So, here I am...yup, I officially have a blog and have no idea what to write. I sort of feel silly about just typing out thoughts of who, what, when, where and how's. But I suppose this is the next step one should take to make that "connection". I will start by telling you a little bit about myself and what I do...and hopefully, it will not be TOO boring :)
So, I make childrens clothing and accessories. In truth, I never really thought I would do this, make kids clothing. Sewing was the furthest thing from my mind. I had my eyes set on becoming an Opera singer. I spent my 20's in Europe working towards that dream. But life happend and choices were made and I stopped singing. I floated around a bit, from one retail job to the next. My mom was sewing all the time, and wanted me to sew too. I hated it. Coming from a Hungarian background, embordering is very important to us. Much of our National Costumes, Folk art comes from women sitting for hours upon end, with a needle and thread, creating some of the most beautiful hand work I have ever seen....my mom made me do that too! Hated it! I vowed never to pick up another needle and thread again. Last November, after endless frustration of my daughters constant complaints about itchy clothing, I decided to make her a shirt (as a trial). I went to the fabric store and bought a few yards of varied fabrics that were on sale. With the guidance of my mother, I sat down to sew. And much to my surprise, I loved sewing, I loved the fact that I have this piece of fabric, just lying there several minutes ago and now it was a sleeve! As I finally completed my first garment, I had this crazy rush. It was so exciting to create something with my hands, nothing had ever given me such satisfaction before. And although it took me a VERY long time to make that first garment, I loved and lived every second of it! It was so odd that something that I hated so much, so many years ago, was now something that I loved. I needed to be sure I really liked it as much as I thought. So, I went back to the fabric store and picked out some more fabrics and a new pattern...my very first dress was about to be sewn and my excitement and anticipation was huge. Yup...I was hooked, I was in love with sewing! Who in a million years would have ever thought that I would be the sewer!
Now, almost a year since my first piece, still get that rush, when I pair together fabrics and start sewing! I still have that feverish level of excitment and anticipation whenever I start sewing, creating something new!
My journey has just started and I hope that you all follow me on this journey called life.
I love bold and colorful fabrics, prints and designs. I am a mid-century modern freak. I adore my daughter and husband. Love Opera and Jazz and am a sucker for the classic American Songbook (Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, etc...) Am a movie junkie and love Ginger Ale, chinese food and really good creamy desserts. I Want a dog and I want to finish designing and decorating my folyer!
That's me :)
Love your blog! Keep singing too!
ReplyDelete{Love your story!}
ReplyDeleteThe first few blogs seem awkward and then all of sudden someone calls you a blogger.... thats all it takes : )
Best of Luck to you.
I wanted to share I also work for Tots To Teens Magazine if you'd ever like to share your work with us please email
a.kidd@totstoteensmagazine.com
we're currently working on our Winter Issue.
And I'm your newest GF : )
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