so i like to sew

I have always wanted to learn how to sew, and it just so happens there is only one woman on my side of the family who knows how. She is 86, going on 87 this year. Meet my Granny! 

I am Granny's first granddaughter and Ellie is not only her first great-granddaughter, but her first great-grandbaby as well. We have a special bond, Granny and I, none like any other in the land. She has other grandkids, but I am her favorite…it's just the way it is. 

Back to sewing. When I was pregnant with Ellie, I asked Granny to teach me how to sew. I wanted to sew my own pillows and curtains for the nursery and give it that "custom/handmade" touch. Granny walked me back to her bedroom and began teaching me the art of sewing on her 1940 White Zig Zag sewing machine. 

Here she is.

Once I got the hang of it (loading the bobbin was definitely the hardest part for me, and I cursed my way through it…not really…okay maybe a little), I gathered up the courage to ask Granny, "Granny, can I have your sewing machine?" Granny smiled at me and said, "Sure you can darlin'! But you can keep it here at Granny's."

This was not what I had in mind…she told me I wasn't quite ready…what?!

Months later I convinced Granny I was "ready" to take the sewing machine to my house and began creating. I fell in love with that silly machine, as Granny warned me I would. It was so fun to bring my finished projects to Granny's house and show off what I had created. She would rant and rave, "Oh Lyndsey, this is wonderful!" But it was truly just because she was a really good (and patient) teacher. 

(And I was a good student…not easy learning how to sew from an 86 year old…she's half blind too…and gets her words mixed up frequently…like she called her capris a leotard the other day…you get me...)

After Ellie was born (and the never-ending feeling of being utterly exhausted), I picked up right where I left off and began to sew again. Nap time projects consisted of burp cloths, throw pillows, even little dresses for Ellie! 

A friend encouraged me to sell what I was making…so I did. I started a Facebook Page, named it Vintage Stitch, and began taking orders! Creating is my passion, especially when it is something for others! I love receiving handmade gifts, but I love making them even more! 

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