Sadly i have become quite ill again, and i have had to leave work for the time being. (hoping no longer than 12 months but still so unsure)
I'm trying to remain positive and take care of myself both mentally and physically,.
While being ill is not what i want, it has given me the time to start sewing again.
What i had not realised is how important sewing is towards my whole personality, It really makes me feel relaxed, happy, and it gives me confidence. Sewing, kind of makes me fell whole again.
Confidence was not what i was expecting to get from sewing, but at the moment while my body is limiting me, it is nice to be able to start and finish a project. I am intending to find, and finish all those unfinished projects.
One of the things i intend to do is, to stop buying New clothes for the next 18 months. After working in high street retail for 6 years, and then in charirty shop retail for a year. I noticed how much clothing is passed on but in really good condition. So I intend to buy my clothes only in Charity shops, and teach myself how to alter clothing.
I have always been a bit nervous about altering clothes, since i have always found it easier to sew from scratch.
I have found my first project which is a lovely denim/linen shirt dress from Wallis. I'm not sure if i will embroider a design on it, or if i will just be adding some Ric-Rac to the sleeves, hem and pockets. I'm obviously hoping that i find some awesome pieces of clothing.
I hope to be able to to get back to my machine more and more over the next few moths, i intend to just build up my skills again and see were it takes me.
I would love to be able to sew again as a job, sitting down and doing something i love, and to be able to get paid for it would just be an amazing career.
love and luck
Maisy Lee
