Sewing was my Nemesis
May 31, 2010 5:00 am jessica Crafts, Sewing
Welcome our Sewing Contributor Jessica, from the blog “Life Sew Good”.
My first sewing kit was purchased at Bi-Mart, a reward for “being a good girl” at a doctor appointment when I was about 7 years old. Sadly, I can’t remember if it got any use. Strike one.
In 4th grade, I joined a sewing 4-H club. I made a red and white polka-dotted elastic waist band skirt and entered it into the 4-H fair. I earned a red ribbon. In my eyes, the only good thing about a red ribbon was that it matched my skirt. Only a purple (champion) ribbon would have been acceptable. Strike two.
As a freshman in high school, I took Home Ec. I had the misfortune of being assigned to an ancient sewing machine that was only good at one thing: breaking needles. After shedding many tears, I finally had a seam I was proud of, only be told by Mrs. Garboden that I wasn’t supposed to sew that piece. Strike three.
Obviously, sewing and I did NOT get along.
Until . . .
I saw a segment on making baby booties on a morning talk show.
I had just had a baby. Surely I could make baby booties, right? As it turns out, I could!
And not only so, I could make skirts, dresses, pants, and other fun things. In just the past couple of years, I have taken a great interest in sewing, which in all honesty is the outlet for my real addiction: buying fabric, ribbon, buttons, and other great decorative pieces.
My name is Jessica. Like many of you, I am mostly “self-taught” or tutored by sewing bloggers. I love learning from other creative types! As a mom of 2 beautiful girls, I am often inspired by them to create things that fit into “my world.” I love making garments, which is why I am currently in a fashion design program in pattern making, which I’m sure you will hear more of later.
Unlike many bloggers I love, my motto is “well it’s good enough,” meaning that I love great things, but I’m not a perfectionist. I have the freedom to be who I am without feeling like the end product needs to be absolutely flawless. Beautiful, functional and efficient are my priorities!
Whether you feel like you’ve struck out in the sewing world or you were born with a needle and thread in your hand, hopefully I can inspire you in your sewing adventures.
Be back soon,
Jess
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Mod Podge Amy :
Date: May 31, 2010 @ 6:08 AM
Hi Jess! It’s great to see another blogger here. I feel the same way about Mod Podge and other crafts. Nothing has to be perfect. That’s what gives it handmade flair.
Maria Kelley :
Date: May 31, 2010 @ 8:54 PM
Yessica!! I love your intro. A great start to many fun and inspiring posts to come. I already can think of at least three women/mommies that would love to read this.
Imajackson :
Date: June 1, 2010 @ 8:13 AM
Jessica, what a fun post! I love your motto- it’s what I run around these parts too. For my birthday I received sewing lessons! Isn’t that the BEST? I am so excited! So I am bookmarking your blog so I can follow along! Oh, and awesome booties. -Juicy
Jessica Ubel :
Date: June 1, 2010 @ 4:01 PM
Thanks! Glad to be here. I’m re-vamping my own blog, so more there soon. So excited to be writing for thinkcrafts.com. Let me know if there’s something in particular you want to see!
Cathy :
Date: June 2, 2010 @ 12:48 AM
I so enjoyed your story; many familiar rings to it: BiMart, Forestry with 4H, and Mrs Garboden. Have to ask if you are a fellow Oregonian, Beaverton perhaps? I will continue to follow and enjoy your projects!
Jessica Ubel :
Date: June 2, 2010 @ 8:47 AM
Currently living in Eugene, but recently moved from Beaverton! I grew up in the Lebanon, Oregon area!
Mary Lo :
Date: June 2, 2010 @ 9:37 AM
Darling booties! Will you share the instructions for them?
Jessica Ubel :
Date: June 2, 2010 @ 10:45 AM
Mary Lo: This is a free pattern online by Heather Bailey. Go to hellomynameisheather.com & find her free pattern for bitty booties or google bitty booties! They are adorable, easy to make, and a great gift. I will be blogging about making them soon!