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There was once upon a time, when girls at the time of marriage were praised for their talent and knowledge in cooking, singing, house-keeping, stitching and embroidering. All these were considered to be signs of a good upbringing. This was some 20 years ago. Thankfully, such trends have changed in places, while in some others there is a tug-of-war stance. The applicable custom will prevail, as per the strength of pushing it to the limits by either sect.

Working Smart vs Working Hard

I do not know what actually happens in general. But during my time, exactly fourteen and half years ago, being able to stitch and embroider was not really as important as it was in the times of my grandmother. At that time, a woman’s talent was judged after her capabilities to look after her house – nothing more, nothing less. If she could not take care of her home, then she was not good marrying material, and was rejected in the formal forums.

However, there is nothing that remotely resembles such traditions today. In the present day, one uses the embroidery sewing machine to stitch, the microwave oven to cook (in minutes), the kitchen robot to cut vegetables, the juicer for juice, the toaster for toast and so on. With so many machines around you, it does not really matter whether you know to do anything yourself. What is important is whether you are familiar with the present standard machines and can run the house efficiently with them.

Hence, when you want embroidery, all you need to do is to put on your embroidery sewing machine and do it. There is so much that the embroidery sewing machine can do today, starting from literally embroidering to stitching appliqué, mirror work, and sequins. Actually the latest embroidery sewing machines are so versatile that you can do anything you want with it.

This is how the embroidery sewing machine has come to be part and parcel of the bride’s trousseau when she goes to her in-laws. It is symbolic almost of the old traditions and it would not be considered auspicious if the bride does not leave with this machine the very same day.

These machines are a great plus in any home. However, if you are inclined to do so, you could also start a cottage entrepreneurial industry right from your home with the help of the embroidery sewing machine. Either way, with a little hard work you will master the machine and enjoy stitching with it.