Originally Posted by Glenn
I lived with my grandmother for several years. She taught me to sew by mending my play clothes. You know sew buttons and such. She said I should learn this so I could take care of myself. She also taught me to knit and crochet. I would have rather been playing ball outside!!! LOL We made a quilt together and I have beeen sewing and quilting ever since about 6 years old. I am now 63. I have her old treadle singer and all her sewing stuff, including some unusual pin cushions. I use all of it still today. I piece with the singer and quilt by hand. I am retired army officer and made all my wife's formal dresses for all the balls we attended. When I get a new digital camera I will post pictures. Glenn from Huntsville :lol:
I have enjoyed all the stories. I was really amazed when I read you made your wife's formal dresses. I am a former bridal seamstress and i know how much work goes into a formal dress. I think that in this day and age of two parent working families, that there is no such thing as "womens work" or mens work for that matter. My husband is the cook here because he gets off work before I do and because he like to cook. I think it is great to have the knowledge to care for your self and your family no mater if you are male or female.