Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: What Do You Wear While You Sew?

I'm thrilled to hear I'm not the only one ...

2011-07-15T19:29:11.813-04:00

I'm thrilled to hear I'm not the only one to end up with ironing burns in embarrassing places (upper thigh, lower back) from working in my underwear. And ironing on the floor. Then there's the time I dropped the casorole dish on my lap taking it out of the oven. . . Scars fade.

My sewing wear consist of t-shirts and shorts no s...

2010-06-14T17:48:52.600-04:00

My sewing wear consist of t-shirts and shorts no shoes. I cannot touch the pressure foot with shoes on.

haha, bra, knickers, and dressing gown here! :)

2010-01-08T10:34:54.493-05:00

haha, bra, knickers, and dressing gown here! :)

Have read your entire blog up to here, Gertie, wit...

2010-01-05T07:44:11.623-05:00

Have read your entire blog up to here, Gertie, without comment, but will chime in and add my piece: I must wear a certain bra that I had made, but then I REDRESS into my nightshirt and throw on a pair of flannel pants. I tried blue jeans, and it just doesn't seem right. I have slipper socks too, because its cold in here, but shoes or sneakers just seem overdressed. Funny thing about the bra...it's really a bit too tight, but I think it fits me the best, so I feel it gives the truest "fit" when trying on happens...

Bare feet. Socks, maybe if I'm wearing the co...

2009-11-09T03:53:21.320-05:00

Bare feet. Socks, maybe if I'm wearing the compression stockings I'm supposed to wear. Usually my wide-legged jeans (sooo comfy) and a t-shirt, too. I took lots of ceramics in college, and I threw on the electric wheel barefooted, too. Got blessed out royally for it but it's just easier to feel what I'm doing if I'm not wearing shoes.

Comfy - that's it!

2009-10-30T01:01:44.744-04:00

Comfy - that's it!

I like to sew in my favorite burgundy- colored tig...

2009-10-22T17:52:52.542-04:00

I like to sew in my favorite burgundy- colored tights and a long tee shirt. I live in Norway and it gets chilly running around my studio in just my undies. That said, this cute ensemble has been labeled my 'sexy sewing outfit' and I refuse to deviate.

Hello I think it is not important thing that what ...

2009-10-22T08:15:25.972-04:00

Hello
I think it is not important thing that what you wear while you sew.You can wear anything in which you are comfortable.According to me trouser is the best for it.

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I'm so relieved to read that so many of you en...

2009-10-21T12:54:07.686-04:00

I'm so relieved to read that so many of you end up in undies too. I start out sewing in whatever I am already wearing. I don't have a wardrobe change before sewing. However, if I'm sewing something for myself I end up changing into gym pants and a t-shirt if I'm feeling like being modest. Otherwise, it's just undies for me. And I always feel a bit strange about it, but I tell myself it's immensely practical.

Great topic Gertie!

I really just sew in whatever I am wearing at the ...

2009-10-20T16:14:26.372-04:00

I really just sew in whatever I am wearing at the time that I can sew (I have a toddler). Sometimes PJ's other times what I have just gone to the shops in.

Funny to read how most people sew in comfortable c...

2009-10-20T07:56:36.532-04:00

Funny to read how most people sew in comfortable clothes. It sounds logical too. But I don't do that. i mostly sew fully clothed, in whatever I am wearing that day. Don't what it is, but I just feel more active when I am dressed like I can run outside within a second. Althoug I can imagine it is far more practical to sew in your lingerie, with fitting and all. Maybe I should consider that. But then I first should make some new curtains for my sewing attic!

I start out sewing in my "play clothes" ...

2009-10-20T05:50:37.083-04:00

I start out sewing in my "play clothes" - jeans and a top. But that sometimes changes. If I'm making a blouse or dress, after I try it on , my top may stay off and I end up sewing in jeans and a bra! Unless, of course it's cold!

Underwear, cotton kimono without closure (very con...

2009-10-20T05:07:20.877-04:00

Underwear, cotton kimono without closure (very confortable, keep wearm, can be use as pincushion, can be take on/off without thinking of it, huby like to see me sewing and my little girl allaways don't care and my baby boy is young enough (mum breast for breastfeedin, mum kimono to play with it ;-)
Nice blog, thanks to share!

I usually START OFF fully clothed, but am soon in ...

2009-10-20T02:14:24.443-04:00

I usually START OFF fully clothed, but am soon in varying stages of undress. Jeans and bra, or tshirt and underpants. I sorta don't remember to put the clothes back on after I'm trying on the in-progress garment. My fella thinks its hilarious/annoying- he keeps finding cast-off clothing in different rooms and he picks it up because he's a neatnik... but I tell him, how I am sposed to remember to put an article of clothing back on if he's stuck it back in a drawer?

I sew in whatever I have on that day. I also sew ...

2009-10-20T00:10:25.609-04:00

I sew in whatever I have on that day. I also sew in an apron I use JUST for sewing.

That said, if I have to try things on, I will stay in my slip afterwards (it covers me more then some dresses would today) and will wear an apron over it.

Sadly, no one notices when I do run around in my slip anyway.

nekkid/mostly nekkid myself - usually a pair of pa...

2009-10-19T22:41:34.469-04:00

nekkid/mostly nekkid myself - usually a pair of pajama bottoms/boxers & a t-shirt or tank top, absolutely bare feet

but then, my partner and I are firm believers in changing into house clothes when we get home, and we don't wear shoes in the apartment...

I think it's funny that in such a dangerous environment - dropped pins, steamy irons - we go about totally unprotected. I mean, you'd think after the third or fourth (or fortieth) time of stepping on a pin, I'd at least put on a pair of slippers!

I just left my sewing room and I have on my night ...

2009-10-19T22:24:03.783-04:00

I just left my sewing room and I have on my night shirt and a pair of sweats. I also can't sew with shoes on...I'm barefoot in my sewing room...what about you guys...do you wear shoes in your sewing room.

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Well, I have three young boys, so remaining fully ...

2009-10-19T22:19:55.003-04:00

Well, I have three young boys, so remaining fully dressed is a must!!!!
I must say that I am amazed at how many sew in their underwear!
I am one of those old fashioned girls who gets up every morning, dresses somewhat decently, and "fixes up" as my grandmother would say.
Lately, my at home favorites have been the Jalie tops I have made. (Okay, become a little obsessed with making!)

I also thought I was the only one! I always start ...

2009-10-19T21:11:15.508-04:00

I also thought I was the only one! I always start out with the best intentions of staying clothed, but end up in my underwear and bra halfway through! It got to the point where I tilted a full length mirror next to the sewing machine because I spent so much time leaping up and running into to the bathroom!

I am in total agreement with you on all points. I...

2009-10-19T20:29:42.057-04:00

I am in total agreement with you on all points. I'm usually in gym shorts and an oversized tee, or leggings and a tee, or just my underwear. Me and my family call what you describe "ready to roll". It certainally works for me.

I'm usually barefoot and in PJs. I have an ol...

2009-10-19T19:15:12.171-04:00

I'm usually barefoot and in PJs. I have an old sewing book form the 40s that recommends getting dressed up--lipstick seems important--fpr sewing. They think if you are making something glam, you should look glam.

Me too with the bra & shorts in summer for com...

2009-10-19T18:37:32.923-04:00

Me too with the bra & shorts in summer for comfort & ease of fitting; so funny so many do too! But due to weather lately, it's been more like 2-3 pairs of leggings/yoga pants, big woolly socks & a few layers of shirts/sweater, which makes fittings much more time-consuming and brrrrr!!!

Wow. I was beginning to question my status as a &...

2009-10-19T17:00:23.642-04:00

Wow. I was beginning to question my status as a "lady" because I sew so much in my undies. However, I also have gym shoes on too since my presser foot has a tendancy to slip out from under my feet. I must look like a goof, but I don't care!

Well, it seems I'm overdressed compared to mos...

2009-10-19T15:16:27.746-04:00

Well, it seems I'm overdressed compared to most people here. I have roommates, so sewing in my underwear and a bra is rarely an option for me. I usually wear a tshirt and jeans. Maybe this is why I have fitting problems so often -- I don't stop and try it on enough. ;)

My personal favorite is a pair of linen yoga pants...

2009-10-19T14:34:43.953-04:00

My personal favorite is a pair of linen yoga pants and a t-shirt with my super soft knit kimono over it all. I've been known to end up in underwear by the end of it all myself...perhaps when I have a real sewing room, I can put up a fancy partition with a mirror so I can do fitting without exposing myself. ;)