New Blog--New-Old Hobby

Do you like to sew? Do you like vintage sewing machines? Welcome!
Sewing is my new-old hobby.

It has been many years since I sewed my first project: a red and white tote bag in junior high.( I wish I had a photo of that tote bag I made years ago--but I don't, so just imagine it.)

During that Home Ec class, I went on to sew a jumper with a peach-colored cotton, a smock with complications (pockets, pointed collar, gathers) and a pair of shorts with a waistband AND zipper.
Sometimes it was not easy. Sometimes my fabric raveled or my sewing machine tension was off. But, no matter how much time or trouble it took, I ended up with something practical and pretty--something that I had created. Creating something was exciting, and so I continued to sew--at least until I graduated from college. Then, I moved away from the sewing machine in my mother's house--and became busy with other pursuits.

Years have passed. I now have a daughter who is in eighth grade and she is excited about sewing. For her birthday, I gave her a Kenmore 30 Stitch machine (Model 385.1884). It was a good choice for her--easy to use and came with the case, the manual, and the presser feet. Here is a photo of what it looks like:

There's more to tell. Stories of finding vintage sewing machines for sale, boxes of free fabric, etc. But that's enough for the inaugural post of this blog.

You all have your own stories--would you be kind enough to share them here? What were some of your first sewing projects--and how did they turn out?