It's surprising what can happen in a year.
One year ago today I set up a sewing blog to keep track of all the projects and refashions I had done.
Well, if I was going to give them to other people then I wanted to ensure that I had a record of what I'd made. I haven't blogged everything mind you, some things were thrown away before I could 'capture' them on my blog. No worries. I still have the experience of making them.
Nearly one hundred posts later I'm still at it. It looks as though it wasn't a flash in the pan after all!
I can distinctly remember how I used to despise sewing when I was at school. Even my old school friends have reminded me of that one! You won't catch me sewing, it's far too girly. But I slowly remembered that underlying sense of satisfaction that being creative gave me.
Mostly I think about the complete joy that creating something with my own hands gives me. And finding different ways to use fabric. I have far more fun making things with preloved fabric!
Within four months I had set up my own small business - Sew Selena. I never dreamt it would be possible to do that. Never. But it felt right.
Thanks for being with me on this journey!
~ Where every piece of fabric has a tale to tell ~
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Friday, 10 August 2012
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
Sewing thoughts - 8 months in
I've been thinking about 'sewing' and what I have learned over the last 8 months. Sometimes I cannot believe how lucky I've been!
- it has taught me about passion and not giving up
- it has taught me about finding solutions. Can I change a zip on a pair of jeans? Well, I haven't done that as yet, but my friend has given me a pair to do and I know that I will figure it out.
- it has taught me that I can if I think I can (three tutus anyone?)
- I can value my time and energy
- even though I do not have any formal training as such; the internet and books are a wonderful resource to discover *how*
- the fun is in the creating things and putting colours and patterns together that make *me* smile
- this blog has given me a vehicle for self-expression; to be totally honest and not hide away. I am *me*. I share my struggles. I share my successes. I'm a little surprised (but glad) that people are actually reading what I get up to from all over the world!
- I wake up looking forward to the new day; wondering what delicious things I can create today
- I named it 'Sew Selena' because that's what people get - the *me* that I always wanted to be but was afraid to unmask
Life's such an adventure sometimes LOL!
- it has taught me about passion and not giving up
- it has taught me about finding solutions. Can I change a zip on a pair of jeans? Well, I haven't done that as yet, but my friend has given me a pair to do and I know that I will figure it out.
- it has taught me that I can if I think I can (three tutus anyone?)
- I can value my time and energy
- even though I do not have any formal training as such; the internet and books are a wonderful resource to discover *how*
- the fun is in the creating things and putting colours and patterns together that make *me* smile
- this blog has given me a vehicle for self-expression; to be totally honest and not hide away. I am *me*. I share my struggles. I share my successes. I'm a little surprised (but glad) that people are actually reading what I get up to from all over the world!
- I wake up looking forward to the new day; wondering what delicious things I can create today
- I named it 'Sew Selena' because that's what people get - the *me* that I always wanted to be but was afraid to unmask
Life's such an adventure sometimes LOL!
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