The Old Black Money Maker by Karen Kaye

The old black money maker threaded with cotton

Ready to use pink thread from the bobbin

Soft fabric pieces all neatly cut

Her work today has already begun.

 

Pads attached on feet, sew up the tum

Two cleverly shaped ears already sewn

Protruding snout with contrast stitch

Bright satin bow round the neck to finish.

 

Another fluffy bear, a brand new teddy

To join the others, there are so many

Awaiting their fate to be sold on.

To parents for children on Christmas morn.

 

Now that job is done, time to move on

Re-spool and thread a new shade of cotton.

Ready to alter, repair garments people have brought

A zip to replace, a dress to make short.

 

A knock on the door brings more work to do

Mum says “come in I’ll measure you”

A bridesmaid dress is the latest request

So busy a life for a home seamstress.

"Cotton Bunny" by Rabid Crafter is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.