The sewing machine was gathering dust on a shelf in the basement. Not because she didn't want to get it dirty. Mainly , the reason was that I have no clue of how to use a sewing machine.
My grand idea was to send her to lessons. These best intentions fell to the wayside.
One day our dear Aunt Julie offered her help in teaching Mimi to use her machine. Now they have regular sewing dates and they have made a pair of leggings and assembled a shadow puppet theater that was also gathering dust because I don't sew.
I am in awe of the ability to take fabric and make something and Aunt Julie has reported that Mimi has a natural affinity for using the machine.
Mimi gathers her measuring tape and sewing supplies, and heads next door for hours of uninterrupted creative time with Aunt Julie(she is a treasure).
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| Mimi wearing her first creation, her favorite t shirt and JieJie's scarf that she has adopted. |
Next on the drawing board, an evening gown.
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