When was the last time you used a clothing iron or sewing needle?

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Seems like these are lost arts on younger generations.

whirled_up_girl · Accepted Answer

It's probably been about 8 years, when I went to work at the hosptial I couldn't find scrub pants that were the correct length. My mom had been teaching me how to use a sewing machine and so we decided to shorten up the pants ourselves. This was back when I could find scrubs in the stores, then I discovered online stores and could find scrubs with the right inseam length. It's still a valuble skill though I wish I would have kept it up. I've probabl used an iron once in the past two years.

Aerissa_Jade · Accepted Answer

I have a sewing machine, and a few needle kits. I used a sewing needle yesterday, to dig a sliver out... I know not what you meant.

Last spring, used it to re-attach some buttons back to one of my coats.

I actually make quilts with my mom and sister. I even made my little dog a winter coat so he won't freeze his little butt off.

Now for ironing, I don't do that too much... try to buy cloths that don't wrinkle, but sometimes.

Ian69 · Accepted Answer

As I live by myself, I use my iron on a regular basis, ironing shirts, T-shirts, handkerchiefs, tablecloths and bedding etc. I like to hand sew and use my sewing machine when required. I hand sewed a pair of jeans I inadvertently put my knee through, I only wear the jeans when I’m doing jobs around the house, so it was just a quick patch up job.

SnowedIn · Accepted Answer

I iron a few times a year. My time is more valuable so I usually use the dry cleaners. But, sewing, yeah I can do that. Maybe once a month? My kids think it's magic that I can fix stuffed animals, do buttons, sew patches, etc. My wife does seams and cool stuff with her machine.

Prettygurl12 · Answer

I ironed my uniform earlier this year. I had to drive to my parents' house to use theirs. Part way through my dad told me I was doing it wrong and he did it for me 🙃

dustybiker · Answer

I iron my taekwondo uniform. Everyone else is wrinkles and laughed at me for the longest time. They are just jealous of my efforts.

purplepoppy · Answer

Life's too short to squash clothes, wrinkles drop out simply by wearing them. As for sewing if it's easier just to replace.

sage2021 · Answer

I had just bought a mattress cover that was kinda expensive. While putting it on, it was torn in a few place. I had a little sewing kit I keep on hand - glad I had it.

pewter_moon · Answer

I like to iron occasionally. Enjoy steaming more though. I’ve stayed in places for a time that didn’t have electricity, so it has made me appreciate the joys of luxuries like ironing.

Izzy_3991 · Answer

It has been a while for the ironing, however I have ironed before. As for the sewing machine. I never got a hang of it but I do repair my clothes with a needle and cotton 😄

Katebfun · Answer

I actually had to borrow my mother's iron for a nice dress I bought for a work function. So the other day, but I borrowed the iron..😅 sewing needle, never.

Jess_D · Answer

An iron, probably a couple months ago I ironed a blouse. A needle just a few days ago sewing a band patch onto a vest I wear to metal shows.

lilyanony1 · Answer

I rarely iron my clothes since most materials are wrinkle free but I see regularly it's my craft of choice. And I knit...

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I usually get my pants fixed at the seamstress but I know how to fix broken buttons or elastic bands in your clothes.

bolverk · Answer

I was brought up in a family of 7, even as the elder brother I had to do my own washing (as soon as I was big enough to handle a twin tub), ironing, and sewing, and being single I still do them, not so much hand sewing now, recently bought a new sewing machine,

bubblegunnn · Answer

Clothing iron was 2 weeks ago Sewing needle was months ago

nolabels · Answer

I did some patch sewing on a leaf collection bag a few days ago. I used a steam iron to facilitate some guitar repairs in the last few months or so.

Redstang88 · Answer

It’s been close to a decade I’ve used an iron, but I stitch up ripped clothes all the time

Bethany22 · Answer

I was 10 years old the last time

HaveNoName · Answer

Iron: EVERYDAY !!! Dress shirts, dreas pants, khakis/chinos after a wash etc etc. Seeing Machine: once in 2-3 years when i buy new jeans or chinos and they need to be shortened.

AmourHoney · Answer

I don’t even remember

exitseven · Answer

I have used a hand iron last year I have not used a sewing needle in years, maybe 20.

AsaKyo · Answer

I love to sew so, quite recently lmao

loveslongnails · Answer

I had to sew on a few buttons last week. Good thing mama taught me how to do that.

TroyDT2 · Answer

Iron: last weekend. I iron my work shirts needle: about one month ago.

jamesgoldman · Answer

Years, quicker to replace the standard stuff or go to a professional for the complex

boobliker · Answer

at 67 I can say never used one mum did then girlfriend now SO

art84 · Answer

Probably a few weeks ago when ironing a pair of pants for my nephew.

KrakenAttackin · Answer

I have used both in the last week.

admles · Answer

Yesterday, had a loose button on my favourite shirt that I fixed.

Hardworkingguy · Answer

I use a clothing iron almost every day to get my clothes ready for work

alance99 · Answer

Ironed my clothes yesterday

msc545 · Answer

years ago

BLP11520 · Answer

I sewed some buttons on , wife too lazy to do it

CateM · Answer

Last week

MadClown · Answer

In 2010

EaterPeter · Answer

Not too long ago.

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