I dont remember how old I was, around 6 or 7 I would think. I'd been watched my Mum do her embroidery and wanted her to teach me. I remember my Dad bringing home a silk parachute when I was around 8 years old and mum cut me some out so I could make new clothes for Esmeralda. (She was my doll.. I have a photo of her somewhere!)...she was kitted out from top to bottom in pure silk...and my Mum made herself new undies! We seemed to be cutting that parachute up for years! lol
Karen xx