My husband makes fun of me whenever I read a map. To navigate each turn, I have to turn the map in my hand. This is hilarious to him. He’s an engineer, and I’m right brained. What’s worse, I usually have to ask him for help in the end.

There are certain markers that define an expert in his field. For example, if you are a New Testament scholar, then you probably know Greek. If you are a serious gardener, you can grow more than zucchini. If you are a diehard homeschooler, then you have a detailed map of free and discounted merchandise within a 30-mile radius. It’s just the way things are.

This brings me to my point. Every seamstress should know how to sew a blind hemstitch. (If you are a guy, turn under the hem of your suit pants. There.) This stitch requires more time, but the results are très professionnel. Besides, I don’t shy away from doing hard things.

The blind hemstitch has eluded me for years. After studying several detailed diagrams, I twisted, pulled, and contorted the fabric into hundreds of configurations. I ripped out seams and broke needles. I just couldn’t wrap my brain around the concept even when I turned the fabric. It was hopeless…until yesterday.

I finally stumbled upon the special, tricky way to fold the fabric. I suppose I could’ve asked my personal rocket scientist to explain the diagram, but that would’ve been too easy. Besides, I like turning stuff in circles. I can navigate these issues all by myself. Sort of.

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work.
~ Ecclesiastes 4:9, NIV