It's Sew Easy!!!
Every now and then I talk to someone who says, “You can't sew to save money anymore, so why would anyone sew?” It shows you the mindset of a generation ago, when the prime purpose for sewing was to save money. You may have grown up in a sewing family where everything that you wore was made or remanufactured by mom or grandma. Sometimes these memories evoke warm fuzzy feelings, but there are also horror stories of embarrassing projects that made you the butt of cruel jokes.
Home sewing has evolved from a primarily functional activity into a way to show your creativity.
One facet of this is the quilting industry, and it certainly has become a big part of sewing today. If you are fortunate enough to have one of grandma's quilts, you'll notice that it is probably made from many pieces of scrap fabrics, sometimes matching and sometimes not. The purpose of that quilt was to keep you warm, and, if it actually looked nice, that was a bonus. Now, there are stores that sell nothing but quilting products (fabric, thread, machines, etc.) and many of the quilts made today never make it onto a bed because they become works of art with hundreds of hours and many dollars invested in them. There are also many clubs, retreats, and shows devoted solely to the purpose of sharing the creativity of quilting with others. Everyone from children to great grandmas are participating in this activity and it is very contagious. You will seldom find a quilter who has only made one quilt.
Another emerging interest in sewing is crafting. Many stay-at-home moms have discovered that they can supplement their income by making scarfs, neckwarmers, mitts, tops, etc. and the list is only limited by their creativity. While the children are sleeping or in school, the spare room is transformed into a beehive of activity, and the weekend market becomes the destination for many of these products. Many, though, are happy just to create one of a kind articles for special people in their lives. There is nothing quite like a gift that is made for you personally, and many of the computerized machines can even monogram.
For those of us who think more practically, almost everyone needs a sewing machine for the day-to-day chores around the house; shortening drapes or pants, sewing on buttons, mending tears, fixing that toddlers favourite blankie or stuffed animal, etc.
If you've been thinking of sewing from only one aspect, open up your imagination to the many possibilities that are available to make “It Sew Easy” , plus fun and creative. Call us today at 403-346-2597!
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