November 6, 2018

#BLC 2018 - Day 6: Words of Wisdom To Boost Your Sewing Confidence...

...in the world of fast paced everything, it's hard not to get caught up in thinking "I'm Not Good Enough"!  We need to stop and realize that there will always be those who do things a little better than we may be able to do them "right now", at this given minute.  However, who's to say that with consistent practice that we won't become better and better in our crafts.   I read words of wisdom along those lines from Tany Leite from a recent interview she did that really touch my heart as a crafter.  Read here to see if you share my feelings...

Tany Leite


I have grown in every way, as I believe anyone who sews does. Sewing is a never ending learning experience and it is very important to keep your humbleness: it doesn't matter how long you've been sewing, if you are a professional or not; there's always something new to learn. When you start thinking you know everything, you stop taking interest in learning new techniques and look down at others because you believe you're better than them and deserve to be more successful, then you should stop and think again why you sew. With the Internet and social networks it is very easy to start comparing yourself to others, especially if they are more successful than you. Well, for me it is not about comparing myself to others, I don't see myself as a competitor for success. I see myself as someone who loves sewing and most of all I love sharing my experience and motivate others.

Most of us praise the importance of sewing a test garment and I can't say I disagree. What bothers me sometimes is making a test garment without even assessing the pattern first. A pattern should be measured and those measures should be compared to the body measurements. You can alter the pattern and correct it before the test garment is cut, and sometimes if the garment is not over complicated in terms of proportions, with enough method and experience you can skip the test garment all together.

My advice to beginners is keep trying and be proud of your makes, even if they are not perfect. With each project you'll get better at it. I'm not saying to overlook mistakes; you should definitely learn from them. Be proud of your improvements. My advice to those of us who have been on the road for many years: don't ever stop feeling amazed with the act of creating, even if what you see is not perfect. Look at things from the bright side and feel happy about what you do.

Tany Leite - Aveiro, Portugal
Instagram:  @Tany0471

20 comments:

  1. Thanks for the spotlight, Faye!❤❤❤ Huga all the way from Portugal!

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    1. Tany you are the best! Know you virtually all this time has been wonderful!!!

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  2. Wow! Thanks for posting this. I have always admired Tany and her sewing skills!

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    1. This was so touching to me that I had to share it. She is a super person and so are you!

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  3. Fabulous words from Tany. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Great words from Tany! I wish all those in the sewing community could read and understand what she is saying here. It’s truly important for us supporting each other! Thanks so much for posting Ms. Faye!

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    1. I agree and you are so welcome Myra!

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  5. This is a nice spotlight! I agree!

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  6. Isn't this just the loveliest way of looking at sewing? I enjoyed this Faye.

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    1. I am so glad you enjoyed it Sarah Liz!

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  7. WELL SAID Tany!!! I will share this with my BFF who is a beginner to encourage her!!! Faye I too been following Tany and several of you for a while. I am a background person ... FIESTA :)

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    1. Thank you for following us Monica! We all need cheerleaders to spur us on!

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  8. Great attitude and a great way to look at things.

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  9. Thanks for introducing me to Tany. I like her advice.

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  10. These words couldn't come from a more gifted and humble sewist. Tany is inspirational.

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