Sewing - skill, art, pleasure...

I went to a shopping mole today, trying to find some new clothes for myself. And I found - nothing! Why?

There was a nice dress in one shop. I liked the model, but I didn't like the pattern. I would like to have one in some other colors. And even some other pattern. Maybe some other fabric would fit better to me? OK, I went to the other shop.

I found some great trousers. But again in wrong fabric. No, I won't wear this.

Oh, such a cute blouse. Magnificent pattern, beautiful colors. But what about this shape? No, I would change it for sure...

So, I realized why I never find industrial clothes that fit me. I started sewing for myself at the age of thirteen. For the beginning I made some simple skirts, then some T-shirts, simple summer dresses... In a short time, I started to use patterns from sewing magazines and changed them at my own opinion, made some totally different things than those in magazine. I used just a basic shapes. But fabrics, details, colors, patterns I used were something made just in my head. Sometimes they appeared during the sewing process... In a minute I changed everything and made something totally different than the original idea. That is something great. You never know what is going to get out under your sewing machine...

How to Stay Positive in the World Full of Negativity

This is not as impossible as it seems. But it is extremely important to keep positive thinking in every moment, never mind how negative are people around us. Positive thinking will give us more power to go through life easily, happy and successfully. There are several methods that are going to help us in this.

 1. Avoid bad news

Don't start your day reading, watching or listening the news, it is very possible that you are going to be overwhelmed with a lot of bad news. It is better not to start the day with negativity.

2. Control the number of negative people around you

Negative people pretend to turn into the "energy vampires", so try to spend less time with them and don't let them suck your energy. They are going to feel better, you are going to be more and more exhausted.

3. Listen to the music

Music has the incredible power. It can make you smile even when you are not feeling good and even make you feel fantastic. Choose some cheerful music, and your dose of positivity is guaranteed.

4. Meditate

Good meditation can instantly make you feel calm and positive.

5. Increase the physical activity

Physical activity is going to help you fill the batteries and refresh your body and spirit. The best way to start your day.