tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post6841913923531959774..comments2024-03-15T06:24:43.983-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: Sewing SherosCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-86382714508661051202015-04-29T20:14:22.265-04:002015-04-29T20:14:22.265-04:00My dear Mamee, my grandmother, put the fire and pa...My dear Mamee, my grandmother, put the fire and passion into sewing for me. My mom enabled it all, fighting to get me into sewing classe that teachers claimed I was too young for. The dear nuns that taught me fine heirloom hand sewing. And yes, Nancy Z. She showed me how to get professional results with easy methods I could succeed at and how to start really fitting myself with Pivot and Slide. And last but not least, Claire Shaefer who knows more than anyone can imagine about the world of couture. I learned much from her and gained a great appreciation of couture in her classes. My Sheroes. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-87149518669985495682015-04-29T14:04:26.819-04:002015-04-29T14:04:26.819-04:00My first shero would have to be my aunt who taught...My first shero would have to be my aunt who taught me to sew when I was a girl. She was a very successful career woman who had worked her way up the corporate ladder at a time when very few women did, and she still found time to sew all of her own clothes (and teach me!). My second would have to be my high school sewing teacher who had the patience of a saint and allowed us to sew anything that we wanted. I feel privileged that I had such positive experiences when I was younger, and that I had these women to teach me(my mother does the most beautiful embroidery and knitting but no sewing)<br />Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07405043264336177797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-18308726701374467362015-04-29T11:48:06.933-04:002015-04-29T11:48:06.933-04:00I'm not even sucking up when I say that you...I'm not even sucking up when I say that you're one of my sewing sheroes! I think about fabric in a different way now and always pick up something special when I see it now (I'm thinking of an already-backed-and-quilted wool plaid and a glazed ponte). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-2849327160421632232015-04-28T21:22:15.896-04:002015-04-28T21:22:15.896-04:00Yes Shirley would definitely be on my list if I di...Yes Shirley would definitely be on my list if I did a top 5!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-26293834896391399342015-04-28T10:47:52.108-04:002015-04-28T10:47:52.108-04:00My mom tought me to sew and I´m very grateful in t...My mom tought me to sew and I´m very grateful in the way she did it. She let me try my own way and when I went back with a puckered seam she would ask if I could live with it? Mostly the answer would be no, so the seam had to come out. But it was my own choice. My second shero is Edna Bryte Bishop of the Bishop method. Roughly I still use her method and I think my sewing shows it. I cherish my copies of her books. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-30439312942699364882015-04-28T08:05:06.022-04:002015-04-28T08:05:06.022-04:00Mom of course, who persevered through repairing ma...Mom of course, who persevered through repairing many of Dad's work clothes even though she really didn't like doing it.<br />As for the professionals, another Nancy Z. fan here. And Shirley Adams. Sadly, other than buying a few books, I haven't had much exposure to other professionals.<br />From the internet - there are many wonderful blogs by people who have been sewing for years and know the best techniques. And they taught me that when things go wrong, it might not be my fault (bad patterns, bad fabrics, etc.),<br />And you for how many times you changed your TNT dress pattern into something most of us would buy a whole new pattern for. And your well thought out fabric stash, rather than a bunch of "oooo pretty!" fabric purchases.<br /><br />JustGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948391538309176039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-75639019281226284942015-04-27T23:06:30.149-04:002015-04-27T23:06:30.149-04:00In addition to Nancy and Sandra, there was Shirley...In addition to Nancy and Sandra, there was Shirley Adams. She introduced so many innovative ideas, but always stayed high quality -- no trendiness, just solid, tasteful and fun.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01782008169878168602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-84607251501435646542015-04-27T22:08:14.597-04:002015-04-27T22:08:14.597-04:00My Gramma instilled the love of sewing first in me...My Gramma instilled the love of sewing first in me . She did lots of utilitarian sewing but I loved helping her. <br />I had the privledge of attending Nancy Zeiman Sewing Expo a few years ago & met her. It is something g I'll never forget. MaryEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14375211955400489942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-76063247927393961992015-04-27T20:40:33.618-04:002015-04-27T20:40:33.618-04:00Of course, it was my mom who was a seamstress. Lik...Of course, it was my mom who was a seamstress. Like her, I still watch and record Nancy Zieman every Saturday morning. Sewingfunthingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13092262145485030184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-64991587522745719762015-04-27T20:06:21.966-04:002015-04-27T20:06:21.966-04:00Nancy Zieman is my all-time favorite sewing shero ...Nancy Zieman is my all-time favorite sewing shero with Sandra Betzina a close second. I had the utmost pleasure of meeting Nancy Zieman and having her sign my copy of her book and I still have copies of Sandra Betzina's weekly column from the Cincinnati Enquirer. The internet is great but they blazed the trail and I will be forever grateful.Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10305569483103134078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-82603551623706183402015-04-27T18:11:44.199-04:002015-04-27T18:11:44.199-04:00My response will be short & sweet: Nancy Z.My response will be short & sweet: Nancy Z.Mountain Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13928260982025523084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-87531247553971570912015-04-27T17:16:30.275-04:002015-04-27T17:16:30.275-04:00My Sheros:
My maternal grandmother, who made beaut...My Sheros:<br />My maternal grandmother, who made beautiful quilts <br />Sandra Betzina, from who I have learned so much both in person and through her web series with Ron Collins<br />The amazing women and men that I have met through Peninsula Wearable Arts Guild; they are an inspiration! www.penwag.orgAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157372912695117417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-36611244442704928772015-04-27T13:09:58.143-04:002015-04-27T13:09:58.143-04:00This one is easy Ann Ladbury. I too have been sewi...This one is easy Ann Ladbury. I too have been sewing since I was about 11, simple clothing, elasticated waists and wonderweb hems, But when I was about 18 there was a programme on the TV which also had a sewing book with patterns to accompany it. She explained everything beautifully and I am hooked. I have a copy of her book on my sewing shelf. This is the only link I can find on the web for her book https://www.pinterest.com/pin/219691288047613049/.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074168748281297290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-73376996386737984372015-04-27T11:05:47.237-04:002015-04-27T11:05:47.237-04:00This is the best article and such a gracious thing...This is the best article and such a gracious thing for you to choose your sheros and honor them. I learned to sew in the 5th grade by myself from reading books. My mother did not know a thing about sewing but I inherited my grandmother's peddle sewing machine when she moved into a nursing home. My best friend and her mom taught me the correct techniques when we were in junior high and I also took Home Economics to make an apron when I was already making much more difficult projects. I eventually went to college and majored in Home Economics. As a 4-H Leader, I taught a lot of children and adults to sew. I continue to do that now through my church - in part to give back to those who shared the knowledge with me. It was a defining moment in my life when I discovered sewing and I hope it will be for others, too. Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17899896728363922575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-83315496701821038632015-04-27T10:51:49.743-04:002015-04-27T10:51:49.743-04:00You brought tears to my eyes.. How very nice to g...You brought tears to my eyes.. How very nice to give such great honors to these ladies.. And so happy that they were there for you, and now you teach others so much about fitting and sewing.. I must say..I rarely ever post a comment, but I read all of your post, and glean SO much from your blog..You are an inspiration. thankyou. JudySew Blessed Maw [Judy]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15474519379303505290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-17845330976443921492015-04-27T08:26:58.593-04:002015-04-27T08:26:58.593-04:00Nancy Z for me. I'm also from the pre interne...Nancy Z for me. I'm also from the pre internet days of sewing. Mom sewed but didn't teach me much other than some basic. I really started learning from Vogue patterns - there was a sewing lesson in each pattern. I enjoyed Sandra B's show, but by the time I found it, it had been cancelled.Mrs Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03170338876950357872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-66858503170699306962015-04-27T07:48:31.972-04:002015-04-27T07:48:31.972-04:00My Gram. She taught me much when I was still quite...My Gram. She taught me much when I was still quite young. (not just sewing, I might add) But now, as I sew my wardrobe, things she showed me how to do come rushing back and I realize, she taught me well, it just took me time to put the skills to good use.Beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04174131184077586495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-28424716735142382772015-04-27T06:44:39.255-04:002015-04-27T06:44:39.255-04:00Carolyn, such a beautiful testimony about Colleen,...Carolyn, such a beautiful testimony about Colleen, your personal shero. I can relate to the second part, about learning to sew pre-Internet, pre-computerized sewing machine days. My gram gave me my first pair of pinking shears after my mom taught me to sew as a young teen. Home ec reinforced 'the rules' and techniques. But really, my mom is the one who taught me that I could take on any challenge that I wanted to, or needed to, in sewing and in life, and not be intimidated - just get it done. So she is my shero, may she rest in peace. Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378489018825744806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-46317101248706170962015-04-27T03:25:54.759-04:002015-04-27T03:25:54.759-04:00Oh yeah, Nancy Zieman is to blame for the sewing r...Oh yeah, Nancy Zieman is to blame for the sewing restart when the kids were little. : ) Watched her for years and then they moved her to Saturday morning...and cartoons won out. < : /. Still, I'd kinda like to see her at one of the Expos someday.<br />Wish I could say mom sewed, but her idea of a hem fix was masking tape, bless her heart. ; )Easily Amewsedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126346591277402781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-48923851470178701872015-04-27T01:23:18.519-04:002015-04-27T01:23:18.519-04:00I loved Martha's Sewing Room on PBS she made m...I loved Martha's Sewing Room on PBS she made me want to learn how to do smocking & all the elegant little details she always did, Project Runway makes draping your own designs look so easy lol! I love watching Nacy as well, as she always manages to take you to that "Oh I didn't know you could do that" level lol! yes TV is a good thing!<br /><br />HelenNannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02491593460770080211noreply@blogger.com