Tailor in the House

Well. My favorite little tailor has officially set up shop in the house, and staked a claim on my old sewing machine ("Mama, when we're talking about this machine, should we call it 'your machine' or can we call it 'my sewing machine'?"). The sewing has taken over a corner of his bedroom - right next to the costume rack, naturally. I've much to say about what he's been up to, but I'll wait and let the little man himself tell you all about it soon, I do hope. I'm a little curious as to what the results to his 'handmade' wardrobe might be after watching a few too many Jimmy Hendrix You Tube videos with Papa ("for the costumes!" of course). Those buttoned-at-the-bottom pants are rad, I must say.

My favorite quote from last week?

"Mama, I'm SO glad someone invented such a thing as a seam ripper!"

Me too, buddy, me too!

Comments

[ilse]

Hi there little tailor, are you taking any custom orders yet ?

tailor, that must be a wonderfull job, isn't it.

keep up your lovely and creative work. its fabulous and by the way I think you can call the sewing machine "YOUR" machine.
(your mama already has a beauty, right!)

enjoy my friend !!!!

[Melissa]

How cute! Yes, seam rippers are a good thing ;o)

If you get a chance, pop over and see what I did this weekend from the Japanese embroidery book ;o)

[Sarah]

The SAME thing has just happened in my house. My daughter (8) received quilt squares for her birthday. We got out the sewing machine yesterday and she began making up blocks. Quite quickly, she was sewing perfectly straight seams. At one point, as she finished a seam and trimmed it, she said under her breath "I just LOVE this thing." After one crooked seam, I offered to fix it, she yelled "nope. I've got it. Got the seam ripper!"

Sarah in Vt
with one quilter and 5 10 yr-old hat knitters weathering out the storm

[betsy]

Fantastic! I can't wait to see his creations!

[Mama Urchin]

I use my mom's old machine on loan and I have the same problem, do I call it hers, do I call it mine?

[heather]

YES! Here's to proud parenting moments, Amanda!

[Carmen]

Wow...he is so incredible! But you know that already :)

[Lynn]

I'm glad they invented a seam ripper too!! I use it often.

[Leslie]

I think he's almost ready for Project Runway! How cool that he has this interest and ability.

[erin]

I love his excitement so I can only imagine how great it makes you feel!

[kris]

Oh my! What a cutie! I hope my kids will be that creative when they are his age!!! Can't wait to see the results! You are an amazing mom! amazing.

[Amy]

Wow - I'm smiling from ear to ear and my heart is near bursting with joy from the incredible energy of this scene. The amazing learning potential of each kid when properly nurtured... And I only know the smallest fraction of the story of Calvin and his costumes that you've shared on your blog. I can't imagine the happiness and pride this must give to YOU! Just fantastic.

[Gillian]

What an incredible creater!! I love imagining this scene - and I really do hope that should I ever have children some day - that I can instill in them even a fraction of the belief, ingenuity and creativity that you clearly have in yours. Wonderful! What an inspiration

[Alicia A.]

what a kid. he's just amazing.

[Eren]

I told you...get that kid his own clothing line already. And sign us up for any costumes that come from it. Im sure they are amazing coming from such a creative little guy!!!

[lisa]

this made me laugh! so cute.

[Lizette]

Yes! I so love this picture. Sophia also finally got a table where I set our old sewing machine for her (as I promised around Christmas). She was so happy. I don't want to put any pressure though... so I'm staying out of her way to let her come up with her own projects. Calvin is going through such a fun stage. Let him know we congratulate him on his new endeavors :)

[Erin O.]

Adorable!

[Amber]

Sooo cute, and true to life! I'm really excited to see what he's going to come up with!

[stephanie]

so great! miles also just decided that he wanted to learn use my machine (mia still sticks to handsewing). he's been sewing pockets on all his t-shirts. i'm on the lookout for an extra machine that the kids can call their own (we have an old toy one that is cute to look at, but totally doesn't cut it).

[Beth TigerMoon]

What a terrific kid. And mama ;-)

[sadira]

Wonderful...Nothing like starting out with rock star toggs...if he knows how to put in a waistband and get it to fit just right, can he please teach me? My seam ripper works overtime!

OH...and if he "tells" us what he's been up to...will it be YOUR blog still or HIS? (tee-hee)

[kelly]

hi!
(new reader here! what a fun blog!)
I can't wait till my little cutie is big enough to sew/knit/create! How fun! Can't wait to see what cool creations he comes up with. :)

[Sonja]

I often gaze lovingly upon my seam ripper. I call it my precious... :)

[HeatherCE]

This I love. I can't wait to see what he makes! Awesome boy, awesome parenting.

[Veronica TM]

oh my, he is amazing! can't wait to see his creations.

[melissa f.]

it doesn't stop with the awesome at your house, does it?! dang. i need more kids i think. in case the sewing thing doesn't catch on with the one i've got i mean...

[molliegreene]

hilarious about the seam ripper! didn't we all at least think that during our first sewing projects?

i went to college with a guy who could sew anything that he looked at. he tailored his own jackets and such. his mother was a professional seamstress and he said that he couldn't remember a day when he didn't sew . fantasticness. congrats to your boy!

[Sefchen Coho]

I love your children, they are so great at being children!
Did that make any sense?

[Tasha-Rose]

I LOVE IT! What a guy!!

He reminds me of my Grace in so many ways! I just adore reading about him (well, all three of your sweet babes,) especially because he is so much like my Grace. Laying the clothes out for the next day and it looks like there was a person in them...the costuming, the constant creativity and adventureing and exploring even inthe teeny tiniest of ways...

I cannot wait to see some of his creations!!

Way to go little tailor!

[Nichola]

What a kid! He's going to make one fabulous husband one day.

[Abby]

I have a confession. My husband showed me how to use my sewing machine. He has also made a dog bed (with a zipper) and pillowcases. He also showed me how to make a buttonhole. So maybe one day he will show some lucky girl how to sew!

[sarah]

Amanda,
This is so fabulous. I can't wait until my son decides that that would also be fun... I am sending a link to a friends kid/mom art jewelery website:
http://www.lesliemacinnes.com

[Grace]

WOW. This is incredibly cute. And serious business, too! I am really and truly amazed.

[shauna]

So amazing, little guy.

I find it rather humbling that a six-year-old knows how to sew better than I do!

[mira]

I am having a snit with my seam ripper right now over just who is to blame for my newly maimed hand (pics on my blog). I refuse to be held accountable for my own clumsiness ;-)

[ginny]

Hi there, I just love your blog... so inspirational.....
This scene is amazing. You must love that your passion for creating has become second nature for your children.
Will be checking back on your tailor in the making. Loved the tunics he made for himself and Ezra.
Also think you're fab at making your family's clothes... something I would love to do but have not managed to fit in. I am so inspired by you that i am going to make time to make my girls some summer stuff.
THANK YOU!

[meg]

hey amanda -

i just watched your link of mr. rogers in front of the senate and now i'm totally crying. i really think he was the best man ever.

thanks for the link.
xoxo
-meg

[Beth]

You've set such a good example for the new tailor! Way to go.

Can't wait to see his creations!

[brandie]

Calvin soooo rocks!

[tamara]

He looks like such a natural at the machine ;) Way to go mumma & son!

[em]

I checked your blog this morning for the first time in a little while- I am hoping you and yours were alright through this crazy storm! Calvin is certainly a talented child! I still get intimidated by my sewing machine after a good 20+ years of experience!

[Amy]

Wow that is so amazing! Hopefully it isn't a passing phase and he can inspire other boys and girls his age to take up sewing as well. He could start a revolution!

[Andrea]

It is so cute... I just love your blog... and I am always sooo late to add an comment... because everyone before me wrote already what I was thinking...

It is really just a joy to read your blog, to see those great and nice pictures...

Can't wait for the next posting...

Liebe Grüsse

Andrea

[junglemama]

my son who is now 12 started sewing at 4, at around 5 he wished for his own sewing machine, (i had just given mine away) so i toeld him when his seams by hand are great and he can embroider, its a go... he received one for his 8th birthday, and no stopping since then...

he in that year sewed a wrap around skirt on a whim with no pattern, very cool and then on to pillow cases to replace his...

now he is quilting and with what presicion!

GO GO GO! HAVE A BLAST!

[katie]

Too cute! And I agree with the seam ripper comment. Mine just broke and I'm missing it :(

[Angela H]

I love it! Nurture it! How exciting to see a home bursting with creativity! I aim to do the same with my punkin'. Mmm, I wish I had discovered this when I was a child and it had been nurtured more. I will nurture it now.

[Dawn]

Me too Buddy, me too. This post made me cry it's soooooo darling. xoxo

[geek+nerd]

What a smarty your little guy is! Seam ripper = best invention ever!

[Steph]

That is so cute and very cool! And seam rippers are brilliant!