I don’t think I’ve mentioned it prior to today, but Rex got me a sewing machine for Christmas. It’s basic and that’s what I wanted. As I’ve gotten older and with blood glucose testing, my fingers have become more tender so hand mending is uncomfortable. Even with light fabrics it’s more time consuming, but when you’re doing a mending job on something heavier like denim, it can be painful. Plus, machine mending is usually stronger and lasts longer. Hence the sewing machine.
Wouldn’t you know it….since I got the machine, I’ve had nothing to mend! …Good news/bad news.
I thought about the past and remembered Cassie being a child and how I’d occasionally sew things for her. They were usually articles of apparel, nothing really fancy. I wondered if I’d be able to do anything like that again.
Mind you, it’s been 25 years or so since I’ve sat down at a sewing machine. Now they come with DVDs that show you everything, even how to open the box. There’s also a manual, so I should be set. (???)
I put it on a table and plugged it in. I turned on the light over the needle. I correctly threaded a bobbin AND was able to load a spool of thread and thread the needle. I have a lot to remember, but hopefully I can have some fun with it and mend more efficiently when it’s necessary. :)
