The first step is admitting you have a problem.

[morganskye]

My name is Morgan, and I'm in a sewing slump.

Most of you have probably noticed that I haven't been making costumes lately. Lately, by the way, means over a year. I haven't had a truly new costume since Dragoncon '10 if I'm honest about it. Everything I have done was for friends/groups that I made promises to. I don't know why I've fallen out of it, but I think it has a lot to do with my body image. I HATE having pictures taken of me, so why would I wear anything to encourage them?

What's worse (at least to me) is that I still have great costume ideas, which I them go and buy supplies for. However this is where things break down and I never complete the project. If just had the ideas and didn't spend the money it wouldn't be so bad, but I have tons of fabric and notions just sitting around begging to be used. I talk and talk about what I'm going to do next, then completely flake out.

I feel very pathetic.

Even though I now know why I haven't been sewing (or at least have a good guess), I don't know what I should do to get me out of this emotional spiral. Ideas? Maybe I should reorganize my sewing area so I can take stock of what I have. It would also force me to clean out my bedroom closet since half of my supplies are kept up there. Nothing wrong with having a clean closet, plus I can get rid of those shirt that require ironing. Ironing is evil!

Thanks for listening. :)

Comments

[amayagoddess.livejournal.com]

Sometimes a plateau/rut in one area of your life begins to improve again (or becomes a non-issue) by improving/tackling other parts of your life--even if they seem unrelated. So instead of banging your head against a wall and feeling miserable, let it rest and focus on something else you feel drawn to make progress with. If nothing else progress breeds confidence!

[fluffydragon.livejournal.com]

Well, I don't want to make you feel bad by suggesting it, but have you considered trying to lose a few vanity pounds if it would help you feel better about yourself? I'm a member of a pretty good, free website that helps track calorie counting.

If mean, if that's the thing that's holding you back, why not do something about it?

Malibu and I picked up Wonderbolt fabric this past weekend, and wing material for Rarity :)

[ssfseiyakou.livejournal.com]

I think, sometimes, when you put too much emphasis on something, it also becomes harder. Like when you know you absolutely HAVE to clean the garage, it just becomes that much more of a chore. So maybe set up a reward system; something to make it fun. Like, if you make something small, reward yourself with an hour on the gaming console. Or if you get something bigger done, give yourself a "spa night" - and that'll do double duty. It will be a reward AND help you feel better? (Because who doesn't feel better after a hot soak and a mud mask?) Or a mani-petti! Something fun and girly. (Shh, this did NOT come from me. No. It didn't.)

[missmalade.livejournal.com]

Costumes make the best loungewear. How else will you know whether you'd survive wearing it all day? :) But in seriousness, I like the suggestions your friends made. *hugs*

[marziepan.livejournal.com]

We should have a sewing/crafting party! Whenever I get unmotivated I either make my bestie come over to sew and craft with me or turn on project runway. But having fun creating with a friend or friends, makes it so much more enjoyable. If you ever want to bring supplies and come over one weekend, I have a guest room and bathroom with your name on it. <3