Sewing a lost art?

[Sally's Sewing Circle]

Hi Girls,

Since I've been blessed to be a part of Sally's Fabrics, in Mesa,
Arizona, I thought it would be fun to gather some ideas on how I/we
can get our youth, or even our young moms, wanting to learn how to
sew. I'm concerned that with our economy being the way it is, there
may come a day where sewing will become a needful skill. In the
meantime, I think it's so much fun sewing for our homes, making items
for young kids/babies, or even developing some quilting skills.
Sewing can also be a great "at home" business for moms through ETSY.
What is everyone else's thoughts?

P.S. I'm going to be writing a blog on Sallys website called "Sally's
Rally" with a link for teens. Don't laugh at my non-blogging skills!
I'm reading Blogging for Dummies, so I guess it will be a work in
progress. But, don''t be suprised if I include some of your ideas on
my blog! I want to know what each of you think. Also, this is a
group that needs many members. I researched and there are no sewing
groups through Google in the valley. We are the first! So, I will do
the work - I just need participation if you are interested, and
forward any new member e-mails to me! I'd love it, even if they live
out of town.:)

Thanks,

Kelli Erickson

[Liechty, Sonja]

Hi Kelli,
Great Idea! I have been wanting to get back to sewing, I just can't seem to find time for anything I enjoy doing. I just need to make the time. I would love to get Ali involved as well. She enjoys sewing. I just need to do it.
Sonja

[Clark Richter]

Sonja,
Maybe we should have Kelli help us do a mother/daughter enrichment night where they sew a small project. 
Lynnette

[Lindsey Kilpatrick]

You are cute Kelli. I myself need to get into sewing...so, when you get any good ideas on how to get people jump started let me know! ;) I think I have busted out my new sewing machine once since I got it in December.

[Kelli Erickson]

U can start following my blog. In time.... It will be Bomb!! I have sally's rally which is at sallysfabrics.com and eventually will have a link ti "sewteengeneration@ blogspot.com" that oneim still working on. SPREAD THE WORD!

Kelli E. 

[Jenny Dunn]

I found this site with tons of free tutorials when I started sewing. It was great because I found a lot projects that have no pattern involved or a simple pattern that you make yourself.  http://everythingyourmamamade.com/its-all-about-the-free-tutorials/ Jenny --- On Sun, 8/1/10, Sally's Sewing Circle <luv2...@gmail.com> wrote:

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[Breea and Travis Dunn]

Kelli,

I have been thinking about what you said and I think that some teens might be interested in remodeling their wardrobe.  A friend from high school did this with some of her stuff and it turned out really great.   You should check it out!   http://www.one-little-minute.com/p/project-repurpose.html   

Good luck with everything, I think it is a great idea!

Love, Breea

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From: luv2...@gmail.com
To: sallys-sew...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Sewing a lost art?
Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 19:23:12 -0700

[Shersten Buchholzer]

I think this is a fabulous idea kelli! I would love to learn how to sew better, being about as ameature as it gets! I would love to check out your blog and receive ideas! I'm looking forward to it!

-Shersten

On Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at 10:43 PM, Sally's Sewing Circle <luv2...@gmail.com> wrote: