[Persevero]

Ah, I had a sewing machine of my mom's I played with some growing up. Then Home Ec in 7th grade, we sewed some. Then a sewing "class" in 4-H. For all that I'm not so great at it, but, I have been piecing together some quilts and making some baby dresses. My last finished sewing project was this Simplicity 1529 skirt for a granddaughter: Most of what I make is for my grandkids. A great hobby for me.

[rlmorel]

That is handsome work!

[Diana in Wisconsin]

I had the same ‘sewing experiences’ that you did, but much to my Mother’s dismay I am a terrible seamstress, and can pretty much only sew a straight line. Dishtowels, valances, hot pads, trivets and table runners are about the best I can do, but that comes in handy.

To her, taking apart a BEADED GOWN or a Wedding Dress to make it fit the model PERFECTLY is FUN! I would be crawling the walls, heading for a padded cell!

She does BEAUTIFUL work and I’m grateful she TRIED to show me the way. I did a few ‘smock tops’ in the 70’s that made it to the State Fair, so there’s a small victory for her. ;)