Regret Clouds Venus Williams as She Reflects Back on Her Mother’s Extraordinary Skill That She Couldn’t Master

When it comes to Venus Williams, all one can think of are the records and the memories that she created on the Tennis courts. But, what if you don’t know about the side of Venus that has mostly been hidden from her fans? That’s right! Deep beyond her love for tennis lies a skill that she perfected in childhood.

However, following the ever-busy schedule of the game made her distant from this. In a recent interview, Venus Williams reflects on that one skill that she got from her mother. While she shares the deep details and the process involved, she also sheds light on her love for fashion.

Venus Williams reflects on her childhood memory and shows the skills that her mom mastered

Reflecting on her childhood memory, Venus Williams recalls attempting to craft garments for her doll, inspired by her mother’s skills. She expressed her desire to dive deeper into the art of sewing, a passion she would have followed if only time were more time in her busy life.

Her mother’s proficiency in sewing reminded her of her unfulfilled aspiration. She further went ahead to mention that sometimes it is just about the design while mostly it is about the procedure of the making that catches the eye.

“My mom used to sew, and I always wanted to learn. If I had more free time, or any free time, I would definitely spend time sewing. Making patterns is a real joy of mine. Understanding clothing construction makes you a lot more picky when you’re out buying things — I look at the seam, I pull up the hem. I’m looking at it really closely and deciding where the value is. It’s not always about that: Sometimes it’s just about the design, but other times, it is about the make,” said Venus Williams while talking about the procedure and the mindset behind sewing.

Thus, when it comes to sewing, Venus Williams has always been upfront while following her passion. If not for her busy tennis schedule, she would have tried her hands at perfecting this craft and making the most of it.

Williams reveals how her mom used to help her with tennis dresses

While her mother was fond of sewing and making new dresses, Venus Williams revealed that she even used to stitch her tennis skirts during her early years as a professional player. In an interview with Fashionista, she further revealed her love for fashion and how she went ahead to pursue a degree in fashion.

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“Fashion started at a grassroots level for me,” Williams tells Fashionista. “My mom ended up sewing my tennis skirts for my first professional tennis match. I still love it at that creation level. I studied fashion, and it was a great experience. It taught me so much about the garment, what that means and how to create something that’s entirely you.”

Thus, Venus Williams, who is mostly known for the miracles that she created on the tennis court reveals a side of her that was mostly hidden from her fans. While she enjoyed a fantastic tennis career, it came with the cost of ending her passion for the skill that her mother helped her learn.

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