Some people can turn their hobby into earning living. Nope. It is not me though. When I showed to some friends the pouch that I made, one of them ordered 3 pouches. 3? I was shocked and amazed that someone wants my pouch.
At first, I think that I can finish the order during this short Eid adha break. But as I was making the third pouch, I feel that I am no longer enjoy making the pouch. What has happened? What is happening now? As I look at the unfinished pouch, I ask myself. Why am I making the pouch on a first place? Am I trying to get extra income? Or is it a way for me to unwind? If I start feeling stressful while making a pouch, it means that it is no longer a means for me to unwind. Right?
Then, I realise that I feel pressured because I have to follow certain kind of requirement. The person requested me to make her the three pouches with specific measurement: 21cm x 15cm pouches. A pouch with an exact measurement. When I look at the first two pouches that I made, I realise that there is no specific measurement. I made it using my own hunch. I look at my Cath Kidston’s pouch, then I decide that I want to have a slightly smaller pouch, so I just make a smaller version without exact measurement using whatever available cloth/fabric. But when I got the order with specific measurement, I find it challenging to find “left-over” fabric or cloth.
I asked myself “What is my original intention of making the pouch?” It is definitely not for sale. So, I told my friend that I cannot finish her third pouch. I had finished two of the pouches. I told her that I am no longer enjoy the process of making the pouch because I have started to feel stressful while making it. It is not supposed to be that way. I apologise to her because I don’t think I can finish the third one. Luckily, she understands it.
So, the reason of me showing the pouches is not to attract customers. Nope. I don’t sell these pouches. It is just a means for me to unwind. Meaning, if I feel making a pouch, I will make one without thinking too much about the end product.
[Psst… I am learning different styles of hand-sewing, so I am experimenting with that while making the pouches. 😀 ]
