I've been trying to learn how to sew--again. I come from a long line of terrific sewing ladies. I have my great grandmother's machine sitting right here, though I've never tried to use it. My mother has a couple of her quilts. She also has a fabulous quilt by another great grandmother that won top honors in her state fair several years in a row. Grandmother sewed most all the clothes she wore. Mom made hers and mine, even a beautiful winter coat for me. She professionally reupholstered her furniture and made her curtains. Her cousin, a couple of years ahead of me, made her clothes, even her prom dresses. She sews professionally out of her home. My best friend in high school made her clothes. My friend when I moved here inherited a sewing machine and I showed her how to thread it. That's all I knew. She was well on the way to making quilts when she moved. My SIL makes her own curtains, pillows, and house stuff. I tried to learn--several times. Starting in junior high Home Ec., I could bake like crazy. But I was all thumbs sewing. Mom tried, but gave up cos I'd get so frustrated. I once bought a machine, but gave it away cos I was scared of it. Bought another one a few years ago. DD sewed on it. She taught me finally to not try so hard to be perfect. She just has fun. I took a quilting class with the friend who needed a warm body to fill the class. I never finished my project. But after seeing my DD have fun with sewing, I decided to try again. I started out ripping out everything cos it wasn't perfect. Then I decided to let it go. Enjoy it. So what if it isn't perfect. I can only learn by keeping on trying. I don't know how frugal it is now, but it sets me in a long line of frugal women who made their own stuff. Sew here I go.....
Sew what....
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Went on to study the craft at college level, which was usually a joke. Then, put in a stint at the Singer store, teaching as well as hawking their machines. (honestly hate Singers!)
Would be happy to attempt to answer sewing or machine questions via email if that would be of any assistance............Just remember, learning anything takes some time and practice. Pick simple, silly things to just get sewing, like pet beds or toys. The dogs & cats rarely complain about technique!
October 25th, 2006 at 03:24 pm 1161789870
Today, sewing truly seems like one of those lost arts, like knitting and crocheting. Both my mother and grandmother sewed (and knitted), but it never really took with me.
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