SISTER JOHANNA AND OTHERS

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Sister Johanna and other sisters here:

The topic you brought up about not being able to sew made me think. Is it possible for you to find a sister in your fellowship who can sew and start a sister's sewing circle to teach others how to make their own clothing? I think it would be a good Titus 2 activity with some Bible readings too and good sisterly company. It could even have members of several churches and fellowships participating.

The patterns at Candle on the Hill candleonthehill.net/are supposed to be very easy to follow. It would be good way of helping sisters who need modest clothing and cannot find any. The thrift stores just do not have it anymore and we know what regular stores are like.

My very first sewing project was a simple pull on skirt and I was so encouraged I have been sewing ever since. I think it would be wonderful if we can pass along this essential skill to other sisters.

[Sister Pamela]

I'm so glad to hear you enjoy sewing! I have taught sewing classes for years and have found that a lot of ladies want to learn to sew but never get the passion and it becomes a chore to them. I wish I could teach the "passion" part of it as well! I don't teach sewing much anymore. Being a pastor's wife and church secretary takes up most of my free time. I get sewing "fever" though sometimes and just have to take time to sew a little. Right now I am making some skirts for one of my granddaughters. I think starting out with a very simple skirt is the best way to start learning and getting confidence. Most ladies are small enough to fit into "1Yard" skirts. You take 1 yard of 36", 42" or even 60" material that is as long as you'd like plus 3" for the waist band and hem. Sew the one seam down the back, turn under 2" for the waistband and sew that down leaving 1" open to fish the elastic through. Cut a piece of 1"elastic that is your waist measurement plus 1" to overlap. Slide that through the waistband, overlap it, stitch it together. Finish sewing the opening in the waist band and hem the bottom. Viola! You have a new skirt. Works for any size lady or girl. You can also buy excellent instruction books used to teach in home economics classes at GVS. Call 1-800-398-2494 and they will gladly send you their catalog for free. Trust me...every home needs one of their catalogs. Hope this helps some one out there.
Sewing til Jesus comes Johanna