An article in my new Threads magazine (March 2011 # 153) caught my attention. The article was about the art of Slow Sewing. I had actually been pondering this theory with my new sewing project and was surprised there is any actual term for it. The idea of slow sewing goes something like this....
- Slowing down is a reward, it's about adding quality to your life.
- Slow sewing is a metal health break, it resets your pressure gauge.
- You step into an environment where you are in control.
If you decide to join the new, old-fashioned way of sewing. Savor the creative experience by .....
- Testing samples and experimenting with new techniques.
With time on your side you will become more confident and competent.
With these ideas in mind I pulled the sewing machine out of the closet and gave it a go. Destry made my a nice craft table out of a piece of plywood and an old ironing board. Now I don't have to "hunch" over the kitchen table while cutting my fabric. I tend to go, go and go until I simply burned out on a project then I move on to my next project and never look back. With my new slow sewing mentality I have given myself permission to stop when I "start" to get tired. This has left me with unfinished projects sitting on my craft table to the past two weeks. The good side is I am not burned out and still really excited to finish my projects.
What new technique am experimenting with you may be wondering? I am excited to announce that I have mastered the Magnetic Snap. These are the easiest and coolest sewing accessory and I fully recommend Googling installation techniques and giving them a go yourself. Easy!
So, What do you think?
I Love your creativity. Great Job Honey
ReplyDeleteThanks for this post! This takes a lot of the guilt out of the days I think about sewing but don't get to my projects. Maybe when you and BiggDee visit in October he can make me a sewing table? (wink wink)
ReplyDeleteP.S. I love these purses and think you should sell them on Etsy! Beautiful! What skills!