Sewing isn’t my cup of tea.
I don’t have much experience, so I get a bit stressed when I’m sewing.
Next week, my two daughters will be performing in a ballet showcase. As we do every year, my husband and I have to prepare their costumes. Yes—my husband and I! My husband used to struggle with using a needle and thread, but since I’m not good at it either, he ended up learning how to sew.
I really enjoy watching their growth on stage, but what I find most challenging is making their costumes before the showcase. It requires quite a lot of skill—working with a needle and thread is very delicate and quite tough. The tutus need to be carefully stitched in layers to keep them flat so they don’t become too voluminous. The hooks have to be adjusted to fit their bodies, and the arm bands need to be made by inserting elastic so they fit properly. It’s quite backbreaking work. We need to prepare two sets for each of them—so four costumes in total!
My older daughter has been learning ballet since she was three, and she started in Mexico. My younger daughter has been practising ballet for 5 years now.
Recently, preparing for the ballet showcase has become the norm for us. It’s really hard work, but it’s worth it when I see them wearing the costumes and performing beautifully. Tomorrow, they will have a rehearsal in their costumes in Nagoya. I hope the costumes fit them well!
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