This is all I have to show from our busy weekend, but oh we have big plans for today! -- I can't tell you how often when I talk about sewing with friends or family or acquaintances, the response I get is something like -- "Well, I can't even sew on a button." This happens quite a bit and I get it, sewing and knitting just isn't for everyone. But how sad is it that almost a whole generation has lost out on learning how to do just the most basic skills of sewing? Well, inspired by something I saw on Childhood 101, the Pioneer Mama in me has decided that today is the day for my kids to learn. So, while I finish my WIP up there or possibly work on a fun button project myself, I am having a Sewing Buttons 101 class with the kiddos. I'm excited, they're excited...we'll show you the results tomorrow!
Enjoy your day! ~ Maureen
I'm wanting to learn to sew this summer while my mother is off for summer vacation. Hopefully, she'll be able to show me how to sue the machine.
ReplyDeleteI taught my 8yo niece to make yo-yos last weekend. The fabric came from old clothing and had the reds, pinks, whites of Valentine's Day. The yo-yos were stacked to make flowers and then a magnet was glued to the back.
She worked very hard and loved having something she made for her mom. It was good to see her so proud of herself.
I have been doing some simple embroidery with my two boys aged 10 and 8! I know it's not 'cool' but they are enjoying it and it's a great thing to learn.
ReplyDeleteI'll be stopping back tomorrow. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteIt amazes me too how many people can not do the basics! Even mending their clothes!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful evening!
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