Sew Far, Sew Good!
Vintage sewing machine collector and Home Economics teacher, Mrs. Rocks, is excited to introduce our upper schoolers to the art of sewing using her personally curated collection of machines .
“I prefer the older ones because they are simpler – much like vintage cars: You open the hood and see the majority of components that makes a car “go”, which makes them easier to troubleshoot and otherwise maintain. The same is true with vintage machines – no electronics, just metal gears. It is good practice to show the students how to maintain them, as it is easier to visualize how the machine actually works.” – Ms. Rocks
Sewing is one of the world’s oldest art forms and is a fundamental process in many other arts and crafts including quilting, embroidery, tapestry, appliqué, patchwork, and couture. We can’t wait to see the students’ creations!
Very cool, and thanks for sharing your expertise and insight, Mrs. Rocks.
