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could never afford the shit i want if i didn't make it myself

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So, when I had the idea to make a skirt from that cheater quilt print, I did a search to see what other cheater quilt print skirts were out there

and I found a small label, made in the USA brand cheater quilt print skirt, made from a custom (probably digital) print, and in a different style than I could even possibly make from what I had of the fabric available

that costs about $400.

Now

my initial reaction was “hooooooo why does that cost that much”

but then I thought a moment

and decided I should be asking

Why don’t I consider my own sewing

• which is entirely one of a kind
• often made from vintage fabrics
• and sewn with about 30 years of experience

to be worth that much?

I see comments on this that are like “Yeah! Pay the artist!!”

and while that’s a very valid point

this post is more about realizing that the things you make

for yourself

would have a very high value if factors like ‘fair compensation for labor’ were considered.

So I need to, like, stop thinking

“yeah, I made this from second hand cloth that I got for dirt cheap/somebody very generously gave me, with an old pattern I’ve had forever, and I’ve made that pattern so many times that I can get the whole thing sewn in no time, therefore this only worth the equivalent of finding something like it in a thrift store on half price day, because that’s how I acquire the rest of my clothes”

and start thinking

“completely one of a kind, made with vintage cloth and loads of experience, means this thing I’ve sewn for myself is really quite nice, even if I did, say, make it on a whim to use up the last bit of a particular fabric”

I am the artist. I need to value my work.

It just…gets weird when I realize that I couldn’t afford to buy the stuff I make for myself 😅 (Your picture was not posted)

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this, i do this all the time, it is the only way i am still sane, well if i ever was

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titkoks https://titkoks.tumblr.com/post/680089795065774080/guy-accidentally-cures-his-own-road-rage-by-making :

guy accidentally cures his own road rage by making fun of the person who caused his road rage

Guy: Yeah I’m, I’m just gonna put this out into the world: I need you to drive, like you got in your car on purpose. Drive like you’ve got somewhere to be, because I do, and I’m behind you! I don’t know how I always get stuck behind the person that’s like. impression “That cloud kinda looks like…..looks like a rabbit!” “I do believe….that meadow is full of daffodils!”

cracking up Okay, here’s the problem, is I was mad at that guy, and now that I’m doing an impression of him I kinda think he’s adorable and I like him. I like him now. It’s a very unique way to defuse my own road rage. I don’t know what kind of mental illness I have, but it’s fun.

I’ve been thinking about this video non-stop for months, but do you know what just occurred to me? This is actually a great example of mindfulness, expression, and self-modulation.

Instead of bottling it or lashing out, he took the time to stop in a quiet place to process an upsetting event. He validated his anger, and stated he felt his needs were going unmet. He then humanized the person who upset him, and considered their intentions. He then found perspective on the event and his own emotions. This then genuinely calmed him down.

Those are all therapy skills being used in real time! Which, like, I don’t think people talk about enough. Part of the human experience is getting angry about stupid things. Feelings can’t be permanently bottled or unleashed full force on the spot. You need to process it, and take the time to see the bigger picture.

This is also part of the reason why stories are so important. (Your picture was not posted)