My earliest recollection of sewing is sitting at my mother's feet as she sewed on her machine. I was maybe 6-7 yrs old and wanted to be near my mother and sewing was the way to be close. My mom worked full time at a bank and would come home and sew for herself or others. She would sew every spare moment she had and I am grateful she taught me her secrets.
My first projects were Barbie clothes sewn by hand. The most important thing to learn as a beginner is to understand how to use a needle and thread. I would thread the needle and my mom would knot it until I figured out how to do it. I would make all kinds of things for Barbie to wear and I remember having lots of fun.
When I went to Jr High School, the girls were required to take Home Economics. Part of the year was a sewing course. Needless to say I already knew what I was doing and did very well. I also had the advantage of my mother helping me. I continued taking sewing classes until I graduated high school. Looking back I should have continued taking sewing and design classes in college but that is not what I did.
Today I am able to create many types of sewing items. Recently I purchased some fabric I have wanted for quite a while. I ended up with fabric for 3 jackets and four skirts. I am excited to get started and will be posting photos of my progress.
Sew much fabric, sew little time.
