This past weekend the Girl Scouts of Peaks
to Piedmont joined Mary Jo’s for a specialized beginner class designed to
inspire the love of sewing in younger generations.
During the first class session, the girls learned
sewing basics while creating their own pillowcases. The hope is to expose these
young girls to a set of skills that has been on the decline for the past two
decades, and in doing so foster a hobby or talent they can be proud of. It has
been too long since a Girl Scout was able to sew her own badge onto her sash.
These classes, the first of their kind at
Mary Jo’s, are part of a new trend that is sweeping across the nation. Aimee
Griffin, Mary Jo’s Sewing Director, said the store’s traditionally older
clientele, is now being joined by clients in their teens, 20s and 30s. The trend
isn’t stopping there.
“We
had a full class of young ladies anxious to create their own pillowcase, and a
few moms who decided to stay and learn,” said Jessica Trimmer, Mary Jo’s class
instructor who worked with the Girl Scouts. “Every girl, and mom, in attendance
not only learned how to use their machines, but also completed their first pillowcase.”
Next month’s installment of classes is on
Thursday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 9. Girl Scouts of all ages are encouraged to
join. For more information about the Girl Scouts and registering for Mary Jo’s
classes visit www.girlscoutsp2p.org.
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