C.A.
Dayton, WA


The biggest sewing mistake I have made was to sew for an unappreciative family member. Other friends and family are honored when I create a sewing gift for them. I’m often told how professional my products look. Although this unhappy person requested I sew for her and her children she was never happy with the results. It was either too big, too small, wrong style, wrong color, or just not wanted – even when she picked the fabric and patterns and I paid for it all. My solution was to distance myself from her, spend time sewing for others and delight in their joy with what I have made for them.

K.R.
South Royalton, Vermont


When making special outfits for children I always make samples with pieced leftovers. Some of these samples have inspired a whole new look and is sometimes even preferred over the special outfit.