On October 17, 1966, I earned the Junior Girl Scouts Sewing badge when I was 10 years old.
When I saw the suggested prompt for the 31 Day Blog Writing Challenge was "Earliest Sewing Memory," I was at once glad I actually had one; and also, was happy to have proof. From reading through the requirements for the aforementioned sewing badge, apparently I learned how to use all the basic sewing tools, about different kinds of cotton, how to use pattern books, as well as how to sew a variety of types of seams, edge finishes, and fasteners. I could name the parts of a sewing machine, and knew how to thread it and run it. And as the final hurrah, I made this skirt.
The last item on the list of requirements was to list ideas for future sewing projects I would like to sew. Boy I wish I had that list as well. I sure hope I was able to accomplish some of them!
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The first thing I sewed was a duffle back in 8th grade home economics (circular ends, zipper, and all). I used that bag until it fell apart after college. I'm glad you still have your first make!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! That print is really pretty! I'm glad you still have this. My apron, made in 4-H, was a solid pastel yellow with black and white checked trim... and a casing top with a fabric drawstring. I don't remember ever wearing it. No doubt you wore yours, as you're a good cook!
ReplyDeleteVery cute fabric! My first project - after sewing circles and squares etc on paper - was an apron. This was Grade 7 - no instructions - we had to ask the teacher each step of the way, as we sewed. It honestly made no sense in my head along the way, or at the end, but I do have the apron to this day :). Who would have thought, that someday, I would sew, just for the fun of it!!
ReplyDeleteAnd what a pretty apron it is! I remember sewing Barbie clothes, probably by hand, when I was a similar age! I did make a gingham apron with scratch embroidery when I was about 12 or 13! You were a little more advanced than me....!😆
ReplyDeleteso pretty! and how lucky are you that you still have it. I don't have anything that I sewed early on and I wish I did. what a treasure and lovely memory (I'm sure I have that badge too! I do still have my sash with all of the badges on it..... hmmm where is it?)
ReplyDeleteI think that's an apron....
ReplyDeleteMy first sewing experience was through 4-H as well. An apron. Sadly I didn't stick with the sewing part but I did stay in 4-H for years. Thankfully I came back to sewing later in high school and have stayed with it on and off ever since.
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