Day 3

Today I learned how to make wallet inserts.  Having the clicker machine to cut out parts makes construction so much easier.  It would have taken me an hour at home to do what we did in 3 minutes.  I need to keep that in mind if I work from home.  If there is someone else who can do a part of a project much quicker than I can, it is worth the money.  I helped repair a purse clasp that was broken.  I had to use the scary Brother sewing machine.  It only goes super fast and I'm not able to sew in a straight line.  I mostly used the handwheel to be more accurate.  It probably wasn't impressive to the manager, but I'd rather be a little slower than have a poorly finished product.  I spent most of the afternoon helping the owner make leather bundles.  It is so much fun to see all the different types of leather.  The owner talks about what certain pieces are used for and I can tell that he is excited to know that someone will receive and bundle and be happy.  He  also told me the story of how he started his business.  He really has a passion for what he does.  I hope he asks me to help every time he does bundles.