Learning to Sew

Riley has been going to Activity Days since December

and so I thought I'd better help her pass off some

goals for her for Faith in God. 

We read through some of the requirements 

and she passed some off.

One of the things she picked to do was from the 

category of Developing Talents.  She was suppose

to make something from wood, metal, fabric etc. 

and display her work for others to see. 

There was a stake Activity night for the mothers

and daughters so she decided she could display

her project there.  

Riley decided she wanted to learn to sew and

make a bag.  I'm not an expert at sewing so

I'm glad she picked something easy!  

We went to the store together and she picked

out what fabric she wanted and got to work.

She was a natural and it only took her a 

few days and she was done.  Of course

she preferred sewing then doing her homework.

So that is where she wanted to spend her time

after school!

We sat down and I taught her how to

thread the machine.  Which I remember

my mom teaching me.  And I don't remember

much but that has always stuck with me.

Thanks mom! 

I had her thread it a few times so she

would remember.  The bobbin was

a bit tricky but after a couple of times

she got it by herself. 

She cut the fabric, pinned the fabric and

sewed the fabric all herself.  The only

thing I helped with was the ironing.

I'm to much of a worry wart mom and

was not ready for her to iron yet. 

After her efforts her draw sting bag

was done.  I'm so proud of her for wanting to 

learn something new!

Good Job Riley!