Begin at the Beginning
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So, I figured I should start this experiment off by talking about what it is, my plans for the blog, and the reason I'm starting it. (Incidentally, is there a non-awkward way to start a blog post? Because I feel incredibly silly writing to no one at the moment. Oh well, best to just push past the weird, right? Bear with me, y'all.)
Anyone who has ever started a new hobby knows the thrill of the Deep Dive. Jumping into it, buying all of the toys and tools to go along with it, dreaming of all the projects that you'll create, and envisioning yourself becoming a master of (insert hobby here) to the surprise and delight of your loved ones being gifted your astonishing creations. I've done the Deep Dive on many a craft before; cross-stitching, gardening, crocheting, wreath-making, et cetera, so on, and so forth. And most of the time I find myself three months later surrounded by dead tomato plants, covered with yarn and hot glue, wondering where I went wrong.
What I've realized is that while I enjoy all of these hobbies and will pick them up from time to time (plants no longer cower in terror when I approach, for instance), what I'm missing is accountability. I'm lazy, y'all. I like to do what I want to do until I don't want to do it anymore and then I've wasted all of this time and money (and my partner's patience) on something that I just don't do anymore. I don't want that to happen to my sewing.
So, here's the plan: I will post here weekly for one year, talking about where I'm at in my sewing practice, what I'm working on, what skills I'm working on, frustrations, successes and any other thing that comes into my head while embarking on this journey. My output goal is at least two garments a month. If they happen to be two pairs of underwear, so be it, but two items of clothing per month is where I'm aiming.
I'm using you, my potential readers, to keep me accountable and keep me sewing. I would love to hear from you on any thoughts you have about sewing, tips and tricks you've learned, how sewing makes you feel, your current makes, your favorite makes, your biggest crafting catastrophes, and whatever else you feel like sharing with me (and the Internet).
After the year is over, maybe I'll keep going, maybe we'll all collectively realize that we're done and move on, maybe we'll be living on Mars. Who knows?! (The Mars thing probably won't happen in the next year, but keep on dreaming folks.)
Next time I'll tell you a little bit about myself so that you can decide if you want to spend this time with me or not.
So, I figured I should start this experiment off by talking about what it is, my plans for the blog, and the reason I'm starting it. (Incidentally, is there a non-awkward way to start a blog post? Because I feel incredibly silly writing to no one at the moment. Oh well, best to just push past the weird, right? Bear with me, y'all.)
Anyone who has ever started a new hobby knows the thrill of the Deep Dive. Jumping into it, buying all of the toys and tools to go along with it, dreaming of all the projects that you'll create, and envisioning yourself becoming a master of (insert hobby here) to the surprise and delight of your loved ones being gifted your astonishing creations. I've done the Deep Dive on many a craft before; cross-stitching, gardening, crocheting, wreath-making, et cetera, so on, and so forth. And most of the time I find myself three months later surrounded by dead tomato plants, covered with yarn and hot glue, wondering where I went wrong.
What I've realized is that while I enjoy all of these hobbies and will pick them up from time to time (plants no longer cower in terror when I approach, for instance), what I'm missing is accountability. I'm lazy, y'all. I like to do what I want to do until I don't want to do it anymore and then I've wasted all of this time and money (and my partner's patience) on something that I just don't do anymore. I don't want that to happen to my sewing.
So, here's the plan: I will post here weekly for one year, talking about where I'm at in my sewing practice, what I'm working on, what skills I'm working on, frustrations, successes and any other thing that comes into my head while embarking on this journey. My output goal is at least two garments a month. If they happen to be two pairs of underwear, so be it, but two items of clothing per month is where I'm aiming.
I'm using you, my potential readers, to keep me accountable and keep me sewing. I would love to hear from you on any thoughts you have about sewing, tips and tricks you've learned, how sewing makes you feel, your current makes, your favorite makes, your biggest crafting catastrophes, and whatever else you feel like sharing with me (and the Internet).
After the year is over, maybe I'll keep going, maybe we'll all collectively realize that we're done and move on, maybe we'll be living on Mars. Who knows?! (The Mars thing probably won't happen in the next year, but keep on dreaming folks.)
Next time I'll tell you a little bit about myself so that you can decide if you want to spend this time with me or not.
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