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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

GIVEAWAY: Sewing In A Straight Line by Brett Bara [with Video Tutorial}

As the resident sewing expert at Design*Sponge and on her own site, Brett Bara has shared oodles of gorgeous projects and now she has a whole book devoted to sewing. A book called Sewing in a Straight Line, which is our favorite kind of sewing, so we are delighted to have a copy of her wonderful new book to give away to one of you! We also have this adorable video of one of her skirt tutorials from the book.

Sewing in a Straight Line by Brett Bara – How to Sew a Skirt in One Hour from Rarebit Productions on Vimeo.

To Enter for the chance to win Sewing in a Straight Line, leave a comment telling us about the first thing you ever sewed. Mine was a heart shaped pillow with lace trim in 7th grade Home Ec, at least that is the first thing I remember. Can't wait to hear it! Giveaway closes at midnight, August 1st.

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*Brett is also giving away tons of sewing goodies on her site including a sewing machine and serger (!!!), sewing tools, fabric and more.

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359 Comments:

Unknown said...: I was in 8th grade Home Economics class. The first thing I remember ever sewing was a pair of pajama pants. The Pajamas were fairly easy and the lines were not straight at all.; July 26, 2011 at 1:09 AM
Unknown said...: I have "Liked" Prudent Baby on Facebook.; July 26, 2011 at 1:11 AM
Unknown said...: I follow Prudent Baby on Twitter!
@K_FeAtHeR; July 26, 2011 at 1:12 AM
Christi said...: First thing I made was a 9x9 block quilt under the watchful eye of my grandma. I ripped out many a not straight lines.; July 26, 2011 at 1:21 AM
Christi said...: I liked Prudent Baby on facebook.; July 26, 2011 at 1:22 AM
Jessica K. Barrett said...: The first thing I ever sewed was also in home ec in 7th grade. A green turtle pillow, which we stuffed at the end. So fun:); July 26, 2011 at 1:33 AM
Z said...: the first thing i remember sewing was a skirt in home ec... after which i went home and made myself two more!; July 26, 2011 at 2:14 AM
Juliette said...: I sewed a pair of paints for my teddy bear (with my grandmother's help). =); July 26, 2011 at 2:22 AM
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Jules said...: When we were in 6th grade my mother was our 4-H leader and we all sewed these smocks (pants optional)and mine was red white and blue stripes worn with white bell bottom pants.Someone has even posted them in flickr and now they are in the 4-H projects group with me tagged! Deleted comment above bc put posted in "twitter" - OMG where is my brain? Back in those white pants and patriotic smock...; July 26, 2011 at 3:02 AM
Kristy said...: a pillowcase I made about a month ago. I'm definitely a newbie!!; July 26, 2011 at 4:08 AM
Anonymous said...: Oh my gosh this book looks AWESOME!!! I think the first thing I sewed was probably a gingerbread man in Home Ec from middle school. We had to make it out of felt and then stuff it and sew it. I also used to sew on buttons when I was little; my mom taught me that very valuable skill. :)

Jess; July 26, 2011 at 4:45 AM
Melissa said...: First thing I sewed was a tote bag a couple of years ago. I loved it so much, I made, like, 20 of them and kind of burned myself out on that particular pattern. Heh.; July 26, 2011 at 4:46 AM
ms_sunshyne said...: Don't really remember the "first thing" I ever sewed - probably a pillow, used to make them a lot as gifts. I started using mom's sewing machine at about 6. But I've never mastered much.... she still does my button holes, and zippers!!!! hehehe!!!! at least they get finished then! My goal in the next year is to complete 6 complete clothing items. Maybe this book would help! Thanks for the giveaway! -; July 26, 2011 at 4:48 AM
Wendy said...: I sewed an applique wall hanging with my name on in the 2nd year comp, I was about12. It was an absolute disaster as we were given no help at all and had to do it all on a machine I couldn't control!; July 26, 2011 at 5:02 AM
Ausmerican Housewife - Creating with Kara Davies said...: Mom taught me how to cross stitch in grade school so aside from the shoelace-and-punched-cards in kindergarten, that's my first sewing. I remember this pillow from 7th grade home ec. It was a felt pink ice cream float shape with a clear straw in the top. We had to make a late night dash to the craft shop as Mom didn't have enough batting to stuff it with!; July 26, 2011 at 5:03 AM
Anonymous said...: I am new to your web page and I LOVE it!! I'm also in LOVE with this book and checked out her web page as well.

The first thing I sewed was a small quilt (about the size of a throw pillow) with my mom. I cut out shapes and we designed a little house and a tree, it hung on the wall by my bed forever. I was about 7-8 years old and its something I'll always remember that my mom and I did together.; July 26, 2011 at 5:04 AM
Anonymous said...: I was 7 or 8 and I made a dress for my American Girl doll. I still remember the sloppy cutting, jagged seams, and blue fabric. It might not have been perfect but I was so proud of myself! I can't wait until my daughter is old enough to want to explore with sewing the way I did. I just hope I can be as patient as my mother was!; July 26, 2011 at 5:08 AM
Kelly said...: I got a baby Singer for Christmas in 5th grade and immediately started sewing Beanie Baby clothes! Ha. We used to be able to take them to class so of course mine needed little vests!; July 26, 2011 at 5:11 AM
Amanda said...: I made a simple fabric teddy bear when I was in the 4th grade. Cut the pattern, sew, stuff, and close. :) Easy peasy, lemon squeezy1; July 26, 2011 at 5:13 AM
Amanda said...: Liking you on Facebook. :); July 26, 2011 at 5:13 AM
Kelly said...: PS I liked you on facebook! AND my BFF and I used to hand sew pillows out of the upholstery fabric samples from Star Furniture (her mom worked there and got the old ones for free!); July 26, 2011 at 5:14 AM
Anonymous said...: Wow now this is the book I need! Do they also have one called cutting in a straight line cause I could use that too lol. The first thing I remember sewing is a pot-holder in 6th grade home-ec.; July 26, 2011 at 5:28 AM
Meg said...: Oh my 7th grade home economics project was a pair of purple shorts with the word California printed down both legs. I told the lady they were much too small but she didn't listen. :) The fashion was big and baggy and these definately weren't cutting it!; July 26, 2011 at 5:29 AM
Karolina said...: Mine was pajama pants in the sixth grade!; July 26, 2011 at 5:29 AM
Lo said...: I would love this book!! The first thing I sewed was a panda in home ec class in 6th grade. Completely messed it up!!; July 26, 2011 at 5:41 AM
Michelle said...: Oooh fun! I made a stuffed monkey in 7th grade home ec class that was pretty wonky on the sewing end...; July 26, 2011 at 5:44 AM
elisa.b said...: I can't quite remember the first thing I ever made (I started at a really young age) but it was probably simple, little doll clothes for my toys.; July 26, 2011 at 5:51 AM
Britni said...: My first sewing project was a hideous pillow in the 7th grade. We had no choice in the fabric, so I had a murky brown pillow with a goose on the front. My first project now that I am trying to actually learn how to sew was a summery little skirt.; July 26, 2011 at 5:59 AM
Anonymous said...: The first thing I ever sewed was a wrap-around skirt for my Barbie doll when I was nine or ten. I hand-sewed it with no instruction or input from anyone else—and it turned out pretty awful. But I had fun making it!; July 26, 2011 at 6:05 AM
Lindsay @ 402CenterStreet.blogspot.com said...: The first thing I ever made was a very simple skirt for my "Adventures in Sewing" 4-H project.; July 26, 2011 at 6:13 AM
Sarah said...: My first sewing project was a pig pillow I made in middle school. It really sparked my interest in sewing, but I never had a machine. I think it's time to make that investment!; July 26, 2011 at 6:17 AM
Liz said...: The first sewing project was a bed for my sick doggie. He had just had surgery and needed something soft to line his crate while he recuperated.; July 26, 2011 at 6:20 AM
KellyS said...: The first thing I have ever sewn was a tote bag in home economics class in JR high. I still remember it was neon green and black, and I used it even throughout college. I am not sure whatever happened to it! When I got back into sewing for my boys, I made a snuggle blanket (just cut the fabric to size and added binding to the ends). From there it was straight line sewing making rag quilts, and now I am trying my hand at machine quilting. I am completely addicted to sewing and love that I am going to have a baby girl to sew for.; July 26, 2011 at 6:26 AM
Suellen said...: In fourth grade I found a box of my mom's fabric scraps and hand stitched a navy blue corduroy skirt for my dog. Never much of a lady, she endured it a few minutes before trying to eat it.; July 26, 2011 at 6:29 AM
alanna said...: The first thing I ever sewed was half a curtain panel. Last month :-) A friend helped me, and you can certainly tell where she let me have a turn on the machine. I never knew all the cute stuff I could make with sewing, so I didn't let my mom teach me when I was younger. Silly girl! I'm determined to learn it now though!; July 26, 2011 at 6:36 AM
Taylor {Sew Much Love} said...: The first thing I sewed was a tiny skirt for my newborn daughter. I don't know what it is about having babies and making you want to create more...maybe because you just created a person and that gets you in the crafty mood!; July 26, 2011 at 6:36 AM
Bekah said...: My Grandma taught me to hand sew a circle skirt for my cabbage patch doll. I must have been eight or nine. My Grandparents were missionaries, so I couldn't visit with them except when they were on furlough in the US. I cherish my memories with my grandma teaching me little bits of sewing, knitting and baking pecan pie.; July 26, 2011 at 6:41 AM
abbey said...: My first sewing project was a pillow... a strawberry shortcake pillow with pom pom trim. I kept it for years because I just couldn't bear to throw away my first project but inevitably I had to! It was horrific!; July 26, 2011 at 6:41 AM
Julie said...: some sort of pillow in home ec. do they ecen have home ec anymore?; July 26, 2011 at 6:44 AM
Susan said...: I learned to sew when I was pregnant and made crib sheets for my daughter.; July 26, 2011 at 6:50 AM
Crystal said...: sadly i can't remember the first thing that I sewed from Grade 7... but I've recently JUST started sewing. My Mother sewed, my grandmother sewed, she even owned a fabric store. None of my friends sew or do anything really all that domestic and I wanted to pick up where my grandmother and mother left off! So my first thing I tackled was an apron! with a pattern from 1942. gorgeous layers and ruffles!; July 26, 2011 at 6:55 AM
Shelagh Ayan said...: The first thing I ever sewed was a Christmas stocking. It's...something. My mom still hangs it every year but it's fairly sad and pathetic next to all the others. I got frustrated with the machine (an ancient singer of my mom's) and attempting to finish by hand, then just got stymied, so the star I attempted to sew on for decoration is only half-way stitched, etc. I need help.; July 26, 2011 at 7:03 AM
Jenna said...: I think about this all the time. It was 8th grade home ec. I'm sure there were smaller projects before this one, but we had to make sweat pants. To pass, you had to try on your pants and they had to fit. Mine fit but the elastic at the bottom was too tight although i was the closest in the class to making them right!; July 26, 2011 at 7:05 AM
monica said...: The first thing i ever sewed was a quilt, made with one grandmother (who lived with us) to give to another grandmother (who lived far away). I recently unearthed it and my little boy now sleeps with it. I can feel both sweet grandmothers smiling down on him whenever I tuck him in.
mmklepacATgmailDOTcom; July 26, 2011 at 7:06 AM
Ronnie said...: I made a puppet with a papermache head. Truly one of the most frightful things ever, but a lot of fun.; July 26, 2011 at 7:13 AM
April said...: The first thing I ever sewed was a "Bug in a Jar" pillow in Home Ec, 7th grade. I still have it. It's cute!; July 26, 2011 at 7:24 AM
Christina C said...: First thing I sewed was the ugliest nightgown ever! I was about 8 and was a sewing class at my local Joanne fabrics, why I decided on that for my first project I will never know :); July 26, 2011 at 7:26 AM
leeleelulu said...: Ny first sewing project was a jacket for my mom - very ambitious kid I was!; July 26, 2011 at 7:30 AM
Julie said...: The first thing I sewed was probably a blanket for my dollhouse when I was 5 or so (my Mom sewed a lot when I was young.); July 26, 2011 at 7:30 AM
Kim Jones said...: I sewed with my mom as a girl. I think my first project was a Barbie dress, but when I think about it now I probably did more watching than sewing with that one.; July 26, 2011 at 7:39 AM
Oiyi said...: The first thing I ever sewed was a pincushion in 7th grade Home Ec.; July 26, 2011 at 7:44 AM
Anonymous said...: I sewed a pillow with a zipper. Holy cow I was proud of that zipper.; July 26, 2011 at 7:44 AM
Audrey said...: The first thing I remember sewing was a red skirt. My college roommate made a lot of her own clothes and taught me how to make a simple A line skirt, and I was hooked!; July 26, 2011 at 7:45 AM
Sarah said...: my mom is a great quilter. when i was about 8 or 9 we made a small quilt for my new American Girl doll-- Molly. I probably did more distracting than sewing but i still remember how excited she was when i told her i wanted to make something for my doll!; July 26, 2011 at 7:48 AM
Sarah said...: LOVE the look of this book! The first thing I ever sewed was a pair of shorts. They were made with this bright blue bicycle fabric (think late 80s). I was spending the week with my grandma, and she taught me how to sew. She was very patient, and after several broken needles (I threaded them backwards and ran over many pins), I went home with 3 pair of shorts and a new love--sewing!; July 26, 2011 at 7:49 AM
Hayley said...: I "helped" my grandmother sew an apron when I was seven. Was so proud!; July 26, 2011 at 7:54 AM
Anonymous said...: The first thing I ever sewed was a bag fashioned from one of my husbands old t-shirts, for the purpose of learning to sew in a straight line!; July 26, 2011 at 7:54 AM
Anonymous said...: I like you on Facebook; July 26, 2011 at 7:54 AM
Megan said...: I made a bug pillow in 7th grade home ec; July 26, 2011 at 8:05 AM
Shelly said...: Bunting for my wedding...straight lines are all I know how to do! :); July 26, 2011 at 8:06 AM
Mary Moury said...: The first thing I ever sewed completely by myself was a flop of a Halloween costume for 6th grade. I think I was supposed to be a jester, it's a little hard to tell in the photos ;); July 26, 2011 at 8:07 AM
Mary Moury said...: I like you on facebook; July 26, 2011 at 8:08 AM
Anonymous said...: I made a pillowcase in 7th grade sports sewing.

I would love this amazing book!; July 26, 2011 at 8:08 AM
Anonymous said...: i 'liked' you on FB; July 26, 2011 at 8:09 AM
hueisei said...: My first sewing project would be a reversible tote....; July 26, 2011 at 8:12 AM
hueisei said...: I liked your page in FB and also following in Twitter..
Thanks for a chance!!; July 26, 2011 at 8:13 AM
Veronica M. D. said...: The first thing I remember sewing was a scrunchie (haha!). My neighbor and I then started a "scrunchie business" which involved selling scrunchies at my family's garage sale!; July 26, 2011 at 8:16 AM
Crystal said...: The first thing that I ever sewed was a red heart pillow with a picture frame in the middle which I embroidered. This was for Home Ec Class in the 7th grade.; July 26, 2011 at 8:17 AM
Veronica M. D. said...: I already follow you on Facebook. :); July 26, 2011 at 8:17 AM
Veronica M. D. said...: I already follow you on Twitter! :); July 26, 2011 at 8:17 AM
Captive Aura said...: My first sewing experience was when I was a senior in highschool, about 5 years ago, and we started with sewing all different seams, and then I believe our first project was either a quillow or a circular drawstring bag of some sort. GL everyone!!; July 26, 2011 at 8:18 AM
Mel Titus Tsai said...: I already like you on Facebook! :); July 26, 2011 at 8:22 AM
angeltred said...: I used to sew clothes for my barbie dolls. A lot of times I ended up sewing them into the clothes and had to cut them out of them again!; July 26, 2011 at 8:22 AM
Mel Titus Tsai said...: My first sewing project I remember doing was with Girl Scouts, we put a patchwork quilt together for some type of charity.... I remember the leader moms being frustrated that the corners weren't matching up correctly... but what do you expect of 4th graders sewing?!? :); July 26, 2011 at 8:24 AM
Sarah said...: The first thing I ever remember making was a hair scrunchee to match a pair of shorts my mom made me. After that, it was a beach tote...I was supposed to sew a traight line across the front pocket, but sewed a zig zag line instead. If you asked me, it looked better that way. I still have it too!; July 26, 2011 at 8:28 AM
Sarah said...: I follow Prudent Baby on Facebook!; July 26, 2011 at 8:28 AM
Stacie said...: I made a drawstring backpack in 6th grade home ec. I still have that thing. I've recently begun making clothes for the kids, upcycling (3 children) blankets, pillows, curtains. Still very beginning sewing skills but I love it, it's so relaxing, almost therapeutic. I also have umm begun a sewing machine collection, by chance and can't seem to part with ANY of them.; July 26, 2011 at 8:31 AM
Amorette said...: wow! love this book already!
my first project was also a pillow in home ec class in 7th grade! mine was a blue print with horses on it- my obsession at the time! wish i had kept it...; July 26, 2011 at 8:35 AM
Amorette said...: like prudent baby on FB!; July 26, 2011 at 8:35 AM
Melissa said...: I made a set of bean bags for a 6th grade how-to project. If we made someting that someone else gave us steps to do, we got extra credit. Well, that's just the overacheiver in me, I guess.; July 26, 2011 at 8:35 AM
Alison said...: I took a sewing class around age 12 and sewed some random stuffed animal... more like curved lines. :) This book looks awesome!; July 26, 2011 at 8:36 AM
MrsLaserbeam said...: The first thing I made was a baby blanket for my second son. Haven't made much since, but I want to learn so badly!; July 26, 2011 at 8:39 AM
MrsLaserbeam said...: Like Prudent Baby on Facebook!; July 26, 2011 at 8:40 AM
MrsLaserbeam said...: Following Prudent Baby on Twitter; July 26, 2011 at 8:40 AM
marisa said...: Well you got me thinking! I guess the very first time I touched a sewing machine was in middle school too. A pink sweatshirt that had un-even arms and a closed neckline. Ahh.; July 26, 2011 at 8:41 AM
4mykiddies said...: My first sewing project was a pillow. It was project in my high school Clothing class and I really only remember it b/c I used this super cute vintage button fabric. I would love to find it again someday!! The fabric that is ;); July 26, 2011 at 8:43 AM
Jamie said...: My first sewing project was in 8th grade home ec. I made a fluorescent pink and yellow brontosaurus with white button eyes. I still have it and my 3-year old dino-loving son has claimed it as his own.; July 26, 2011 at 8:51 AM
CarolGH said...: First thing I remember sewing was a hankie with a flower for my mom for mothers day; July 26, 2011 at 8:53 AM
Unknown said...: The first thing I made by myself was as stuffed unicorn. My friend had got the pattern and pieces for me from her home ec. class in 7th grade I think. I never got to take a home ec class because I was in band.; July 26, 2011 at 8:54 AM
Natalie said...: the first thing I ever sewed was a denim skirt and I thought I was hot stuff. I was 8.; July 26, 2011 at 8:55 AM
Missy said...: Home Ec class is killin' it! The first thing I remember was a plaid tote bag in 7th grade. We took a field trip to the fabric store and everything! It was so awesome.; July 26, 2011 at 8:57 AM
Lindsay Conner said...: The first thing I ever sewed was a Christmas ornament in Sunday School. :); July 26, 2011 at 9:01 AM
SewLindaAnn said...: First thing sewed was a mustard corduroy jumper in Home Ec. (8th) grade.; July 26, 2011 at 9:02 AM
Allison C said...: I made shorts (more like boxers) for myself in 8th grade Home Ec. They were horribly boxy, way too short, the left leg hole was bigger than the right, and the elastic was not stretched enough so they wouldn't even stay on. I wish I kept them. I could pin them up on my design wall as a reminder that whatever I'm frustrated with will never turn out as bad as those shorts.; July 26, 2011 at 9:02 AM
SewLindaAnn said...: "Liked" Prudent Baby on Facebook.; July 26, 2011 at 9:02 AM
Allison C said...: I like you on FB; July 26, 2011 at 9:04 AM
Kimberly F said...: My first sewing project was an extremely wonky plaid apron made on a mini sewing machine my mom got me. I think I was 8 or 9. Didn't sew anything else until my late 20's.; July 26, 2011 at 9:07 AM
Audra Marie said...: The first thing I can remember sewing was a squirrel shaped stuffed pillow-like thing. I think it's felt - I still have it somewhere in storage. :); July 26, 2011 at 9:07 AM
Kimberly F said...: I already like you on Facebook!; July 26, 2011 at 9:08 AM
Audra Marie said...: I already follow you on facebook. :); July 26, 2011 at 9:08 AM
Hilary Mercer said...: The first thing I sewed were barbie clothes. Yes they were hand sewn but still the first.. Probably 3rd grade.

mercer.hilary@gmail.com; July 26, 2011 at 9:14 AM
Katie said...: The first thing I sewed was a pillow in Home Ec class.; July 26, 2011 at 9:15 AM
Hilary Mercer said...: i follow on FB
mercer.hilary@gmail.com; July 26, 2011 at 9:16 AM
Hilary Mercer said...: twitter follower @trulescentmama
mercer.hilary@gmail.com; July 26, 2011 at 9:17 AM
Bradbury Family said...: The first thing I ever sewed was a baby quilt. My dad taught me how to use the sewing machine.; July 26, 2011 at 9:17 AM
Sabrina Ferster said...: Oooo… I would love to win Sewing in a Straight Line!
There was no home ec in my school, but I borrowed my neighbors Kenmore sewing machine in 10th grade because I really wanted a tie skirt. That was the first thing I sewed… a skirt of men’s neck ties…. And I still have it and occasionally wear it on “skinny days”. It is really sloppily made… especially the zipper part, but I love it! The best part are the triangles on the bottom from the points of the ties.
-Sabrina
sabrinaferster@gmail.com; July 26, 2011 at 9:22 AM
Mands said...: I JUST discovered this book last night when I came across it online. And now you are giving it away!!
This must be a sign, right? haha

The first thing I ever sewed on a machine was when I turned a pair of women's knee socks into baby leggings. They were quite adorable on my new little baby girl :)

mandy(dot)ueda(at)gmail(dot)com; July 26, 2011 at 9:28 AM
Mands said...: I follow PB on FB!

mandy(dot)ueda(at)gmail(dot)com; July 26, 2011 at 9:28 AM
Sandy said...: The first thing I ever sewed was in 7th grade Home Ec class ... this horrible stuffed porpoise or dolphin or something. I had such a hard time that my Mom ended up helping me finish it and I barely passed that class! Now I love to sew .. who knew? Would love to win this book, I have used some of Brett's tutorials on Design Sponge and they are great!; July 26, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Four and 20 Blackbirds said...: The first thing I made was a crayon wallet - and then I made about a dozen more, for my kiddo's birthday party goodie bags.
This book sounds so great!
Wendy; July 26, 2011 at 9:35 AM
Gina B. said...: The first thing I ever sewed was a birthday banner for my daughter. The second thing was a Lazy Days Skirt by Oliver + S. My daughter, now 5, is still wearing that same skirt three years later! I just had to put in new elastic.; July 26, 2011 at 9:40 AM
Joanna said...: The first thing I every sewed on a machine is an red and white apron in 6th or 7th grade home-ec class. My mom still uses it 26 years later!; July 26, 2011 at 9:41 AM
Jessica said...: When I was 7, my first sewing machine project was an apron. I couldn't reach either the pedal or the fabric, so I had to sit on phone books and have them under the pedal as well! I may have gone over board with the puff paint, but I still have it :); July 26, 2011 at 9:41 AM
Emily. said...: I think my first project was I made a skirt for myself back in home-ec.

ecisley(at)comcast(dot)net; July 26, 2011 at 9:42 AM
Emily. said...: I follow PB on fb. :)

ecisley(at)comcast(dot)net; July 26, 2011 at 9:43 AM
Anonymous said...: The first thing I ever sewed was a tote bag... all straight lines!

Amy W - amym710[at]gmail[dot]com; July 26, 2011 at 9:46 AM
jmckay said...: The first thing I learned to sew was the elastic on my ballet shoes.; July 26, 2011 at 9:49 AM
jmckay said...: I "liked" prudent baby on facebook; July 26, 2011 at 9:49 AM
Chimichangga said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; July 26, 2011 at 9:51 AM
Chimichangga said...: The first real sewing project was a skirt for my baby sister back when I was 10. She used to always bring her backpack pack along while she was learning how to walk so I thought I'd make her a skirt as her school uniform. Used my old uniform skirt to make a baby version. :); July 26, 2011 at 9:56 AM
madison avenue said...: the first thing i ever sewed was a denim cross body bag when i was in the 6th grade. i wanted a purse really bad and i didn't have any money, so i found some scraps and made me and my friend one!; July 26, 2011 at 9:58 AM
Kana said...: My first memory of sewing was making Christmas tree and star ornaments out of felt with my mom when I was 5. I found out years later that she included them with Christmas cards to friends and family, many of them still have the ornaments too.; July 26, 2011 at 9:59 AM
Anonymous said...: I helped my mom and grandma sew all the time when I was younger, but the first thing I made all by myself was a pair of boxer shorts and a gym bag to hold them in grade 7 home ec.; July 26, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Mello said...: In school, I sewed a banana...yes a banana. I think it was a pillow or toy. It was cute, wish I still had it.; July 26, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Mello said...: I am also a fan on facebook
https://www.facebook.com/mello.cupcakes; July 26, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Mello said...: And a follower!
@mellomuggle; July 26, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Mallory said...: The first thing I sewed was in grade school. They were small pillows in the shape of letters that spelled my name. They were mint green to match my bedroom. I love being able to see things in a straight line!; July 26, 2011 at 10:06 AM
Passionknitly said...: In 7th grade we sewed patchwork pillows. We got extra points if the project had more seams, but we got docked points for every corner that didn't match up perfectly.; July 26, 2011 at 10:06 AM
B-Fab said...: The first thing I ever sewed outside of mending holes was in middle school; I cut up a pair of jeans I had outgrown and hand-stitched them into a purse, and turned the waistband into the shoulder strap. I was so proud of my creation!!

http://bfab11.blogspot.com/; July 26, 2011 at 10:08 AM
B-Fab said...: I already follow you guys on facebook :)

http://bfab11.blogspot.com/; July 26, 2011 at 10:08 AM
STEVERONICA said...: When I was in 8th grade, I decided to use my mom's sewing machine to make something, so when she left home; I took one of her fabrics (a cute pale pink with mini lavender flowers) and made a skirt! When she came back home she was so impressed with the result that she not even grounded me for it! I proudly wore my skirt around town!; July 26, 2011 at 10:08 AM
Tam said...: I took a sewing 101 class about 3 years ago and learned how to make a pillowcase! I love sewing and I especially love straight lines. :); July 26, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Jessica said...: a baby hat!!; July 26, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Sheena said...: My first sewing project was also in home ec, we made hand embroidered dish towels, a button pillow, and a stuffed animal, mine was a duck I gave to my great aunt.; July 26, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Winona said...: The first thing I ever sewed in Home Ec. was a duffle bag - done in ubiquitous 1980s baby blue and pink. I haven't sewn a curve since. ;); July 26, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Winona said...: And, of course, I liked you on Facebook (and still do.;) ); July 26, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Anonymous said...: I just started sewing a few months ago, and my first project was a pillowcase. Lots of easy straight lines!
greycoral@gmail.com; July 26, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Meredith said...: I don't remember exactly the very first item because it was a summer of sewing. It was for sure an article of school clothing. I was 11. My mother told me that we would spend the summer sewing and she taught me to sew with incredible patience and teaching skill on my grandmother's Singer foot pedal machine. I still have that machine for sentimental reasons. I didn't grow up in a family that could afford to send us off to camp or to lessons. For most of my adult life I had a career and got away from sewing...but in retirement I rediscovered my aptitude for it and my love for beautiful fabric. I have gobs and gobs of Amy Butler's fabric in my "studio". It was muscle memory when I first sewed again. It was like my hands took over! Many times when I am sewing I find myself silently thanking my mother for her wisdom and incredible talent. I hope she hears that. Meredith; July 26, 2011 at 10:32 AM
cshin said...: 7th grade Sewing Class- made a pair of shorts. My teacher helped measure my waist and like a typical self-conscious girl that I was, I sucked in my tummy to make my waist "appear" smaller. Needless to say, my shorts came out way too tight!; July 26, 2011 at 10:32 AM
Melissa said...: The first thing I ever sewed was a pillow that I tea dyed and handpainted for my mother...THANK GOODNESS her machine was already threaded! I didn't know what I was doing, but somehow it came out perfectly!; July 26, 2011 at 10:37 AM
Sharon (mama to Adam) said...: Ok first because my first memory of sewing was in Home Ec. I have to say this blog and many others are the reason more high schools need home ec. Look how many people have fond memories of their first sewing project. Just my rampage. I made a dog pillow, black and white and I still have it, although stained I can never part with it. Because it was good and makes me happy. And I no longer have many of the things I made when I was younger this one will never leave me. Thanks for the great opportunity!; July 26, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Sharon (mama to Adam) said...: I also follow you on facebook. Of course!!; July 26, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Anonymous said...: The first thing I ever sewed was some jams (those shorts that were popular in the '80's) in home ec class!; July 26, 2011 at 10:42 AM
Kate said...: I think a pair of shorts for a 4-H project.
steeplechaser29 (at) yahoo (dot) com; July 26, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Sarah said...: The first thing I sewed was a simple quilt my senior year in college. I wasn't great at sewing in a straight line then but am getting a lot better!; July 26, 2011 at 10:52 AM
H. said...: I spent 12 hours straight attempting a purse pattern, never having seen one before! Needless to say, I don't carry it around with me, but it is tucked away in closet for sentimental value...

:); July 26, 2011 at 11:02 AM
Olson said...: Same.. a pillow shaped like an "N" (for Nicole) in middle school home economics :)

nicole@babyfoodscoops.com; July 26, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Alli said...: The earliest thing I can remember sewing was an awful pair of pants in a sewing class... I chose a white on white print! >_<; July 26, 2011 at 11:12 AM
StaceyN said...: The first thing I sewed was a sock monkey doll for one of my nephews. <3 It wasn't perfect but still turned out really cute!; July 26, 2011 at 11:13 AM
Anonymous said...: Pj shorts in Home Ec. Wore them till they fell apart!; July 26, 2011 at 11:15 AM
Lee said...: When I was 7 a made an apron with my great grandmother! thanks for the lovely giveaway!; July 26, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Rob, Katie and Sarah said...: A gingerbread ornament..by hand, it wasn't pretty. ;); July 26, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Anonymous said...: The first thing I remember sewing was in after-school sewing club - a wrap skirt and a matching top.; July 26, 2011 at 11:22 AM
thevioletpear said...: I can't remember the very first thing, but I do remember convincing my mom to help me make a swimsuit in 7th grade... I can't imagine tackling that project now!; July 26, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Digital Misfit said...: The first thing I ever sewed was a pink floral duck in 7th grade home ec (which was then mounted on a wooden stand made in 7th grade wood shop!). The second thing I sewed was a long twill skirt with button and zipper and pockets in 9th grade Sewing class!
heidig@gmail.com; July 26, 2011 at 11:26 AM
EG said...: An outfit for a girl scout badge! It was a shirt and tank top. There was plenty of assistance from my mom.; July 26, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Liz said...: My first sewing project was a goofy nightgown in high school home ec!; July 26, 2011 at 11:38 AM
Amy @ FWD said...: The first thing I ever sewed was a pair of flannel boxers in Home Ec class my freshman year of high school. I was so proud of myself for getting the lines in the plaid to match up at the seams! I think I used them as pajama shorts for ten years before I finally had to throw them away!; July 26, 2011 at 11:39 AM
kayla said...: the first thing i sewed was a pillow with a cartoon dog on it. 4th grade, i think.; July 26, 2011 at 11:40 AM
vivacious said...: I made two dolls- hand-stitched, no pattern, buttons for eyes...the arms and legs were uneven, but I was so proud of them...as a 3rd grader. :); July 26, 2011 at 11:40 AM
Liz said...: I liked prudent Baby on facebook!; July 26, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Liz said...: I shared on StumbleUpon!; July 26, 2011 at 11:48 AM
Anonymous said...: The first thing I ever sewed was a hand puppet in second grade. I still have it today! The stitching was terrible and the thing was hideous but i was proud of it then and am glad that my sewing skills have vastly improved...lol!; July 26, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Liz said...: I followed you on twitter!; July 26, 2011 at 11:50 AM
Kacy said...: The first thing I ever sewed was a pair of pajama pants. (I think I was 16.) My mom helped he quite a bit, as I really wanted to learn how to sew. Unfortunately, I didn't really like it at the time. Ten years later I decided to give sewing another try, and I sewed a summer dress for my 2 year old daughter. She picked out the fabric (red with cats), and I picked an easy pattern. It turned out decent, and it quickly became her favorite dress. :-) Needless to say, that was the project that got me hooked on sewing.; July 26, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Kacy said...: I like Prudent Baby on FB.; July 26, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Kacy said...: I'm following on Twitter @Meanderinghome.; July 26, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Maribel said...: the first thing i ever sewed was an apron in eight grade home economics class; July 26, 2011 at 11:56 AM
Maribel said...: I follow PB on facebook!; July 26, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Laura said...: The first thing I remember sewing was a patch work draft blocker for my parents cold room. It was really ugly and made from polyester!; July 26, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Laura said...: I'm also a fan on Facebook!; July 26, 2011 at 12:01 PM
A Plain Path said...: Were we in the same home ec. class? I also make a Pepto Bismol pink heart shaped pillow with lace and it had a white felt applique on it with some embroidery we did. Mine was hideous and I hated sewing until I became an adult and realized that you can make amazing things! I just finished teaching a summer sewing class for 4-H girls in our community. We made purses; something cool and fun that they can use and be proud of. Trying to instill that sewing itch in them that my home ec. teacher failed to give me. ;-); July 26, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Sarah said...: The first thing I remember sewing was clothes for my cabbage patch dolls with the help of my grandmother. This book looks fun - would love to craft through it!; July 26, 2011 at 12:05 PM
Danielle said...: The first thing I ever sewed was a tote bag. This was a month ago and I'm in my mid thirties. :); July 26, 2011 at 12:06 PM
VickiT said...: What a great looking book to have. I think the very first thing ever sewn by me was in home ec in my Freshman year of high school. It was a simple sleeveless dress with a zipper in the back. I made mine for my Mom. I give my Mom a lot of credit because the zipper was just horribly done with puckers on both sides yet she still wore that dress very proudly just to make me happy.; July 26, 2011 at 12:13 PM
annemarie said...: An apron and I still have it to this day - almost 50 years ago.; July 26, 2011 at 12:16 PM
memmens said...: Not sure I can type this but 'some bad skirts in my teens' not sure what I was thinking! Probably not the best sewing project to start with!
thanks for the giveaway; July 26, 2011 at 12:16 PM
shine on said...: i started sewing only 3 years ago while pregnant with my son. the first thing (and the REASON i started sewing )i made was a bird mobile to hang above his bed. i have never felt so accomplished as i did when i finished that thing...he loves his "tweet tweets"!; July 26, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Heather said...: In my middle school sewing class we made these backpacks out of thick upholstery fabric and rope. Mine was green with big different colored polka dots. I have no idea what happened to the bag but I was SO proud of it. :); July 26, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Sewing Princess said...: My first project ever where some scrunchies. I made several as a Christmas present for my friends. It was also the first time I ever used a sewing machine; July 26, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Heather said...: I liked you on facebook and twitter. LOVE this site!; July 26, 2011 at 12:47 PM
Sarah said...: I remember my mom helping me make a cotton jumper, yellow with blue tulips on it. I think I still have it somewhere. My mom was the one to instill that love of sewing!; July 26, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Erin said...: The first thing I made was a hair scrunchie back in 7th grade...sadly, I haven't gotten much more advanced!; July 26, 2011 at 12:56 PM
Erin said...: I am following you on Twitter! (@erinruben); July 26, 2011 at 12:56 PM
Angie S said...: 7th grade home ec for me too - it was a mama and baby duck and i sewed the wings on upside down on the mama duck!; July 26, 2011 at 1:05 PM
Kristin said...: Oh I am so excited over this! The first thing I recall sewing was a minnie mouse embroidered pillow, care of home ec. class, 1991. I also make my first hand tied quilt at 9 or 10, so that "technically" may be the first thing I "sewed".; July 26, 2011 at 1:12 PM
JLG said...: The first thing I ever made was a pair of boxer shorts in grade 7 in home ec class!!! Then I took about a 20 year hiatus!!!; July 26, 2011 at 1:39 PM
smooze13 said...: I think the first thing made in home ex was a pair of shorts. The first thing I made on my own was this bag that pretty much flopped all over the place. Lol; July 26, 2011 at 1:41 PM
Dawn said...: First thing I sewed on a machine was a pillow for Home Ec - made with two matching floral washrags with pompoms all along the edge. Those pompoms gave me infinite troubles! My mom finally came to the rescue and helped me finish it.; July 26, 2011 at 1:51 PM
Dawn said...: Follow you on Facebook.; July 26, 2011 at 1:51 PM
stephanie said...: My first project was an apron. My mother helped.; July 26, 2011 at 1:52 PM
Nikkee said...: The first thing I ever sewed was a skirt. (it didn't turn out) I was ambitious because my mom kept buying me clothes that were too big and saying you'll grow into it (course I stayed small for a long llong time so I never really did) that was in 2nd grade....; July 26, 2011 at 2:06 PM
Unknown said...: The first thing I ever sewed by hand was a doll from little house on the prairie. It was made in kindergarten, of course with help and it was very basic. The first thing I sewed with a sewing machine was a mini quilt, (very small) using some of my Aunt's patches.; July 26, 2011 at 2:48 PM
Unknown said...: My first project was in home ec at school too! I made a pillowcase, but didn't even turn it out to sew so the seams were on the outside :) I have to say I have learnt a few things since then.....; July 26, 2011 at 2:49 PM
anu said...: follow PB on facebook!; July 26, 2011 at 2:59 PM
anu said...: my first sewing project was a scarf that i made in a getting-to-know-your-sewing-machine class.; July 26, 2011 at 2:59 PM
Catherine said...: The first thing I ever sewed was a doll dress when I was 6. My mom and sister were always sewing things and I was desperate to join them. After that, my m,om taught me to use the machine and we sewed a simple shift together.; July 26, 2011 at 3:15 PM
mirabelle said...: I attempted to re-make a thrift store dress a la pretty in pink!; July 26, 2011 at 3:22 PM
mirabelle said...: i follow on FB; July 26, 2011 at 3:23 PM

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