Happiness is in small things

Happiness is in small things

I have a sewing machine that is over 40 years old. It is the Swiss make ‘elna’. It is a compact, light weight electrical one. Initially, in Australia, I have used it very regularly. I have done lots of children’s dresses for my sons using readymade patterns. I have also stitched few of my blouses and all my petticoats.

But lately I have been doing only binding of edges, or attaching falls in the sarees, or some repair work. Today I did a unique repair work in a saree that made me so happy. I felt I have achieved something for the day.

In some saree’s the elaborate thread-work in the pallov leaves the back of it vulnerable to getting caught in any rough edges, making the thread to get pulled. Today I stitched a lining for the pallov. The best part of it is that I had enough extra material in the saree itself to do the job, as I have not cut off the additional blouse material that came with it.

I painstakingly pinned the lining all-around and then machine stitched it patiently. It turned out perfectly, so evenly, without puckering. It was so satisfying.