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My History of Sewing: On and Off and Only Moderately Obsessed

Sewing silly animal-shaped pillows and sweet gifts for friends makes me happy

I first learned how to sew on a sewing machine about twelve years ago, when my best friend arranged for us to take a class, since I had inherited my mom’s 1990s Singer that we both wanted to learn how…

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The DIY Diaries publishes autobiographical stories of your DIY projects. Topics include arts and crafts, self-publishing, gardening, home decor and renovation, cooking, organizing, event planning, indie biz, and more. How-to is OK if based on stuff you’ve done. No generic advice.

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My History of Sewing: On and Off and Only Moderately Obsessed

Sewing silly animal-shaped pillows and sweet gifts for friends makes me happy

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