Every business has their own terminology. In my business
when we are designing and making prototypes before we go into production of a
style we speak in sewing terms.
My husband didn’t know the jargon associated with the sewing
industry. He is great working with our manufacturer but some of the questions
had him confused. He decided to enroll in a beginning sewing class.
His first project was a pillowcase. His second project was a
removable decorative pillow with a zipper. He was feeling confident and added a
braided fringe. It is now a favorite napping pillow for our cats.
The class was not reminiscent of sewing classes from Junior
High School because everyone wanted to be there. My husband’s goal was to learn
basics and more importantly terminology. All the adult students wanted to learn,
refresh or hone their sewing skills. Many never even had sewing classes in
school.
I loved sewing in junior and senior high schools. At that
time I sewed many of my outfits and lots of my party, fancy clothes. I stopped
sewing clothes around 1980 when clothing at stores became inexpensive and I
didn’t have the time to devote to it. I, however, never lost my interest or the
knowledge I learned way back when!
My husband had shop class in junior and senior high school.
He is very handy. How things change! Home Economics and shop are no longer
taught in school. I have taught many friends how to hem clothing and sew
buttons. Likewise my husband has taught some neighbors a few home maintenance
tricks. Now he can add to his Renaissance Man persona, sewing knowledge.
Have you ever taken a class just for the practical aspects?
I think there should be restaurant Spanish classes for restaurant workers, or
medical terminology classes for chronic care patients. Of course clothing
repair and hemming would be a great class for adults too. Would you benefit
from such classes?
16 comments:
Those cats need no help in being the center of the universe!
Carol you are correct! They don't care what new skills we are learning just as long as it means something good for them!
I often think it's a little sad that the normal progression of education is to go off to college before many of us really know what our interests are or have the maturity to take full advantage of the education. There's such a big difference in going when you truly want to in order to learn something you're truly interested in.
I know what you mean Karen. Liberal Arts is now tough with the cost of college and it is a shame to not be able to explore a variety of studies!
LOVE those cat photos. My mother taught me the basics of sewing, which I've long forgotten. But I've got great memories of the time spent with her as I learned.
I deeply regret that my children did not have the opportunity for shop and home economics in school. The skills I learned there were reinforced at home of course. I wish I had focused on these skills more as a mother.
I know Shelley,practical life skills used to be taught in school.
Good for your husband! He learned what he needed to know, and some other skills as well! I once took a medical terminology Spanish class to boost my ability to help translate with Spanish patients, and it served me well!
You would be surprised Roz what you do remember like how to thread a needle and knot the thread. Many don't know how to do this basic task!
Good for you Susan. Medical terminology in Spanish for those in health care is a great idea. It is so sad to see a 10 year old translating a diagnosis or treatment plan to a parent or grandparent.
I really wish we still had home ec and shop in school! So sad that it has been cut.
I agree Lana. Home Ec and Shop just needed new subject titles not banishment!
They quit teaching Home ec the year I started high school and changed it to parenting classes. I had to walk around with a screamimg baby. I ultimately failed the class when one of my brothers hid it in the attack! Managed to keep my 2 alive...barely!
Your Husby rocks! Actually, you both do!
Rena that is too funny! It is too bad you missed Home EC. Most kids hated it at the time but one of those classes that later you are happy to have those skills!
Thanks Diane!
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