When I first learned to sew I told my mom they should call it cutting and ironing... not sewing.
I did not love the process.
Over the years I have gradully learned to appreciate the pre-washing, ironing, measuring, cutting out, pinning... the whole process of getting things ready to sew.
My focus has shifted.
In youth it was about the final product. And I still love that part.
But as I age it is the journey of creating that end result... the richness found in the process.
Even when it means taking a step back. Undoing my way to the product. Only to stitch it up again better, stronger, lasting.
Life lessons with needle and thread... and iron and scissors and pins, and even the stitch ripper.
Sewing has always been an exercise in patience for me... which I need, now and again. The finished product is so satisfying though!!
ReplyDeleteWe do need those exercises in patience. And it is satisfying.. and still faster than knitting. :)
DeleteWhat a wonderful metaphor for life!
ReplyDeleteI see it all around now with the kiddos too. They are all about the process.
Deleteit’s been this way for me for cooking .. and a bit for housework. (i’m still not enamored of housework!)
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you ever figure out the key to housework... The man would be super happy if I solved that issue! :)
DeleteYou remind me of knitter/writer Ysolda Teague, who preaches the love of swatching for knitters. I've learned to embrace it too.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are always so beautiful.
Thank you Patricia.
DeleteYes. The swatch. I need to look up Ysolda Teague! Thanks!
I've been able to embrace the process with knitting but not sewing. Maybe one day I'll grow in that direction ;-)
ReplyDeleteOne day...
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