tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post882453351226426920..comments2024-02-06T21:27:50.918-06:00Comments on The Old Fashioned Baby Sewing Room: Daygown Sew Along - Lesson FiveJeannie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05622479618143731970noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-83162556572203577442010-09-02T23:18:14.375-05:002010-09-02T23:18:14.375-05:00I tried a thimble since you suggested it. But it ...I tried a thimble since you suggested it. But it feels awkward, and I don't really seem to need it. . .Pat C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14851213134224508813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-51486079786232485802010-09-02T08:51:01.023-05:002010-09-02T08:51:01.023-05:00Sorry I'm late. I do not use a thimble - it f...Sorry I'm late. I do not use a thimble - it feels awkward.mydogbamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00674864516700216044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-91658369427180563622010-08-31T18:41:48.195-05:002010-08-31T18:41:48.195-05:00I don't use a thimble but I'm going to try...I don't use a thimble but I'm going to try. I have two that were my grandmother's. They're over 125 years old.franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806466723008388142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-75441842618049040842010-08-31T16:23:37.316-05:002010-08-31T16:23:37.316-05:00I never use a thimble. My mother was aghast when ...I never use a thimble. My mother was aghast when I wouldn't - just couldn't get used to it. After reading your post, I may try again!Patti H in MShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02813330151975888818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-31826148221844898192010-08-31T07:48:32.372-05:002010-08-31T07:48:32.372-05:00Nope, I don't use one. Thank you for doing thi...Nope, I don't use one. Thank you for doing this tutorial ^.^Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03777553268395962961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-6924179544851764322010-08-30T21:07:01.935-05:002010-08-30T21:07:01.935-05:00Answer: I hope my Thimble post answered the thimb...Answer: I hope my Thimble post answered the thimble questions! And yes, Ashley, this is a great beginner project.Jeannie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05622479618143731970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-10441835501962482902010-08-30T20:06:03.886-05:002010-08-30T20:06:03.886-05:00I know that I am coming to this late, but I am won...I know that I am coming to this late, but I am wondering if the Raglan Daygown kit would be a good beginner heirloom project for me? I am a beginner to heirloom techniques, but have been sewing for years, mostly quilting.<br /><br />Thanks!<br />AshleyAuthority PLRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06203189409837149422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-21028032591545556552010-08-30T08:13:48.633-05:002010-08-30T08:13:48.633-05:00Yes, I use a thimble...Sometimes more than one.lol...Yes, I use a thimble...Sometimes more than one.lol.wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17724337348926222001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-10976836649228050932010-08-30T07:19:53.568-05:002010-08-30T07:19:53.568-05:00Hi Jeannie,
I'm late to the party this week, b...Hi Jeannie,<br />I'm late to the party this week, because we've been getting ready for back to school. I will look forward to doing my embroidery later this week when the house is (semi) quiet! I have only used a thimble for hand-quilting which I am not very experienced with. I will try it, but I usually prefer to have bare hands to get the best control of the needle. Thanks again for all the information you have shared on this sew-along. It's sew much fun!!Elisabeth Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-84792166379178195142010-08-29T21:19:10.161-05:002010-08-29T21:19:10.161-05:00Yay! I'm finally all caught up and ready to st...Yay! I'm finally all caught up and ready to start my embroidery. <br /><br />I *always* use a thimble--can't even thread the needle without having it on, lol!<br /> <br />I have two special antique sterling thimbles that I like best. One belonged to my great-grandma, monogrammed with an "E". (Her hame was Emma, and since now my last name is Edson, it fits perfectly in more than one way.) <br /><br />The other one has a Delft enamel band, and also has a sentimental history. I treasure it as much as the grandma one.<br /><br />(I also keep a collection of many miscellaneous antique and modern ones handy, just in case I've temporarily misplaced the favorites, because I really do HAVE to wear a thimble to sew!)Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12781862751874731500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-87295288517602280582010-08-29T16:02:26.044-05:002010-08-29T16:02:26.044-05:00I use a really ugly leather thimble with a slit fo...I use a really ugly leather thimble with a slit for my nail because it is the only kind I find comfortable. I use it inconsistently but am trying to remember to have it handy because my stitching is nicer when I use it (probably because my finger isn't sore from pushing on the needle!).Debbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671765615106772411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-592739202796860042010-08-29T15:18:22.759-05:002010-08-29T15:18:22.759-05:00Jeannie...I do use a thimble. I have always had a...Jeannie...I do use a thimble. I have always had a fascination with thimbles and still tend to buy them if I ever see them in shops. I really only have one that fits well though and I use it all the time for hand stitching.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821269409858706242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-3853430694847004252010-08-29T09:38:47.601-05:002010-08-29T09:38:47.601-05:00My grandmother taught me to embroider many years a...My grandmother taught me to embroider many years ago and would not allow me to stitch without a thimble. I put it on my finger even before threading a needle.antcanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12788523040135783505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-36803753289123564852010-08-29T00:32:11.802-05:002010-08-29T00:32:11.802-05:00I do handstitch and embroider with a thimble, alth...I do handstitch and embroider with a thimble, although not 100% of the time. When I do, I usually reach for my leather one that fits really well. <br />I do have a couple of nice [traditional style] metal thimbles - including one that was my grandmother's - that I would like to start using, but need to get accustomed to using that style.<br />And I definitely use the finger shield for granitos, pinstitch and the like. <br />Yippee! I've been looking forward to starting on the embroidery...<br />MMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08070408670214675745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-17307462285237684092010-08-28T23:54:04.976-05:002010-08-28T23:54:04.976-05:00I'm late for class!!! Trying to finish up on ...I'm late for class!!! Trying to finish up on some other projects before I work on this because this is my favorite!!! I do not use a thimble -tried a long time ago but it seem to get in my way. May have to try again as I'm learning so much from you. Can't wait for my tea and cakeSherry Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09189822369587106603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-58711338265495575782010-08-28T22:38:35.520-05:002010-08-28T22:38:35.520-05:00Answer to Rebecca: I think Daygowns should be wor...Answer to Rebecca: I think Daygowns should be worn with a slip. The slip is like an undergarment and the Daygown always looks nicer with a slip. The Satin Batiste fabric is not too heavy for a winter baby but a batiste or lawn will make a very nice slip. The color of the slip can match the Daygown or be white. The Blue Satin Batiste that I had in stock is gone and is replaced with a different dye lot. It is pretty but not the same blue.Jeannie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05622479618143731970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-65270428556099696802010-08-28T15:35:30.691-05:002010-08-28T15:35:30.691-05:00Should a daygown always be worn with a slip or doe...Should a daygown always be worn with a slip or does it depend on the fabric? With a lightweight batiste, I would use the same fabric for a slip--but what about the heavier satin batiste we are using?<br />Thanks!RebeccaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441587739806968191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-604473864634084232010-08-28T15:17:06.060-05:002010-08-28T15:17:06.060-05:00I almost always use a thimble when hand sewing. M...I almost always use a thimble when hand sewing. My favorite is a metal thimble I got at age 14 for my first home ec class. It just fits the middle finger on my right hand--the size is exactly between being loose enough to fall off and tight enough to squeeze my finger.RebeccaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441587739806968191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-70958810047798405582010-08-28T12:12:59.864-05:002010-08-28T12:12:59.864-05:00I always think I should use a thimble but find it ...I always think I should use a thimble but find it gets in the way except for hand quilting when I need it for protection. <br /><br />Looking forward to the embroidery since I struggled with a too-small neck for a bit last week!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11954991337157136620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-29803438173058376842010-08-28T10:59:44.605-05:002010-08-28T10:59:44.605-05:00I usually use a thimble when hand-sewing. It make...I usually use a thimble when hand-sewing. It makes my life much easier. <br /><br />I think I'll do the blue embroidery after all--I was thinking of doing it in white. Looking forward to having fun with that this week!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14247515387599954817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-71551131297532874592010-08-28T09:05:56.822-05:002010-08-28T09:05:56.822-05:00Answer to Goosegirl: Typically, you would not want...Answer to Goosegirl: Typically, you would not want to just knot your thread and begin stitching embroidery. I have shown the easiest acceptable method (away waste knot)to attach the thread to fabric and it works for most stitches. If you are going to knot your thread anyway, then make sure that 1. the fabric is not so sheer that the knot shows 2.it is secure in the fabricJeannie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05622479618143731970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-82011544333154714852010-08-27T22:55:58.242-05:002010-08-27T22:55:58.242-05:00Hi, Jeannie,
I never use a thimble, but would be i...Hi, Jeannie,<br />I never use a thimble, but would be interested in starting to use one if it really makes sewing go faster and would prevent me from making holes in my fingers. Would you give all of us some guide lines on how to decide which kind to look for and purchase? Also which finger do you use it on, the middle or ring finger?<br />The most important question I have for you today is I would like to know if you would share your buttermilk pound cake recipe?!?!<br />Have a FABULOUS weekend!! And....Thank YOU for ALL you do for all of us!!!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890000985353572218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-49816375190625351862010-08-27T21:51:26.846-05:002010-08-27T21:51:26.846-05:00Hello Ladies,
I have always used a thimble and jus...Hello Ladies,<br />I have always used a thimble and just can't seem to sew without one. My great grandmother taught me to sew, followed by my grandmother and mother...then my aunt stepped into the picture and they all used a thimble...so I guess I was just destined to use one. Now I am teaching my grand daughters...ages 5,9 and 10. They all use a thimble and have been known to carry them home unknowningly on their small fingers...so we usually do a "thimble" check as they walk out the door. :O) I am enjoying this sew along and anxious to see finished garments. <br /><br />Kath :o)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16093820158268306972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-10016095792112956592010-08-27T21:50:39.675-05:002010-08-27T21:50:39.675-05:00Hello Ladies,
I have always used a thimble and jus...Hello Ladies,<br />I have always used a thimble and just can't seem to sew without one. My great grandmother taught me to sew, followed by my grandmother and mother...then my aunt stepped into the picture and they all used a thimble...so I guess I was just destined to use one. Now I am teaching my grand daughters...ages 5,9 and 10. They all use a thimble and have been known to carry them home unknowningly on their small fingers...so we usually do a "thimble" check as they walk out the door. :O) I am enjoying this sew along and anxious to see finished garments. <br /><br />Kath :o)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16093820158268306972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-30695856556790631112010-08-27T21:12:26.879-05:002010-08-27T21:12:26.879-05:00Hi! I don't use a thimble. I've tried bu...Hi! I don't use a thimble. I've tried but it just never 'felt right'.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934520412742387153noreply@blogger.com