Mask Making, McCalls, Mockup Fitting & Stash Sorting | Weekly Vlog
I filmed this with hopes that it would motivate me to work more consistently and it kind of worked, just not as well as I had hoped it would. I still don't feel like I got much done, even though I did a decent job of getting through my to-do list.
It's just a weird time. I'm putting energy into things, and spending hours working every day, but it doesn't seem to translate into actually accomplishing things. It's like everything is going in slow motion and being lazily approached and worked on.
I think part of it is having my parents working from home, it makes weeks feel like really drawn out weekends. I don't have the usual cues of them leaving and coming home that I generally schedule my work around.
I'm an introvert who works from home and almost never leaves the house unless it is dog or fabric related. So I didn't expect to be effected by the limitations at all, but it still has changed my routine and daily anxiety level a lot.
(I still realize I'm just about as lucky and unaffected as you can be by a pandemic - I'm not trying to throw a pity party or anything, but I think it just goes to show how invasive it's been to peoples lives even when they have distance from it.)
I debated about not posting this - because I don't think it's especially riveting. But I think it's realistic. And that matters too!
Thanks for watching and for the support. And stay safe!
Mask Making, McCalls, Mockup Fitting & Stash Sorting | Weekly Vlog (YouTube)
Comments (16)
Just getting around to watching this video, but I wanted to say that I really appreciate how frank you are in your vlogs. The current state of the world is really tough and we're all doing our best to get through it - I'm definitely not moving through my work to-do lists (or even home to-do lists) at the pace I might in normal times. Thank you for being here and doing your best!
Happy to be a new patron...I have enjoyed your work for some time. I teach 6th grade, and have had no school since March 13th. I sew costumes for our community theater and am working on stuff for an Etsy shop. I understand how lucky I am to be able to distract myself with these projects, and not have the stress over health or finances; I appreciate your honesty, and agree that this is a weird time we are all adjusting to.
Where are you selling your unwanted patterns?
I haven't decided yet - I need to count them all and write down condition issues. I'm not sure when I'll have time to do that, but I'll make a post on instagram when I do. My DMs on instagram have been screwed up recently so it will probably be on ebay or poshmark!
I love weekly vlogs!! Excited to see your new 1880s project, late Victorian is my favorite historical era after the 1940s.
I'm in a situation similar to yours. Both my parents have been working from home since the start of the quarantine in mid march (I'm italian)... and it's just different enough that my concentration for studying and creating has flown out the window. As for the video, I really enjoyed the process of fitting the mock up, since it's a task I usually struggle with. I'm also excited about the prospect of a pattern collection video. Thank you so much for sharing Angela!
It really makes me realize how habitual of a person I am! Tiny changes really mess with routines you've developed. I hope it gets better for you soon and thank you for the kind words :D
I work from home now. I thought it would do me good, being in my own little 'cave'. But the video conferences drain me. Concentration is gone after 2 hours (even with my Ritalin). Daughters at home too, so everywhere noise (music, films, TicToc). I long for the good ol' days in the office. So your not the only one who gets frustrated. And you are certainly allowed to say so (haven't seen your video yet, working hours for me now, but just had to say this).
I'm sorry to hear that! I love working from home but don't have to deal with distractions like that - I can't even imagine. I hope it gets better for you soon!
Great update. How can we purchase one of your masks?
You can send me an email to angelacostumery@gmail.com if you're interested and located in the US! (trying to avoid the post office so I can't ship internationally atm)
I have missed your vlogs!!! Thank you so much for posting!!
Thank you! I'm in a similar situation of sewing multiple things at home, but getting frustrated with myself for not accomplishing more faster. So I'm glad to see I'm not alone. Also, do not feel bad for the state of your sewing room--my roommate and I call our living room a "post-apocalyptic Joanns." She's making masks, and I'm working on commissions and personal projects. So our sewing space is a DISASTER lol
It's amazing how quickly a sewing space can go to hell lol! I'm glad you have a roommate who understands and good luck with your projects!
I’m not sure if it’s just me... but I can’t get this video to play! 😭
Oh no!! I posted right after uploading so maybe it wasn't done rendering yet?!