Comments on: Perfectionism in Historical Costuming

By: Michelle Herold

Michelle Herold — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:03:24 +0000

In reply to Sarah. Sarah you are absolutely correct. We all need to accept that we are not perfect beings. Imperfection cannot create perfection. We all just do our best with the gifts, and challenges we possess. I have been sewing costumes since I was seven years old. I am almost 64 now. I remember BEFORE the internet, when extensive research was not possible for the average person. I look back on what I made and I cringe, until I remember I was poor, uneducated, and self taught.

By: Marie louise

Marie louise — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 13:06:18 +0000

Hoi
Ik vindt het geweldig wat je maakt
Zonden dat mijn engels niet zo goed is en dat ik het niet allemaal begrijp met lezen
Top groetjes uit nederland

By: Dominique Della Marina

Dominique Della Marina — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:23:00 +0000

Merci Jennifer, c’est un article plein de sagesse et de bon sens que je ne manquerai pas de relire lorsque je suis dans le doute….Ce qui est le cas pour l’instant.
Nos ancêtres ont fait avec leurs moyens, avec leurs connaissances et leurs limites…A nous de faire de même!

Dominique
from Belgium

By: Jennifer Rosbrugh

Jennifer Rosbrugh — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 17:19:50 +0000

In reply to Katherine. You're welcome! They are so fun to mish-mash.

By: Katherine

Katherine — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 15:43:19 +0000

I LOVE this!!! Thank you (: I LOVE seeing peoples’ twists on historical fashions and re interpretations of different styles. Thank you for supporting other creatives!

By: Jennifer Rosbrugh

Jennifer Rosbrugh — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:58:05 +0000

In reply to Gwen. Welcome to our Joyful Community, Gwen!

By: Gwen

Gwen — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 07:40:28 +0000

As someone who is brand spanking new to creating garments (I have made a grand total of 1 modern skirt, full of glorious and obvious mistakes…I mean learnt lessons), and wanting the pretty dresses and skirts, but living in a very hot and humid climate, not wanting to wear anything other than cotton and linen (because dry cleaning is not practical for me), even reading these supportive words about our own journeys is very encouraging to me. I have stumbled down into this rabbit hole through YouTube, and am enjoying the journey thus far.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:25:40 +0000

In reply to Jennifer Rosbrugh. I have sewn historical garments for theatrical use. I have quit following certain groups and individuals because I felt that they engaged in a type of bullying behavior I find worse than some of the teenage online bullying i have seen. Thank you for this. I don’t have the time nor the he need to be « perfect ». I am human and I sew for pleasure. I like it a bit imperfect just like me. I also have taught beginners to sew. Encouragement and gentleness go a very long way in education.