tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post5277547255199982616..comments2024-02-06T21:27:50.918-06:00Comments on The Old Fashioned Baby Sewing Room: Daygown Sew Along -Lesson SevenJeannie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05622479618143731970noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-55586393909954072912011-08-02T10:34:19.229-05:002011-08-02T10:34:19.229-05:00Jeannie, I wanted you to know I finally finished t...Jeannie, I wanted you to know I finally finished this daygown! And in spite of my daughter now being four months old, it actually fits! <br /><br />I had so much fun with this. it is such a beautiful gown and now I look forward to being able to pass it down to my grandchildren one day (hopefully!)<br /><br />I loved learning how to do the embroidery. And, believe it or not, the buttonholes! I'm doing all my buttonholes by hand now, as I don't like how my machine does them.<br /><br />I've just done a blog post, with pictures, about the gown. Here's a link, if you'd like to see it: http://scrapsoflife2.blogspot.com/2011/08/daygown.html <br /><br />Thanks so much for doing the lessons! <br /><br />~DawnSunrisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11414752378032566870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-32277999664543604882010-09-17T16:07:31.852-05:002010-09-17T16:07:31.852-05:00I finished sewing on the last two buttons this mor...I finished sewing on the last two buttons this morning. My favorite part of the sew along was realizing that my hand sewn buttonholes are finally starting to feel routine instead of like an ordeal. These were the easiest and the prettiest I've ever stitched! (I couldn't send pictures by the Thursday deadline, but I sent some along this afternoon.) Thanks for everything!Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12781862751874731500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-576037845019128902010-09-17T00:17:39.938-05:002010-09-17T00:17:39.938-05:00Not finished - hardly started - will send photo wh...Not finished - hardly started - will send photo when finished. Love the sew-along would love another, but will be better prepared hopefull and start at the beginning. Denise-AnnDenise-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06813938888759369221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-27979508848574152432010-09-16T13:54:12.902-05:002010-09-16T13:54:12.902-05:00Jeannie,
This has been a wonderful experience ~ fr...Jeannie,<br />This has been a wonderful experience ~ from receiving the supplies, anticipating each Friday's lesson, to finishing the last stitch. I discovered new techniques and came to love embroidery even more after this. That was my favorite part! I'm still a machine sewer at heart, but knowing how to do hand-sewing techniques is good, too. I really appreciated having small bits of work to do every week. When life was hectic one week, it was easy to catch up.<br />Thank goodness you served such lovely teas ~ you inspired me to bake my family a few extra treats, too! <br />~ I'd be happy to do more sew-alongs ~ <br /><br />Warmly,<br />Susie BSusie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08253013896111633770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-49905131382009147042010-09-16T09:14:37.143-05:002010-09-16T09:14:37.143-05:00I have really enjoyed the Sew-Along and would like...I have really enjoyed the Sew-Along and would like to do other projects in a similar manner. Of course, I am behind and not finished! I am still embroidering! However, I will finish. <br /><br />Doing buttonholes by hand was my first favorite new lesson and is now a new skill. <br /><br />My second favorite thing is being able to go back to the lessons online, review technique descriptions and pictures. One really can sew at your own pace! This is a really big plus in 2010!!! The internet is a wonderful thing for the sewing world!! <br /><br />I don't know about everyone else but I always have numerous projects going at the same time that require different type of sewing--machine sewing, geometric smocking that can be done while watching TV, picture smocking that needs quiet concentration, delicate hand embroidery that works better when the house is quiet, or assorted hand sewing while listening to a book on tape or having a conversation.<br /><br />I absolutely love being able to refer back to my instructions online, view related tutorials, and then work at my own pace!! <br /><br />Jeannie, thanks so much and I'll participate in your next Sew-Along! I'll send pictures when I finish.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05228856117593908629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-54183881739616316622010-09-15T13:34:01.853-05:002010-09-15T13:34:01.853-05:00I forgot I have a question. Are there any lessons ...I forgot I have a question. Are there any lessons on how to attach lace to fabric by hand? I want to make a slip and bonnet to go with this dress and I want to do them by hand as well. Thank you!Marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07071161741194973963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-50022448530050075162010-09-14T13:41:01.997-05:002010-09-14T13:41:01.997-05:00My favorite part? The tea ;-) Actually the best pa...My favorite part? The tea ;-) Actually the best part was learning to sew a garment entirely by hand-especially the buttonholes! This day gown has been on two camping trips (not too easy to take a machine in a pop-up) It was so nice to have a sewing project with me. Little Hannah (my dgd)is due to arrive in the next couple of weeks-I can't wait to see it on her.<br />I will be sending a photo.<br />I am looking forward to the next sew-along.Marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07071161741194973963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-76582235249452021532010-09-13T09:28:47.046-05:002010-09-13T09:28:47.046-05:00Hi Jeannie the best part for me was getting to sew...Hi Jeannie the best part for me was getting to sew with you agian. I took a class from you in Mobile Alabama a long time ago. I liked taking the time to hand sew. My freinds 6 year old has been staying with me for two months and she needs to be right in the middle of everything i do. Not having kids myself this has put a stop to everything. But when I finish I'll send you a picture. Maybe next time we might be able to do the Emma Dress. Thanks for the lovely lunch. Your friend PandyPandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02836745935049627321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-44373483147994530902010-09-12T19:21:01.517-05:002010-09-12T19:21:01.517-05:00I enjoyed the entire sew-along but learning to do ...I enjoyed the entire sew-along but learning to do buttonholes by hand and doing the embroidery were my favorite parts. I'm really looking forward to your next sew-along! <br /><br />I should be done in time to send you a picture Thursday. The best part of sending a photo is that no one can look too closely and find the mistakes!<br /><br />This was wonderful; thank you so much for sharing with us all.Debbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671765615106772411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-85229438673882083502010-09-12T13:31:56.656-05:002010-09-12T13:31:56.656-05:00Yes, I will be sending you a picture! I loved doi...Yes, I will be sending you a picture! I loved doing this all by hand and can't wait to do another project. I think the next baby project will be one of your dresses for my daughter's teacher who had a baby this summer.My favorite part of this was learning something new (and working with the gorgeous fabric!). Now to plan something with the extra that I bought from you, maybe a blouse for me:)Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14019044353220823886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-36380060076189745002010-09-12T06:51:09.588-05:002010-09-12T06:51:09.588-05:00I've really enjoyed the Sew-Along and think yo...I've really enjoyed the Sew-Along and think your luncheon looks yummy! I love the way your patterns always fit and they your instructions are the best! I am planning to send you a photo of the completed daygown, hopefully today or tomorrow. Baby is scheduled to arrive Wednesday! Thanks again!Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08829590086466848303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-38503496564220639062010-09-12T06:03:31.592-05:002010-09-12T06:03:31.592-05:00What did you like best about this Sew-Along? There...What did you like best about this Sew-Along? There are so many things but to pick one I'll pick learning how to use entredeux.<br /><br />Will you send me a picture of your Daygown? Yes, God willing I'll send you a picture by mid-week.<br /><br />I would like to give you my thanks for all the effort you put into this amazing sew-a-long. It has touched my life in a positive manner. I hope to make many more gowns in the near future by hand. Thank you again so much!wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17724337348926222001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-76989305862567933642010-09-11T21:39:35.695-05:002010-09-11T21:39:35.695-05:00While I have only cut out my gown, my fav part was...While I have only cut out my gown, my fav part was getting to have a special treat with you every week. This will give me something to do this winter when it is white and cold. Well that and all the class kits I will come home with ...Robin Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13973983902751504739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-53395191466815318222010-09-11T10:03:42.606-05:002010-09-11T10:03:42.606-05:00My favorite part was learning to sew a gown by han...My favorite part was learning to sew a gown by hand. I plan on doing another when I finish this one. It's amazingly relaxing. I'm still working on the embroidery. Life has become extremely busy all of a sudden. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and time with us. Hope you will have another lesson soon.Georgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281674014664717426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-45757869742992962232010-09-10T22:19:12.236-05:002010-09-10T22:19:12.236-05:00I've loved sewing the whole gown, but I'm ...I've loved sewing the whole gown, but I'm still partial to the embroidery. Learning some new hand-stitching techniques has inspired me to purchase a book on French Handsewing. Can you recommend a good one? Usually I give away all my baby/kids clothes after finishing them, but this gown will go in my treasure box. I will definitely be sending pics of my gown to share. I'm almost finished crocheting the lace. Thanks so much for having the sew-a-long. I've loved the whole process! And also everone's answers. I feel as if I received new friends. Happy stitching to everyone and I hope we can all do this again sometime!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10206501460481631486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-70874841567310724452010-09-10T17:08:40.467-05:002010-09-10T17:08:40.467-05:00I have loved this sew along!!!!! The tea, desserts...I have loved this sew along!!!!! The tea, desserts and now a luncheon - you have out done yourself!!!! I have loved every step of the sew along. Following the order you constructed the gown and sewing by hand under your guidance has been wonderful and I can't say which part of the construction the best -have enjoyed all. I will post a picture once completed My gown will have a little travel history, Louisiana, Alabama and next week Colorado. Thank you so much for taking your time to do this and I do hope you will do another.Sherry Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09189822369587106603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-40801839369870271132010-09-10T17:08:12.599-05:002010-09-10T17:08:12.599-05:00I have loved this sew along!!!!! The tea, desserts...I have loved this sew along!!!!! The tea, desserts and now a luncheon - you have out done yourself!!!! I have loved every step of the sew along. Following the order you constructed the gown and sewing by hand under your guidance has been wonderful and I can't say which part of the construction the best -have enjoyed all. I will post a picture once completed My gown will have a little travel history, Louisiana, Alabama and next week Colorado. Thank you so much for taking your time to do this and I do hope you will do another.Sherry Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09189822369587106603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-78364446890130106502010-09-10T12:48:40.549-05:002010-09-10T12:48:40.549-05:00Oh no, I'm still not quite done with the embro...Oh no, I'm still not quite done with the embroidery! Almost there, though. I'll have it all done soon. My favorite part was working with satin batiste for the first time and doing the embroidery, which is a bigger pattern than anything I've put on a baby dress so far.<br /><br />I'll send a photo when I'm done! Thanks for so much fun!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14247515387599954817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-57617913985488823232010-09-10T12:12:53.640-05:002010-09-10T12:12:53.640-05:00Hi Jeannie,
My favorite part of the sew-along was ...Hi Jeannie,<br />My favorite part of the sew-along was stitching the lace by hand. It feels softer and looks much prettier than lace stitched by machine. I will send you a photo when I finish. Thanks so much for the sew-along.RebeccaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441587739806968191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-57400915105283166362010-09-10T11:33:19.671-05:002010-09-10T11:33:19.671-05:00My favorite part was just sewing your wonderful pa...My favorite part was just sewing your wonderful pattern! The pattern always fits well and is just precious.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16235808379495620938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-87453204559524124942010-09-10T11:11:31.453-05:002010-09-10T11:11:31.453-05:00Hi Jeannie,
My favorite part of the Sew Along was ...Hi Jeannie,<br />My favorite part of the Sew Along was realizing how much I enjoy sewing by hand and that I can find the time to stitch by hand, even with 5 children. I will definitely be sending you pictures; hopefully tomorrow! I am excited to try it on my little boy and love how it turned out! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us!! I wish I could visit you today and share your delicious lunch, too!Elisabeth Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-82115114467909023672010-09-10T10:22:47.474-05:002010-09-10T10:22:47.474-05:00I loved sewing everything by hand. I've never ...I loved sewing everything by hand. I've never done this before. I also stitched a gown on the machine at the same time I was doing this by hand. The one done by hand actually hangs prettier. I will definitely add some totally hand-made items to my grandbaby hope chest. Thank you so much for this sew along. It's been great fun. And lunch looks delicious!!!Aunt Honeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17395498509121116635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-41186036940184550472010-09-10T09:53:50.121-05:002010-09-10T09:53:50.121-05:00Jeannie,
I have had so much fun in the sew along....Jeannie,<br /><br />I have had so much fun in the sew along. THANK YOU so much for posting it!! My favorite part was learning some new techniques, especially handmade buttonholes and the old fashioned method of attaching entredeux.<br /><br />I will be sending you a photo of my completed daygown and matching bonnet.<br /><br />Thanks again!<br /><br />ChrisChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16553097896559179531noreply@blogger.com