The Inspiration

Did you know that it was national sewing month? Im sad to day that I did not... Man I suck! I have been thinking about doing this post for a long time so I figured this would be a great opportunity!

I grew up in sunny southern California in the OC. Im pretty sure I was one of the only people I knew who sewed. Sadly it seems to be a dieing art. So how in the world did a girl from the city get interested in sewing? Meet the inspiration! My mother.

Isnt she beautiful?!
(I stole this picture off her facebook.)

I cant even remember how long I have been sewing. But I do remember wanting barbie clothes and instead of going out and buying them, she showed me how to make some. (it might have been doll clothes now that I think about it) From there I was hooked. Sometimes I HATED the lessons she taught me. (Like the time she made me hem my skirt in 5th grade with a blind hem instead of letting me machine hem it!) But now I am so grateful for the wealth of knowledge she has given me.

Sometimes I think I drove her crazy inside because I dont like to follow the rules and I hate patterns. But she just let me forge ahead anyway. I love that I have the ability to make something beautiful out of a piece of yardage. Other girls had boring dresses for school dances, but I got to make unique and sometimes funky outfits instead. I was able to make the perfect blessing dress for my baby. The MOST comfortable maternity dress EVER. And there have been innumerable times where the gift she has given me has come in handy.

So thank you Mom! I just wanted you to know I think you are amazing and I dont take for granted the time you spent teaching me. I love you!