I found this newspaper clipping in an old book from a Texas newspaper dated May, 30, 1895.
For Young People
Learning To Sew
My Grandmama says that the
Right way to sew
Is to put little
stitches
Along in a row.
That sounds very easy,
I almost know
That some spect'cles and things would
Help me to sew.
I try very hard now, but
Isn't it slow?
The stitches won't half of them stay in a row.
I'm sure as can be that the
People don't know
What very hard work 'tis to
Learn how to sew.
I'll do like my grandma; I'll
Sing soft and low-
Put my foot on a stool-make
My rocking chair go-
And put on her spect'les -then
Stitch, stitch, oh, ho!
I fink (sic) I've found out how to
Learn how to sew.
-N. Y. World.