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New Relationship with a Vintage Kenmore

 
One of the most important things I've learned
while sewing
is to not watch the needle
 
That thing that can seem most important
to give your attention
while it's doing its work
can mesmerize you
with repetitive motion
 
Instead, you have to watch
everything around it
steering fabric edges along the guide
ensures straight lines
making small adjustments
to keep seams aligned
before the pressure
of the presser foot grabs them
and they're fed
to the piercing steel
that will seal them together
 
When you're too focused
on what's right in front of you
you can miss peripheral signs
that the result of your effort
won't turn out as intended

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