So, the boy has been pestering me for weeks to give him a sewing lesson. Truth is, my machine was well used when I got it, which means sewing on it is a bit of a challenge. However, we attempted to do just that yesterday. In the process of whipping up his first project, a plastic bag dispenser for our kitchen, I happened to mention that when I get a new machine he could have this old beater of mine.
Now, the boy is so smitten with the process that I had to kick him off the machine to go to his Tae Kwon Do class. We ended up putting the final touches on his project after dinner, and he hasn’t stopped talking about it since. (his blog will be updated Saturday with pictures.) Evidently, the first words out of his mouth this morning were, “Hey dad, you know when you buy mom a new machine she said I could have her old one!” I like how he assumed his dad would get me one.
And really… how clever am I? I mean, I could go out and get a job and buy one for myself. Or I could just let this kid drip drip drip on his dad to buy me a new machine. Guess which option I went with? (No, sweetie, that big sucking sound you hear is me. And the kid. And the house. And the dog.)
SEW cool that the boy is learning to sew! Both my boys sew. My father sews (in fact he taught me). I love the fabrics too.
Beautiful photos… they just glow and look like a magazine shot!
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:D I’m not much of a seamstress… but, I figure when we get to my limits, we can learn together, the boy and I. And your dad taught you well!! ~W
I don’t sew; could you teach me also? Ashley loves to sew, and makes many of her own tops. (or did when she wasn’t at college)
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I want to do my own clothes, but it will mean a new machine. Sadly, mine is only good for small projects. I like your Ashley more and more! 😀 ~W
CLONE HIM! Sneak in during the night and get some tissue from the inside of his cheek and…
The post below- wow! he’s so articulate, expressive. Both of these posts remind me some of Dan, who was my only for six years. He is the one who wanted to sew and knit, he was the one who shared his emotions. The Snarl is much more analytical and full speed ahead. The fact that you and Iz cherish and encourage these strengths is such a gift for you all.
A plastic bag dispenser? For, like, zip lock bags or wadded up plastic grocery bags? I could use one of those. I have bags rolling all over the cupboards and drawers.
You definitely need those boots- the last ones, the paisley ones get my vote. They would give you real panache when you just have to get out and eat snow. Get them, please. I would get vicarious pleasure out of that.
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What I need to get is a JOB! 😀 And I’m loving the boy these days. When he’s charming, it’s all sunshine. I was looking at his baby pictures a few nights ago and told IZ, “We make pretty babies…I can’t wait for grandbabies!
His project was for those plastic bags you get at the store and then use for doggie duty. He could probably be talked into making one for you. ~W
Very cool to be a sewer! My son and my grandson both can sew and love it. My daughters, not so much!
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My mother was a professional (she had her own business) and couldn’t teach me to sew. She is very organized and can read a pattern… I tend to just hack on fabric and start sewing. Directions? What are those? It wasn’t until adulthood that I got the bug–but sadly, my machine isn’t up to job any longer. All through grad school when the papers would get to me, I would day dream about sewing my own clothes as a way of calming down! ~W
LOL! Dustin and I had that same day a few years ago ~ same conversation exactly. The only difference was the project. His first was a Christmas pillow for his big sister.
Your little man is such a doll. You can just see how proud of himself he is…
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Heh… that’s funny. :DÂ Here’s to your new machine, Paula! ~W
I love that your little guy is so articulate, and creative…. just like his parents!
The coffee house was adorable… perfect choice. Thanks so much for the fun meet-up. We’ll have to do it again sometime soon! 🙂
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I had SO MUCH FUN! Let’s do it again soon. And, I’m totally on board to go thrifting in Portland soon!! ~W