I have been lurking these threads for awhile now, and hopefully in the next couple of months I'll have some pictures to post. I bought a sewing machine 12 years ago, when my girls were 4 and 2, and my twin boys were born (because I became a SAHM then due to the high cost of daycare for 4 children, and what else was I going to do in all my newfound spare time, hahaha). I made a quilt top, and my husband took over sewing as the reality of life with twins kicked me in the head. The machine was a budget saver for home dec projects in our new house, at least. The machine has mostly been unused since then, except for a year when my daughter Maddie was making quilts for Project Linus for her Girl Scout Bronze award.
Now Maddie is 16, and we both want to get back into sewing. We recently bought a serger, and are anxiously awaiting our new owners' class so that we can learn how to use it. Maddie is interested in making costumes, hats, and bags, and possibly some clothing for herself. She loves all things Disney, and plans on applying to the College program as soon as she's eligible, and eventually working at Disney full-time.
I'm interested in constructing some fun and warm things for myself and for eventual sale. We live in upstate NY, and it's too cold for my taste from November-April. I also am endlessly frustrated finding handbags that I like, so I also want to make my perfect bag. I hope to eventually make some money to fund an occasional family trip to Disney. I also love the idea of making handmade gifts.
Maddie and I both are excited to eventually make things for the Big Give - volunteering and giving back are important to us, and this looks like a great outlet for us. My boys are interested in learning to sew, too, and they also love donating their time and money for good causes.
I look forward to getting to know all of you and sharing ideas. It's so nice to find a community of Disney lovers that sew!
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