In a world accustomed to the speed of machines, hand sewing insists upon my time. It asks me to sit quietly and give my full attention to something little and held close to me. There is no rushing a delicate seam, no persuading a needle to move faster. The work proceeds at the pace of…

What a Seamstress Can Do A seamstress can mend what time has worn,Bring life to a dress that was nearly torn.A hem that is falling, a button misplaced,A sleeve that is long can be neatly replaced. She can shorten a skirt, make a waistband fit,Take in a seam or let something out a bit.She can…

This little micro business is my retirement business. I have worked very hard all my life. I have spent untold amounts of hours and tears learning things I never wanted to learn in order to bring my company forward. I did. I learned. I impressed myself. I grew a great business. But now I am…