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20 More Inspirational Sewing Quotes from Sewing Books
I love browsing through old sewing books from the library. They are a wonderful source of sewing inspiration and really good advice when it comes to cultivating one’s sewing craft or hobby. In this blog post, I shared 20 inspirational sewing quotes and I’m here today with 20 more quotes from sewing books to inspire you. I hope you like them!
1. Sewing Quote
“To [people] in all walks of life, sewing is a source of lasting personal satisfaction.”
— Mary Lynch and Dorothy Sara, Sewing Made Easy
2. Sewing Quote
““If ten seamstresses were given the same fabric and pattern, probably none of the finished garments would be exactly identical.” ”
— Crystal McDougald, Vogue Sewing
3. Sewing Quote
“Plan for Sewing Time. Make an appointment with yourself to sew, just as you would with your hairdresser, or with a neighbor to go shopping.”
— Mary Brooks Picken, Singer Sewing Book
4. Sewing Quote
“Sewing is an ART form. Like other art forms, to become proficient, you must practice. But unlike some other art forms, you get an immediate reward—a new garment to wear!”
— Shirley Smith, The Art of Sewing: Basics and Beyond
5. Sewing Quote
“Proper preparation will make your sewing experience much more successful, enjoyable, and less time-consuming.”
— Crystal McDougald, Vogue Sewing
6. Sewing Quote
“Sewing is such a sensuous pleasure. Fabric is the lure … Fabric exists complete in itself, a delight.”
— Creative Sewing, Ladies’ Home Journal
7. Sewing Quote
“Successful sewing does not come from wishful thinking, but from actual practical work …”
— Mary Brooks Picken, Singer Sewing Book
8. Sewing Quote
“Fabrics are a lot like people. They have very distinct personalities and behavior patterns.”
— McCall’s Sewing Book, McCall Corporation
9. Sewing Quote
“When you see a fabric you love, add it to your collection and don’t feel guilty.”
— Sue Hausmann, Sew Fast, Faster, Fastest
10. Sewing Quote
“Do strive for great looking clothes, but don’t deprive yourself of the joy of sewing by demanding absolute perfection.”
— Shirley Smith, The Art of Sewing: Basics and Beyond
11. Sewing Quote
“First, decide what to sew. Then decide when to sew.”
— Nancy Luedtke Zieman, The Busy Woman’s Sewing Book
12. Sewing Quote
“Any needlecraft, if we do it out of love of the process, is a decidedly Zen experience.”
— Sandra Detrixhe, Zen and the Art of Needlecraft
13. Sewing Quote
“Try to establish a sewing center in your home … perhaps you can find a tiny space in a closet, a hall, a corner of the kitchen … Use your ingenuity and design a sewing nook for yourself.”
— McCall’s Sewing Book, McCall Corporation
14. Sewing Quote
“Sewing deserves an entry on your calendar or a reminder note on your refrigerator …”
— Kate Mathews, The Weekend Sewer’s Guide to Dresses
15. Sewing Quote
“I have a dream—a dream where everyone has a sewing room with ample closet and shelving space, all the latest equipment, notions right at their fingertips, and all the time in the world to practice their craft.”
— Nancy Luedtke Zieman, Sewing with Nancy’s Favorite Hints
16. Sewing Quote
“Expert pressing is as essential to the good looks of a garment as expert sewing.”
— McCall’s Sewing Book, McCall Corporation
17. Sewing Quote
“It is better to sew briefly and frequently than to sew once in a while for hours.”
— Singer, Timesaving Sewing
18. Sewing Quote
“Designing your own clothes doesn’t require a whole room—just the inspiration to get started.”
— Sharyn Squier Craig, Designing New Traditions in Quilts
19. Sewing Quote
“Mentally prepare yourself for sewing. Think about what you are going to do.”
— Mary Brooks Picken, Singer Sewing Book
20. Sewing Quote
“Always begin a garment with the fabric … Listen to your fabric!”
— Shirley Smith, The Art of Sewing: Basics and Beyond
I hope these quotes give you an inspiration boost. My favourite of these are those that encourage as to be deliberate about making time for sewing. I’ve come to realise that there will rarely ever be a perfect weekend where I get to just sew without disruptions so I’m making timer everyday to do just one sewing related task albeit brief. Happy sewing!
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