…that took advantage of the opportunity to learn to sew from her mother.
I wish I was that little girl who sat under her mother’s sewing machine collecting scraps to create my own designs with a needle and thread.
I wish I was that little girl who adored her mother’s skills and took advantage of the offer to help her with her daily projects.
I wish I was that little girl who could foresee the benefits of working with fabrics and how it would be a blessing for her own family one day.
I wish I was that little girl who had stories of learning from her mother and who could recall the first project she ever made.
I wish I was that little girl who enjoyed the many outings to the fabric store with her mommy and took the time to watch and learn about tools and supplies.
I wish I was that little girl who cared more about learning a skill than the other things that kept my focus back then.
I wish I was that little girl who could call her mother and thank her for the foundation of in depth teaching she provided me.
I wish I was that little girl who grew up practicing the skills she learned and became an incredible seamstress that can create anything she imagines.
I wish, I wish, I wish.
I know this may sound like a poem to some of you but it is actually a heart cry that haunts me over and over again.
I was that little girl that told her mother sewing was too boring to learn and I wanted to do fun stuff. No matter how many times I told my mother I didn’t want to sew she kept asking throughout my childhood. I love her so much for that.
She knew what kind of a benefit having such a skill would be for me and as a mother she just wanted that for me so bad.
I can imagine how much it broke her heart for me to feel that way but she respected my wishes and never forced it on me.
I remember the many trips to the fabric store where I sat and looked at all the pattern books to keep me occupied, not once showing interest in what my mom was doing. This breaks my heart as an adult because I now understand what I did. I can’t go back to those times to change the circumstance but I sure wish I could.
I got a little taste of what it feels like with my own daughter. She rejected my offer to teach her how to crochet. You know what she wanted to learn instead? Yep, you guessed it…sewing. Even though I was saddened by that I felt I was able to give my mother the chance she never had with me. She was able to teach my daughter basic skills and they had a blast sewing a few projects together.
The stories some of you have shared have really touched me and I truly am happy that many little girls were that girl I wish I could have been.
You’ve shared stories about sitting under your mother and gathering her scraps so you could make something for your dolls. You were already imaginative and creative at a young age which brought you to where you are today. Please forever cherish those beginning memories. They are golden.
I know it’s not too late for me to sew but let me tell you, now that I’m in my 40’s it doesn’t come easy. I know with that young mind I had I would have picked up on it much better. It truly is a challenge for me to understand certain things when it comes to that skill.
But, I am not giving up. I’ve come across some ways I think will help me to catch on easier which could at least get me sewing basic garments for my family (more on that to come later).
The offer never left me as my mom till this day still asks
When are you going to come over for another project lesson?
☺️🥹 I am truly grateful for her and the fact that she never gave up on me. She knew one day I’d come around and see the need of learning such a skill. It’s just a lot harder now getting over to her house on a regular bases with gas prices and other limiting factors.
I dedicate this post to my mom so she can know my heart and understand my regrets.
I am forever grateful to you mom for never giving up on me and always leaving the door opened for me to learn how to sew.
If I’ve never told you before you are one of the most talented seamstresses I have ever known. Your skills and talents are breathtaking and I am incredibly blessed to have you as my mom. Thank you for being Amazing!! 💓💖💝
❤️💔...never too late!!
I feel sometimes certain things skip one generation, or you kind of have to go through it for the next generation to get it... I am sure you learned some things you wouldn't have if you where focusing on sewing! (or what I am trying to say, there is always one missed and one accomplished opportunity in everything)
A very beautiful message to your mom though!
...and crocheting is certainly not any less of a beautiful skill to have then sewing!!💜
🥹☺️🤗 Your words are touching and I thank you for them.
Love this 👆🏽👌🏽! So true!
I agree. I definitely don’t regret learning how to crochet. It carried me through many stressful times in my life and has helped put many smiles on people’s faces. ☺️
Thank you ~ 🤗💖
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I can relate to this. I mean I may have had some experiences where my mom taught me about sewing but I never tried asking for more sewing lessons when I'm in my teenage life. But instead learned crochet after I graduated from college. So how I wish we could turn back the time.
But I know it is not too late, as long as we're eager to learn and that our mother is still there to guide us. Have a nice day @crosheille and God bless your mom and your whole family.
I wish this for us too.
Exactly. It’s not too late. My eagerness just won’t leave so I know this is a skill I still want to pick up. The learning process may look different but that’s okay 😊.
Thank you dear friend so much for this comment. God bless you ~ 🩷
It is inevitable not to be moved and feel identified, my mother is also a very dedicated seamstress, she loves what she does. Although I have tried, I don't have a passion for sewing but my daughter likes it very much, so she and my mother have fun making things together.
Likewise my mother always asks me for help with crochet since she likes it but is not so skilled with needles, we both make a team since I knit the purses and she sews the linings.
I loved this touching post, your words touch my heart. Blessings to all your family.
Wow! This is exactly the same for us. I felt so guilty for not having developed a love and passion for it at a young age. I just wasn’t interested and definitely wasn’t thinking about future benefits.
I’m glad your mom and daughter get to enjoy that time together. 🤗
Oh my goodness I have taught my mother how to crochet too! Right now since it’s hard for us to meet often she has joined a women’s group where she is learning more crochet skills. I wish I could teach her more but she understands the situation. Every year I crochet her a hat, scarf and legging set. 😊
Thanks for reading Katty. I’m glad this touched your heart. I didn’t realize how many others had similar experiences ~ 💓
Wow this is so touching that made me appreciate every mum around the world because they are the best. I wish I was that boy that still stood beside his mum learning one or two things from her that would be a benefit to me in the future.
Women are the best and I appreciate every one of them without a doubting thought. Keep up the good work @crosheille I appreciate you too.
Thanks for taking the time to read Emeka. This subject has made me emotional for years and it just kills me that I can't go back and change it. The things I know now I sure wish I would have known then. I see I'm not the only one that would love to have a second shot at childhood. 😊😉
We won't know how precious something or someone would be until we lose them. The first time lo learn was however the best time to learn but then we didn't take it serious.
This this is a really sweet post. Mothers are really patient with their kids irrespective of how much they grow or how many time their kids break their heart.
I kind of find this post relatable as I turned down my mom's offer to teach how to sew and like yourself, I chose crocheting instead. It's really crazy😅. I hope my kid doesn't choose sewing tho; I'd know it's a plan if she does😅.
I love that you dedicated this post to your mom. I hope she gets to read it❣️
Whoa seriously? We have similar situations.
Lol! Yea she started learning and then gave it up before making her first project. I urged her to keep trying then eventually I learned that she was more interested in sewing. 🤷🏽♀️
A part of me feels like I deserved that from rejecting my mom’s offer. 😟
I will make sure she reads this. 😉
Thank you so much for reading and commenting ~
I bet she'd be motivated and in awe at the same time.
It's always a pleasure ✨
This is so beautiful, it almost brings tears to my eyes.
Thank you so much. I truly appreciate this comment. As I was typing it brought me to tears. I had to step away a few times to gather myself but I got through it. 🙂
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STOPI was really touched by your post, my dear @crosheille 🥺 🥰 Your mommy is one of the most beautiful people. I find it so beautiful that you dedicated this post to her and those words of thanks. I'm sure she will give you a smile and say something like "don't worry daughter, let's keep learning" 💖
Moms never give up on us learning what is good for ourselves. They want us to have skills to face life. And this you convey happens with so many things in life, like decisions. Remembering this I can't help but make my eyes water.
I'll love to see your and your daughter's sewing projects! 💟 Yes, you can, you'll see 😉 Whoohoo!! 🙌🏻
Thank you for your words @purpleglitter. I'm glad my post touched you. 🩷
She said exactly those words after she read it. She said “you’re right, it’s never too late to learn.” ☺️
I appreciate your comment <
Aww 🥰, this is really beautiful.
Sewing is one activity I'm glad I picked up from my mum.
Thank you. ☺️
It's a beautiful skill and you should be glad. 😉😊
Greetings @crosheille, I feel identified with your story, when I was a child my father insisted that I learn to sew, he even wanted me to take courses, but at that time sewing did not interest me at all, with motherhood the passion emerged in me because of sewing and I was able to sew some sheets for my father, he was very happy to see that I finally learned to sew and it is what I enjoy doing the most, each sewing project is very important to me and I try to do it the best I can.
Success and many blessings!
Thanks for sharing this with me @belkyscabrera. It's very encouraging. It seems once we truly have a passion for something we work hard to accomplish it. I'm glad you were able to pick up the skill and enjoy every bit of it. 😍