What are you making for your collection for the fashion show this October?

A skort, a dress, and a vest. I think the vest will be the most difficult. All the fabric for the projects are plaid, and I’m calling my line Perfect Plaid. Last year at the fashion show I felt nervous. But then I had a lot fun. I walked out with Nikki, (her older sister) and we showed a line together. We called it Sisters are Sew Fun. 

Why did you start sewing?

I got a sewing machine for Christmas last year from my Grandma and that’s what made me want to start sewing. This year, Santa gave me a sewing kit in my stocking for Christmas and I already finished it--it was an owl that was an iPod case. 

What was the first clothing project that you made, and what was most challenging about making it? 

A peasant blouse. The sleeves were the hardest. I was really excited to wear it for Halloween, and it was part of a cat costume. 

Have you made any presents for your friends for family?

I made a dry needle felt Christmas ornament poinsettia for my mom. She loved it! Also, Nikki and I made a Turkey quilt for Thanksgiving and put it out as a decoration. 

The Three Musketeers; it’s a play. My mom knows the person who made the costumes at the People’s Light Theatre. They were kind of from the olden days, with cuffs at the end of the pants, and the colors were mostly brown and white. My favorite scene was when the salon people were secretly the musketeers. 

What do your friends say about your sewing projects?

The boys don’t really say anything. For Halloween I wore my shirt, so they saw that. Everyone said it looked good. Angel asked me to make a hot pink shirt for her! I brought in my sewing bag for show and tell and I showed everyone my awards and explained what they were for.