Sewing School

Today was the sixth sewing class in our eight-class series. Aubrey and her friend, Katie Clark, finished and modelled the pajama pants which they have crafted. They pinned them and cut them out by themselves and did 80% of the sewing by themselves. On Wednesday they will begin their final project, a one-yard apron. It has been a long time since I spent much time around nine year old girls. Here's what I have learned:

• They are very silly.
• They have great confidence in themselves and in the adults in their lives.
• Everything is fun and exciting for them.
• They are rightfully proud of what they have done and don't agonize over needing everything to be perfect. (Note to self...)
• They probably shouldn't be allowed near hot irons for a couple more years.
• Their skills improve noticeably from one day to the next. They are little sponges who absorb and remember everything they are taught. They will succeed at whatever they work at. Hopefully, that will include sewing.

The payoff for me came today when Aubrey said, "Grandma, I love being in this room and just talking while we sew." Priceless.