#1: "The emperor does not share your optimistic appraisal of the situation."
Years ago I tried scrapbooking. An almost endless supply of papers, stickers, and various embellishments were actually at my fingertips. I had one-on-one, daily access to the mind of whom I consider to be a world class scrapbooker. And yet after weeks of cutting and sticking and embellishing I looked at my scrimpy album full of bad pictures and impersonal sayings, held up my hands and declared that hell for me would be to do it again.
I admire those who have the patience and skill to scrapbook in ways I was unable to achieve. But my allegiance lies with creating useful things with my sewing machine.
Is there a seamstress in there trying to get out? Find someone or someones who already have the passion and pick their brains. Learn what they know. Make something that brings you happiness. And if you don't succeed, just know that it's not from lack of creativity. Maybe sewing just isn't your thing. But how will you ever know that unless you try?
#2: "So, you have a twin sister..."
Involve your family and friends. One great way to make gift-giving more meaningful is to make them something they might like. Searching for potential projects for a specific purpose can reveal new possibilities.
#3: "The Force is strong with this one."
Confidence shows. The more you practice and learn, the more satisfied you'll be with your results. People notice that and so will you.
#4: "I find your lack of faith disturbing."
So you're latest project ripped through all the seams. So you unpicked the same stitches for the third time in fifteen minutes. No one can be perfect all the time. My mom's Mother's Day present this year suffered a horrific and gory death by buttonhole in the eleventh hour and I had to come up with something else. Don't give up.
#5: "Who do I have to convince around here that my cape is just too @&%# long?"
I realize he never spoke these words but how could the evil ruler of an Empire be taken seriously without a well-fitted, intimidating ensemble? For all we know he inherited the thing from the guy/machine who lived before him.
If you're not savvy enough to create something from scratch (yet!), look for opportunities to improve on things you already have. Got an old skirt in your closet you just don't love anymore? Convert it to something more appealing by adding (or removing?) ruffles, or do something drastic by changing it into a purse.
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Sewing can be scary. That machine is loud. Sharp needles and pins are involved. But I hope you feel empowered to try anew. #notajedimindtrick
Need some encouragement? Comment below or send me an email so we can talk about it!
