September Update!
In a welcome change from last month, here is a monthly update that involves actual progress instead of crying.
I didn't get nearly as much done as I wanted - it feels like I blink and a week passes, it is very frustrating. But I did get some stuff done, which is progress! I should be able to finish off two projects this week, and I've already drafted two new ones! So hopefully October will be even better.
However it appears everything I make in October will be black. I think I said in my last weekly vlog that my current aesthetic was 'dresses that belong in a graveyard' and...yeah, still digging it (more like grave-digging it heh).
Except for a vintage style house dress. That will probably be a bright color. I need at least one bright dress in my life.
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So I see you’re into plants... can I send you some plant cuttings??? Lol and I definitely want a houseplant tour.
The eyeball jewelry is so cool! Could you share what Etsy shop they are from?
JenBurnsArt
Love watching your videos, no matter the content. Also it is SO totally viable to have a depression deflation. Your fans, myself included, enjoy all your work. :) Also, could I ask who the etsy artist was for those eyeball jewelry?
I enjoy your videos, no matter what form they take! I love the snake fabric, and going to try to see if my store has some.....I have a dream for a steampunk Medusa costume, but I really like the 1920s gown you have designed. Beautiful!
They sent you trim in 1-yard pieces? Jeesh, that's kind of useless. The replacement trim is very nice though. I also love the eyes and the flocked fabric. I would make the house dresses in those vintage-style cottons they have out now. In fact, I have made a couple and they are adorable. There is an Etsy seller who has a large stock of actual vintage fabrics (from Estonia). Some of them look quite suitable for that project. Enjoyed the video as always!
Hi there- what is the etsy seller? I would love to check that out. :)
Houseplant tour please! I love seeing other people's plants
We all need balance and with how cute and bright and cheery your tokidoki unicornos project was, maybe the black is just balancing it out?
I`m really looking forward to all of this :) Nice to hear that you feel better, I had my own share of depression since this Pandemic started, so I feel you... Can you share the artist who makes these eye jewelery, they're so awesome!
JenBurnsArt
I just love all of the halloween projects you're making! So gorgeous and spooky <3 I personally love the vlog videos, as I love to sew along with you. I assume making of do better in youtube algorithm but I think a lot of us love these chatty videos <3
I love the design for the 1920s snake dress!! And I would really enjoy a tour of your plants!
It's so satisfying to see you doing better and getting your stuff back together! It's so very motivating!
I'm also making bright dresses right now! With the weather and COVID-19 and just general mood in the world, there is a large need for some bright-colored beautiful things ;-) Looking forward to literally every single project you mentioned, you have such amazing creative ideas! :D
Lovely to hear the optimism coming back. Have to say that some meds really kill creativity. Do what you can and don't sweat the rest. Look after yourself; we're here for you. Sending best wishes and good vibes from Down Under <3
douse 1860's fabric in perfume?
i would love anything you chose to share, since my world has shrunk to my house and my backyard.
Wow, there was alot of content here! You seem to be getting happier and more content with yourself and what you are doing. So happy for you. Getting the clutter organized and put away must have felt good as well. I look forward to your posts always! Thanks so much.
I'm so happy to see and hear that the depression is backing down, I deal with it myself. Makes me happy knowing there are others out there like me.😃 All of the things you are working on are going to look amazing. I look forward to all of your video.
I am so stinking excited for the 1920s snake dress. And I squealed out loud when I saw the eyeball jewelry. Perfect touch of spooky. Oh my goodness. October is going to be awesome. I am currently working on my daughters' Halloween costumes. My oldest (4) is going to be a rainbow unicorn. I'm using the Peppermint Swirl Dress by Candy Castle Patterns and making the skirt rainbow and the bodice pink. And my youngest (2) will be a pumpkin and I am self drafting that one. We'll see how that goes.
I'm so glad you're finding your motivation and inspiration returning! You shouldn't feel bad for needing to do something else, though - after publishing forty books in the last ten years, for the last year I haven't been able to write ANYTHING, so I feel your pain! I've taken refuge in sewing while hoping that my writing mojo returns. Depression is real, and heaven knows this environment lately is enough to make even introverts feel like the walls are closing in. Take care, and thank you for the content you have put out!
Yay snake dress!!! I would absolutely watch a plant tour, house plants have also been my latest obsession! I'm living for the eye jewelry and your general spooky aesthetics lately.
I'm glad you're feeling better! It's been a rough year with news not improving. You're doing great and I love your work! You always inspire me and get me in the mood to sew and work when I'm not motivated. The eye brooch looks so cool at the neck/chest. But I'm like full OTT spooky vibes 💯.
Thank you for all of this content! It seems like you are doing a little better. It's a rough year, hang in there sweetie.