Comments on: Podcast 012: The Value of Mundane Sewing

By: Jennifer Rosbrugh

Jennifer Rosbrugh — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 15:51:13 +0000

In reply to Amelia. Aw, thank you so much for the feedback, Amelia! I'm happy to hear you enjoy it so much. :-)

By: Amelia

Amelia — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 04:08:50 +0000

I discovered you a number of years ago when I used to costume for an international high school. Recently, I discovered your podcast. It’s now my favorite podcast! I enjoy listening to your thoughts and advice. You are so personable and easy to listen to. Thanks a bunch!

By: Brann mac Finnchad

Brann mac Finnchad — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 22:59:28 +0000

I completely agree. I call it “jumpstarting”–sewing on projects which are lower stress and day to day in order to get some momentum for the larger and more difficult projects. It’s also a good way to practice your body mechanics in handsewing. Overall, it’s one of the reasons I work on multiple projects–of varying periods and complexity–at the same time.

Of course, the trade-off of that is not finishing projects very often then ending up finishing a bunch at once.

Boring is not the word I would use to refer to the simpler projects though–that is a negative term which makes it less enjoyable to work on. Less-stressful, simpler, mundane sewing…all those apply better. And keeping mindful of how you move and place each stitch keeps you mind occupied, your sewing improving…while keeping the stress levels of “this must be perfect” (leaving aside the impossibility of perfection) lower.

Brann, Matsukaze Workshops

By: Jennifer Rosbrugh

Jennifer Rosbrugh — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 17:03:53 +0000

In reply to Tina. Sounds like a beautiful project!

By: Tina

Tina — Sat, 09 Feb 2019 21:15:56 +0000

Last year I made an apron using up some scrap fabrics. It is sort of like the dirndl apron as the ties are long to tie in the front. I used two new (to me) techniques: added ruched trim on the pockets, and a cartridge pleated ruffle to the hem. Then I practiced some lazy-daisy stich embroidery on the tie ends. All in all it was fun to make, and learn/practice new techniques.

By: Jennifer Rosbrugh

Jennifer Rosbrugh — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 22:07:43 +0000

In reply to Lisa. Thanks for listening, Lisa! Keep those hems going. :-)

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 21:25:12 +0000

I always save the tedious sewing for my sewing circle – there’s something wonderful about being able to talk and stitch up a looooong hem – I’m always surprised how quickly it can be done. When I get historical sewing burn out, I tend to go for upholstery/household projects – a total change of pace.

For really mundane projects, I keep them in a bag with the supplies needed, and I can just grab it and go – to the doctor’s office, a family visit, etc.

Thanks for an excellent podcast.