Quote Originally Posted by PamNY View Post
I know you're kidding, but I saved ALL the sewing-related whoozits that my late mother had. So much better made than stuff we buy now. I wish I could have kept her 1950s Kenmore sewing machine, too; I'm sure you could sew sheet metal with that thing.

Now my work table -- that I found in the garbage and hauled home on my dog's Radio Flyer (which I use instead of a cab) so just in case it was made in China I get a pass.

Pam
I didn't think of making my own bags too. That's a great tip. I am a hack at sewing. But, I could probably make a bag. My mom's old Kenmore was a 1970s model. In my basement, in need of work. Wouldn't let DH throw it out.

BUT, the best is my late grandmother's sewing machine. It's still at my mom's. I told her she has to put it in the will to me lol. It's a Singer manual foot pedal style (late 1800s as far as I can tell). OMG... it's just *beautiful* though old and worn. Still pedals to sew though.

That was my only grandma living that I knew. I have a farm bonnet she made me as a child we would wear in the garden together (sun protection). That woman could sew you up a whole mess of re-useable shopping bags in no time flat (eyes closed probably lol).

I think my bag makes a good "misc junk collector" spot in the car too. Versus making the purse so heavy to carrry.