I’m envious of those sewists who plan things out thoroughly and sew with intention and precision. That’s not to say my sewing isn’t excellent. I am very confident in the quality of my construction methods and demand a high level of quality from myself especially when making something for others. However, my methods can be quite chaotic… and I think there is actually some benefit to this chaos. I often come up with new ideas and techniques along the way. My mom always jokes with me that I don’t follow any of the rules and yet still end up with something beautiful.
I decided to turn this chaos into a series on my YouTube channel. I’ll just show you my designing/construction process, complete with the mistakes I make a long the way. I always liked that Bob Ross quote, “Happy accident.” So often a little mistake in my design will turn turn into a feature with a little creativity. For me, a design isn’t something I always initially see in completion. I get the idea or the feeling, and let it take a life of its own.
For this first episode, I wanted to use my Birch pattern (my current favourite for day-to-day wear), but I wanted to sew it entirely out of a relatively narrow stretch scalloped lace. I also prioritize comfort these days, so I wanted to sew them in a way that they would be pretty, but still comfortable for chasing after a toddler, working, and walks about town.
I’m really trying to grow my YouTube Channel. As I think more about what makes me happy, it’s just creating. Videos like this allow me to make practical use of that creative spark. I really appreciate the likes, comments and subs! It really does help the channel grow.
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