Projects with daughter No. 1.

[JeffinNZ]

Lately Kiera and I have been working on a couple of projects.

First off I taught her how to sew using her grandmother's sewing machine. I have done a lot of sewing in the past and made period costumes for MLer shoots. She decided she wanted to make a satchel so we went to the local craft store and bought some fabric, drew up a pattern and made it happen. The bag has two internal pockets, one with a zipper.

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This is now her 'go to' bag.

Then this evening we finished a unit for her closet to hold her shoes and some garments. The 1/2 inch ply I scored free from work. I did the sawing and she did the measuring, marking, drilling, screwing etc.

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The unit still has to be sanded and finished in some fashion but we are very happy.

[kingstrider]

Looks like fun Jeff, enjoy the time you get to spend with your kids because they grow up way too fast.

[richhodg66]

I was just having a conversation with a lady at church about how sewing is becoming a lost art form (she had made a Christmas outfit for her grand daughter). My mom used to make a lot of my sister's clothes growing up. When I was in middle school, I was made to take a home ec class which I enjoyed, where they taught us to sew, good experience. It's just like building anything else; make a plan and follow it, measure, cut, fasten, all good things to learn.

[CastingFool]

Very cool! Kids will remember those memories forever. BTW, I learned how to use a sewing machine at an early age, like 8 or 9. Besides "pegging" my pants when that was popular, I also sewed all my military patches on my uniforms, including my dress greens, when I was in the Army, and in the Guard. Not very many guys I knew could do that.

[Hogtamer]

What a great post!

[lightman]

She's a pretty young lady. She will remember those times with you forever. Keep up the good work.

[Boaz]

Pretty girl, bet she's smart too ! Enjoy and teach em while you can...they grow up fast ! Thank you for the post .

[shoot-n-lead]

Good job, Jeff.

[jakharath]

Good job!

[Bulldogger]

Well done!

[EMC45]

Very nice! Projects with the kids are always good times.

[472x1B/A]

Very good on your part Jeff. My hat is off to you sir. You will have a carpenter and a seamstress in the family with this daughter.

[Daniel964]

I'm thinking both of those are going to be keepsakes well into her old age and passed down to children and grandchildren. I'm also very jealous of you. My wife and I were never able to have children. We're old enough for grand children now if we'd had any

[bedbugbilly]

Wow! That's great! She should be very proud of what she's done and I'm sure the two of you have had a lot of fun. Money can't buy the memories that she will have of the two of you working together. I know that you must be very proud of her and justly so. Give yourself a good pat on the back too . . . you're a good Dad!

[HeavyMetal]

Jeff I always enjoy your threads, there just so down to earth, and they remind me of things I saw my Grandparents do back in the day.

Keep up the good work!

HM

[Blanket]

enjoy the time when they are young, they go away so fast. Seems like yesterday when my oldest girl was 7 drifting a bead head for trout with a flyrod I built to fit her. That was 1992

[bruce drake]

Excellent! I'm surprised that you haven't already suggested painting that cupboard a lovely shade of Kiwi Purple!

[jeepyj]

It is so refreshing to see a parent interacting with their children in such a positive way. Top notch in my book.

[JeffinNZ]

Excellent! I'm surprised that you haven't already suggested painting that cupboard a lovely shade of Kiwi Purple!

Maybe I have.......

[rl69]

Great job

[Bzcraig]

Teaching life skills and having quality time with your daughter, nothing better, unless it's shooting with her and I know you've done that too!

[Norbrat]

I'm thinking both of those are going to be keepsakes well into her old age and passed down to children and grandchildren. I'm also very jealous of you. My wife and I were never able to have children. We're old enough for grand children now if we'd had any

Have you considered joining a Foster Grandparent program?

[1911cherry]

Wow she is growing up fast Jeff, I remember seeing her pic shooting bunnies. You are bringing her up right shooting , fabricating, she will be self reliant and strong, good on you both!

[Boaz]

Have you considered joining a Foster Grandparent program?

Great idea ! There is need .

[Echo]

I am Flamin' Impressed! I congratulate you IMMENSELY in helping your daughter learn to sew! Hot Damn...

[map55b]

Good work. Making things (and fixing things) is becoming a lost art. Teach what you can to whomever is interested in learning.

[Lloyd Smale]

Cool jeff. If she turns out 1/2 as good of a person as dad she has a big leg up in this world.
Lately Kiera and I have been working on a couple of projects.

First off I taught her how to sew using her grandmother's sewing machine. I have done a lot of sewing in the past and made period costumes for MLer shoots. She decided she wanted to make a satchel so we went to the local craft store and bought some fabric, drew up a pattern and made it happen. The bag has two internal pockets, one with a zipper.

http://oldshooters.freeforums.org/images/icon_reimg_loading.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/JeffinNZ/IMG_17241_zpsugwe3opg.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/JeffinNZ/media/IMG_17241_zpsugwe3opg.jpg.html)

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This is now her 'go to' bag.

Then this evening we finished a unit for her closet to hold her shoes and some garments. The 1/2 inch ply I scored free from work. I did the sawing and she did the measuring, marking, drilling, screwing etc.

http://oldshooters.freeforums.org/images/icon_reimg_loading.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/JeffinNZ/IMG_17951_zpsbyz9nhfk.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/JeffinNZ/media/IMG_17951_zpsbyz9nhfk.jpg.html)

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The unit still has to be sanded and finished in some fashion but we are very happy.

[Down South]

Great stuff. It's great and lots of fun to do things with the kids. A grand learning experience for them and fun for you. I'm working on the great grand kids now.

[Geezer in NH]

You have been blessed!!! :goodpost: