What are your favorite fabrics? (Inspired by the Romeo & Juliette movie/Olivia H)

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27. I think my mom Rarely made patterns once out of school....What she Did do...

was to tweak them if she wanted to quite expertly!

I never learned to sew, other than hemming sewing and patches on jeans. I avoided what are considered "woman's skills" cooking (till early 20's), and sewing in particular. Was not interested in house wifey skilks. Later on I could see how
sewing might be useful.
But not sure I could ever sew straight seams!.

Unfortunately a very sweet neighbor was holding my mom's sewing machine for me after I had a move, thingsxwent blooey. I was thinking of maybe trying to learn to use it if it still worked after like several years. Well, I had a good idea of how to use it - since I watched her a lot. But he got terribly ill, moved back to his parents States away. The landlord tossed his roommate, and my sewing machine got tossed, as well.

My biggest sewing project, well, cutting the pattern which my mom then sewed; was a long medieval dress!
For a long time with a break of several years in front of and around The Cloisters (Fort Tryon Park, waaaay upper Manhattan, became part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art) was held ?two days pm the weekend a Medieval Festival.

My sis was Site Manager. I went w her one time to survey the area around the Cloisters. It was a great festival!

And it was a beautiful Singer machine with a wonderful Art Deco design.
I have looked for it (a photo) on line, but haven't found it. Other deco ones, but not that one.

The fun thing was the little oil can with the long, skinny spout, that made a cute little noise when she pumped the oil in. I was fascinated by the little colored holes were the oil was to be placed. 😄👍