Every time I go to make something for someone I spend the whole time telling myself it's not good enough. Then I finish and end up pleasantly surprised. For crying out loud - I'm a sewing teacher. Why do I not trust my own abilities?!? - ThreadSky

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abigail.bsky.social • 24 days ago

Every time I go to make something for someone I spend the whole time telling myself it's not good enough.

Then I finish and end up pleasantly surprised.

For crying out loud - I'm a sewing teacher. Why do I not trust my own abilities?!?

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geaky.bsky.social•24 days ago

Questioning oneself keeps one sharp. Knowing it’s good enough when one is done is an extra, valuable skill.

abigail.bsky.social•24 days ago

It does! I did make a stupid mistake while cutting as I was trying to do two things at once. I'm not exactly the most careful of sewists. 😆

louiseann.bsky.social•24 days ago

I think that's normal in any type of job and I also think a bit of humility is good. It's certainly better than being over cocky. It means you care

abigail.bsky.social•24 days ago

I do have quite a serious dose of imposter syndrome because I don't come from a fashion or textile arts background. 😬

louiseann.bsky.social•24 days ago

I was just saying to my colleagues on Friday that some days I absolutely hate myself for my lack of proper decision making, and question if I'm in the right job or not. It usually happens on a Friday when I'm weary of it all. You'd be amazed how many of them felt the same

wootownwoman.bsky.social•24 days ago

I grew up with a mother who could spot 3 misaligned seam stitches in a designer blouse at 30 paces while the blouse was on the rack so she could leverage a discount. I tend to see my work through those eyes so... I completely empathize. It's worse than imposter syndrome.

tooshortplanks.bsky.social•24 days ago

When you say “make” do you create from scratch without a pattern?

abigail.bsky.social•24 days ago

We are talking cushions this time so a pattern isn't exactly needed! 😆

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