#learn2sew

Today I finally asked my mom to teach me to sew. I offered to pay her back for the materials we’ll be using that she has in storage. I have a sewing machine that she passed down to me. It’s a singer machine and needs some good ole grease and a wiping down to remove old dust and dirt from sitting in the basement. 

I’m excited because she's gotten back into her own sewing room and made an outfit for someone. She’s still having issues with her right hand but she works with it. 

We briefly talked today about how I would learn and what she would teach me. She said, “I have to teach you by showing you, not through theory. Should we use a pattern?” 

Me: “ I don’t know.” 

Mom, “ well you need to learn how to measure and cut the fabric.... maybe we will start with patterns. You have to get tracing paper”. 

We’ll be doing one hour sessions once a week. 

For the longest time, my mom wanted to teach me to sew. I couldn’t sit still long enough to complete a project. It was something very tedious and time-consuming. But in the same aspect, I love to draw and make with my hands, create digitally and explore though design.

She is where I’ve gotten my creative drive from. I grew up with her making my dresses and matching them to my hair ribbons. And up until recently, she would be my first go-to for alterations, dresses and the like.

This past October 18, 2017, she had a stroke. And for a moment I was sure I was going to lose her. All I could think about was that she wouldn’t get to fulfill her dream of having clients fulltime. Sure she’s had a few supporting clients here and there but the way she talks about it, I know it's her passion. 

She’s always asked me to help her - and the internet can be a wonderful place --- I’ve just never really known how. So I figure if she can teach me, she can teach anyone - oh by the way I never learned how to sew in the past because we bump heads a lot. 

We are both stubborn in our own ways. (She won't ever admit that!)

I created this blog as a way to document (and dedicate) my learning of how to sew - even if I never use it in the future I’m sure it can help someone else. 

You can help!