tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post1116971707132620483..comments2024-03-18T14:31:00.835-05:00Comments on How About Orange: Sewing is a violent actJessica Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-60524119997441953882009-12-09T12:00:10.920-06:002009-12-09T12:00:10.920-06:00This made me smile. 20 years ago, back when I was ...This made me smile. 20 years ago, back when I was still in the honeymoon phase of marriage, my husband was astonished and amazed at my sewing antics. I became this aggressive screaming lunatic and literally ripped cotton duck fabric in half with my bare hands -all while attempting the very frustrating act of sewing! As a surprise, he bought me a brand new sewing machine - computer stitches and all - and we used the old machine as a boat anchor the next time we went out fishing. I am not proud of my sewing alter ego, but can sooo relate to sewing as a violent act.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-74824582662678375712008-08-07T00:13:00.000-05:002008-08-07T00:13:00.000-05:00I thought the bag was fabulous so I checked out th...I thought the bag was fabulous so I checked out the pattern you used. My sisters and I got together and had PURSE DAY last Monday so I thought I'd share our creations... Not as pretty as yours against the white door, but you get the gist none the less!! I LOVE them! They are my new favorite. I've made THREE so far and have fabric for a few more!! WOO HOO! Thanks for the inspiration.<BR/><BR/>http://annie-enderle.blogspot.com/2008/07/im-horrible-at-secrets-this-good.html<BR/><BR/>http://annie-enderle.blogspot.com/2008/07/purse-day.htmlanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15034476619199122151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-67161890319492087532008-07-30T14:27:00.000-05:002008-07-30T14:27:00.000-05:00I feel your pain.I feel your pain.Jessica Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-20161976206530819672008-07-30T14:24:00.000-05:002008-07-30T14:24:00.000-05:00this made me laugh - i am feeling the same frustra...this made me laugh - i am feeling the same frustration with an "EZ Sew" robe right now!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01583110812993320803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-38450587681790916932008-07-29T16:41:00.000-05:002008-07-29T16:41:00.000-05:00The only time I EVER heard my mom come close to sw...The only time I EVER heard my mom come close to swearing was when she was sewing clothes for me. I have surpassed her, though, cussing violently. <BR/>I don't think I've EVER sewn anything EVER without sewing the wrong layers of something together.<BR/>Sewing SUCKS but it also sucks you in, making it all worth it in the end.<BR/>Love the bag, your fabric, and your mods.Irishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06210760028111581098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-3089140146121192652008-07-23T14:40:00.000-05:002008-07-23T14:40:00.000-05:00But I didn't even notice it didn't match up until ...But I didn't even notice it didn't match up until you mentioned it. I'm going to give this bag a try, I'm using a small pattern so I don't need to worry about the matching up bit though.Hello, I'm Sally.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07993765603129175625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-85679184899212465832008-07-22T15:53:00.000-05:002008-07-22T15:53:00.000-05:00I hear what you're saying about sewing. Think of i...I hear what you're saying about sewing. Think of it this way, even though it can be frustrating, you stuck to the challenge and executed a beautiful bag.hungry little birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01035774432103512870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-67304882423459692022008-07-17T15:05:00.000-05:002008-07-17T15:05:00.000-05:00I must really enjoy being angry, but I have always...I must really enjoy being angry, but I have always suspected this to be true of myself.<BR/><BR/>I have used this tutorial! Wonderful bag that is easily modified. Makes me want to make more...<BR/><BR/>must...<BR/><BR/>find...<BR/><BR/>new...<BR/><BR/>fabric...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-84227099796214371852008-07-14T07:11:00.000-05:002008-07-14T07:11:00.000-05:00What about when the needle decides to attack your ...What about when the needle decides to attack your finger and thankfully NOT pierce your nail and have you up at the hospital with a broken needle still in there( student days-looong time ago),but instead tears through the side of your delicate little finger thus causing blood,a thread change and the near death of said machine!??Its a lovely lovely bag! Worth the gritted teeth : )Clare Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14402912426099391158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-79614506299369885602008-07-13T21:35:00.000-05:002008-07-13T21:35:00.000-05:00i think the bag looks good. but i've pulled the bi...i think the bag looks good. but i've pulled the binder/book trick several times for the camera.<BR/><BR/>and i hate having to re-sew seams!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-52677526992592272302008-07-13T10:02:00.000-05:002008-07-13T10:02:00.000-05:00As someone who is self-taught at sewing, I can tot...As someone who is self-taught at sewing, I can totally identify! I can remember nights in college staying up late to finish a design project and sewing through my fingers!!<BR/>Missysweetfunkyvintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13956322880636988435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-53873797022166693362008-07-12T16:19:00.000-05:002008-07-12T16:19:00.000-05:00The first time I made that bag I messed it up roya...The first time I made that bag I messed it up royally. Is it so easy that we <I>have to </I>mess it up?* elizabeth *https://www.blogger.com/profile/10396838227827068803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-80763574686338942652008-07-11T22:32:00.000-05:002008-07-11T22:32:00.000-05:00i think you did a GREAT job! but yes, i agree, som...i think you did a GREAT job! but yes, i agree, sometimes sewing does make you want to yank your hair out!debbiechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08231984683588181935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-25912325238618739632008-07-11T22:06:00.000-05:002008-07-11T22:06:00.000-05:00Violent, and yet, cute!Violent, and yet, cute!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-37051808190414706802008-07-11T13:34:00.000-05:002008-07-11T13:34:00.000-05:00That's such a cute bag! And I am so jealous of all...That's such a cute bag! And I am so jealous of all that natural lighting you have in your house. Not fair! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-4677018415605749682008-07-11T12:31:00.000-05:002008-07-11T12:31:00.000-05:00Exactly! I was THIS CLOSE to stabbing it repeatedl...Exactly! I was THIS CLOSE to stabbing it repeatedly with my seam ripper.Jessica Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-9041978293282359682008-07-11T12:29:00.000-05:002008-07-11T12:29:00.000-05:00Wow! Love the bag! I have so been to that place ...Wow! Love the bag! I have so been to that place where it seems much more fulfilling to cut the fabric into shreds than to finish the bag. I commend you for sticking with it!Michelle Giffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06189370715971242557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-70294941470011109252008-07-11T10:56:00.000-05:002008-07-11T10:56:00.000-05:00amazing bag! and i LOVE the fabric!amazing bag! and i LOVE the fabric!wanderlust junkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11469813947207309037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-46289360060153628092008-07-11T10:19:00.000-05:002008-07-11T10:19:00.000-05:00Love your bag and love that fabric. I made myself ...Love your bag and love that fabric. I made myself one using the same tutorial. But I was not smart enough, like you, to make it bigger first. :( So, now I am stucked with a beautiful bag, but too small to put in all my stuffs. Don't take me wrong, I still love that bag. I will have to show you mine later.TranquilityKnotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15341091353412784317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-48464391822107045432008-07-11T09:18:00.000-05:002008-07-11T09:18:00.000-05:00A) My friend is forever sending me the link to you...A) My friend is forever sending me the link to your blog saying, "I thought of you." Maybe because I have an orange couch in a yellow living room.<BR/>or maybe<BR/>B) because I sew. And I cuss like a sailor when I saw. And my seam ripper is my BEST FRIEND.<BR/>D) or I make pottery and when I screw up in pottery I get to start over! But when I cut the fabric the wrong length I need to open a bottle of wine.dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037050791009103638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-58438191397054495472008-07-11T05:45:00.000-05:002008-07-11T05:45:00.000-05:00Wow, I never thought of sewing as a violent act th...Wow, I never thought of sewing as a violent act thanks for sharing that with me. it's nice to get new perspectives on common crafting ideas and now when I sew I will think of that statement your instructor made and really it makes sense.Monahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008396576564715165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-21363106589213678642008-07-10T23:04:00.000-05:002008-07-10T23:04:00.000-05:00I always put the pins in the wrong way, too.I always put the pins in the wrong way, too.Michelle Engel Bencskohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16219482020450093441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-37846008921173569102008-07-10T22:39:00.000-05:002008-07-10T22:39:00.000-05:00Feeling your sewing pain...my first attempts at se...Feeling your sewing pain...my first attempts at sewing showed that I have a 100% chance of doing something wrong. It's almost uncanny!<BR/><BR/>Your bag and fabric look GREAT. Good for you!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-59243875118472931122008-07-10T20:14:00.000-05:002008-07-10T20:14:00.000-05:00Sewing is frustrating sometimes, I will completely...Sewing is frustrating sometimes, I will completely agree. I have found myself more than a little upset at myself when I found that I would sew the strap INSIDE of the bag or the elastic strap of an eye mask INSIDE of the mask.<BR/><BR/>The bag, though, is lovely. You did a wonderful job and it turned out really great.Nix Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11892396251018846640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-6663529538656297252008-07-10T20:03:00.000-05:002008-07-10T20:03:00.000-05:00It looks great! I know it is so frustrating to mi...It looks great! I know it is so frustrating to mis-measure, sew wrong sides together, seam rip where you shouldn't have, have jammed threads in your machine creating a big fabric wad and all the other mishaps. I can't stop though. It's all worth it!sewtakeahikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787842449238535140noreply@blogger.com