These examples are not at all in chronological order, nor are they the full catalog of everything I’ve done! They’re just some recent projects I’m proud of.
One of the biggest regrets I had about quitting blogging was that I had nowhere to document my sewing endeavors! Solo pen on paper journaling has never worked for me in adulthood, blogging holds me accountable to a schedule, and sharing on purpose makes it feel more worthwhile.
Learning machine sewing on a bad cheap machine (Singer Esteem ii) was unbelievably frustrating, but free is free. Our ex roommates left it behind. I think in the end it made me a better sewist, the biggest problem with cheap machines is that they don’t tolerate mistakes.
Now I have since upgraded to a slightly better machine (Babylock Joy. NOT sponsored btw.) and in comparison it sews like a dream. I can see a lot of ways in which an even more expensive machine would be better, but this does everything I need it to, and it does it consistently.
Sewing is not for the faint of heart, but it is for anyone who is passionate about textiles. It can be really frustrating, but it is so unbelievably rewarding. I encourage anyone with any curiosity about it to just give it a shot. If you love the process, you will overcome any obstacle that comes your way, just for the satisfaction you get when you succeed at making something. It’s addictive!
I am by no means a patient person, and learning is very difficult for me. My passion overrides my shortcomings in this instance. If you’re afraid of just getting started, see if maybe that will be the case for you. It might not be for everyone, but if it’s for you, once you pick it up, you’ll never want to stop.
I will definitely write more about this topic in the future. But for now I need to let good enough be good enough and just publish something. It’s been a really long week, and I’ve been putting off a lot of creative projects because of other responsibilities. I want to at least publish two posts a month here, if not on a weekly basis.
Until next time, take care! Have a great weekend!
Ari October Art 