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

karen

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend about 10 hours a week sewing

Debra

January 04, 2018

Oops, I forgot to add the sentence.

“I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend about 30 hours in a week because I am disabled and it keeps me busy and I enjoy it so much.

Peggy

January 04, 2018

“I sew crochet primarily as a HOBBY. On average, I spend less than an hour most weeks since I started home schooling my grand-daughter but the bug has bitten again so several hours a day for awhile LOL.

Kyle

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, and crochet primarily as a hobby; on average, I spend about 2 – 3 hours per week on my hobby.

Brisja

January 04, 2018

I knit and crochet as a hobby, making gifts for friends and family. I also sew when I find a really cute pattern. I love making things for dolls, and this historical giveaway is right up my alley! Thank you for all these lovely giveaways.

Debra

January 04, 2018

Oh, I would love to be able to make these for my granddaughter’s dolls!

barbara

January 04, 2018

I sew and craft several hours per wk for the fun of creating cute fashions for my dolls and grandchildren. with 4 children and 8 grandchildren and several nieces and nephew someone always had a birthday anniversary that needs a special item for the occassion

Pat

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I knit and crochet as well. I love to keep busy, and tend to mix smaller projects with bigger ones, so I don’t get bored.

Cheryl

January 04, 2018

I sew mainly as a hobby. Sometimes a sew many hours in the week. Sometimes I sew every few weeks. It depends what I get inspired by.

Patti Park

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and for sale. I first started with making dolls with the Liberty Jane Mannequin. This was the first one of many doll items that I sew and crochet. I am now into making the doll shoes. I am 60 years old and always teaching children to sew. These patterns would be a great addition to my adult historical patterns.

Norma Shunta

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily for family. I spend two to three hours a day on my projects. I became interested in American Doll clothing a few month ago because my granddaughter will be getting one for her birthday. So Gramma wants to make a wardrobe for her doll.

Carol

January 04, 2018

I sew & knit for my collection of dolls and for my granddaughters dolls. On average I knit or sew several hours per week.

Donna

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a home business and spend varying amounts of time on this. During the summer and fall when I participate in craft sales I spend can spend from 15 – 25 hours a week at it. In the spring I spend about 8 hours a week at it.

Jane Juhnke

January 04, 2018

I sew and digitize embroidery designs primarily as a hobby On average I spend approximately 42 hours a week on my addiction. I was considering designing free standing lace designs for doll dresses, hats, umbrellas, etc.

Janice B

January 04, 2018

I see as a hobby, but would not mind finding a way to make some money at it.

Marilyn in Michigan

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, but I tend to binge sew…start to finish a project at one time.

Sandie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and I spend about 4-5 hours a week. That is why my resolution is to sew more this year!

Kim

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby to create a nice and unique wardrobe for my daughters’ dolls. The stars in their eyes when I make them new outfits are priceless! I wish I could spend more time weekly on my sewing and crafting projects!

Brenda

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby for my Granddaughter. She is 7 years old and part of a local theater group and I sew her outfits for stage. I average a few hours every week but often more depending on what project I have going at the time.

Judy

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend about 7 hours minimum in a week sewing.” On good weeks, I sew more.

Becky

January 04, 2018

I sew for pleasure. Granddaughters or growing out of the doll stage. I sell a few pieces, but mostly give them to friends granddaughters. I see a few hours a week

armelle

January 04, 2018

I sew for dolls and for my five granddaugthers specialy clothes for playing as princess
I had sew a lot of doll barbies’s clothes but now I have my one dolls and I love sewing for dolls but I have just 3 of 5 hours per week for sewing

Lorry

January 04, 2018

I see as a hobby and spend a few hours a week

Barbara Peart

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a Hobby and a Home Based Business on an average of five to six hours a day and at least five days a week, sometimes more. I really like to sew and create and learn new techniques—different ways of accomplishing a task.

Deanne

January 04, 2018

I sew and develop patterns primarily at work as a cutter/draper in a university costume shop but I also sew costumes and doll clothes for my own american girl doll and my grandchildren in my spare time. On average, I spend about 25 hours per week actually sewing.

Karen Gilliland

January 04, 2018

I sew several times a week and knit on Thursday nights in a stitch group

Anonymous

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, and crochet primarily for my home business, but also for my grandchildren and friends. On average, I spend about 25 hours a week on my crafting.

Doris

January 04, 2018

“I sew, knit and crochet primarily as a hobby and also for a charity that I’m in on average, I spend…3-4 hours…”

Penny

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily for charities – afghans and quilts go to our Children’s Services and are given to the babies/children/teens that end up going through the system to keep as a security blanket; preemie and baby knit hats are donated to the local library and they disperse them to local hospitals and pregnancy centers; knit hats and scarves I make all year and put on the giving tree at church at Christmas. Now I have 2 grand daughters under 3 and as a "hobby"I am making 18" doll clothes for the AMG dolls I bought for them. When they are each 5 they will get their dolls (like their mommy did) with a complete wardrobe and I would love to give them historic costumes to add that extra touch!

Helga

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and I’m delighted to find that it’s sewing that I wanted to return to when I retired and had more time. I sew for granddaughers’ dolls in New Zealand and Canada and also for myself, and I usually spend at least half a day each week, but often much more. One of my granddaughters is starting to get interested in historical costumes so this one with the bustle would be great! And the others, too.

Sharon

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and Crochet primarily for my business, however, I do sew for my Grandchildren which I consider this being for the love of the AG dolls and them. As for the hours, I sew, knit or crochet every day in the evenings. As for the hours I work, it is really hard for me to say. I still work a full and part time job but manage to keep enough inventory to do a couple of large craft shows around the holidays. Love your patterns.

Carol

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby right now as my granddaughter keeps me busy! I would eventually like to make this more of a business. There are not too many days when I don’t sew – I think I average about 3hours a day.

randie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby on average 2 hours a week.

Ann

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a way to increase my wardrobe for work since clothes are so expensive. On average I spend about 2 hours a week sewing. Since I have not been sewing very long I mostly made skirts with elastic waists. I also buy skirts at thrift stores to repurpose – mostly cutting off to hem or repairing seams. As I get better, I’m going to try some of the doll patterns for my granddaughter.

Lynne coleman

January 04, 2018

I sew now for pleasure a great grands. Previously fuur my home business

Sharon

January 04, 2018

I crochet as a hobby about 3 hours a week and sew as a hobby as needed.

Linda

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, and crochet as a hobby. While the time varies widely, I’ll guess 2-3 hours per week on average.

Valerie Witter

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby but I also sew to sell my creations sometimes. On average I spend only a couple hours a week sewing since I work long hours but I am looking forward to retiring and having more time for my hobbies. I love all the patters I have purchased from Pixie Faire so far.

catherine

January 04, 2018

I sew [ or knit/crochet] primarily as a past time , I spend…one hour

Leslie

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend most of my time PLANNING to sew, getting patterns and fabrics ready, cutting out the patterns, etc, more than actually sewing. :(

Sheila chelednik

January 04, 2018

I sew for a hobby and can spend up to 15-20 hours a week when I get a chance to sew

Joyce

January 04, 2018

“I knit primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 5 to 10 hours a week. Would love to get back to sewing more.

BonnieGayle

January 04, 2018

Isew primarily as a hobby for new babies in the family, gifts, charity, and occasionally for me ; ).
Depending on how I am feeling I average about 10 hours a week,some times more sometimes less.

Judy P

January 04, 2018

Right now I sew as a hobby. I don’t get much time in weekly when I’m teaching, but do more in the summer.

Rita

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 35 hours per week sewing and knitting.

Cheryl

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, my time varies a lot depending on what I am working on, I may spend a few hours a week, I may spend 4 hours a day or more.

Rachel

January 04, 2018

Lesley from NE

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and for fun. It is hard to estimate an average of how much I sew. I have kids and it depends on the week and other obligations I have if I even get to sew at all! A hard deadline really helps me make time to create.

Sarah Timmin

January 04, 2018

I sew in spurts as a hobby, Now that I have little girls (grandbabies) that adore American Girl, the spurts are coming more often. During this holiday season I have spent probably 15 hours a week.

Shirley

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. The time I can spend doing the varies greatly, but I am looking forward to making some doll clothes soon. I usually enjoy sewing to give to someone.

rose pryor

January 04, 2018

I sew  primarily as a hobby or for my home business. On average, I spend many hours a week. Whenever I get the urge, I just work on a project that I"ve started, or start a new one. It’s all set up in my bedroom studio and I don’t have to take it down. So it’s always ready to go.

Marian

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for pleasure, sometimes sell an item here and there. My granddaughter’s friends seem to want items for special time. On average I spend 20-25 hours a week
sewing, sometimes more.

I have not sewn for two years due to surgeries and ill health, but hopefully 2018 will be a rest sewing year…

I have saved all the freebies and bought some patterns as well. Thanks Pixie Faire for the inspiration you give me…?

Rachel Hawpe

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I spend 2 or 3 hours per week sewing. I spend more time before Christmas.

Donna Landreth

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. I spend st least 2 Days a week sewing in between doing house hold chores. Love to sew.

Linda

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, but actually do sell quite a bit of what I make. I call it a hobby because I don’t make enough to cover the cost of my time, so don’t really consider it a profession. The amount I make pretty much covers the cost of materials, so I can keep doing what I love without so much monetary output.

Jeannette

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. I sew approximately 10 hours a week. Gives me great satisfaction.

Louise Paquette

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby on average ,I spend ten hours in a week.

Ann

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 10 to 15 hours a week making doll clothes and shoes.

JUDY

January 04, 2018

I sewing primarily as a hobby and a source of homemade gifts to distribute throughout the year now that I am retired. Some days I sew several hours and others not at all but I probably average a couple of hours in my sewing room/office per day.

Marilyn McDonald

January 04, 2018

I sew as a creative outlet and am sporadic with my time. When I’m sewing it’s all out for weeks at a time, then a break, then back at it again. I like the challenge. Your patterns are pretty inspiring but I also like to adapt some and create new possibilities!

Linda

January 04, 2018

I knit & sew primarily as a hobby and on average, I spend about 5 hours a week.

Carole

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet as a hobby. I sew doll clothes and sew quilts and crochet items for church projects. I spend 8 to 10 hours a week on them.

Faye

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 10 hours in a week

Carol

January 04, 2018

I sew for fun, making things for my granddaughter’s dolls, and for our home. I would say about 1-2 hrs a week, or when I have time, because I like to include my granddaughter in as well, in what ever project I’m doing.

Laurie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend maybe 20 hours a week sewing, depending on what I’m working on. Maybe more if time allows. I love to sew & create.

Sue

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby… on average, I spend 5 hours a week…But I expect this to go way, way up. ( I am converting my art room to a sewing room and expect to spend much of my free time in retirement by sewing doll clothes. I couldn’t afford doll clothes as a kid, my own daughter was a tomboy and didn’t care for dolls, my granddaughters are too into tech and sports….So, I sew now for my own enjoyment. I just completed a fashion design certificate at my local community college. I love fashion history. I want to sew 18" doll clothes for silhouettes that cross all eras.)

Rita Lescarbeau

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a way to supplement my income as I am disabled I sell on Etsy. I spend 20 to 40 hours a week sewing depending on the season

pam macdonald

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a costumer for theatre and dance, and also do custom clothing. On average I spend about 20-30 hours a week

Darlene Paige

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet for us and for gifts. I crochet several hours a day making scarves to donate – it is so cold here – about 40 hours a week. I crochet afghans for gifts. When I am able to sew, I make our bras, clothes, lingerie – that adds about 20 hours a week. I need to learn how to knit to make doll clothes! Absolutely love today’s giveaway!

Elsje

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a way to relax and satisfy a creative urge. On average I would spend a couple of hours a week sewing but when I start on a project it becomes my priority and I can spend all my free time on it. Re-creating historical outfits and exact replicas of bygone fashions is what I most like to work on. Thank you for the 12 days of Christmas competition.

Judy Kauffman

January 04, 2018

I sew constantly and find doll clothes the most relaxing of all my endeavors.

Ivy

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for fun, on the average I spend as much time as I can find sometimes just a few hours and sometimes several afternoons a week.

Debra

January 04, 2018

I sew, embroider, and crochet about 40 hours per week as a hobby and my own type of therapy. I love to create dolls and their clothing and accessories. I support a couple of charities for children by sending what I make to be given away to children who would not otherwise have toys.

Rp

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for a hobby, though I have had an Etsy shop.
I spend probably several hours a week sewing…it depends, I collect hobbies like I collect fabric. ?

Susan Tucker

January 04, 2018

I sew for the sense of accomplishment that I get from being able to say that I made something unique and pretty. I spend about 15 hours a week sewing, sometimes more.

Susan Tucker

January 04, 2018

I sew for the sense of accomplishment that I get from being able to say that I made something unique and pretty. I spend about 15 hours a week sewing, sometimes more.

Susan Hebert

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 4-6 hours per week sewing.”

Lori T

January 04, 2018

I sew for my family and home. I love to sew for my granddaughter and her 18 inch dolls. I really can’t say how many hours I spend because it is not a daily thing I do unless I am working on a project that takes more than 1 day. I also acquire dolls to give to girls that don’t have any and then I sew to make clothes for the dolls. Can’t give them the dolls without clothes to dress them in. I love all of these patterns! I am going to try making shoes next week. I bought the packages from here. Thank you for all of your generosity.

Linda

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby for my “girls”(dolls), but I do sew for others whenever they need something fixed

Mary Stewart

January 04, 2018

I sew doll clothes with my granddaughter primarily as a hobby. On average I spend about 20 hours or more a week.

patty h

January 04, 2018

I sew for a hobby—OK, it’s an obsession. I’m retired, so my sewing time ranges from 1-8 hours a day, depending on what else is going on in my life.

Soozee

January 04, 2018

I see primarily as a home business. I spend about 20-50 hours a week sewing.

Sherry J.

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby in my retirement but sometimes I do sell my work. I sew as much as i can each day. I love to sew!

Patricia Tucker

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit as a hobby. I love making doll clothes for my granddaughter and great nieces. I average 6-8 hours a week unless I’m on a deadline. In that case I might sew 10-12 hours in one day!! I love all the patterns I’ve purchased and received free.

Dulce

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit as a hobby, although Ive sold a few items on the side.
I average about 15 hours a week between the two activities.

Hanna

January 04, 2018

I sew,sew, sew to use up all my fabric and as a stress relief about 10 hours a week.

Melissa

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as my job. I spend about 30 or more hours a week sewing.

Carole

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. I spend a few hours each week, but would love to do more!

brenda

January 04, 2018

“I sew/knit/crochet primarily as an opportunity to keep in touch with my granddaughter Evie who has an American Girl doll. On average, I spend…at least 7 hours a week working on something.

Florence

January 04, 2018

I sew as primarily as a hobby. On average I spend about 10 hours a week.

Sheila

January 04, 2018

I sew,knit,crochet,paint,embroider,sculpt for the joy of making something lovely.I make for myself and give a lot away to friends,family and charity.

Laura

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, and average 4-5 hours per week. I love to make clothes for our granddaughter’s doll, quilts for nieces and nephews, and purses for the Sew Powerful organization

Kathleen

January 04, 2018

I see primarily as a hobby for family. I sew 8-10 hours a week, more as time allows. My likes include 18” doll clothes and furniture for my granddaughter’s growing collection. Also window treatments and Halloween costumes. I recently completed 100 costumes for my granddaughter’s school play.

Kathy S. McGee

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a business, on average i spend 20 hours a week teaching children to sew as well as charity work and sewing for my grandchildren.

Gail Keen

January 04, 2018

I sew primary as a hobby. i spend about 20 hours a week. I make doll clothes for my granddaughter, nieces and their friends. I also, make felt Christmas stockings for all family members, make curtains for our home and recently made my first hand-quilted quilt. I have made several crewel pictures and embroidered baby quilts. I get so much pleasure form seeing the joy my hand crafts bring to others. Will continue as long as God allows.

Monique V

January 04, 2018

I sew, embroider, and bead weave primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 15-20 hours a week.

Hollea

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet primarily as a hobby on average, I spend at least 25 hours a week creating items for either my granddaughters 18 inch dolls, or clothing or other items for them or other members of my family.

Barbara

January 04, 2018

I sew, basket weave and knit primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 15 hours in a week on one of my passions!…

Charlene

January 04, 2018

I’ve sewn for years, made my children, grand children and great grand childrens clothes.I make doll clothes for all the girls doll, quilts for all, and Christmas presents. My most favorite thing to sew is pillow cases for the children at a local childrens hospital. I spend lots of time in my sewing room.

Kristin Krogmeier

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 1or 2 hours in a week.