12 Days of Christmas - Day 11 January 4th, 2018

Patricia

January 04, 2018

I started making doll clothes for my daughter while we stationed in Japan. This was in 1964. At the time, there was really no place to buy the doll clothes to fit the Barbie dolls, so I started doing it for her, and the next thing I knew, other mothers were buying my doll clothes. Even my seamstress (everyone had one then), gave me scraps of beautiful fabrics, if I would make clothes for her daughters Barbie. Now I just do the 18" doll clothes as a hobby and stress reliever. I do one craft show a year, and enjoy seeing the little girls going thru the dresses, etc. just to find the right one for their dolls….

Catharine

January 04, 2018

I quilt, sew, and knit as a hobby and I spend about 10 hours a week doing my crafts.

Shar

January 04, 2018

I see costumes for our middle school drama club during the productions it can be 2-3 hours per day. I also teach our crew how to sew as well. I knit and crochet as a stress relief whenever I have free time usually on the weekends when not in production for 3-4 hours. During the summer I see doll clothes for fun and to try to maintain my dexterity. I can spend 5-6 hours a day on projects when I focus.

Michelle Bridges

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby for my girls and their dolls. But I only sew a few days a month.

Elaine

January 04, 2018

I sew mainly as a hobby. I spent 2-3 hours per week but that can increase depending on what project I’m doing.

Jeanne

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily to fulfill my responsibilities as the President of Stitchin’ for Kids. On average, I spend 20 to 30 hours per week sewing or, at least, I aim for that much, since the doll clothes I make go to children in the hospital for long term stays. Since I love to sew and love to think I’m helping brighten the days of ill children, this is no hardship!

Heather

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit mostly as a hobby. I can spend about12 hours a week in my sewing room and more in the fall when I sew things for some craft shows that my friend and I do.I’ve been a sewer since i was a kid and sometimes when I do custom work I sew a lot more with deadlines.

Ruth

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend no time right now because we are building a new sewing area for me in our new home, but before we moved here, I sewed about ten hours a week.

gianna

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby on average I spend at lest 4 hours a week or every spare moment I get. I love making clothes for my historical American Girl dolls it helps me learn about history.

Madlyn Stueland

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby – doll clothes, quilts, machine applique and embroidery – time can run from a few hours to a dozen+ depending on what the project is. Thank you for your contests.

Barb

January 04, 2018

I sew, quilt, knit and crochet on a project basis, usually when I want to make a gift for someone. Occasionally I make a quilt for myself.

Janie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a stress reliever. On the average I spend 12 plus hours a week sewing.

CeeJay

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, occasionally as a favor to friends. I spend 2-6 hours a week sewing, it varies greatly depending on the project.

Angie

January 04, 2018

I sew mainly for keeping my sanity. It relaxes me. And I have and do earn some extra cash by being able to make and mend things.
Love the doll patterns, I like dressing the dolls more than any other reason for having them.

Missy H

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, crochet for a hobby but also as a stress reliever. I’ve never really kept track of how much time I spend doing them. I just try to work in any spare time that I can to work on projects.

Carol

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby and artistic outlet. I have been very hindered in my endeavors by a very chaotic sewing studio, but now that it is tip top, I have been spending several hours a day….about 10-15 hours a week.

Pauline

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby; on average, I spend 4 hours in a week sewing." In 2016, I finally was able to buy a very nice sewing/embroidery machine and soon now, I hope to be sewing 2-4 hours per day instead of per week. When my children were young, I sewed all their clothing, from infant on up, as well as my own. The only store bought dresses my daughter had were given as gifts from others. I began sewing about age 12 when my very favorite aunt taught me to sew. The year I entered high school, I made all my school clothing that summer before school started.

Lisa S.

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 1 hour per week.

Patricia

January 04, 2018

I sew both as a hobby and a new business. I retired from teaching and now spend my work-time hours making doll clothes, probably more than 40 hrs/week, and loving every minute.

Carrie

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet as a hobby. I tend to sew much better than I crochet. I spend, on average, 10 to 15 hours a week sewing when I have a project that I am working on. Sewing is my creative outlet.

caroline

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet as a hobby, but because I love to sew so much I have way too much inventory for the dolls so, I’ve recently began going to craft shows to sell clothes. I have teams up with a local woman to crochet blankets for hospitalized vets, which we give away free. I probably work on these items about 10 hours a week or so. Love doing both and so enjoy sewing.

Dawn K.

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. ) On average, I spend 2-3 hours per week (usually hemming or mending). A couple times a year, I get crafty and start cranking our projects. Last year I gave my 3 year old niece an 18-inch doll for Christmas. I figure every doll should come with a whole wardrobe! I made everything from skirts and jeans to dresses, pajamas, and a robe. Even a wedding dress! I was concerned my nice would have trouble changing the clothes, but she zipped through 7 wardrobe changes in the first 15 minutes!

LInda H

January 04, 2018

I Sew as a hobby and Sew about 5 hours a week except when I have a deadline.

LEONA

January 04, 2018

i sew mostly as a hobby, making outfits for my husbands re-enactment black powder rendezvous, where he really enjoys at the shooting and ambiance of earlier times. And I make a lot of cloths for my granddaughter’s doll—including outfits for 1800’s, etc. I go in spurts—sometimes only a few hours a week, and sometimes 4-5 hours a day. I find it very therapeutic.

Karen Hanna

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit,and crochet as both a hobby, and to keep my hands busy. I do crafts sporadically, and am currently trying to finish projects started last year, since I bounce from craft to craft a lot.

Emily

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby anymore. I make doll clothes, memory bears, and quilts as gifts and occasionally sew for others. I haven’t had my machine out since we moved this past fall but hoping to get it back out this winter. Usually spend 10-15 hours per week sewing unless I’m on a roll or deadline…then it’s a lot more.

Carma

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit & crochet. I do it to relax,as a hobby, I enjoy all 3 mediums. I would like to do it as a business this year. Time spent varies right now, but I do them as much as possible. At least 8 hours a week.

Carol P.

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for my home business, it started as a hobby and developed into a home based business. Love sewing, I have to sew/craft everyday, 40 hours of sewing is normal in a week for me. Without interruption it would be more, but one does have to eat and clean up!

CdnCrafter

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby for myself or family, and I sometimes sell items to raise funds for my favourite children’s charity. I don’t know how much time I spend sewing or knitting because I don’t keep track!

Catherine Walden

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and spend about 7 hours a week doing it.

Kathi O'Mary

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for my small home business.On average, I spend 5-6 hours a week sewing or making items for my shop.

Krista

January 04, 2018

Lora Garrison

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, crochet, quilt as a hobby and spend as many hours as I can each week at my hobbies. Some weeks life gets in the way, but usually I am a much happier person if I can get to my hobbies on a regular basis.

Terry

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a stress reliever and don’t may average 8 hours a month. Have a career that there never seems to be an end to a project so nice to be able to create something that I can hold in my hands and see to completion.

Patricia

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby sewing for my granddaughters and I spend 2 to 3 hours a week or more if I have time.

Cristina smith

January 04, 2018

I see, knit, and crochet as a hobby. I spend on average about 1 hour per week. Can’t wait to spend more time when life gets less busy.

Ellen

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit as a hobby and spend way too many hours a week doing it! I knit every evening for a couple of hours and often more during the day.

Leslie Loren

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby for the children in my life. The amount of time varies from 10-20 hours per week.

sandy

January 04, 2018

I love to sew! I also love other crafts such as beading and table scaping. Once the sewing machine is up I’m busy at it. Once it is put away (cleaning, company coming, guests staying, traveling, etc.) I only dream about sewing. My solution is handwork. I’m probably the only person who loves to sew hems by hand and snaps for some closures, etc. I love the challenge of making quilt tops, and sewing on the binding, however have little interest in machine quilting, so usually hire someone to do that task. I’m also very naughty when visiting a fabric store. Dream! Dream! Dream!
Thanks, Sandy

Kathy

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby, although I have entertained the idea of starting a home business when I retire. I started sewing in my teens and made many of my own clothes. I picked it up again when my girls were young. I supplemented their American Girl wardrobes with my own creations. When they were “too old” for dolls I appropriated their dolls and added a few of my own. I enjoy sewing and designing for my doll collection. I also crochet in the evenings, mostly afghans, but also hats and sweaters for dolls. The amount of time I spend sewing and crocheting varies from nothing at all for weeks to 8 or 9 hours a day when I am not working or involved in other hobbies; reading, scrap booking or gardening.

Kay

January 04, 2018

….hobby, I average 6 hrs a week…..but when I retire……………………………………

Sharon

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet and cross stitch, mainly as a hobby now. I get about 10 hours a week for my hobbies.

Kristen

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. When I am on a roll, it can be for an hour or two a day. Other times, I can go for weeks without sewing. Depends on the ‘season’ of my hobby and what’s got me excited … dressing the doll, playing with the doll, or crafting accessories for the doll. When I was going through chemo, having small projects to sew on was a great way to pass the time in the early days … fun for me, fun for the nurses, and they taught me a few things while I was at it. :) It’s also been a good way to introduce my daughter to sewing skills … now she creates fashions for herself, not just her dolls.

Julie J.

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and on average I spend from 3-8 hours a week on quilting and making clothing and craft items for family and friends.

Silvia Campos

January 04, 2018

I sew and do my crafts primarily as a hobby, on average, I spend some hours per week, after noon and at night.

Pam

January 04, 2018

“I sew, knit and crochet primarily as a hobby on average, I spend at least 12 hours a week. I really like the historic dolls but haven’t sewn for one yet.

Lou

January 04, 2018

I sew off and on to challenge myself and see what I can still do. I find completion of a project most satisfying and yet I do not move from activity to another. It is pretty much impulse or knee jerk when I see something a friend has done.

Roniell

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily my granddaughters halloween costumes and doll clothes. Also I quilt. , I spend several hours about 3 nights a week. I love the doll patterns. I will be sewing a LOT of doll clothes this year. This is what I will be giving my granddughters for Christmas this year. …

Reina

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit as a hobby.

Debbie

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet as a hobby. I used to do it for a living. When you hobby becomes your job, it is not always fun anymore. I spend at least 8-10 hours per week doing my hobby, in addition to working a 40 hour job. Sewing and crochet are a great way to relieve stress after a busy day.

sandy

January 04, 2018

I sew whenever I have time primarily for charity work on an average of 6 hours a week. sandy

Barbara Winegar

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for fun but am planning to expand to making beautifully crafted historically correct costumes for the dolls I customize. I will be spending about four hours a day working on projects

Denise McGlinchey

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for my home business] on average, I spend between 10 hours and 40 hours a week on my business. Sometimes it is sewing, sometimes it is marketing, but I am always thinking about sewing…every waking moment. I also crochet, but that is while I’m watching TV and it is relaxing.

Joyce

January 04, 2018

I haven’t sewn in years. Once I did through the clutter and find my sewing machine I would like to teach my GD to sew.

Melissa

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet as a hobby. Right now now I’m not getting to spend much time at all on it.

Sharon

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby; on average, I spend 3-4 hours a week working on projects (more around grandchildrens’ birthdays and holidays).

Sharon

January 04, 2018

I sew and embroider as a hobby and gift-making, especially doll clothes. I “binge”, sometimes spending all my optional time with a needle in my hand; at other times, I’ll go days without stitching anything. I do take a current hand project to my neighborhood stitchery group which meets for a couple hours twice a month—great motivation and chance to learn.

Joanne

January 04, 2018

I sew, embroider, knit, create, primarily for the joy of it. I have 4 young ones I mostly make for, and since I am retired, I sew as much as I can every day.

Janice

January 04, 2018

Best site ever. Love sewing with my granddaughter

Linda K

January 04, 2018

I haven’t sewn much in last few years due to various health issues (mine and hubby’s) want to change that this year. Love to make quilts and learn to do doll clothes for granddaughter. Also have 2 embroidery machines that do beautiful things. Hope to spend 3-4 hours per day.

Betta

January 04, 2018

I sew for fun. I do it in drips and drabs as I get inspired!

Amity

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, on average, I spend 1 hour in a week, doing mostly mending for my family. I wish I could spend more time sewing and making more new and creative projects.

LauraC

January 04, 2018

“I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby, on average, I enjoy 10 hours per week espressing the creativity with which God has blessed me :)

Geri

January 04, 2018

I love sewing for the adorable American Girl dolls…which began with requests from my granddaughters. I sew primarily as a hobby and for my Etsy shop…whenever and as often as time permits. The time spent each week varies greatly from an hour or two some days to an entire day.

Maria Girard

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and therapy. I usually spend 15-25 a week. Apparently I need a lot of therapy :D

Bev

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. I also give to charities and sell some once a year at our small town craft fair. I sew until my back gives out, 8 to 10 hrs a week and love every minute of it ?

Kathy Osterby

January 04, 2018

I would say I have OSD obsessive sewing disorder lol. I have to sew something everyday or the day is shot. Even if it’s just doing buttons on a doll dress. So I usually sew for at least 3 hours a day!

Robin

January 04, 2018

“I sew and knit/crochet primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 10 hours a week creating.

John

January 04, 2018

I don’t craft, so this will he gifted

Linda K

January 04, 2018

I haven’the sewn much in last few years due to various health issues (mine and hubby’s) want to change that this year. Love to make quilts and learn to do doll clothes for granddaughter. Also have embroidery machines that do beautiful things

Carol

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as an enjoyment on an average I spend 10-20 hours pre week depending on what I’m working on.

Krystyl

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as an aid to help my mind and hand/eye co-ordination. I had a mild stroke 3 years ago and I’m still affected by it even today Doing my hobby has improved much over the course of time, even my doctor has encouraged me in continuing my hobby.. On average, I spend about 3-4 hours per day either sewing something (not always something for my doll, sometimes something just needs a bit of mending lol), or I will crochet something small.

Brittany

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for my hobby of dressing my AG doll, normally I spend about 3-4 hours a week designing and sewing her a new outfit to wear!

Bart

January 04, 2018

I sew because it make me more relaxed then most other things, this dress style is one that I personally like to learn and incorporate in my store or learning.

J. J. Goody

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit &crochet primarily as a hobby; on average, I spend either none or a ton of time per week depending on how much time I have or whether I can envision the end result and am eager to see it through or not.

Patricia Lenhart

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, and not enough. I would like to sew a few hours per week, now it is mostly not at all.

Debbie

January 04, 2018

I sew AND crochet primarily because I enjoy it so much! In addition to giving away a lot of items to charity, I also sell items at Craft Fairs. On average, I only get to sew 1 day a week, however, I’m hoping that will change this year now that I’m retired! Although I do get to crochet almost every evening while relaxing and watching TV.

barbara

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 8 hours a week. Less early in the year and more prior to the holidays.

Nyla Poser

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, but also do some custom longarm quilting (for myself and others). A day without a needle through something is a bad day!

Shirley

January 04, 2018

Use a primarily as a hobby are to make gifts for my great grandchildren. It is also relaxing.

Lori

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby but also help my sister sew for her small home based business called ruthiejos on facebook. I sew a lot if she has an order to fill but otherwise only about 5 hrs a week

Geraldine

January 04, 2018

I sew & crochet primarily as a hobby. Most of my sewing has become alterations and repairs (not my idea of fun). I try to crochet while watching TV but I haven’t mastered that skill to the point where I don’t end up making lots of mistakes. I probably sew or crochet maybe 2 hrs. a month. I want to ramp up my game & increase my fun time. Can’t tell you how much I enjoy and appreciate your website. Thanks! :-D

Jessica

January 04, 2018

I sew for fun whenever I feel like it! I have several hobbies so I don’t always sew every week.

Karen

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, and crochet primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend about 10 hours a week in my sewing room or quilting. I’ve considered an Etsy shop, but don’t know if I want to be that busy.

Stephanie

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, and to make a few small items for friends, the Doll Clothes are for my 3 Grand Daughters…. Thank you for the opportunity to enter the contest…

Pam

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby around 30 to 40 hours a week at least 80 hours a week making gifts at Christmas time

Gloria

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet for myself, family and friends about 10 hours a week. I especially like to make traditional and historic costumes and patterns.

Chloe Noller

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as my hobby! I love it SO much!!! I probably spend 15 hours a week sewing!

Emily

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. When I have a big project going I’ll sew 20 hours a week, but other weeks hardly at all — I’m a bipolar seamstress!

Rosie

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby about 20 hours a week. I generally sew for my grandchildren sonce my husband retired. I used to sew for an etsy store but since his retirement I don’t want to be too committed to it time wise.

Mary H

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby (though I’d like to make it a business) and I spend approximately 25 hours a week sewing and I love every minute that I’m learning something new..

Patsy

January 04, 2018

I see mainly as a hobby and for stress relief. I usually sew at least 20 hrs a week.

erin

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend intermittent amounts of time working on projects. so I spend large amounts of time on one project and then I may not sew again for another week or maybe even longer than that and then I get back into more projects and spend lots of time sewing… so really it just depends on how busy the rest of my week is, but I would love to have more time to sew.

Patricia

January 04, 2018

“I sew and knit primarily as a board member of a non-profit (Stitchin for Kids CA) on average, I spend twenty hours a week. It’s a labor of love, utilizing my creativity and organizational skills to benefit chronically and critically ill children.

Debra Miller

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and on average, I spend 15 hours in a week sewing items for my granddaughters and friends.

Sandra S.

January 04, 2018

I sew doll clothes for fun but make quilts and shorts and pillowcase dresses for orphans and that seems to take up more time than the dolls clothes, but a very worth time.

Glenda Penner

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and spend an hour or two some weeks but some times more than that when I’m working on a quilt. Then I hunker over the machine and flit to the ironing board, hour after hour.

Ann

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet primarily as a hobby although I do have an Etsy shop, but because I spend about 40 hours a week sewing, I can’t really consider it a business because I make less than $2.00 an hour!

trish

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend as much time as i possibly can at my sewing machine.

Margaret

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby for my grandkids but I also would like to make a little extra money doing it as a business enterprise. Right now, I sew about an hour and a half a week.