Today’s challenge through the SITS girls is to re-upload a post you wish more people had read and explain why it was important to you. The title above is the same titled post in March & the post is below. Hopefully the importance to me is self-explanatory ~ the metaphor, the creation of something for my daughter, a sunny day, a sense of accomplishment etc. (Also, don’t judge the sewing too harshly ~ this was sewn in March 2010 & I’m self-taught beginning Nov 2009).
No pattern
I don’t like rules
Just a thought, an image
Envision possibility
Approach with wonder and enthusiasm
Enjoy the process, outcomes are inevitable
Peel through fabric pieces, letting colors and textures call out
Consider all roads
Cut cloth to shape
Sculpt life to suit
Use folds for the bottom due to my skill level
Choose carefully which mountain to climb, which battle to pick
Stitch the sides, inside out
Nurture the parts
Leave a large flap of material for the top & front
Allow self room to grow
Select three fabrics, forms and notions
Simple, clean life
Add a button for decoration, not functionality
Allow for opportunity instead of closure
Examine from all angles before binding the strap
Is the foundation sturdy enough?
A bit flimsy but suited to the purposes of an art bag for my daughter
A lesson in building a solid base of support
Enhance with a hand-sewn fabric flower
Sprinkle with whimsy
Hi,
ReplyDeleteHow cool you came up with the art bag without a pattern. Sewing is another great creative outlit. I don't think I would dare to sew something without a pattern. I can just see the kids laughing on the floor asking what is that. lol
Thanks for coming by and leaving the postive comments!
I like your sewing and the fact that you had no pattern. The whole poem reveals to me your sensitivity and insight. It's a nice lesson for us all. Thanks and I can see why you like this post. It's lovely.
ReplyDeleteI admit I suck at sewing. And I come from a family of wonderful seamstresses. My aunt was a professional seamstress, yet she was born with only one hand. My mother made clothes for all us girls and made beautiful quilt tops. My sister could sew and knit and crochet and make about anything. And I...have no patience.
ReplyDeleteI love the part about the "button" not being for closure, but opportunity. I sew the way this post reads... and never use a pattern. It is a lot like life because at times it is not until I have made my mistakes and torn them out that I see where I went wrong, but the next try is always so much better! Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteHere is one of my favorites from the attic...
http://anona-mom.blogspot.com/2009/06/pardon-me-maam-is-this-your-first-egg.html
Reluctant Writer ~ what's really sad is what happens to the items where I do have a pattern! I made my little girl a nightgown & a matching one for her doll...it's now nicknamed "sack with a pocket" & we created a whole infomercial for this "new line of clothing"...not good:)
ReplyDeleteMyrna as always, thank you
Helen I have no patience either, it's when I don't have an expected outcome & focus on process that I seem to do okay..what great memories you have from your talented family!
Laine - thank you for your kind words, I read the post you referenced & it is fantastic!
So glad you all stopped by!
Thank you for stopping by today! I love your post; the project and the words.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad our path's have crossed..
What a great post! I like "nurture the parts"
ReplyDeleteSometimes, I try to sew without pattern. I love it because it is like a kind of therapy for my brain.
ReplyDeleteI'm stuck in a daily & routine boring job & my brain needs vacation :)
Thank you for your poem, it is so inspiring
Very Cute!!! You did a wonderful job.....and no pattern. I am impressed.
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower from Friday Follow, Hope you can stop over and follow back. Terry
Doreen ~ good to see you...wishing you well on your publishing journey!
ReplyDeleteLynda ~ thank you!
Dewi ~ exactly! I find sewing comforting
Terry ~ glad you like it! I'm following