My Sewing Space Tour!
Sew for Victory – The Diary of an Amateur Seamstress
by The Book Habit
5y ago
Now that the final boxes have been unpacked (somewhat reluctantly) and my new apartment is looking presentable, I thought that it was about time to give you all a tour of my new sewing room! This move was an exciting one for me, largely because I’ve been living without a creative space for the first half of 2019. While searching for a new place, the need to have a designated work area (however big or small) was at the front of my mind and I really lucked out in finding an apartment that met every single one of my needs. Those of you who’ve been following Sew for Victory for some time may recal ..read more
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My Super Summer Sewing Plans (Or ‘How I Will Finally Tackle My Monster Fabric Stash’)
Sew for Victory – The Diary of an Amateur Seamstress
by The Book Habit
5y ago
Thank you to everyone for your lovely words and well wishes on last week’s post. As someone who has struggled with mental illness for most of my life and continues to advocate for the incredible benefits of creativity to health and wellbeing, it’s not easy to openly confront/admit to continued challenges. However, it’s also clear to me that nothing in life works with the mythical convenience of a panacea. Creative outlets – much like my experiences with medication and therapy – are vitally important components of my efforts to overcome mental illness. But (at least, in my experience) they work ..read more
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Still Alive And Back To Sewing!
Sew for Victory – The Diary of an Amateur Seamstress
by The Book Habit
5y ago
Well it’s been a while, my friends! Over six months since I last posted and about the same length of time since I last touched a sewing machine (I know, it’s almost sacrilegious!). As those of you who have been following me for a while would have likely sensed, life got a little tumultuous toward the end of 2018. I was approaching a year and a half in the US, grappling with the fact that I still hadn’t really established any foundations for myself in this new place, and continuing to struggle in various ways with my mental health. I’ve always been advocate of the ‘take what you need, leave wha ..read more
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