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Music while you sew?
LDT2011 Advanced Beginner UNITED KINGDOM Member since 11/18/11 Posts: 451	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/29/11 5:21 AM Does anyone find they need music or TV or some sort of noise in the background when they sew? I find if I don't I get bored, my mind wanders and I make more mistakes. And that what I listen to influences what I make. I like 'folk' music (no that's not all jumpers and beardy blokes with guitars). I'm trying to choose traditional tunes/songs to match the historical clothes I'm making. Its mainly bands like Bellowhead, Spiers and Boden etc. And ceilidh/dance bands. Closest I've been to Jane Austen-esque dancing So do you listen to music while you sew and what bands/tunes/songs/genre? Do you think it helps? ------ 'The purpose of most fashion is to be ostentatiously non-functional.'
CJ Tinkle Intermediate AR USA Member since 2/5/06 Posts: 963	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/29/11 5:41 AM I almost always listen to the news while I sew, but I always listen to music while I quilt. ------ Bernina Artista 630 ✂ Bernina Aurora 430 ✂ Bernina 1300MDC ✂ Babylock BLCS ✂ APQS Millennium ✂ Juki TL2010Q ✂ Singer 201-2 ✂ Singer 301 ✂ Singer 401A ✂ Singer 15-91 ✂ Singer Featherweight 222K ✂ Singer Featherweight 221 www.tinkletimes.com
lakaribane Beginner HAITI Member since 7/23/07 Posts: 1751	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/29/11 7:26 AM I listen to RFI, international Fr radio over the local channels because programming is more like NPR than just news/commercials/music. I get interviews, movie critics, writer interviews, music from around the world... So, yes, I do need background noise even if I can get lost in the sewing and "miss" a lot, LOL! ------ Fashion Maté, where I blog about what I (eventually) sew : http://fashionmate.blogspot.com Addicted to Pinterest? Me too! : http://pinterest.com/lakaribane/
Member since 12/31/69	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/29/11 8:00 AM Depends on what I'm doing. I listen to a lot of historical drama movies while I sew. If I listen to music it can be anything from Buddy Holly to Red Hot Chili Peppers to Sophie Ellis Bextor, and all points in between. Since DH, though, it's been zombie movies and country.
minggiddylooloo   Intermediate VA USA Member since 5/17/05 Posts: 1794	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/29/11 8:18 AM I recently purchased a simple desktop for my sewing room. I can listen to "mindless" TV shows when I'm working. Sometimes I listen to audiobooks but that takes a little more effort to follow. If I listen to music, I listen to techno or classical songs. Doing anything with techno on really helps me keep up with the pace. ------ I'm finally a blogger! sewming.blogspot.com
JTink Intermediate VA USA Member since 4/20/08 Posts: 4831	Login to reply to this post In reply to LDT2011 Like this post Date: 12/29/11 9:02 AM I keep my radio on in the sewing room to block out the barking dogs across the street. It's usually set on the "oldies" station, but I get my most enjoyment out of listening to Andrea Bocelli. I love his Cieli Di Toscana CD.
poorpigling Advanced TX USA Member since 12/28/07 Posts: 10065	Login to reply to this post In reply to JTink Like this post Date: 12/29/11 9:08 AM Funny you should mention dogs. I leave the TV on in the other room to keep mine entertained.. But with all the natural noise I get I don't have a TV on in my sewing room. I want/need all the peace and quiet I can get. I can't stand background TV noise at all. But do love to listen to music .. the more upbeat tunes help to keep me awake.. Love listening to the oldies too.
quiltingwolf Advanced MD USA Member since 12/15/02 Posts: 5026	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/29/11 9:10 AM I liked watching tv until my computer had to go downstairs, now just listen to music. Usually our local rock station, used to also listen to Pandora when I had the computer. ------ quiltingwolf.blogspot.com
sew2006 Advanced ON CANADA Member since 6/24/06 Posts: 1707	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/29/11 10:01 AM I like to listen to music while sewing, tracing patterns, cutting out or the planning stages of a project. When embroidering with my Brother& Babylock they make thier own noise so adding music can be a bit much. ------ Janome10001, Babylock ESG3, Brother ULT 2001, White 634D serger, Pfaff 1472, Singer featherweight, Singer 14T957Dc, Bernina FunLock 009DCC coverlock, Brother PQ1500S, Janome CP900.
Trinity. Intermediate MA USA Member since 10/9/05 Posts: 1325	Login to reply to this post In reply to LDT2011 Like this post Date: 12/29/11 10:27 AM Quote: LDT2011 I find if I don't I get bored, my mind wanders and I make more mistakes. And that what I listen to influences what I make. I like 'folk' music (no that's not all jumpers and beardy blokes with guitars). I'm trying to choose traditional tunes/songs to match the historical clothes I'm making. I found the same thing. I never used to listen to music while sewing, but I started a couple of months ago, and unless I'm doing some kind of math thing (like flat pattern measuring), it makes my sewing time even more enjoyable! I just have a little speaker mounted under my computer monitor, though. I thinking about getting a nice set that I can plug my Droid into for a really awesome listening experience :D Favorites? I like folk, too. Right now I'm really enjoying the new June Tabor/Oysterband CD Ragged Kingdom. ------ Trinity http://thimblesthreadsandneedles.blogspot.com/

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