My entry for Theme Thursday's challenge depicts the nearly lost art of the home seamstress. Now that most wives are working wives, there's little time for sewing; and, sadly, the cost of fabric and patterns has skyrocketed. Times, they are a-changin', and this is a somewhat nostalgic page of what used to be. 
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Theme Thursday - Busy
My entry for Theme Thursday's challenge depicts the nearly lost art of the home seamstress. Now that most wives are working wives, there's little time for sewing; and, sadly, the cost of fabric and patterns has skyrocketed. Times, they are a-changin', and this is a somewhat nostalgic page of what used to be. 
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Lovely piece, and so true. I love to sew, but it can get expensive. Sometimes it is not cheaper to make it yourself. I love the images.
ReplyDeleteOh so true, Bev! Wonderful creation!
ReplyDeletebeautiful! love the ladies!
ReplyDeleteReally really elegant.
ReplyDeleteWonderful piece of art. Love them.
Great take on the challenge,
ReplyDeletebeautiful card.
Yes, I have a cardboard box full of McCall, Simplicity and Vogue patterns, not to mention a cupboard full to overflowing with fabrics I have never managed to get around to sewing. Lovely take on the "busy" theme, Bev.
ReplyDeletelove this nostalgic piece! wonderful elements you combined!
ReplyDeleteFantastic creation. Love the image!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely piece Bev, and your words are so true. I remember my mom made most of my clothes when I was a youngster.
ReplyDeleteBev, this brings back tons of memories! One of my most cherished and beloved gifts from my parents was a Singer machine. I took lessons and made clothes for work and later for my kids. You're right . . . this is becoming a lost art! Hugs, Terri xoxo
ReplyDeletelovely page..my mum used to make me all my clothes but as you say the cost of fabric these days is just too expensive
ReplyDeleteBev, this is a great piece. I used to sew for myself and the kids when patterns and fabric made homemade clothing a bargain. Love your idea and how you've done this.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely! My mother was a great seamstress, she could take apart someone's castoff and make a great outfit for one of her three daughters, it was a gift. Thanks for taking me down memory lane - cheers!
ReplyDeleteThe Collage is very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely gorgeous piece, Bev! It's true...now women are in the workplace, well, at least they're not doing piecework (at least, we've made strides). But this is a fantastic collage, beautiful choice of a background color. LynnF
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful. And so true.
ReplyDeleteLove your work