"Make it Sew" was already taken, "Stitchcraft" wasn't doing it for me, and I didn't want to be "ButtNecchi" although it did make me laugh.
Welcome to my new project. I am hoping to build some life skills: sewing and self patience.
I grew up watching my mother employ some amazing seamstress skillz and I've always longed to do it on my own. Life as a teenager kind of got in my way (mostly friends and french horn), along with college and surviving my early 20's.
Two documentaries beckoned me to return to my roots, Bill Cunningham's New York reminded me that the unique woman was in danger. My checking account told me that I needed to just deal with it and continue the frugal life. Recently The True Cost revealed what is happening in the fashion industry. I was shocked because I thought most of my clothes were made by machines. I was also sad that buying things cheap or on sale shortchanged women on the planet, and big corporations were largely pocketing the profits.
Am I saving the world? Nope. Am I changing the economy? Surely not. In fact, in my own way I could be causing further harm by removing business. I'm hoping to make donations to the Red Cross or trusted philanthropies in lieu of the usual transaction. Suggestions welcome.
The way I see it, this skill is dying and I feel it is worth learning. I understand fabric costs are up and it will be cheaper/faster to buy things. I also am aware of my shortcomings and don't expect to be able to make my own jeans within a year.
Christmas came early and my Mom hooked me up with the Necchi TM8
Today I read the instructions (Oh jeez) and I am excited as well as nervous for my first project-a pillow.
I'm still gathering supplies and figuring out which stores to use in town. Still missing: iron and ironing board, fabric scissors, pins/pin cushion, and thread.
