Every year since she started out teaching a preschool class, Lee has made stockings for her students at Christmas. The art of sewing comes naturally to her — her grandmother was passionate about it, so she picked it up from an early age.
Lee even sewed her own wedding dress.
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The stockings began elaborate, Lee said, explaining that it was so much work that first year that she decided not to decorate them anymore by herself. Instead, she cuts the stockings from felt using a pattern and then employs different colors, threads, and ribbons to make sure that each one is unique. Students choose their own stocking and decorate them. It’s up to Lee to fill the stockings with goodies.
Since this was her last year teaching, Lee wanted each and every student at her school to have a stocking from her, driving her to complete a grand total of 458 stockings. They were a hit with all the students, and Lee said she enjoyed walking through the school and seeing how the different classes chose to decorate them.
Learning how to sew can ensure your ability to make lasting and memorable pieces for your loved one. Think about enrolling in a sewing class today, even if you have little to no experience at the sewing machine.