bunch of toys: Waldorf dolls, rag dolls and various softies. Still love sewing dolls and doll clothes after all these years.

I've sewn some clothes for my self, but as a previous poster mentioned, I get anxious about messing up when there is so much fabric involved. I have some patterns on hand now though that I would like to try.

I just googled steampunk and now I'm totally intrigued...

[tracymom1]

I sew as a form of meditation. I love the quiet whir of the machine and watching a project evolve before my eyes.

I mostly sew practical things like diapers, mama cloth, napkins, drapes, etc.. though I think I am going to try and branch out and try some kids clothes for the fall.

[haydensmom06]

I sew things for children. Right now I'm doing aprons, dresses, and rompers. But I'm hoping to break out into new things soon. I'm so busy with my shop on etsy (Butterfly Baby Place) that I don't have a lot of time to experiment. It's great that I'm so busy, but I get anxious to do new things, too!

I've done nursing covers and pouch slings before, too, but I haven't done any for over a year.

I love making things for my kiddos and for other's kiddos.