Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Sew What?

Some time, long ago, Clinton asked whether I wanted a sewing machine, and I said no way. We didn't have money for something that I'd rarely use. I was spoiled: Mom's got a really good machine, and I'd never like a cheap one.

When I gotta sew, I said, I'll go to Mom's house.

I have sewed a few things in the last year. I borrowed a machine for some projects, and then out of the blue, my Dad's wife offered her mother's machine to me. Linda said she didn't like it; it is old and very cantankerous.I'm eating my words. I use this cantankerous thing with some regularity, and I rather enjoy its personality. This curmudgeon oughta have a name. I've made a couple skirts for Lizzy, repaired a few things, and am now in a full-scale massive dress alteration.
I doubt I'll ever be as good as my mama, but I'm having fun.

2 comments:

Shelly said...

I think you should name her Myrtle. That souns like a name for a loveable, but somewhat cantankerous machine.

Marci said...

I have somewhat of similar machine. It's an old, black Singer that my grandma used to teach lessons over fifty years ago. But it's produced some...interesting projects. I'll never be a master but it's nice to have.