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Jeffrey

fanny pack - flopped - oh well

Location:: Grand Rapid...

Member since:: 5 December 2007

Skill Level:: Novice

Sewing Machine:: Singer - Model 1507

I like practical crafts - always have. I love having things that I have made for myself. Most of the time I like to use "recycled" fabric (otherwise know as old clothes and fabric from thrift stores) because if my projects don't turn out I don't stress it as much. But recently I've started buying fabric. My great grand father was a tailor; he made suits for my father and his brothers and ran his own tailor shop. I'm really sad that the local tailor has faded from most American cities. I think it is a pipe dream to think that it could come back, what with cheep clothes from China, Vietnam and other industrializing countries, but I love the idea of making clothes for myself and those closest to me. Sewing is also a way for me to experiment with and express styles, attitudes, and ideas.

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whimsykid Ï Posted 3 September 2008 at 8:50 AM

Thanks so much for the comment on my shirt! You have some great bags, really awesome stuff!
nimblefingers Ï Posted 27 August 2008 at 1:22 PM
being swallowed by buffalo check.

your comment was sweet. thank you. also, i like your practical crafts + stegosaurus.
verypurpleperson Ï Posted 22 August 2008 at 5:40 PM

Hi Jeffrey, thank you for visiting my son's robot bag. Love to see some men's stuffs in here. You have amazing creations!
ms.cleaver Ï Posted 12 July 2008 at 12:54 PM
considering starting packing

Thanks for visiting my page! You have a great blurb.
CarlaTV Ï Posted 1 July 2008 at 3:49 PM
Will I ever have enough time to sew

I like what you have done and look foward to seeing more. Thanks for sharing! :o)
fashion1 Ï Posted 1 July 2008 at 3:13 PM
go to fashion school

Hi! I saw you in the current german burda moden magazin issue. Congrats on this! Hope to see more clothes from you to getting inspiration to make men clothes :)!
kate84 Ï Posted 30 June 2008 at 6:05 AM

I love your bags, especially the woven tote bag. Never really thought about weaving my own fabrics before, I imagine it's very time consuming. The camera bag is amazing, probably the most interesting camera bag I've seen. Think I'll have a go at making my self one one day.
legrandreveur Ï Posted 27 June 2008 at 10:54 PM
made a dress. pics soon!

hello there. just thought i'd let you know that based on the awesomeness of your bags, i'm pretty sure you're not a "novice" anymore, but that's just my opinion. seriously though, your bags and woven articles look quite professional (:
aaronkok Ï Posted 27 June 2008 at 9:02 AM
olympics-fever.

you're more inspiring than you know. i'm happy i clicked on your profile. :)
Adys Ï Posted 26 June 2008 at 11:06 AM

I like your motto "Make, don't buy" you've presented in the Featured member questionaire. I do agree :)