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My Mom’s Sewing

wilma — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 14:50:30 GMT

My mom sewed a lot. She used to make our clothes and even made the bridesmaid dresses for my sister’s wedding. She also made dolls & stuffed animals to help raise money for our church. One of my sisters sews a little, but the rest of us never did acquire that skill.

Thinking about her & missing her. She passed away in 2012. My siblings and I each have a few of her dolls & animals.

The stuffed animal dolls I have

My sister’s wedding October 1970. I’m the little girl.

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cindyNC — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 14:54:56 GMT

Wow - she was so talented.

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faeriemoon — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 15:21:40 GMT

Very nice. The wedding party remind me of my aunt's wedding around that same time. The bridesmaids wore bows in their hair and avocado green gowns. Her veil was attached to a bow as well.

If my kids ever posted a picture of my sewing abilities on this board it would be the picture of Charlie Brown with his kite stuck in a tree, and about fifty feet of string in a knot. LOL.

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fthunt — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 15:29:43 GMT

Man - did you ever jiggle memories - My mom made stuffed monkeys from men's gray/brown socks - the heel was made in to a face - for the church fall bazaar.

She made all my clothes in grade school - black plaid skirts - red plaid - everything she could put a needle & thread to.

Your Mom does more detailed stuffed animals and they are so cute.

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BlueFinch — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 15:30:10 GMT

It's easy to see why you'd be reminiscing about your mom. She sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing about her.

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Leggett28 — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 15:35:59 GMT

@wilma So adorable 😊

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LindaSal — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 15:51:30 GMT

@wilma I have no sewing or craft talent at all so I really appreciate the talent of others. Those stuffed animals are so cute! The dresses are beautiful too. My mom crocheted and my aunt (her sister) was quite the seamstress. They tried to teach me when I was young but the talent just wasn't there I do have many afghans that my mom made and hold them dear to my heart, I also lost her in 2012.

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wagirl — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:06:24 GMT

My mom was a very talented seamstress as well as an incredible knitter---have many things she made for my Barbie doll still--she made my wedding gown in 1971 and then sewed/knittedd up clothes for my 2 kids as well as home decor things. She taught me to sew on her machine when I was 8. She made faux cabbage patch dolls with clothes for her grands too-----she eventually bought herself a serger and an electronic Singer and really went to town. Have placemats, napkins, table runners I still use. We used to go to the many fabric stores together for fabric and such--

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wilma — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 18:25:21 GMT

@LindaSal wrote:
@wilma I have no sewing or craft talent at all so I really appreciate the talent of others. Those stuffed animals are so cute! The dresses are beautiful too. My mom crocheted and my aunt (her sister) was quite the seamstress. They tried to teach me when I was young but the talent just wasn't there I do have many afghans that my mom made and hold them dear to my heart, I also lost her in 2012.

@LindaSal

Sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I’m sure the afghans she made are very special to you.

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DREAMON — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 21:58:06 GMT

@wilma ,

What precious wonderful things your Mom left for her daughters. I know you cherish them

Your sisters Wedding looks a lot like my brothers Wedding. We wore the same color with bows in our hair ..I was 10 in his wedding.

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Mom2Dogs — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 23:18:51 GMT

@fthunt ...sock monkeys! My mom made those as well. I wish I would have saved mine. She sewed our clothes, and also smocked some things. She knitted as well!

She was not a great cook but was able to decorate cakes. I remember a few doll cakes she made me for my birthday.

Great memories.

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Desert Lily — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 23:35:48 GMT

My grandmother made clothes (coats, swim suits, work suits, dresses, etc.), sweaters, and afghans for me until she passed on when I was 38. She went to college for business when she was 40. She taught me how to cook and embroider, and tried to teach me how to knit and crochet. She provided for my mom and my grandfather during the Depression with those skills. My mom ended up wanting "store bought" clothes, but I treasured everything she made for me. I still have a sweater that she made for me and for my baby back in the 90's and a couple afghans. I used a character loosely based on my grandmother in one of my novels. I greatly admire people with those skills and wonder if they received the respect for their creations that they deserve.

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jannabelle1 — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 23:56:30 GMT

Your mother was very talented! The stuffed animals are adoreable, and I sure remember that style of bridesmaid's dresses from the late 60s and early 70s....very pretty. I'm trying to remember the chain shoe store that would dye our pumps to match the dresses for weddings and proms. Does anyone remember?

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homedecor1 — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 01:45:18 GMT

@wilma

I had the same bunny. I love to sew. When my kids were young & money tight I sewed everything from drapes, placemats, tree skirts, costumes and more!

I loved sewing for my GD I enjoyed making her cute outfits.

Oh what fun memories thinking about those fun days! My mom crocheted and the afghans she made are still my fav even after a zillion washes over 30 years.

I sewed my bridesmaids dresses, my veil and various other things for my friends -- I thought about making my wedding dress but too intricate and time consuming & cheaper to buy at the time.

Thanks for sharing🙂

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Malacha — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 01:47:18 GMT

@Jannabelle ---- Hi, I've been a St. Louis gal all my life, currently not far from South County Mall. I was a bridesmaid in 5 weddings in my earlier years. Every single one required matching shoes to dress, naturally, and back then the only store everyone went to for this "dye the shoes" process was Bakers Shoe Store in downtown St. Louis. They were the best!

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Malacha — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 01:52:53 GMT

Added for Jannabelle: Bakers Shoe Store was also the only store in town that had the best looking, and best fitting shoes anywhere!!

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stargazergal — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 04:53:16 GMT

Wow that is wonderful....... I love those bridesmade dresses. So very special. That is a lot of work. Some people are so talented. My mom was an amazing knitter. I so wish I would have picked that up from her. One of these days I will teach myself to crochet or soething along those lines. thank you for sharing. Just Lovely and very special.

@wilma wrote:
My mom sewed a lot. She used to make our clothes and even made the bridesmaid dresses for my sister’s wedding. She also made dolls & stuffed animals to help raise money for our church. One of my sisters sews a little, but the rest of us never did acquire that skill.

Thinking about her & missing her. She passed away in 2012. My siblings and I each have a few of her dolls & animals.

The stuffed animal dolls I have

My sister’s wedding October 1970. I’m the little girl.

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Katcat1 — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:19:57 GMT

Your mom was very talented. My mother loved to sew and use to make baby bibs, blankets, etc.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:33:29 GMT

She was very talented! That wedding photo reminds me of my brother's wedding photo, they were married in 1972.....Amazing work your mom did! My dad passed in 2012, and I miss him every day!

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sceniccoast — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 02:48:41 GMT

@wilma

I'm sorry about your Mom's passing.

She had quite the sewing skill. Those animal dolls are very sweet.

Wonderful memories to be cherished & hold her close to your heart always.