I've always enjoyed sewing and up until October 2011 I had always done it by hand. I don't know why I avoided sewing machines, but I think I was just scared that it would make things worse or ruin the very limited amount of fabric I had. Anyway, I've broken the seal, I've learned how to use a machine thanks to a very kind friend of my boyfriend(Maxx)'s mom's.
She was mostly self-taught and considered herself lucky that she got a job with a tailor. Since then she's made clothing and costumes for her children and others. She taught me for free. I don't know how I get so lucky to have these people come into my life. Anyway, I wanted to cosplay (costume play for those that aren't familiar with the abbreviation for dressing up as a character from a show or movie) as Princess Bubblegum from Adventure Time for ages and to get the most use out of it, planned on having it finished in time for Halloween. I don't know how I thought I was going to do the dress without a pattern and by hand, but I'm really glad I let my Maxx's mom talk me into meeting her friend.
She not only taught me how to use a machine, but how to use patterns, change the pattern to fit properly, and all kinds of things. She was really the perfect teacher, allowing me to do it myself and make mistakes. More importantly though, she welcomed me into her home and provided me with a quiet place to come and learn to sew. I don't know how many of you have found that peace that comes with doing something you love, but I didn't realize how long it had been since I felt it last until I had to stop sewing. I had lost myself. I had been sewing for four hours and it was spectacular. I was the fabric and the thread and they were me and we were coming together to become something different. Maxx's grandma is giving me her sewing machine to use to make Christmas gifts and I can't tell you how excited I am. It feels good to have this feeling again.
