My mom had a sewing machine. Kept it in the closet. I cannot ever recall seeing her actually use it. We moved from the house I grew up in to a new one when I was in high school. There was a box of clothing in her closet along with the sewing machine we fondly referred to as the mending basket. We should have called it the black hole because anything going into the basket would never be seen again. I mentioned moving in high school to say this, when we moved the basket in the closet contained items that went into it that I had worn in kindergarten. They were still there many years later. So, yes, a person can have a sewing machien and have no idea how to actually use one.
arye uygur about 13 years ago
What if Mom wasn’t good with the sewing machine, pattern or no pattern?
JoanHelen about 13 years ago
I guess then Mom would have to hire one.
arye uygur about 13 years ago
@Susan Newman: But what if Ellen didn’t HAVE a sewing machine?
kab2rb about 13 years ago
At least mom can sew.
OldestandWisest about 13 years ago
About the only people who use sewing machines today are illegal immigrants in sweat shops.
mcm2009 about 13 years ago
She must not use her machine often. She’s got it backward! All the controls would be on the side away from her
coffeeturtle about 13 years ago
Mom’s know how to do everything! :-)
iced tea about 13 years ago
If Mom can’t make the costume, I’m sure a close friend or relative can-provided money’s involved.
Koolfunkygrrl about 13 years ago
I just saw Halloween costumes in Wal-Mart the other day, I’m sure they have a penguin one….
steelersneo about 13 years ago
My mom had a sewing machine. Kept it in the closet. I cannot ever recall seeing her actually use it. We moved from the house I grew up in to a new one when I was in high school. There was a box of clothing in her closet along with the sewing machine we fondly referred to as the mending basket. We should have called it the black hole because anything going into the basket would never be seen again. I mentioned moving in high school to say this, when we moved the basket in the closet contained items that went into it that I had worn in kindergarten. They were still there many years later. So, yes, a person can have a sewing machien and have no idea how to actually use one.