“Build It” with Fabric & Stitches
July 10, 2008 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Parenting
Some of my fondest childhood memories revolve around the 4-H Club in our farming community and Aunt Mary, who was our leader. She enjoyed children and had such patience with us in our many projects.
And Aunt Mary taught me to sew!
We started with simple projects, like drawstring aprons, potholders, pillow cases and tea towels. We also used Aunt Mary’s and my mom’s treadle sewing machines. What an exciting time when Aunt Mary got an electric sewing machine.
“Watch your fingers!” she cautioned us, as the needle whizzed up and down more rapidly than with the treadle.
During our “Build It” theme week, why not look into some sewing projects for youngsters. If they already know how to sew, then progress to more advanced projects. If they’re just learning, you may find books on the topic with items for them to learn.
Sewing also involves reading directions and learning to follow them. There are patterns and books of projects, directions for sewing machines.At my Quilting and Patchwork blog, I just wrote about 7 Quilted Christmas Gift Projects for Youngsters in my Christmas in July series.Do you sew with your youngsters? Either by hand or sewing machine?
Sewing later became an income earning business for me in dressmaking and quiltmaking. My daughter has turned her sewing interests to quiltmaking and fabric art, too. Her daughter is following in these footsteps.
How about you?
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(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen
