Introducing Lia, our 7th Wollyonline Team Member
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It's wonderful to be able to introduce Lia, our 7th Wollyonline Team Member : )
Can you tell us a little about yourself?
My name is Lia Borsje, I am 65 years old and live with my husband near The Hague in The Netherlands. Since 2008 we are pensioners. Because of my husbands work we have lived for 42 years all over the world. And we have had 5 children and now have 8 grandchildren.
How old were you when you started sewing?
I started sewing when a little girl with my grandmother
What started your sewing career?
As soon as our daughters were born I started sewing seriously
What was the first thing you made?
Living in Saudi Arabia I made a baby dress for my newborn
What are your favorite things to sew?
I have no favorite, as soon as I fall in love with a pattern I sew
What would you love to never ever sew again?
A baby sleeping bag
Who is/are the main recipient(s) of your sewn items?
My granddaughters
What is something that you always wanted to make but haven’t yet?
Nothing
What was your biggest sewing project to date?
Carnival outfit
What was the last thing you finished?
Denim dress
Were you happy with the result?
No not really, did not like the instructions that came with the pattern, I altered them and that was a lot of work
What was the last thing you had to throw out because it failed desperately?
Nothing
What was your first sewing machine?
1971 a Brother
What machines(s) do you use these days?
Pfaff
Which on is your favourite?
The Brother😊
What other crafts do you do?
Knitting, crochet, embroidery
Have a nice day,
Lia
Can you tell us a little about yourself?
My name is Lia Borsje, I am 65 years old and live with my husband near The Hague in The Netherlands. Since 2008 we are pensioners. Because of my husbands work we have lived for 42 years all over the world. And we have had 5 children and now have 8 grandchildren.
How old were you when you started sewing?
I started sewing when a little girl with my grandmother
What started your sewing career?
As soon as our daughters were born I started sewing seriously
What was the first thing you made?
Living in Saudi Arabia I made a baby dress for my newborn
What are your favorite things to sew?
I have no favorite, as soon as I fall in love with a pattern I sew
What would you love to never ever sew again?
A baby sleeping bag
Who is/are the main recipient(s) of your sewn items?
My granddaughters
What is something that you always wanted to make but haven’t yet?
Nothing
What was your biggest sewing project to date?
Carnival outfit
What was the last thing you finished?
Denim dress
Were you happy with the result?
No not really, did not like the instructions that came with the pattern, I altered them and that was a lot of work
What was the last thing you had to throw out because it failed desperately?
Nothing
What was your first sewing machine?
1971 a Brother
What machines(s) do you use these days?
Pfaff
Which on is your favourite?
The Brother😊
What other crafts do you do?
Knitting, crochet, embroidery
Have a nice day,
Lia
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