tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post4925728289277364350..comments2024-03-27T22:07:57.614-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: Do you ever feel like you don't sew enough?Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger108125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-55031182857327659942018-03-26T14:44:45.678-04:002018-03-26T14:44:45.678-04:00"Do you ever feel like you don't sew enou..."Do you ever feel like you don't sew enough?" My answer would be yes! Sometimes I often wonder how to do people "whip" up a garment on a Saturday night for church that Sunday. They amaze me only because for me, it takes me a few days to cut out the pattern, fit the pattern, make the muslin, asset the fit of the muslin, back to the pattern to make adjustments and only then, once I feel at least 91% confident will I dive into my fashion fabric. In all my time of garment sewing (4+ years), I've never been able to whip up (sew) a garment in less that 24 hours, never! I keep telling myself that I do need to get into the habit of trying to make a new garment at least twice monthly. Nothing to major that requires too much fitting, but just fun simple items like tops and skirts; things that will help me to boost my sewing game and get better at the process all at the same time. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00042292713172192582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-1564486375163255942018-03-20T07:07:23.910-04:002018-03-20T07:07:23.910-04:00No, I do NOT sew enough. And, what's worse, i...No, I do NOT sew enough. And, what's worse, it's social media that takes up too much of my time (rolling my eyes). It's ridiculous because I say to myself "I control what I do and do not do) with my time. As one with a sewing venture in the making I often feel obligated to do the social media thing as if it is the only way to get my small cottage venture off the ground. <br /><br />Then there is my part-time job. I can't purchase fabric to fuel my thing with no money. It's a vicious circle.Lyrichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16489326001502318429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-78147234026051233962018-02-25T22:56:07.630-05:002018-02-25T22:56:07.630-05:00I think I have a big discrepancy between the amoun...I think I have a big discrepancy between the amount of sewing I envision in my mind and the amount that actually fits into my real life. There's a lot more mental sewing than actual sewing! That said, I do sometimes wonder how people with jobs, children, other things to do manage to sew so many things. I wish I could sew more but I don't feel like I'm letting anyone down when I can't. I fit it in when I can and it's very rewarding.LaLahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17077848280784822199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-55313779093347186642018-02-20T06:01:18.961-05:002018-02-20T06:01:18.961-05:00This year I'm making an effort to sew a little...This year I'm making an effort to sew a little bit every day. The little bits add up. I keep a daily journal of what I do that is sewing related. It has helped me realize how very many parts there are to the creative sewing process and is helping shape how I plan and structure the sewing time I have, how I feel about my skill set and making me more thoughtful about the projects I choose to make.Helenannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974482224373554358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-22686797827879123692018-02-18T02:05:38.859-05:002018-02-18T02:05:38.859-05:00That's good that you're enjoying it. I jus...That's good that you're enjoying it. I just got fed up with all the negativity. I have PLENTY of that at work, on the news etc etc, I don't need to spend facebook time seeing arguing about whether someone can support a friend's daughter who's got cancer by buying a tshirt, or or watching people bash on someone who split her pants at work. I was mostly just there to enjoy what others were making and get some sewjo going. And practice being really thoughtful about my wardrobe and how to incorporate new things. I'm getting that elsewhere now, so to each their own. You know, it really is just sewing. As far as I know, none of this is signed in blood. The only prize is enjoyment.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11563230869151812456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-944764541848924192018-02-17T19:06:11.015-05:002018-02-17T19:06:11.015-05:00The fact of the matter is I do not sew enough. The fact of the matter is I do not sew enough. Pattyskypantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17799925854647672151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-15775235963535241552018-02-17T08:04:18.771-05:002018-02-17T08:04:18.771-05:00Not really, but I find you can be inundated on soc...Not really, but I find you can be inundated on social media. I don't watch TV and I have ADD, I have lots of down time, If I'm not sewing, I'm reading, doing puzzles or something because I need to work the tactile side of my brain. I work on being consistent and my goal is to have a a new thing every week but sometimes that doesn't work and I'm OK if I don't.MadebyLaQuanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09623417071023863585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-21827144376558318392018-02-16T21:51:59.022-05:002018-02-16T21:51:59.022-05:00I have actually felt the RTW Fast has been very mo...I have actually felt the RTW Fast has been very motivating . I know there was negativity but from my perspective folks were wanting to change the rules -ie - I can make this but my skills & time won’t work for me to make that. <br />I felt that some had to make some personal choices about buying something but wanted to engage the group in why that was ok . It is all personal choice . I’m sticking to it but this is my second time & I went into it thinking how I could learn & improve my skills . Sorry not trying to open a can of worms - I felt Sarah has been very gracious & gently reminding of rules . MaryEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14375211955400489942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-70015332536478534492018-02-16T19:18:48.366-05:002018-02-16T19:18:48.366-05:00I don't get it either. I HOPE they don't h...I don't get it either. I HOPE they don't have day jobs! :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11563230869151812456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-21235831093128354262018-02-16T11:32:41.120-05:002018-02-16T11:32:41.120-05:00Great question Carolyn and super interesting to re...Great question Carolyn and super interesting to read these comments. My greatest fear is that I will die not having sewn all the projects in my head!!! Sounds kind of funny writing that here, as I'm in good health..... but it is something I've thought about. I've found it is better for me to be careful and guard myself from comparing myself, or my output, or my work, with other sewists as we have some awesomefully creative folks in our sewing community. I want to enjoy the process, learn new skillsets and apply those to my projects and use social media as a way to learn from others (like you! you've helped me so much with questions I've posted on IG!!), be inspired by others and enjoy sweet long-distance friendships through a common love of sewing. :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872753120191298033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-479667899702816722018-02-15T08:35:54.040-05:002018-02-15T08:35:54.040-05:00Joen - I mostly sew on weekends and since my kids ...Joen - I mostly sew on weekends and since my kids are grown and I'm single, I do what I want! What I want is to sew...so I do! Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-51658555134304302282018-02-14T20:38:39.494-05:002018-02-14T20:38:39.494-05:00Lately I have felt that I don't sew enough and...Lately I have felt that I don't sew enough and have lost some skill. I am trying to change that and have been sewing more. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15861433831647509627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-9891217158301499502018-02-14T14:51:35.058-05:002018-02-14T14:51:35.058-05:00Now I don't feel so bad because I thought it w...Now I don't feel so bad because I thought it was something not happening with Me. I wondered the same thing as to how they got it all done for their projects: fabric shopping, pattern fitting and construction, finding the right setting to take photos, etc. I realize It's great for inspiration (just like magazines) but, sewing should be FUN, relaxing, our own private getaway, not comparison shopping ourselves to the ones we follow or admire. Do you at your own pace and enjoy the journey. Life is too short to miss out on touching and shaping our fabric because we compare ourselves to others. Enjoy Sewing folks!Ms DeeDeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14552043657422411974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-38909581372480465172018-02-14T14:27:16.103-05:002018-02-14T14:27:16.103-05:00Yes to all of your points. I am both amazed and b...Yes to all of your points. I am both amazed and baffled by those in the sewing community that can churn out a garment just about every week or few days, keep up with their blogs and post frequently on Instagram, etc. Where do they find the time? Don't they have jobs, family responsibilities, house chores and errands to run? Doesn't life throw out curve balls to everyone? I guess since I am such a slow sewer, I can't imagine where they find the time but obviously they do. They are probably not as slow a sewer as I am! Oh well, it is what it is! I wish I had more time to sew more but I sew when I can.Tomasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001675806748209852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-33360917553715704312018-02-14T10:05:17.943-05:002018-02-14T10:05:17.943-05:00I always tell myself that my garments are made one...I always tell myself that my garments are made one seam at a time. Nancy Zieman took that mentality and made it extremely popular - 10, 20, 30 Minutes to Sew. Even if I only have a few minutes, I can pin a seam or fuse a piece of interfacing, or re-thread my machine for the next project. On days that I have time to sew but am too tired or don't really feel like it, I tell myself, just sew for 15 minutes. If after 15 minutes I'm really not into it, I can quit. Most of the time I end up sewing for at least an hour.<br /><br />I used to do massive cutting sessions, but then realized that I actually ended up with a stash of unfinished objects, some of which never get finished because I've changed size, lost pieces or just don't want to make that item anymore. I try to plan my sewing for the week out and cut things that require more brain power (such as tailored items or things that need pattern matching, etc.) out on a morning of the weekend when my brain is fully functioning. Tonia2000https://www.blogger.com/profile/11487574661577238539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-65759658313392529722018-02-14T09:58:46.738-05:002018-02-14T09:58:46.738-05:00I sew a lot, like almost every day. I wish I coul...I sew a lot, like almost every day. I wish I could sew more - I guess that's the same as feeling like I'm not sewing enough? Is that a glass half full/glass half empty way of thinking? I have started blogging my makes again, mostly because I feel like my blogging is giving something back to the online sewing community. I thoroughly enjoy reading about other people's makes, especially when I can't sew for whatever reason. But, part of blogging for me is that I wish I could sew more so that I can share more. That and I have an absolutely huge stash, some of which I haven't seen for, ahem... a while, and I want to play with those fabrics too. And people keep publishing more and more patterns that I want to try! But, I guess that feeling like I want to sew more means that I won't be stopping for a while.Tonia2000https://www.blogger.com/profile/11487574661577238539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-9868202463337505502018-02-14T00:15:31.907-05:002018-02-14T00:15:31.907-05:00I've done the fast before too, and people real...I've done the fast before too, and people really had fun. I had fun. This year, not sure what happened. Perhaps the general social angst has overwhelmed even sewing. Sarah Gunn is supposed to be monitoring, but when people leave saying it's just too negative, she just says 'bye'. It's a mystery, and best not a part of what I'm doing. I've got work stress, political/social/news stress and I sure don't need any sewing stress in my studio. <br /><br />On a fun note, I have a sewing project planned for Saturday! Woot!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11563230869151812456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-17485905242515836112018-02-13T21:51:15.315-05:002018-02-13T21:51:15.315-05:00Nancy,
Yes, having a stash...stressing about wher...Nancy, <br />Yes, having a stash...stressing about where to put more fabric....that is a first world problem. But I sew because it has gone from being something I needed to do for my children or myself so that we could have things to wear to sewing for the enjoyment of it. I truly do like it. And yes, we need to do it while we can. None of us know what may be going on a year from now....enjoy the things you can do the family and friends you have now....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366008013229743849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-44569136258486294202018-02-13T13:34:05.905-05:002018-02-13T13:34:05.905-05:00I grew up in a home where there was no fabric stas...I grew up in a home where there was no fabric stash. We made what we needed at the time. No pressure there! I have sewn all my life to get clothes that fit, and now that I am retired and really old, I really need to sew more than ever, but I just don't have the energy to do much. My advice is to do it now, because later there may be reasons that it is harder! Also, sometimes I think "How many clothes do I need?" This is such a 1st World problem!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00117060967455371839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-556368467115242232018-02-13T12:34:00.530-05:002018-02-13T12:34:00.530-05:00I agree 100%!I agree 100%!Tomasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001675806748209852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-35269223533964795732018-02-12T21:40:21.606-05:002018-02-12T21:40:21.606-05:00I definitely feel that I do not sew enough. I KNOW...I definitely feel that I do not sew enough. I KNOW I do not sew enough. I was just talking to my husband this afternoon and telling him how much I needed to put a stitch in something! For some reason sewing actually makes me feel as though I have accomplished something....more so than just about anything else. There are skills I want to learn, skills I want to improve, styles and fabrics I want to try. I am sure you all know what I mean.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366008013229743849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-5185959352437276932018-02-12T21:34:35.951-05:002018-02-12T21:34:35.951-05:00Linda,
I plan on retiring from teaching and will h...Linda,<br />I plan on retiring from teaching and will have my last day in a few months...my sewing room calls to me.There are a great many patterns that are calling to me as well. I feel your pain. I am glad that I have seen this because I think I need to have a plan and maybe begin some of it before the big day comes. I think a lot of people are thinking of what they want to do in retirement but when they get there they are stumped with the changes and lack of schedule.<br /><br />JessicaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366008013229743849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-12441352532331330632018-02-12T17:38:01.826-05:002018-02-12T17:38:01.826-05:00Yikes! it was soooo fun when I did it!Yikes! it was soooo fun when I did it!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595297306976390158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-59839776666272399862018-02-12T17:36:23.650-05:002018-02-12T17:36:23.650-05:00Sounds like my other half used to be. One day I ha...Sounds like my other half used to be. One day I had him collect his pants and I taught him how to hem on my machine. He liked the feel of the machine and finally realized my obsession. Then he realized it was "my thing" and understands now. I don't have to worry about him anymore. Although, when get that random visit to my sewing room I start talking fabrics and flowers and he's gone!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595297306976390158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-66618982634031161212018-02-12T15:55:54.656-05:002018-02-12T15:55:54.656-05:00Yes I certainly feel like to do not sew enough! I...Yes I certainly feel like to do not sew enough! I look at a new pattern and know that I have to do my pattern adjustments (a chore I dread) so I will put it off, I am starting to get a really nice TNT pattern collection though. I need to schedule time to cut a few things out, that way after work I can come home and sew as I rarely have the energy after work to pattern adjust and cut out. Do you have a particular schedule that works for you? I'd love to know! joenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551890706236673783noreply@blogger.com