My mother was a very talented seamstress in her day. She made everything from clothes to dolls to tablecloths to…well, you get the picture. She knew her way around a sewing machine! When I was young, probably around age 11, my elementary school decided to have a fashion show. All the mothers who participated were seamstresses and to tell you the truth, I’m surprised my mother participated. I can understand why she did though. She most likely felt important doing so; showcasing one’s talents is a great confidence booster. I’m just surprised she got involved at all…because I know how my mom was.

Mom made my sisters and I matching outfits for the fashion show. We were all shown how to walk the “catwalk” and show our outfits. My sister Sheryl was around 6 and my youngest sister Carol, barely 3 I believe. She was so small that it was my job to turn her around on the stage so everyone could see her little outfit. I think Sheryl turned around and around until she was dizzy…

I remember the crowd cheering when the 3 of us came onto the stage! I don’t remember much but I think mom won 1st place. The photo below is from around that time but we’re not wearing the matching outfits. It’s hard to see because the photo isn’t that great but the outfits were like the one I’m wearing in the photo. I’m the one on the far right, in case you haven’t figured that out.