SCHMETZ Sewing Stories - Branching Out Into Fashion Sewing

Jessica Johnson never wanted to sew as a child. As an adult she discovered a love of sewing collars for her four-footed friend. Listen in as she explains how she is now branching out into fashion sewing.

SCHMETZ Sewing Stories - "Sewed My Daughters' Wedding Dress"

Brenda Rogerson of American Sewing Expo and Islander Sewing Systems shares the story of a favorite recent sewing project . . . her daughters' wedding dress.

SCHMETZ Sewing Stories - "My Doll Needed More Clothes"

Linda McGehee´s cleverly embellished creations incorporate popular embroidery techniques, including decorative stitching, piecing, appliqué and trims, pockets, piping, and more. Listen is as she tells that the reason she started sewing at such an early age was because "her doll needed more clothes."

SCHMETZ Sewing Stories - "Making a Living Out of Sewing"

Janet Pray of Islander Sewing Systems (and President & Founder of The American Sewing Expo) explains how her love of sewing from the age of five has turned into a fulfilling life-long career.

SCHMETZ Sewing Stories - "Another Hobby That Won't Go Anywhere"

As a young girl, Joli S., Assistant Editor of Quilter's Newsletter, had a horrible sewing experience. She was so upset she told her mother never to buy her a sewing machine. Learn how a few years later fate intervened and sent her into Harriet Hargrave's store and she ended up attending a beginner's quilting class.

SCHMETZ Sewing Stories - "I Can Make It Cheaper"

Many people got their sewing start through 4H programs as children. Learn how one woman's passion has led to a life-long pursuit of sewing excellence and as she continually tells her children, " I Can Make It Cheaper."

SCHMETZ Sewing Stories - Grandchildren Quilts with Personality

Listen in as Rhonda S. tells the story of the quilts she made for each of her grandchildren. Each one is unique and matches the personality of the child.