Motivational Issues

[bethzylla]

I've had the worst time lately trying to get mentally in gear.  I have several sewing projects on my plate (all for paying clients) and deadlines are creeping closer every day.  I don't know what my problem is, but the sewing mojo just isn't there.  I utterly hate when this happens...I want my sewing to be something that makes me happy, not a chore to be completed under pressure.  I know everyone goes through creative slumps, but this seriously couldn't have come at a worse time.

There's a fun guild event coming up - a Victorian train ride - and I'd hoped to make a new outfit for it.  It's safe to say that's not happening at this point.  I'll have to wear my only Victorian outfit (the blue bustle dress) again.  I do like it, and I'm starting to get it accessorized to a level I'm happy with, but still...it's not new and shiny.  At least all the hard work I put into making it is paying off with multiple wearings.  Besides, it'll be fun to see all my friends and go on a scenic round-trip train ride.  Last year Ben and I wound up leaving early because we hadn't eaten all day.  I'll make sure that's not an issue this time!

In the meantime, if anyone has advice for sweet-talking a sewing muse who's apparently on strike, please feel free to chime in!

Comments

[ashamanja-babu.livejournal.com]

I think my sewing muse is on strike, too. The only way I ever escape from the sewing doldrums is to grit my teeth, march into the sewing room, and DO something, even something crummy, then rely on the momentum to keep going.

[kaesha-nikovana.livejournal.com]

I think you're right. I need to just put on my big girl pants and get to it! I managed to pull out the patterns I need, get the pieces cut, and successfully die a small amount of fabric before I called it a day. Not quite the rousing performance I would've liked to give, but I'll take something over nothing!