In any craft store, fabric and sewing patterns consume a large area. Walking -around, I see pinks, blues, greens, polka dots, stripes, and diamonds. The potential in each fabric is overwhelming. A simple, chevron cotton, with a little work, turns into a lovely dress. A striped flannel makes an extremely warm and comfortable pair of pajamas. A plain silk creates a lovely gown. Not only are there multiple fabrics, but the number of patterns is abundant. Each pattern has the potential to become the item according to the instructions or be slightly altered to fulfill my wishes. For example, I have the option to make a pair of pajama pants like the design or exclude the drawstring. If I am taller than the design length, I add a couple of inches to make the pants the proper length. Patterns or designs cater to my needs and wishes. All of this is accomplished with the amazing skill of sewing.
Beginning as a necessary task, sewing provided clothing and other important items for the family. As centuries passed, it transformed into a handy ability and an entertaining hobby. Many people delight in sewing because it is simple enough to relax and still complicated enough to be -challenging. Not only is sewing a fun skill to learn, it is rewarding and useful. Throughout history, sewing is a creative skill and is beneficial to many aspects of life.
The sewing machine transformed the sewing task. For thousands of years, women sewed shirts, pants, dresses, and other clothing items by hand. The sewing machine “changed the face of industry by creating the new field of ready-to-wear clothing” (Sewing Machine). It slowly progressed into the machine people think of today. The creation of the sewing machine began in 1790. Thomas Saint created a mac...
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... machine, sewing is fun and handy. This skill lasts with a person her entire life and is useful in many different situations. Being able to make anything imaginable is fantastic. Sewing dates back to the earliest times, and it always is beneficial and helpful.
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