Invisible mending

Even in primary school we made an apron and a dirndl skirt. At High school we made 'panties'm a blouse, a skirt and many of us made our own uniform summer dresses. We learned about many stitches in primary school, I still have my test piece.

It was during and after the war, it was done as a matter of course - not for style but for economical reasons. That'w why we were also taught how to cook. Both skills have stood me in very good stead.

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Or even not wear it to death - just until they tire of it.

Spouse goes a little bit too far, the other night he darned my oven cloth for the nth time :-) And he did it by hand - couldn't be bothered to get out his machine.

Hand sewing - whether creative or repairing - is such a gentle, undemanding and quiet occupation that it's a lovely way of preventing idle hands while listening to the radio. I love it.

Sorry - I've drifted. And it's not 100% true anyway - invisible mending of black suiting is NOT undemanding!

Mary

True, I hadn't thought about that. You're right, stick with the polar bear on an ice floe. ;-)

Beverly

er - who mentioned an ice floe???

I think you're just trying to challenge my skills. You'll always win - my short term memory is dire :-)

Mary