Siheyuan: Silly Pillar is Kind

In the tranquility of the courtyard community, Xu Damao not only deeply experienced farming life, but his love for handicrafts also made him a passionate disseminator of rural culture. With the change of seasons, he began to plan an event with the theme of "Summer Children's Playground" to bring an unforgettable holiday to the children in the community.

The summer heat wave did not stop Xu Damao. Together with several enthusiastic residents in the community, he began to prepare for this fun and educational event. At the preparatory meeting, he put forward his own ideas:

“Summer is a holiday for children, and we should create a safe, fun and educational environment for them so that they can learn through play and grow through learning.”

Lao Li, another elder in the community, agreed with Xu Damao's proposal: "Da Mao, your idea is very good. We can use the open space in the community center to build some simple recreational facilities."

Aunt Zhao, an enthusiastic resident of the community, also put forward her own suggestions: "We can also organize some handicraft courses so that children can learn to make handicrafts under the guidance of professional teachers."

Xiao Li, a young community volunteer, is passionate about promoting and organizing events: "I can help design event posters and flyers, and promote them through social media and community bulletin boards."

Ms. Zhou, a resident with children, also put forward her own insights: "We can also invite parents in the community to participate, let them participate in activities with their children, and enhance parent-child relationships."

With the joint efforts of everyone, the preparations for the "Summer Children's Playground" went smoothly. A few weeks later, the event was held as scheduled, and the community center became a paradise full of laughter and joy.

Children had fun in the amusement facilities with happy smiles on their faces, while parents watched or participated in the fun, enjoying the precious time with their children.

"Uncle Xu, look how high I have climbed!" A little boy waved excitedly to Xu Damao on the climbing frame.

Xu Damao smiled and encouraged him: "Great! But be careful and climb slowly."

Aunt Zhao guided the children in making simple knitting works in the handicraft course area: "Children, knitting requires patience and every stitch must be done carefully."

A little girl was studying seriously. She said to Aunt Zhao, "Grandma Zhao, I have learned it. I want to make a bracelet for my mother."

Xiao Li was busy taking photos at the event, recording the children's happy moments and updating the community's social media pages in a timely manner: "Look, this is the wonderful moment of our 'Summer Children's Playground'. I hope more people can see it."

Ms. Zhou participated in the event with other parents. She said to Xu Damao, "Da Mao, this event is really great. The children had a lot of fun here and we learned a lot."

As the event came to a successful conclusion, the children returned home with full joy and harvest. Xu Damao and other organizers stood together, looking at the satisfied smiles of the children, feeling extremely gratified.

Xu Damao said with emotion: "Seeing the children so happy, I feel that our efforts are worth it."

Old Li also smiled and said, "Yes, Damao, this activity not only allows the children to spend a happy holiday, but also makes our community more harmonious."

Xiao Li recorded the wonderful moments of the event and prepared to share it on the community's social media: "I want more people to see our event and feel the warmth of our community."

Qin Huairu's love for crafts led her into the world of tailoring. On a sunny afternoon, she embarked on a journey of learning tailoring skills, full of desire for new skills and the expectation of creating beautiful things.

In the tailoring workshop at the community activity center, Qin Huairu met her mentor, an experienced tailor, Master Li. Master Li's hands were full of traces of time, and every wrinkle seemed to tell a story between needles and threads.

"Welcome to the world of tailoring, Qin Huairu." Master Li greeted her with a smile, holding a shiny sewing needle in his hand.

"Master Li, I heard that you are a master of this craft. I am very much looking forward to learning real tailoring skills from you." Qin Huairu said respectfully.

Master Li nodded and began to introduce Qin Huairu to the basics of tailoring: "First, let's start with the basics, how to hold the needle and thread the thread correctly, and basic sewing techniques."

Qin Huairu listened carefully, her eyes closely following every move of Master Li. Under the guidance of Master Li, she began to practice how to pass the thread through the eye of the needle, how to tie a knot, and how to control the uniformity and tightness of the stitches.

"Don't be impatient, take your time." Master Li looked at Qin Huairu's clumsy movements and patiently encouraged her, "Tailoring is a skill that requires patience and carefulness."

As time went by, Qin Huairu's skills gradually became more proficient. She began to try more complex sewing techniques, such as locking edges, sewing zippers, installing buttons, etc. Every time she mastered a new skill, she felt a greater sense of accomplishment.

"Master Li, look, these are the pockets I sewed myself today!" Qin Huairu excitedly showed her work to Master Li.

Master Li carefully checked the stitching of the pocket and nodded with satisfaction: "Not bad, your stitches are even and the shape of the pocket is also very good. Keep working hard and you will become an excellent tailor."

Qin Huairu was affirmed by Master Li, which made her more determined to learn tailoring skills. She began to use her spare time to practice and explore, hoping to apply this skill to a wider range of fields.

With the recommendation of Master Li, Qin Huairu also began to learn how to use a sewing machine. She stood in front of the sewing machine, carefully adjusting the pressure and speed, and gradually mastered the skills of machine sewing.

"Remember, although machines are fast, the warmth and delicacy of hand sewing cannot be replaced by machines," Master Li reminded.

Qin Huairu deeply understands this. She knows that no matter it is handmade or machine-made, every line is a carrier of her emotions, and every work is a reflection of her heart.

As her basic skills improved, Qin Huairu began to try to make simple clothes, such as aprons, pillowcases, etc. Her home was gradually filled with all kinds of fabrics and works, each of which recorded her footprints in learning tailoring skills.

Qin Huairu's tailoring skills improved under the careful guidance of Master Li, and she began to be eager to put her skills into practice and make more practical and beautiful works. As her skills improved, she decided to make a new set of clothes for her family as a milestone in her learning of skills.

On a warm weekend, Qin Huairu invited her family to her studio. She wanted to tailor a piece of clothing for everyone. Her younger brother Xiaojie was the first to try it. He was curious and excited about his sister's new skills.

"Sister, can you really make clothes that fit me?" Xiao Jie asked doubtfully.

Qin Huairu answered confidently: "Of course, I have been practicing for a long time, just wait and see the finished product."

She measured Xiaojie's body, selected the fabric, and began to cut and sew. The sewing machine ran briskly under her operation, and the fabric gradually became a well-fitting shirt in her hands.

"Wow, sister, this is really great!" After trying it on, Xiaojie turned around in front of the mirror in surprise.

Qin Huairu's mother also praised her daughter's new skills: "Huairu, your craftsmanship is really great. This dress is both fitting and comfortable."

Qin Huairu was filled with a sense of accomplishment after receiving recognition from her family. Her father also made his own request: "Huairu, can you make me a Chinese Tang suit? I have always wanted to have one."

Qin Huairu nodded, carefully measured her father's body, and then began to study the craftsmanship of Tang suits. She knew it was much more complicated than ordinary shirts, but she was willing to accept the challenge.

A few days later, Qin Huairu finished making her father's Tang suit. While trying it on, her father looked at himself in the mirror with satisfaction: "Huairu, this Tang suit is very well made. Your skills are really impressive."

With the encouragement and support of her family, Qin Huairu's tailoring skills have been further improved. She began to display her works in the community and gradually customized clothes for her neighbors. Her studio has become a small highlight in the community, attracting many residents to visit and customize clothes.

"Qin Huairu, your craftsmanship is amazing. I also want to customize a piece of clothing." said neighbor Aunt Zhang.

Qin Huairu responded with a smile: "Aunt Zhang, thank you for your praise. I am happy to customize a satisfactory dress for you."

As word of mouth spread, Qin Huairu received more and more orders. She began to think about how to turn her hobby into a career and provide customized services to more people.

"Master Li, I want to open a tailor shop, what do you think?" Qin Huairu sought advice from his mentor.

Master Li encouraged her: "Your skills are already sophisticated enough. I believe you will succeed. I will fully support you."

With the support of Master Li, Qin Huairu began to prepare her own tailor shop. She carefully selected fabrics, designed a series of clothing styles, and held a small fashion show at the community center.

At the exhibition, Qin Huairu's works received unanimous praise from the residents. Her tailor shop soon became well-known in the community and became the first choice for people to customize clothes.

Master Wang's studio is filled with all kinds of fabrics, balls of thread and sewing tools. Several finished garments are hung on the wall, showing the master's exquisite craftsmanship. Qin Huairu was deeply attracted by everything here as soon as she walked into the studio.

"Master Wang, I am very interested in tailoring and would like to ask you to guide me in learning this skill." Qin Huairu said sincerely.

Master Wang looked at Qin Huairu and nodded with a smile: "Okay, okay, tailoring is a skill that requires patience and carefulness. Let's start with the basics."

First, Master Wang taught Qin Huairu to recognize different fabrics and their characteristics, and how to choose the appropriate thread and needle according to the texture and purpose of the fabric.

"Different fabrics have different thickness and elasticity, so the needles and threads and sewing methods are also different." Master Wang explained while taking out several different fabrics to demonstrate to Qin Huairu.

Then, Master Wang began to teach Qin Huairu how to use the sewing machine correctly. From threading, adjusting the thread tightness to the speed control of the foot pedal, every detail is crucial.

"Look, thread the thread like this and adjust the tightness like this." Master Wang instructed patiently, and Qin Huairu followed step by step.

Although it was her first time to use a sewing machine, Qin Huairu soon showed her talent. Under the guidance of Master Wang, she gradually became able to skillfully control the sewing machine and sew neat lines.

"Good, you have a strong learning ability." Master Wang looked at Qin Huairu's practice results and said approvingly.

Afterwards, Master Wang began to teach Qin Huairu basic sewing techniques, such as flat seams, overlock seams and zipper seams. Every time Qin Huairu learned a new technique, he would practice it carefully until he mastered it completely.

"When sewing, you need to keep your hands steady and your mind calm, so that you can sew even stitches." Master Wang emphasized as he demonstrated.

Qin Huairu followed Master Wang's instructions and practiced over and over again. Her fingers began to become more dexterous, and the fabric gradually became obedient in her hands.

After a period of study, Qin Huairu has been able to complete some simple sewing works independently, such as sewing a pillowcase or a simple apron.

"Master Wang, look, this is the apron I made myself." Qin Huairu excitedly showed her work to Master Wang.

Master Wang carefully checked the stitching and structure of the apron and nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, your sewing skills are already quite good."

Qin Huairu smiled proudly. She knew that this was just the beginning, and she would continue to learn and explore to perfect her tailoring skills.

One day, Qin Huairu expressed her idea to Master Wang: "Master, I can now do some simple sewing work independently. I want to make some clothes for the residents in the community. What do you think?"

After listening to this, Master Wang's eyes flashed with approval: "Very good, Qin Huairu, it is a very good idea to use your skills to help others. I can help you prepare it."

Qin Huairu was encouraged to start planning a community tailoring activity. She planned to first make some comfortable clothes for the elderly in the community, because it might not be convenient for them to go out and buy them.

In the community center, Qin Huairu hung a notice board announcing the upcoming "Community Tailor Day" event. The news quickly spread in the community, and many residents expressed interest.

On the day of the event, Qin Huairu and Master Wang set up a workbench at the community center. Residents brought their fabrics and sizes, hoping that Qin Huairu could tailor clothes for them.

"Qin Huairu, I want to make a loose shirt. As I get older, the most important thing is to be comfortable in wearing it." Uncle Zhang said to Qin Huairu holding a piece of cotton cloth.

Qin Huairu carefully measured the size of Uncle Zhang and wrote down his request: "Don't worry, Uncle Zhang, I will make it according to your size and preferences, and ensure that you will be comfortable and fit."

Aunt Li next to her also joined the conversation: "Qin Huairu, my granddaughter's birthday is coming soon. I want to make her a beautiful dress. Can you help design it?"

Qin Huairu took the floral cloth from Aunt Li with a smile: "Of course, Aunt Li. We can discuss the design together and let her wear a unique dress on her birthday."

As the event progressed, Qin Huairu and Master Wang were busy and fulfilled. They not only tailored clothes for the residents, but also provided some guidance on sewing techniques.

"Qin Huairu, do you think it's okay to sew like this?" asked a resident who wanted to learn sewing while holding up his work.

After a careful inspection, Qin Huairu patiently instructed: "The thread here can be sewn more densely, so that the clothes will be stronger. But you have done a good job. You will become more proficient as long as you practice more."

At the end of the event, the residents expressed their gratitude to Qin Huairu and Master Wang for their help. They held the newly made clothes with satisfied smiles on their faces.

"Qin Huairu, you are really the treasure of our community. Not only do you have good skills, but you are also so helpful." Uncle Zhang, wearing a new shirt, praised Qin Huairu highly.

Qin Huairu felt warm in her heart after hearing this: "Uncle Zhang, you are too kind. I am also very happy to be able to do something for everyone."

Master Wang was also very pleased to see Qin Huairu's growth: "Qin Huairu, you are not only a fast learner, but also kind-hearted. You will definitely become an excellent tailor in the future."