Hi from NZ

[badgermat]

Hi all,

I’m new to the forum and new to sewing.

That said, I’m not a complete stranger to home-made clothes as my mother was a former theatrical set designer and wardrobe mistress, so we all grew up in outfits that were designed to be seen from a distance and maintained on a daily basis.

Oh how I yearned for shop-bought clothes as a seven-year old

What that did leave me with though was a huge intolerance to things that don’t fit. So, now I have a bit of time on my hands I thought I’d take the opportunity to learn some core sewing skills so I can do my own alterations. Oh and maybe treat my new grandson to a little of our family tradition for oddly home-made outfits.

Things to expect of me: stupid questions, lack of realism about my actual skill level, guilty enjoyment of the Great British Sewing Bee.

Things not to expect of me: competence, any desire to show the results of my amateurish rag-stabbing.

Right, now to go and see what’s happening.

bm

[Bodgeitandscarper]

Hello, and welcome.
I'm sorry to tell you, but we will be demanding photos of things you make 

[Acorn]

Welcome!

Questions are never stupid - ask away!  We will, however, pester you for pictures... because we love pictures!

Oh, and most of us like Sewing Bee - there are a few who get very frustrated by it, but most of us enjoy/like/love it.   

[Crpss-posted withn Bodge, who agrees with me!]

[UttaRetch]

@badgermat  : thank you for your entertaining introduction.  I especially like '… family tradition for oddly home-made outfits' and '... amateurish rag-stabbing.'

Don't be afraid to ask questions, we don't bite, well not very hard. 

[Greybird]

Hello and welcome!

[fajita]

Welcome, @badgermat 

[Vezelay]

Hello from me too . GBSB was responsible for igniting my own interest so it has a lot to answer for. As others have said, we look forward to seeing graphic images of your efforts 

[Silver Rose]

Welcome @badgermat

[Puzzler]

Welcome to TSP. 

[Sewingsue]

Hello and welcome.

[Tim Sr]

Welcome @badgermat
"Oh how I yearned for shop-bought clothes as a seven-year old"
I have to say I remember the same as you at 7 years old or earlier.
I too am new to this forum and to sewing as well. I have found this to be a wonderful place to come for advice, suggestions and a wealth of information. You are in a GREAT place here.

Tim

[Renegade Sewist]

Well hello @badgermat ! Make yourself to home, have some snacks      and ask away. I'm with @UttaRetch  about your intro. Trust me, you will fit right in with this crowd. It's an entertaining and talented crowd. Theatrical clothing as a child sounds like fun. Who needed to play dress up? Your Mother dressed you up in costumes everyday. Sounds like a dream childhood to me.

When I see photos of my own Mothers made for me garments I have a better understanding of why I like the unusual and weird in my fashions. A lot of my clothing matched the living room curtains, collars were just sewn on outlines of decorative stitching. My love of crop pants seems to come from outgrowing my pants as a child.

[Lachica]

Welcome @badgermat
"Oh how I yearned for shop-bought clothes as a seven-year old"
I have to say I remember the same as you at 7 years old or earlier.
Tim

Well put, I remember it well - made for my kids until they learnt the difference - now inflicting on my grandchildren. We definitely need to see pictures but not of the insides, that's for the maker to know and others to imagine as beautifully finished.
Sad to read of the volcano & flooding in NZ at the moment. We were there in March, a week before the Waiho bridge was washed away last time. Thinking of all the people affected by the floods.

[b15erk]

A bit late to the party, but a big welcome from me too.  Look forward to seeing some of your projects!

Jessie

[Helen M]

Hello @badgermat welcome to TSP!