People often seem surprised that I sew. For some reason, sewing has evolved to a trade associated with grandmother types, 50's housewives or archaic in our "just go out and buy it" modern culture.
I actually began sewing in home economics in 7th grade. I was awful! I mean, truly terrible. We would order through a company call Haans Crafts and for some reason I'd always be drawn to the most complicated patterns to be completed. I actually sewed the head of a stuffed animal on backwards... but I loved it.
I later took fashion design in high school, and actually ended up sewing most of my classmate's projects after I had finished mine way before it was due. My dad bought me a sewing machine at Sears when I was 14, which is the same machine I use almost daily now, 10 years later.
After getting married and becoming a stay at home mom, I had a lot more time to be creative and dabble in all sorts of hobbies... though I've always loved sewing the most. For me, it's fast. I like to crochet, but I don't like how long it takes to complete a project. Sewing is instant gratification, which is perfect for an impatient person like me.
I now enjoy it for so many reasons. I'm able to shop very smart, buying things that need a dart here or there to have the perfect fit... or sometimes need to be taken in from all directions, for a fraction of the cost. I also love how the kids have special outfits that came from their mother's heart, sewn with love... as corny as it sounds. I am able to completely customize a room with a few yards of fabric, which is great for someone like me that likes to switch of the decor of their house every so often.
Now that my oldest is old enough to enjoy sewing, I love the time it allows us to bond. Coming up with an idea and making it a reality. She is so proud when she completes a project and I hope she continues to grow a love for sewing all her life and is blessed with the opportunities I've been blessed with.
I have a great sewing space, with everything I've ever needed while sewing within an arm's reach. Right in the center of my dining room, where the kids run and play as I watch and sew. The ability to create while teaching and watching my children grow is (beyond words) the best thing I can imagine in my life.
"The human body has two ends on it: one to create with and one to sit on. Sometimes people get their ends reversed. When this happens they need a kick in the seat of the pants." Theodore Roosevelt. --
