I was feeling extremely stressful last Thursday. Why? I realise that I might miss some deadlines that I have set earlier. I need to reevaluate my priority and my capability. But, thinking too much about it makes me feel suffocated and I started to have the usual physical symptom that I acquired when I did PhD. This is not good.
To divert myself from the things that I have in my mind, I went to IKEA to look at some left-over fabrics that might be on sales. I also went to Kamdar and Jakel (both don’t have much choices though). I bought a half meter fabric from IKEA which cost me RM6.45. I decided to use it as the lining. So, with the existing left-over fabrics from my sister’s and my baju kurung, I started to mix-and-match the fabrics. After spending around nearly 8 hours of sewing (with intermittent break to do some gardening), I managed to finish 5 pouches. I used all the zippers that I bought last Monday.
My friend suggested that perhaps I should make a tag to indicate that the pouch is hand-stitched without using sewing machine. So, I created a simple tag with UTM Care and Charity logo.
When I gave the pouches to the person-in-charge at UTM Care and Charity Shop, he asked me “Berapa nak letak harga ni kak?“. I told him that I made the pouches using left-over fabrics. It does not cost much. It is up to him to put the price. He scrutinized the pouches. I told him that I made a tag just to give a personal touch.
Making pouch is a hobby. I like sewing. It is also a way for me to destress with minimal cost. I don’t know how many pouches that I can make per week. It depends on my emotional state though (really). In sha Allah I will keep on making it as a means to destress. I really need to have a balance work-leisure lifestyle. Since I am not really into sports, this is my choice to destress.
Note: I still do not take order for this pouch. Nope.
I showed this pouch to my senior colleague who is retiring on 29 September 2019. I gave these two pouches as memento.
