the burlington timebanks has been an organization i whole-heartedly have believed in since its conception, trying to localize our economy, but more importantly our community. funny enough, not until almost a year after signing on as a member of the burlington timebanks did i have my first interaction/transaction. i have sent a few emails around to varying members of the timebanks community, and have also received my fair share. alas, sara giannoni needed two pairs of pants hemmed. this is my one and only offer, sewing/clothing adjusting. i have hemmed my own pants and pants of dear friends into shorts, never have i simply taken a few inches off for someone. this has never been a need of mine, because at 5'11 a few additional inches is more the need at hand.
so, last friday, well two friday's ago now, the 29th of february i walked up to sara's house on one of the coldest mornings of this winter, with hemming needles in tow. i arrived, entered her warm home, met her housemates, began chatting and eventually began measuring how much she would like her pants taken up. this procedure was followed by some more chatting, and divulging of each of our life's details.
thursday afternoon, the 6th of march, i dropped off her pants. this was such a delightful experience that fostered dialogue between the two of us and a rebirth of the recognition that i need to be crafting with the people and for the people. so, i think my one offer will turn into two or so now. i would like to learn needlepoint, but from my own drawings or patterns. and i would also like to sew a silk dress, if anyone has patterns or silk scraps they would be willing to share please send me an email.
oh, and keep in mind i am still mending and hemming!
Lindsay Donnellon
