Kimbabig Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 K-bag is taking a sewing class so he can cosplay with his little sister. There, that should lighten the mood... It's true too Glad I got that off my chest, feel free to make fun of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Sew what ?????? .. Actually sewing is a good skill to have....... In my youth I used to sew my wild oats a lot.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbabig Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 Lol +1. I think actually "sewing" your wild oats would be painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnastynebr Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Everyone should at least know the sewing basics. Its a useful skill to have. I have a friend from Uni that moved to Japan after school. He's way into cosplay and posts pix on FB all the time. Not my bag, but some of those girls are dead sexy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Sew what ?????? .. Actually sewing is a good skill to have....... In my youth I used to sew my wild oats a lot.............. I don't know if you read the comics but "Pearls Before Swine" used that pun today. It is a strip that is known for its strained puns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzboy Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Sew what ?????? .. Actually sewing is a good skill to have....... In my youth I used to sew my wild oats a lot.............. to sew your jockey shorts close where you pee out of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Sewing is a necessary skill... it's good that you're learning it! I've actually started learning some period stitches so I can sew my medieval stuff the same way it used to be sewn :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I've always wanted to learn to sew, simply to fix all my clothes, and there are many that need some fixing. It's a good skill to have! Woo Kimba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbabig Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 We are true manly men. Both jokingly and literally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 First... I haven't the slightest idea what cosplay is. (I take that back - I googled it.) When I was 12 I wanted a "real" miniature parachute instead of just the bandana parachutes we were tossing at school recess. So... I asked Mom to sew me one. She said, no, but I'll teach you how. A lady friend, she said, was dying of cancer and taught her two sons how to cook and sew so they could better care for themselves when she was gone. So... I learned the basics of hand and machine sewing. I already could do basic cooking and baking thanks to Boy Scouts. Three years later, just after I hit 15, she was killed in a car wreck. I've sewn my own clothing in emergencies, I've made some reenactor type things even with hand-made button holes, and I've been able to do crude emergency sail and canvas repairs for boats and camping. Ain't gonna find me teasing you, Kimba. I figured there are five things everyone should know for basic survival almost any time, any place: Cooking, sewing, reading/writing/'rithmetic, unarmed combat and personal firearms. I'll admit that firemaking and water safety, winter survival, etc., and some facility with communicating to folks of other language cultures can help too. Oddly the basic five make a good start at all the rest. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I've been thinking about putting together a Shotaro Kaneda (a la Akira) costume for the longest time, but... ...Never got around to it. Anyway, yeah, sewing is a good skill to have, cosplay or not--it's especially good when the waistband on your boxers rips, and you don't want to buy a new pair. Um...not that I've ever had to deal with anything like that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbabig Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 I used to tear up so many shirts and shorts climbing trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 You guys are alll the best..............just sayin'.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 sewing is awesome, I learned it in art class. I only failed the unit because I got obsessed with making face-sized pillows but I dont sew at home cause...uhh...its not manly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I own a couple of leather sewing machines does that count? I sew on leather all the time. When you dress up in a costume like that post a picture than will probably laugh at you. I don't really understand the costly thing at all but Ive made some jewelry and goggles for the steampunk costumes so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I do most of my own sewing. If I didn't it wouldn't get done. While my missus can, she works harder than I do, so I don't rely on her to do all the 'wifely' chores around the house. One of my fondest memories of my children when they were young was my youngest. She bugged me to play Barbies for weeks. Not knowing how to play Barbies, I put it off. Then one day she asked and I said, "Okay." Sadly, when she got bored with it and decided to do something else, I was like, "Really? we're done?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest farnsbarns Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I had to learn to sew at school, and knit. I even made a shirt. A long time ago now, can't really remember how to knit and I certainly couldn't make a shirt. I believe Damian is pretty good at sueing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I had to learn to sew at school, and knit. I even made a shirt. A long time ago now, can't really remember how to knit and I certainly couldn't make a shirt. I believe Damian is pretty good at sueing. [thumbup] .....Only when I have to..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The RandyMan Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Laugh at you??? OK, if you insist . . . . HaHaHa . . . . do you feel better now? I learned to sew when I was in the service. Still have a sense of pride in the fact that I can sew better than my wife. It is a noble skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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