Have to get it off my chest.

[Huron Angler]

Re: Have to get it off my chest.

Congrats to all who are comfortable enough to admit they sew...I like the fact that my mom's brand new Pfaff can embroider Walleye, Salmon, and white-tail buck images loaded from a disk on my generic solid color fleeces and make them look sweet. Nuthin wrong with sewin

BTW I've seen craigslist ads around here from a guy who claims to be a master bimini top maker that seems REAL proud of his abilities. I may get ahold of him if I ever need some made.

 

[Rickairmedic]

Re: Have to get it off my chest.

LOOL Ok I will admit it I am the seamster in the house heck back when SWMBO was still dancing I made her outfits . I have my eyes on Craigs all the time for a decent commercial machine .


Rick

 

[Zeeter]

Re: Have to get it off my chest.

I dont feel that ssssspecial. Ill keep my skills to myself. Thank you very much.
Now lets talk about shampoos, heels and flat irons.

 

[WAVENBYE2]

Re: Have to get it off my chest.

I would like to redo my boat too, let us know how it is working out, Don't start getting a sewing addiction now, we'll be reading that next. "HELP I CAN"T STOP SEWING!!"

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Have to get it off my chest.

One of our closest friends owns an awning shop and now owns a fantastic custom boat top company. He drives a new truck that tows his new custom ski boat....... I will never laugh at him for sewing....... now about you drinking light beer..... that gets a chuckle!

 

[walk-on]

Re: Have to get it off my chest.

Dude - I sew! I just sewed a big rip in my boat cover about a week ago and saved $50 on another one. I sew every time my wife gets the darn sewing machine out because she can't sew very good. I had to teach her how to thread the bobbin and start and finish.

It's almost not fair though. I got stuck with a Field Service unit for two weeks at Ft. AP Hill when I was in the Reserves. I ran sewing machines for a solid two weeks and I sewed and sewed and sewed. It was a big joke then, but now I can sew!

Good luck men.

 

[Lightnig]

Re: Have to get it off my chest.

Laugh it up?

I don't think sew (sorry, couldn't resist) man, that's cool. Let me know when you get it down and I'll send you some business.




BTW, I sew better than my wife can. I should know, my father taught me...

 

[redone4x4]

Re: Have to get it off my chest.

I just bought a sewing machine off CL for $20. same thing, I want to re-do the rest of my interior panels and seats. nothing wrong with it, and my girlfriend helps give me pointers and stuff. she can sew, but whats the fun in letting her do all the work by herself?

 

[QC]

Re: Have to get it off my chest.

Maybe we should start isew.com or we could join an existing sewing forum. I'm thinking the gender ratio would be iboats in reverse . . .

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: Have to get it off my chest.

Maybe we should start isew.com or we could join an existing sewing forum. I'm thinking the gender ratio would be iboats in reverse . . .

LOL Highest rank could be "Supreme Needle Threader" followed by "Oracle by the Singer"

 

[FBPirate95]

Re: Have to get it off my chest.

Another iboat sew'er here too. Grandmother taught me when I was young, and also got the merit badge in Cub Scouts. It comes in handy sometimes and definately can save some money.

On a side note, I'm a pretty competitive and creative type of guy. Soooo, my wife, who croche's, decided she wanted to learn to knit. Well one night we got the "teach yourself to knit" kit, and competed with each other to see if we could figure it out. Let me tell you....it kicked our a**es. That crap is HARD to learn.

And now....I hand over my mancard.

 

[QC]

Re: Have to get it off my chest.

LOL right back atcha ^^^^ Entry level could be Cinderella, didn't she sew stuff, or make yarn or something

 

[_chris_]

Re: Have to get it off my chest.

WOW I feel soooooo much better about myself now. thanks guys.










































































BTW I am keeping my damn Man card thank you very much.

 

[fishrdan]

Re: Have to get it off my chest.

Someone needs to start a knitting, needle point and crocheing thread to see how that one goes...

I ain't doing it

 

[soaringhiggy]

Re: Have to get it off my chest.

I sew as well, started when I was making power kites to ski and buggy behind, then it just kinda kept going, it is a great skill. Have fun.

Besides, if someone says anything, you can sew their mouth shut for them.

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: Have to get it off my chest.

I went here looking for you guys....said you weren't online...

http://sewingmamas.com/b/

 

[Kiwi Phil]

Re: Have to get it off my chest.

Been a wet week up north has it??

Cheers
Phillip

 

[woosterken]

Re: Have to get it off my chest.

hey,y'all remember Rosie Greer,he used to do needle point.
don't think y'all would make fun of him?

woosterken

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Have to get it off my chest.

when i would stay with my Granny, back in the early 50's, she did not have a TV, just a radio. i would sit on the opposite side of her treddle sewing maching, and work the treddle for her. i learned a lot watching that women. she made all our shirts, and Mom and sisters dresses. i do not have a store bought shirt until teen years.

i have one of the original Singer Electric Machines. i have built many boat seats, made all the curtains, and drapes for your houses.

when you really look at what you are doing. it is the same as any construction project.

to be really good, it is a real talent.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Have to get it off my chest.

Someone needs to start a knitting, needle point and crocheing thread to see how that one goes...

I ain't doing it

My grandfather did needlepoint for a little bit. And I sure wasn't going to tell that retired Army Col. it wasn't manly Seriously though I really need to learn because I have some things that need to be done and my wife seems to have no interest.