National Sewing Month

September is National Sewing Month - a celebration that I can get excited about! Unfortunately, although my grandmother was a phenomenal seamstress, I never took the time to learn from her, and now that I'm actually interested in learning myself, her skill has diminished with age. Although I am very grateful that she is still around to help give me pointers, I wish I had taken advantage of her knowledge when I could have benefited from it more. But, I guess that's a lesson learned too late!

However, I have recently found a love for sewing, although m skill is somewhat lacking! I have to say that it doesn't help that reading pattern instructions is something akin to reading Greek, and the measurements are made for the perfect body, which 99% of us do not have! Seriously, I measured my waist and it told me one size, and by my hip measurement, I was 3 sizes different! And, going by the bigger size (just to be safe) when I put my first attempt at a skirt together, I had to take over 10 inches out of it to get it to fit!

But, despite my rough start, I have to say I'm not deterred. Discouraged at my lack of sewing savvy, maybe! But, heaven help me, I've already picked out a shirt pattern to make next!

You know, it's kind of sad though. I came to realize while I was making my skirt that there is a very good reason many people don't sew any more. With the prices of fabric and all the notions you need to go with the projects (buttons, zippers, interfacing, etc.) plus the time and skill it takes to actually make the item, you could have bought the finished piece at the store for less than you'd spent making it yourself! Although, there's something very satisfying to know that I made the skirt that I'll be wearing to the wedding we're attending this weekend. And, maybe when my kids get older, I can be the "cool mom" that makes their Halloween costumes "to order" and makes sure my daughter has a very special, unique prom dress... but I'm getting waayyy ahead of myself! But still, it's a nice thought!

Enjoy your sewing projects - this month and always! And if it's been a while, dust off that sewing machine and give it another try! You just might surprise yourself. I know I sure did!

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