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I know it's been 2 years and I'm very guilty of leaving this series of blogs behind. I remember being really stressed that time that ever since that day I did not write anything until today. I have a good news but I'll put it on the last part. This is what I wrote: Day 30 We received the allowance this day. I also practiced cutting fabric using a small pattern just like back then. September 14, 2022 Day 31 I fixed my measurements in my pattern so I could get the right measurements this time. Then I sew the pattern I cut yesterday so I can memorize the process of sewing blouse. September 13, 2022 Day 32 We arrived late this day because we got the requirements for our proposal. I also timed how long I sewed the buttonhole and I sew one for 12 minutes September 14, 2022 Day 33 I cut my pattern onto the old fabric. I set a timer and begin cutting the fabric for the blouse that has my measurements. It took me 51 minutes to finish cutting. I began sewing and then it took me 4 hou...

Day 25 No Entry September 5, 2022 Day 26 On this day, we fixed my very high-waisted pants. My classmates helped me finish the waistband and the hem because we are running out of time, the service is already there. Good thing she is a pro I'm very grateful because the way she sews mine is very neat but efficient at the same time. September 6, 2022 Day 27 I did not do any sewing projects this day because I kept overseeing the formatting of the attendance. September 7, 2022 Day 28 The same with yesterday I help with writing the attendance but I manage to sew a small blouse. The extreme heat made me so exhausted that I can't properly comprehend and apply what is being taught to me. However, I still finished it in 3 hours so I think it is a good thing. I just need more practice and I should practice sewing button holes because I know I'm very slow on that one. September 8, 2022 Day 29 I did not sew anything on this day because I'm just here to have attendance and pass my pap...

Day 21 This is the day I finalized my blouse. However, it became too short for me so I had to adjust its hem which is very frustrating because all the mishaps could have been avoided if it was taught to us beforehand. I have a mental breakdown at school. The environment is already unhealthy from the start, but at the same time, I'm not learning anything. I cannot give all the details but I'll only say that the learning environment is very unpleasant and I do not like staying there for long. I would rather learn at home so I'm not distracted by the things that are happening around me. I feel like we are wasting time there. August 30, 2021 Day 22 I started putting buttons and buttonholes on this day for my blouse. As usual, I'm very slow so it took me almost a day to finish. I endured the day at least but I'm not really that happy even if I finished my blouse and I can already wear it. I still have a lot to learn so I can apply the process of dressmaking properly. Aug...

Day 16 I tried making a facemask out of old fabric. I cut my printed pattern and then the fabric. I put basting in it even though it doesn't really need to then connect them together. I haven't finished it because I don't really feel well today so I might finish it next time. August 22, 2022 Day 17 This is a pretty boring day because we are only a few and it is raining hard. I can't borrow any good sewing machine; our instructor teaches us by watching her sew. Which is hard because I can't memorize the process and the concept behind it. I kinda want her to teach us while we are on the sewing machine so me can train our muscle memory. Not only that she said before that we should not put edging on everything even though she didn't. So I have to remove almost everything on my fabric even though it keeps the fabric from fraying. I have no choice but to abide without knowing the purpose and why. August 23, 2022 Day 18 No entry August 24, 2022 Day 19 This day I took t...

Day 11 Today was a very productive day because I continuously worked from morning to afternoon. In the morning, I used a high speed that is very hard to control because of how fast it is even when I press lightly. My classmate who sews for a living demonstrated how to thread the sewing machine and sew tax. She made me more confident in sewing because when I'm having a hard time starting, I try to remember and imitate how she does hers. After that, I continue where I left off with the ordinary sewing machine and my mom guided me in the steps which I still can't memorize. I manage to almost finish the blouse and pants. I just have to finalize it by sewing buttonholes and buttons. August 15, 2022 Day 12 I finished hand sewing the button and buttonhole of my small blouse and pants which took me almost a day to finish. I'm very slow even when my stitch is not very close to each other. I'm very happy because I can finally move on to a new project but I have no idea what I sho...

Day 6 I was really nervous last night because my college is also starting today. Good thing that the online meeting did not happen because I kept waiting for it but no one sends a link on our group chat. What we did this day is to practice our foot control. We use a piece of paper folded into two and run our sewing machines without threads. I did not stop retrying until I make a straight line. That's when I realized that I prefer a highspeed lover to an ordinary machine with a motor. Highspeed has more control and is also silent. The table does not vibrate like crazy in comparison to the ordinary sewing machine and I like how high speed can go so much faster even though I do not really need that horsepower because I'm just a beginner. Later this day, our teacher taught us how to cut and sew the pattern we made with a small replica. I can't remember all the steps so I hope I can do it too the same way that she did. Now I'm nervous again because she is expecting just to f...

When I say I want to improve my skills, this is what I meant. I want to enhance my creativity but now, with garments. It is pretty hard to enroll for this short course here in my place (for free too) because they have hidden it well. Fortunately, we found it! I will use what I learned for our business that is why I'm trying new things. Looking forward to getting my national certificate by the end of 35 days! We have classes from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm (with an exception on Mondays because we have a flag ceremony at 7:30am). I have to wake up early again to go to school just like the old times before the pandemic happened. That's why I'm very excited! I already met my classmates before in our orientation. They are fun to be with and I can see my mom having fun too (we are classmates btw). Most of them are already parents, meaning they are probably older than me by a decade/s. It has a different vibe from my high school; the atmosphere is very light and everyone is easy...

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