Through all of it though i've been feeling guilty that I haven't sewn as much as I wanted too. Plus I feel bad there has been few reveal's or in progress posts on the blog.
But I know whatever I'd make would be rushed and subsequently not worn.
Sewing is my escape but it is also a way to procrastinate away from my work. I have big plans like the starlet suit but I feel bad putting them on hold.
Quick projects are usually the answer but time wise I'm really struggling to fit it in right now.
So I wondered, Do you ever feel guilty for not being sewing productive?
Oh yes, I often feel guilty for not being as sewing productive as I'd like to be...especially as there are so many speedy bloggers about who seem to sew in their sleep!
ReplyDeleteBut I guess we can only do what we can and we must learn not to feel guilty. It's better to take your time doing something well and I try to remind myself that I still achieve a lot considering I work full time.
I'm sure that when things quieten down a bit in your life, you'll get back to sewing at a pace that suits you ;o)
I do too, life gets in the way and we have to prioritise other things and our lovely sewing bobbie keep been pushed back. hang in there...
ReplyDeleteDefinitely! I don't even have a 9-5 job so I especially feel guilty.
ReplyDeleteI hope things calm down for you soon and you get that sewing break you need.
Hear, hear, sister! It's hard to find a work/life/sewing balance at stages and there have been times recently where I feel rather guilty because I'm not creating let alone blogging about it. Be kind to yourself and find the joy where you can in this busy stage! And don;t forget chocolate- always helpful in these case :D
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! But then I remember that this is supposed to be "fun"! I think there is a danger of "sewing for the blog" instead of sewing for yourself (myself I mean) so its good to stop when it feels like "work".
ReplyDeleteOh, all the time! Like tonight for example. All day at work I'd been thinking about cutting out a new skirt, but once I got home I was just too tired, and then got caught up in some crochet (so all was not lost! But still!)
ReplyDeleteI try not to be too hard on myself. And I have to admit that sometimes just thinking of sewing on a super hectic day at work makes me feel better, even if I don't end up doing it.
Definitely... Even being retired...it always seems to be things ,that take my sewing time..and blogging time.. Hang in there, life will settle down, and you will be able to get that 'special " garment done..
ReplyDeleteRemember ....to ENJOY your sewing hobby..
My progress has been quite slow this year, or it goes in fits and starts. It's not that I feel guilty not sewing, more that I really want to make something so have to force myself to make a start. Once you have done the cutting and the first few seams progress is always a bit quicker. It's getting past that stage!
ReplyDeleteYes! Sometimes I feel horrible about how much I think about design and learn techniques online, yet I seem to sew so little. How are other bloggers/seamstresses putting out such beautiful garments when they've barely started? And so quickly? then I remember that it's not a competition. If I'm happy with what I'm doing, no one is going to put me under a microscope about it.
ReplyDeleteFeeling totally guilty right now actually - haven't sewn since before I went on vacation though I did set out a few patterns and fabrics on my table before I left, just so I wouldn't get into the slump that I'm in now.
ReplyDeleteI feel guilty when I have the time to sew but end up sitting around doing not a lot. I am trying to reduce this guilty feeling though as no one has any expectations of me but myself, and if I push myself to do it when I don't feel in the mood then I won't enjoy my hobby any more.
ReplyDeleteI'm over feeling guilty- it consumed me and my hobby for a while, I compared myself to strangers! I know someone out in blog land who gets her family to make outfits for her and she takes the credit. Needless to say I know longer beat myself up, I love sewing but I have a life too. :)
ReplyDeleteOhh, I also get stuck reading more blogs than actually sewing but I love reading other peoples blogs.
ReplyDeleteMy life has been similarly hectic in the last few weeks, but I've decided that comparing myself with others - at least in the sense of how much I'm producing - is counterproductive. :) We all have lives that go at different paces, we have different priorities - so take your time, I'm sure you'll get back into sewing and blogging as soon as you have enough time. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, and not just about sewing. I've come to realize that feeling productive is a big part of my happiness or lack of it. It's like I count the worth of my day based on what I've accomplished. It's a lot of pressure on myself especially because my urge to sew comes and goes in waves. I'll sew non stop constantly for two weeks and then not want to do anything at all for a week. I need to learn to accept that that's ok and I don't always have to be in the middle of a project (because pushing myself to sew when I'm not feeling up to it only results in mistakes and frustration). Being less hard on myself is easier when I'm really busy with other things like family and work.
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