tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post877069199833632411..comments2024-03-28T15:05:08.604-04:00Comments on Beau Baby: Sewing For Stress Relief? Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942455468832787000noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-30178837423420710652013-02-01T08:16:26.275-05:002013-02-01T08:16:26.275-05:00Just wanted to wish you all the best for today :)Just wanted to wish you all the best for today :)cuadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07521790204825358581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-4609163293984228352013-01-31T18:22:30.175-05:002013-01-31T18:22:30.175-05:00If you're bothered by it, and it can be (somew...If you're bothered by it, and it can be (somewhat) fixed then it's better to do it, and sooner rather than later. You are simply trying to put back what was there before, you shouldn't worry about the message that would send to your daughter, you're not getting botox or a facelift, and you would do the same for your daughter if she had suffered a trauma.Ms. McCallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02190263303526887994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-18117570428796446622013-01-31T07:21:15.420-05:002013-01-31T07:21:15.420-05:00Good luck on Friday! we are all supporting you!! ...Good luck on Friday! we are all supporting you!! Sending lots of big hugs from Scotland!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-44884925600021749202013-01-30T21:13:46.191-05:002013-01-30T21:13:46.191-05:00I totally know what you mean about sewing as a str...I totally know what you mean about sewing as a stress reliever. I used my "genome quilt" (the header on my blog) as a stress reliever while I was finishing my PhD. Knowing I had something enjoyable to do in my down time made the working time easier.<br /><br />Good luck on Friday, whether or not you have the surgery. I'm sure you'll make the decision that's right for you. I don't think it's vain to want to erase a reminder of a very unpleasant incident though, especially if it's where your eyes fall when you look in the mirror. Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03205271379351276007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-37557576442369636782013-01-30T15:31:19.558-05:002013-01-30T15:31:19.558-05:00I'm so sorry that such an awful thing happened...I'm so sorry that such an awful thing happened to you and that you are still having anxiety about it. Having a visual reminder of a traumatic experience makes it difficult to overcome. I think that taking steps to help yourself heal both physically and emotionally from this is a very positive message to give your daughter - sometimes bad things happen for no good reason, but moving on and doing what we can to restore and care for ourselves is pretty central to the idea of loving oneself. <br /><br />Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-81437896117348129332013-01-30T13:52:35.060-05:002013-01-30T13:52:35.060-05:00Aw, crap... what a hard week. It's bad enough...Aw, crap... what a hard week. It's bad enough that this guy hijacked your memory, your confidence, and your courage-- he shouldn't get to hold power over your appearance, too. I say go for the surgery. It's not a vanity thing-- it's a very natural and healthy attempt to move on and move forward after an awful incident.<br /><br />Here's hoping all goes well (at the surgeon's and with the silk!) and that everything heals quickly and nicely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-50176450474193841652013-01-30T10:52:10.690-05:002013-01-30T10:52:10.690-05:00It seems like you are taking a really courageous s...It seems like you are taking a really courageous step to reclaim a part of yourself after it was forcefully taken away from you. That is a beautiful message to send to your daughter. If you feel like someone is starting to get judge-y about your surgery, you can just say, "I need to reclaim this piece of myself from the crackhead." Nobody is going to judge you wrongly for that. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-74865192180619457612013-01-30T08:55:10.748-05:002013-01-30T08:55:10.748-05:00And yes, sewing is stress relief, escapism, and fa...And yes, sewing is stress relief, escapism, and fantasy... all rolled into one!mimi jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046101113822427313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-45940000427973105282013-01-30T08:54:10.976-05:002013-01-30T08:54:10.976-05:00Wow. What a terrible thing to go through (being p...Wow. What a terrible thing to go through (being punched by a crackhead), and I completely understand the fear. I don't think there is a "right" or "wrong" way to tackle this, but (forgive me for saying this, all who disagree) you don't have a time limit. After all, it is cosmetic, right? Why not wait until you want to do something about it? The only voice that matters here is your own...mimi jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046101113822427313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-48061628315381363792013-01-29T22:28:37.646-05:002013-01-29T22:28:37.646-05:00I think Peter gave good advice. Any kind of surge...I think Peter gave good advice. Any kind of surgery is difficult to prepare for, but I hope you go through with it. Conquering your fear could turn in to a great lesson and model for your daughter, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-38234526988025106842013-01-29T20:51:34.367-05:002013-01-29T20:51:34.367-05:00Interesting! Can I admit that I don't know how...Interesting! Can I admit that I don't know how to block...maybe a blog post idea for you?! I'd love to hear more.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04942455468832787000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-13948407223884641062013-01-29T20:26:25.820-05:002013-01-29T20:26:25.820-05:00Phew! Hang in there, ok?
I checked that shirt fab...Phew! Hang in there, ok?<br /><br />I checked that shirt fabric and it is on-grain. George of our cotton dept and I looked it over and discussed the problems you and Peter had with it. Turns out the fabric has a touch of Lycra in it, hence the slight wonkiness. George recommended blocking this fabric before cutting out your pattern, but quel pain, right? I probably wouldn't have blocked this fabric first either, but I am thinking about his suggestion with a new wonky fabric I just bought home. --MegMeg @ Mood Fabricshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14424239958934347486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-79279464411780071812013-01-29T20:22:13.154-05:002013-01-29T20:22:13.154-05:00Sending comforting and healing vibes your way. Th...Sending comforting and healing vibes your way. This post reminded me of how long I've been reading your brecalL think I recall readiNg about the "crackhead incident." I can appreciate your conflicting emotions - I firmly believe in honoring who we are on the inside and positive, accepting body image, no matter what others may see. However, here I sit in my 50s wearing orthodontic braces. While they will likely assist in oral health, they were definitely not required. Like you, I constantly heard, Oh, it's barely noticeable." In the end, it mattered enough to me to get the braces. I know your discernment carries with it the memory and emotions of that horrible act. Like others have said, I say go for it.<br />CynthiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-62925040360690870642013-01-29T18:38:39.484-05:002013-01-29T18:38:39.484-05:00I usually have an extra side project when I have a...I usually have an extra side project when I have a really busy/stressful costume design gig. You would think it would add to the stress and in a way it does, but I need a project that I have total control over, not my designs, which will always risk being changed by director/actor needs/play needs to my annoyance.<br />It sounds to me like your anxiety stems from the fact that you didn't choose to get punched in the face, you didn't choose that scar - unlike if you'd intentionally gotten into a fight. It is a manifestation of your feelings of helplessness that it happened at all. So I say, go for it! And if it doesn't even disappear, like the doctor said it might not, at least you took some action. That alone should make you feel better.Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204598010453409678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-75053435898626029892013-01-29T18:06:32.247-05:002013-01-29T18:06:32.247-05:00Good luck! I think that if it really was not the r...Good luck! I think that if it really was not the right thing to do, you would have already cancelled. I love that print! I'm working on a bird print dress right now, definitely playing an important stress-relief role for me!Mikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14064870915807391241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-79261236326208022702013-01-29T18:01:49.116-05:002013-01-29T18:01:49.116-05:00Ditto that! Best of luck-Ditto that! Best of luck-Kimbersewhttp://seamstresskim.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-48627951102470107262013-01-29T17:28:49.811-05:002013-01-29T17:28:49.811-05:00Everytime I'm stressed I can't wait to get...Everytime I'm stressed I can't wait to get home to sew:)<br />Good luck with the surgery, loving the print on the blouse:)<br /><br />Bec Stitcheshttp://www.becstitches.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-42388652473125320452013-01-29T16:29:53.540-05:002013-01-29T16:29:53.540-05:00Many supportive vibes headed your way! Sewing can ...Many supportive vibes headed your way! Sewing can be such a stress reliever and allows me to stop noticing the constant stream of thought through my head and instead makes me focus on what is in front of me at the machine. So I say get sewing that pussy blouse and snicker at the name as much as possible. Best of luck for the big day *hugs*Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11327154239370215171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-69329180553524896282013-01-29T15:59:35.676-05:002013-01-29T15:59:35.676-05:00Good for you. I hope the surgery does away with th...Good for you. I hope the surgery does away with the scar for you, and makes you feel better when you look in the mirror. <br /><br />I had a mole on my chin when I was a kid. It wasn't that bad- when I see pics with it, even I barely notice it. Still, at the time it might as well have been a helicopter landing pad when I looked in the mirror. I had it removed, and it made me happier and more self assured about my appearance. No shit. <br /><br />Sew away, try to avoid thinking about it, and it'll be over before you know it!!!A.J.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05989531542525210531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-39396597623137758192013-01-29T15:42:21.944-05:002013-01-29T15:42:21.944-05:00I know how you feel. I nearly got up and left when...I know how you feel. I nearly got up and left when they were prepping me for my knee replacement. Surgery is terrifying. I wish you good luck and the results you're hoping for.Fairevergreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09835294278475404853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-52088204295366183922013-01-29T14:49:38.238-05:002013-01-29T14:49:38.238-05:00oh my god suzanne. this just all around sucks to h...oh my god suzanne. this just all around sucks to have to go through. suckety, suck, sucks.<br /><br />and yes, i agree, sewing is a great stress reliever.marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-35113860616534245862013-01-29T14:45:49.719-05:002013-01-29T14:45:49.719-05:00I am totally thinking about you and your family an...I am totally thinking about you and your family and will keep you in mind on Friday! I absolutely sew as a stress reliever, as a way to keep my mind from wandering to topics I'm worried or sad about. It does work for me, since you should pay attention lest you sew over your finger or something.<br /><br />I can't wait to see the finished blouse, it will look great!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15811243723127742330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-91069419392821970342013-01-29T14:27:12.257-05:002013-01-29T14:27:12.257-05:00Sewing is great stress reliever, so much better th...Sewing is great stress reliever, so much better than thinking too much or staring at computers all day!Mollyhttp://toferet.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-87401131840905688392013-01-29T14:15:36.791-05:002013-01-29T14:15:36.791-05:00i absolutely use sewing as a stress coping mechani...i absolutely use sewing as a stress coping mechanism! it takes my mind off things i have no control over, it's a distraction, it focuses my energy into something positive. plus, who doesn't feel good after accomplishing a complicated sewing task? as far as the surgery, if you think about it every time you look in the mirror, and wish you could change the scar, it's probably the right thing for you. there's no sense in having something that you can change hold you back. that said, if you chicken out, we won't judge!<br /><br />good luck, hope all goes well! :)lisa g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09891757600316953288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-5632273282934207892013-01-29T13:18:22.256-05:002013-01-29T13:18:22.256-05:00Suzanne, wow, what a crazy week ahead of you. Goo...Suzanne, wow, what a crazy week ahead of you. Good luck with all of it. And I am glad that you have some amazing fabric and a great pattern to distract you a bit. Its sure to be stunning. I can certainly understand redirecting my stress towards sewing. In fact, I am having a baby any day and all I want to do is sew.Kelli Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03250723048820943765noreply@blogger.com