Taking a sewing class

[Alpha2]

Yeah. Big enough machine is my issue...I need a to sew up to 1/2" of leather on a regular basis. That's a Cowboy, and I can't justify that for my level of production...of course, with the Cowboy, I could up the production considerably! Until then, it's saddle stitching by hand. For hours. With arthritis in my hands. Maybe if I sold a couple of guns...WHAT AM I SAYING???

[BladesNBarrels]

You need to sign her up for some blacksmithing and metal working classes too!

http://www.emilygriffith.edu/metalworking-and-welding

The Welding for Homeowners sounds intriguing. I did not learn any welding in my shop classes in the early 60's and now might be the time.
Anyone recommend Emily Griffith or are there better choices for learning the basics?

[Wulf202]

I learned machining there many moons ago. The lathe faced diamond cabaret enterance. It was distracting

[CS1983]

So, the wife is taking some sort of sewing class and since I had nothing better to do that day and since spending quality time with the woman I love ranks pretty high on my list of priorities I had her sign me up as well.

I like to think of it as learning a new survival skill.

Nice!

I got an ATV tank bag for my TW200 last year and it was too long for my taste; I was worried it would get too close to the engine and melt or catch fire, etc. So, I had my wife sit me down and show me how to work her machine.

This was the result:

[yz9890]

That's a wonderful skill to have.

[Jonsey]

Metal working school with a spa? I may have to look into that. I think sewing with your wife will be fun. My husband makes great curtains with nice straight hems.

[ray1970]

Where and with who?

That's classified information.

I could tell you but...

I really have no idea.

[mb504]

The Welding for Homeowners sounds intriguing. I did not learn any welding in my shop classes in the early 60's and now might be the time.
Anyone recommend Emily Griffith or are there better choices for learning the basics?

I've taken both the Basic Blacksmithing class and the "Metalworking for Artists" class. I had signed up for the advanced blacksmithing, but not enough people signed up so they cancelled it.

For learning welding, cutting, metal forming, the class I took was pretty good. It's the same instructor for both. If you are just looking for the skills, pick the one that fits your schedule. She really does know her shit. Let her know what you want to get out of it and she'll work with you.

On the blacksmithing class, the two guys that taught the one I went to were really willing to let people work at their own pace. You didn't get constrained by ones that didn't get it.

Overall, great classes. They are in a new location too. All the equipment is great, now.

[theGinsue]

Good on you Ray.

My mom taught me how to darn socks, etc. and basic hand sewing skills when I was young.

After I got married I got a good deal on a new Singer sewing maxhine. I brought the machine home and my wife told me she had no idea how to use it. I had watched my mom enough using hers as I was growng up to self teach myself the basics on how to use it. I really need to take a class.

My paternal grandfather, your typical "mans man", had an antique treadle sewing machine in his shop that he'd use for different projects. I figure if it was a skill good enough for him, it's good enough for me.

Yep, knowing how to sew is a skill both genders should know.

[Irving]

Timely thread. After reading through it, I happened to spot what looked like a repair on this Pikachu.


I asked my daughter about it and she said, "Oh I came home one day and the foot was hanging off, so I sewed it back together." I'm the one that sews in the house and I never taught her. I think grandma did. Either way, I was impressed. Maybe I should ground her for touching my sewing stuff though...