...DeBakey's mother also taught him one of his future career's essential skills — sewing. He would help her repair items headed for the orphanage. He also learned to tat, using a little bobbin to make lace. Years later, in the 1950s, DeBakey would introduce artificial arteries made from Dacron; he sewed the prototype on his wife's sewing machine, using fabric purchased at Houston's downtown Foley's... (Houston Chronicle)
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...A dozen or more years ago a friend told us a story about Dr. Michael DeBakey. It seems that our friend was sitting in a waiting room at a hospital, and, while waiting, was sewing something. DeBakey walked by and saw our friend trying to sew the garment. He stopped and told our friend to let him try, whereupon he sewed the piece with perfection. Our friend was startled that this great man took the time to do this. He was truly a remarkable man. Of whom Houston can truly be proud.
J. KENNEDY, Houston... (Houston Chronicle)
