Nancy anc Clare, I think it is great that you have and are teaching the young ones to sew. The boys will come back to it when a little older just like I did. They will realize that there is no stigma to men sewing. Centuries ago men did most of the sewing and tailoring, women did the fancy needle work ie lace making and embroidery. It was Irish men who knitted the origianal wool fishermen's sweaters. I am so grateful to my grandma for taking the time to teach me. BTW I still sew on her 66-1 treadle redeye. So go ahead and tell them about this old army officer who still make dresses for the wife. Made all my sons sweaters and sock growing up and he loved them. Happy sewing with the little people.
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