Mum's Star Wars Creation

Dylan has become a Star Wars fanatic ever since we rented the movies over the Christmas holidays. He would like a Star Wars theme birthday party in April. When I looked at the cost of costumes and robes on the internet I said I would not allow all these expenses. Fortunately for Dylan, he has a grandma who sews! When mum saw his longing for a Jedi robe she quickly looked for appropriate patterns and material on the internet.

Today, a package arrived in the mail with Dylan's new Jedi robe which grandma made by hand! Wow!!! It looks amazing and Dylan was thrilled!
This got me thinking about the lost art of sewing. This is a skill which is dying with our generation. Most of my friends remember our moms at the sewing machine making their beautiful dresses. It was such a source of pride to be able to create your own special designs. I remember falling asleep everynight to the sound of my mom's sewing machine in the kitchen. Then suddenly, off-the-rack clothing became very reasonably priced and it was no longer cost effective to produce these time-consuming personal creations. I remember my mom comparing the cost of a dress at Eaton's with her own version and it just didn't make economic sense anymore.

Now, handmade items, made with love and care are treasures (not economic necessities). Dylan will treasure this. When he called grandma to thank her I was going to instruct him with what to say. However, he stopped me by saying, "Mommy, don't worry. I will just say what is in my heart." And he meant every word. Thanks mum!

May the Force be with You!