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Last Weeks in Dressmaking

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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...

Sixth Week in Dressmaking

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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...

Fifth Week in Dressmaking

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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...

Fourth Week in Dressmaking

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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...

Third Week in Dressmaking

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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...

Second Week in Dressmaking

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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...

First Week in Dressmaking

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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...

Lynae

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Lynae is a collection of poems written by Lealyn after she bought a hardbound notebook on August 13, 2016. She is currently 18 years old when she started writing for Lynae. This is where she writes her thoughts about herself and the things she has done. Status: Completed Published: March 26, 2022 to June 4, 2022 Genres: Random List of Poems: Marionette Ingratitude Sinner Wilt Home Life Apathy Room Goodbye Miracle

Memorable Assignments in Fourth Quarter 2022

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I only have two assignments to talk about because these tasks are so hard to finish that I started to doubt my capabilities as a student. The first one is my research. We did this research for almost a year and doing the thematic analysis was so hard that it took me almost a week to validate my data. I'm very glad that in this last quarter, the remaining parts of the research are easier. My research is finished and I'm contented with it. We have to take a video of ourselves presenting our research and I have to go through that with my lip gum wounded. I can't talk properly without making a funny face so I just endured it even in my defense. I was relieved when it was announced that we will only have 5 minutes each. When my scheduled day came, I was supposed to be the 2nd student to defend my research. However, the first presenter's computer decided to have a technical problem so I could go first (I'm salty because now that I'm first, I have no idea how the flow ...

Things That Kept Me Occupied

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I have been really busy since March 16. My mother and I are sifting through our bundles, segregating the preloved clothes depending on their condition; calculating the price in terms of the number of clothes; organizing them in our garage every morning, and putting is in storage every night. It is a very tiring process but at the same time, it is enjoyable too because we got to talk to customers by helping them choose what clothes they like. I usually act as a guard while I attend my online class and do my assignments. Even now that the classes are over, I still look over our business to make sure that every client will be entertained. My time is completely occupied since then because school project keeps coming at that time too so I have to stop writing at a certain time. Now I'm writing this I'm already preparing for the buffers so please look forward to that! Now that I know how our business work, I want to learn sewing because some clothes need repairs or it is not compatib...

Miracle

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I always thought that they are not true, But it happened to me. Maybe it was fate to meet him again, And I was forgiven once more. My life was shorter than him, But it was extended. Maybe I’m not the only one who can cure people, Because his presence changed my life. August 18, 2016 Type: Free Verse >>List of Poems<< ------------------------------------------------------------------- <<Previous                                                         

Goodbye

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Here is my goodbye, I will slowly die. August 22, 2016 Type: Couplet >>List of Poems<< ------------------------------------------------------------------- <<Previous                                             Next>>

Room

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I will be at peace, Once I end the torture here, In this empty room. August 22, 2016 Type: Haiku >>List of Poems<< ------------------------------------------------------------------- <<Previous                                             Next>>

Apathy

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Abandon him who only wish for my safety, Because I don't have morality nor pity. Condescend people whom I don't know, Despite their own glow and sorrow. Excoriate the world for giving this suffering, Frequently blaming and cursing everything. Garble the kind words sent to my ears, Heard only the bad things in years. Imperil my friends and acquaintances again, Just by staying with them like an undying pen. Kindle their emotions to get what I want, Later I will do it once more as I'm nonchalant. Manipulate those creatures around me too, No one can stop me from breaking this taboo. Overwhelm myself with these phrases, Presumably matching the ache he faces. Quiver as I remember the past. Regrettably saying my sorry at last. Sever my mind Dream, Thank you for saving him. Urge myself to come to this conclusion, Very sure that this is my salvation. Whether I live again or go to hell, Xylem has more purpose than my cell. You might feel I'm your duty, Zoom your view to see my ap...

Life

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Life Hopeful, light Smiling, laughing, celebrating Happy, lucky, sad, unlucky Frowning, crying, mourning Hopeless, dark Death August 21, 2016 Type: Diamonte >>List of Poems<< ------------------------------------------------------------------- <<Previous                                             Next>> August 21, 2016

Home

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I want to go home Where my parents and I lived With my childhood friends I want to have fun and rest I'm really tired of this pain August 21, 2016 Type: Tanka >>List of Poems<< ------------------------------------------------------------------- <<Previous                                             Next>>

Wilt

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I'm a withering flower, Who pulled my petals away. 'Cuz even if I matter, Dreams will haunt me anyway. August 20, 2016 Type: Tanaga >>List of Poems<< ------------------------------------------------------------------- <<Previous                                             Next>>

Sinner

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Sinner Wicked, Rotten Living, praying, pretending I can be good Witch August 18, 2016 Type: Cinquain >>List of Poems<< ------------------------------------------------------------------- <<Previous                                             Next>>

Ingratitude

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My name is Lealyn, blessed by nature; His name is Francisco, hated by fate. I'm like the fairy in literature, While he's the kid who is unfortunate. Despite this, he saved me from my demise. I thought overcoming death is absurd, That giving up my parents may be wise. He reached his hand to me when no one heard. A blind boy who spends his day in the barn, Is a guardian of the living beings. We hid our abilities like a tarn, Then revealed it to help our surroundings. When they need us, we cure them on a whim. When our deal has expired, I condemn him. August 14, 2016 Type: Sonnet >>List of Poems<< ------------------------------------------------------------------- <<Previous                                             Next>>

Memorable Assignments in Third Quarter 2022

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Time really flew fast. It's almost been 2 months since the second grading ended and now we are wrapping up the third grading. We only have 3 subjects this grading because my school changed their setup for face-to-face classes. I still attend online classes though because I did not sign the waiver for on-site classes. Anyways, here are my favorite assignments for this third grading. Blogs. This is the most likable assignment in Creative Nonfiction. I posted two blogs and these are "Creative Nonfiction: The Balance of Imagination and Facts" and "Online Classes: Experiences & Recommendations." I love this because I believe that writing blogs is my strength. I suck at different types of creative nonfiction so I won't be sharing all of them here. Reflective Essay. I enjoyed writing this one because I feel like I'm talking to myself. I would not post it on a separate blog, here it is. Please note that the name of the competition and school were retracted...