I remember wanting to be a fashion designer when I was a preteen. I used to look at clothes and imagine different styles and color schemes for some of the outfits in my wardrobe. I enjoyed looking through clothing catalogs and gazing at the coordination of accessories. Perhaps these were the beginnings of my fascination with sewing and the art of making things.
In junior high school I took old jeans and made small handbags. My mom was impressed by this because I did it by hand. We didn't have a sewing machine.
As I grew older my interests grew. I became involved in other creative endeavors, and I didn't do much with my interest in fashion.
Finally at the age of 39, I decided to purchase my first sewing machine, a basic Singer. It was suitable for a beginner. I took a one hour sewing class at the local Joann Fabrics and made a pillow case. I was quite proud of it, and glad to have taken this first step in learning a new craft.
