Corinne shares her earliest sewing memory in honor of National Sewing Month!
I grew up with talented seamstresses in my
family. My grandmother, mother and sister all sewed. My grandmother made all of
my mother's school clothes and dance recital costumes. Likewise, my mother
sewed most of me and my sister’s school clothes and doll clothes.
While growing up, my sister loved to sew
clothes for her Barbie. I was the artist of the family, so instead of sewing
fabrics outfits for my Barbie, I designed paper clothes. I would paint and color designs onto paper,
carefully cutting them to fit, and using clear tape to hold together. I made my
Barbie a beautiful paper wardrobe of dresses, skirts, tops and swimsuits
featuring my bright patterns and floral designs. I guess this was the beginning
of what I do now, creating art on fabric for others to sew. I love what I do
and it is a thrill to see how others bring my fabric to life!
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3 comments:
I loved reading your story! I can see that little girl in my mind's eye just creating to her little heart's content. Your new collection is lovely and so reflective of that early passion. Congratulations!
I was your sister,sewing clothes for Midge, probably no one remembers Midge. Sewing was always my first love UNTIL I discovered quilting.
Your fabrics inspire me to quilt.
I was your sister,sewing clothes for Midge, probably no one remembers Midge. Sewing was always my first love UNTIL I discovered quilting.
Your fabrics inspire me to quilt.
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