When did you first start sewing and how did you learn?
My mom taught me how to sew and use a sewing machine when I was young. I even had toy sewing machine that really sewed. Honestly, though, I really wasn't into it then. Call it childhood rebellion!
Can you remember the first thing you made?
I don't actually remember the first thing I made. I do remember the first thing I was proud of making though. I took Home Economics (unwillingly) in 7th grade and made a pillow. I still have it. It's two peas in a pod. They have faces and everything!
Do you have any favourite pattern designers or celebrity sewers?
My favorite right now has to be Sewaholic. I love her patterns and that many are tailored for pear shape bodies. I want to sew them all!
What's your sewing room like and how do you organize your stash?
I can only dream about having my own sewing space! Right now I have a sewing closet, and even that I have to share with other things. I pull out everything whenever I want to sew something. My dining table become my sewing table and I usually end up cutting on the floor. This means sewing usually become a whole day project since it takes so long to set up and clean up every time.
What music/podcasts/TV shows do you love to stitch along to?
I like to listen to music while sewing. It depends on my mood what I decide to listen too. Currently, my favorite thing to listen to while sewing is country music. It tends to be relaxing and fun, which I need because I'm often a stressful sewer.
Do you do any other crafts and what are your hobbies?
I love to crochet. Unlike sewing, it's relaxing to me and doesn't require me to make a huge mess. I love that I can do it in front of the tv too. I also like to make some of my own jewelry.
Is there anything else you'd like to add?
You can follow all of my sewing and crafting adventures and misadventures on my blog at http://www.shesgotthenotion.com.
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