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Story, design and photos by<br />
Mariana Novakovic,<br />
Style Editor<br />
Throwback to Embroidery<br />
For some reason, our culture and generation, being<br />
one of consumerism, has associated producer goods for<br />
a long time as being outdated, unchic, and only something<br />
our grandmas create in their free time. More<br />
recently, however, even though it is highly likely that<br />
our nation will remain a consumer-based society, we<br />
have grown to appreciate and admire when those around<br />
us take up these throwback artistries such as knitting,<br />
sewing, and even embroidery as trendy new hobbies.<br />
Watching someone else use their hands to create something<br />
so intricate and beautiful can be encouraging or seem<br />
completely overwhelming and unattainable, but it shouldn’t<br />
be. You can learn how to do these “old-fashioned” crafts.<br />
You just have to appreciate the skill and its beauty, have the<br />
desire to learn, and most importantly, have the willingness<br />
to give yourself time and practice to perfect the skill.<br />
Summer break is coming up, and whether or not you<br />
overbook yourself this year, you totally have time to fit<br />
in learning embroidery. There are so many ways for you<br />
to learn how to embroider. There are incredibly helpful<br />
and easy to understand YouTube videos, Pinterest pins,<br />
and blogger posts available all over the internet. All you<br />
need is a needle, some thread, and a lot of patience.<br />
The possibilities for embroidery are endless. Just look it<br />
up on Pinterest if you don’t believe me. It’s also becoming<br />
extremely popular in fashion, especially among<br />
popular young bloggers and influencers. Embroidery<br />
can be found on cute ripped boyfriend jeans to thick<br />
wool sweaters and even crossbody leather purses. It’s<br />
a unique skill that is not only beautiful, but also fun<br />
and fulfilling. Whether you are embroidering on a single<br />
piece of fabric, a T-shirt pocket, or a baseball cap,<br />
adding this touch can really spice up a piece and reveal<br />
your trendy and quirky side. The best part is that when<br />
someone asks, you can tell them you made it yourself.<br />
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