Lydia and I both got sewing machines for Christmas. Lydia wants to learn to sew, but she doesn't want me to teach her. She wants Mamaw to teach her. It is just as well. My sewing skills are limited to a middle school home ec class and a couple beginner 4-H projects. Mamaw is a bit more accomplished. My machine has been used to mend some items. Lydia, however, has been stealing away to Mamaw's every chance she gets to practice, and create her first project, a skirt. It is a simple, one seam, elastic waist skirt. Lydia did almost all of the sewing by herself. Mamaw added a decorative stitch at the bottom.
Lydia is so proud. She finished the skirt last week, and has already worn it twice. She is asking to start the next project that is yet to be named. I better get busy, or she will soon be out sewing me!
Lydia: That is the most beautiful skirt I have ever seen! You did such a wonderful job. I know your grandmother is very proud of you. Keep up the good work, I can tell you are going to be a great seamstress.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing your next project.
Aunt D.
That is awesome! My sewing skills are limited to sewing a button back on.
ReplyDeleteVery, very pretty...just like you, Lydia!
ReplyDeleteThat's an adorable skirt - she should be proud!
ReplyDeleteWay to go...that looks great!!! My daughter loves to sew little things for her American Girl. We have the pattern and everything we need to make an apron, but have not done it yet!
ReplyDeletebeautiful! You did a great job, Lydia. :)
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ReplyDeletebeautiful! You did a great job, Lydia. :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful! You did a great job, Lydia. :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful! You did a great job, Lydia. :)
ReplyDeleteLMBO - I'm sorry. I may have hit "publish your comment" a few extra times when it wasn't fast enough. And now it won't let me trash those extra comments. Obviously, I loved the skirt. :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I can't wait to see the next project.
ReplyDeleteGood job Lydia.Now you should learn to crochet!I like to do hand sewing because me and the sewing machine don't get along.I use to make the girls dresses when they were little(jumpers). Nothing fancy.I wish I could sew like my Mom.Aunt Sis.
ReplyDeleteWow-that is very pretty! Holly
ReplyDeleteWonderful!, Lydia! You have made a really neat skirt! You will very much enjoy wearing it, BECAUSE you made it.
ReplyDeleteLinda
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Beautiful skirt, Lydia! I learned to use a sewing machine when I was about your age. It has been lots of fun.
ReplyDeleteShe did such a great job!! It's a lovely skirt!!
ReplyDeleteThat is so great! I am sure she will make many more great things as well, and she looks so proud of what shes done!!!
ReplyDeletethat's great. my wife is an avid seamstress and kalea has already picked up on it. she got a little wooden ironing board and iron for her birthday. kalea also plays on moh's old broken sewing machine. can't start 'em out too young, eh?
ReplyDeleteYay for your daughter - what a pretty skirt!
ReplyDeleteCould I possibly include this post in next week's Homesteading Carnival? You can let me know at kurtshan@cinci.rr.com
I'll be putting the carnival together this Sunday night.
Thanks!
Shannon
Fabulous!! I love it, simple and adorable :)
ReplyDeleteWhooo Hooooo You Rock girl. Nice job. Abi
ReplyDeleteLydia, what a great job you did!! That's awesome. Can't wait to see more of your sewing projects! :)
ReplyDeleteLydia,
ReplyDeleteYour skirt is wonderful. I too wanted to learn how to sew and crochet when I was your age. I taught myself as my Mom didn't sew or crochet. You can do it too! Best wishes to you and I have a feeling that you are going to be a wonderful seamstresses.
Beautiful! what a wonderful thing that you both were given sewing machines, woo!
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