‘One of a Kind’ Sewing Talent

My Mom loved to sew! At her sewing machine was her happy place. She sewed all her life, as did my grandma. I don’t think there’s one of my relatives who hasn’t had her make or alter their wedding dresses and bridal party dresses. She did the same for the public.

Some of the wedding dresses were her own creations. When I was young, she would take me shopping, find something I liked and then go home and make it herself. It was always hard to tell the difference between what she made and the other pieces.

My Daddy and I showed horses. Mom would sit and draw designs for my show clothes, then make them. Many people would see my outfits and ask her to create something special for them. She also designed and made the shirts my daughter wore when she rode in rodeos.

When I married my kid’s dad, Mom designed and made my dress. We took it to a local store to see if I needed a hoop under it. A girl came in looking for a dress, saw me in mine and told the clerk, “I want that dress. How much is it?” She was shocked to learn it was a “one of a kind.”

My Mom always wanted her own sewing shop. Thankfully she was able to achieve that dream: Betty’s Alterations. My Mom was one of a kind. She touched many with her God-given talent.

Cindy Cascaddon, Statesville, a member of EnergyUnited