I have been sewing for over 50 years, I learned as a young girl from my grandmother. I have found sewing to not only be useful but it also keeps my mind working. I took a sewing class at a summer park district program, I took a year in high school and have been taking classes all over ever since.
I have done needlepoint, counted cross stitch, knitting and crocheting. My latest passion is machine embroidery and quilts. Growing up I didn't know you could make a living doing sewing. I went to school for nursing and did that for 25 years. Soon after that I started working in sewing stores and got into teaching sewing. I now teach and sew for others. I have learned how to sew home decor items at CHF Academy and continue my learning at Workroom Tech and CWC.
I have found that I detest doing alterations but love sewing clothing from the very beginning. I can't draft a pattern but I can do modifications to a pattern to adjust the fit or style. I have done couture sewing but much prefer simpler items.
I have found that I can simplify sewing to be able to teach others how to sew. I am happiest when a student finishes something and they look at it with a 'Wow I did this!' look. Even if my students never go on to sew a lot, I feel good when I know they can operate a sewing machine and hem their pants or fix a torn seam.
I think knowing the basics of sewing is as essential as knowing how to cook and balance a checkbook. Let me teach you the love of sewing, or at least the basics.
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