tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post8112690106041679870..comments2024-01-24T11:28:22.701+00:00Comments on 'So, Zo...': Me-Made-June '11: and another thing...Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10893813529679767893noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-22714839287563163352011-07-18T18:58:35.515+01:002011-07-18T18:58:35.515+01:00I've been slack lately in keeping up with my f...I've been slack lately in keeping up with my fellow & fav seamsters, but I have to say this: after catching up on MMJ, and then reading this post, I am totes on board with SSS. And now I actually think I can get enough garments under my belt by then so as not to wear the same thing every day. So take that, anon S!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-32789321132320022302011-07-09T01:13:18.549+01:002011-07-09T01:13:18.549+01:00I follow lots of sewing blogs and enjoy seeing wha...I follow lots of sewing blogs and enjoy seeing what people post during me-made months. I've never joined in myself... largely because I don't work and don't leave the house every day, which means that I'm not usually "photo ready." And, well... I sometimes wear pajamas all day. LOL They're all self made, but not really the pictures I want to share with the world at large.Juanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16300640647404729714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-71179351263228984382011-07-08T03:33:09.086+01:002011-07-08T03:33:09.086+01:00Over it-smover it...I loved MMJ and had a great ti...Over it-smover it...I loved MMJ and had a great time participating and watching others participate as well. Just know that there are many, many people out there who love the event and really appreciated your efforts in putting it together!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14329368015151415166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-85131875621008550252011-07-08T01:08:42.426+01:002011-07-08T01:08:42.426+01:00I am a little late to the party here but these peo...I am a little late to the party here but these people (I use the term lightly in this context) are rather sad. Having little creative ability of their own, they scheme to malign others. I think you did the right thing by not giving credence to the negative. These people do not want an intuitive dialog, they are hit and run. Again, sad. Get a life. While I did not participate in MMJ11 I thoroughly enjoy seeing how the other participants work it out. You keep up the good work. OK?Corrinehttp://sewtopia.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-35649063887616465772011-07-07T07:45:10.655+01:002011-07-07T07:45:10.655+01:00Teeny tiny observation from a MM follower and part...Teeny tiny observation from a MM follower and participator (alas, the latter only in spirit due to lack of MMs in present wardrobe!): one of the best parts about MMJ was getting to meet so many amazing peeps in Brighton a few weeks back! For the friendships made or strengthened there alone, MMJ is a resounding success. <br /><br />Big hugs xxSantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00096830725854082434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-38509166700127818602011-07-06T08:01:53.771+01:002011-07-06T08:01:53.771+01:00Why do people feel the need to say such hurtful, u...Why do people feel the need to say such hurtful, untrue things? Me-Made-Months have CHANGED how I feel about my own wardrobe and this is a change that will affect the rest of my life, and I think that is a pretty big deal. I will never get over the concept! I was gutted I couldn't participate this month as I had a lot going on with visitors and uni, but I cannot wait for the next one, so don't listen to her!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-9521166011006865342011-07-05T20:37:34.886+01:002011-07-05T20:37:34.886+01:00Someone's a jerk on the Internet - sad but tru...Someone's a jerk on the Internet - sad but true.<br /><br />I saw this post today and thought of "Samantha": http://tinybuddha.com/quotes/tiny-wisdom-how-criticism-helps-you-excel/<br /><br />The nutshell version: either she's right and can help you improve, or she's wrong and can help you develop a thicker skin.Zenahttp://bloodsweatshoptears.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-12712167900083028852011-07-05T09:59:39.971+01:002011-07-05T09:59:39.971+01:00Gosh,there are millions of blogs in cyberspace tha...Gosh,there are millions of blogs in cyberspace that people can read if they are 'over' what a few are doing, so why the random comment? I thought it was odd too. I've only followed yours and Jane's and Karen's MMJ's but that's my choice, and if I didn' want to follow them I wouldn't! :) People are so odd...<br />You on the other hand are NOT odd. You are gorgeous and wise and sensible, and fun, and I love the incredible range of styles your MMJ showed, and how delightful that reviewing all the photos in their entirety allowed you to see yourself as we do - Gorgeous! :)MrsC (Maryanne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14440723067459232998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-27935652784053334052011-07-04T21:25:41.692+01:002011-07-04T21:25:41.692+01:00I have not commented before but have been followin...I have not commented before but have been following yours and several other blogs with interest over the last year or so. MMJ especially has been a total inspiration to me. I have, as a result of seeing everyone's fabulous efforts started recently to actually wear some of the stuff I've made myself. I really now wish I had a job where dressing down was not necessary so I could wear more me made stuff more often. Thank you for making MMJ happen and for the inspiration given, I am sure, not only to me. <br /><br />On the subject of body image and confidence, this I have found is a growing thing as you get older. Now, at 50 I am far more confident in my appearance and body shape than I ever was when I was younger.<br /><br />Take negativity with a pinch of salt and carry on the great work, it is much appreciated by many.Debbie Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-22717137998782886142011-07-04T21:16:59.351+01:002011-07-04T21:16:59.351+01:00Wow! All I can say is THANK YOU all sooooooooo muc...Wow! All I can say is THANK YOU all sooooooooo much for your super-sweet comments. You all have made me feel so amazing just when I really needed a boast. I have the nicest, more supportive readers in the whole wide world and feel incredibly grateful to everyone that commented.<br /><br />Zoe xxxZoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10893813529679767893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-44497400397143248392011-07-04T17:24:10.933+01:002011-07-04T17:24:10.933+01:00Please don't let silly negative comments get y...Please don't let silly negative comments get you down. I've loved Me Made June - loved seeing what other participants were wearing and enjoyed wearing things I made myself. It's really useful to take photos & see the clothes on me & to get other participants' views. <br />Me Made challenges encourage us all to wear what we make. <br />Thank you for organising them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-15024451583842979452011-07-04T14:47:07.190+01:002011-07-04T14:47:07.190+01:00Ignore the meanness! I took part in MMM and it'...Ignore the meanness! I took part in MMM and it's still food for thought, a few months on ! I'm intending to participate in your next MM event that happens when it's warm down under, so please keep going with them :-)<br /><br />Also I'm with you on the body image stuff, but I think blogging and MM-ing can help with how you think you look. I used to avoid having my photo taken at all because I absolutely hated the way I looked, but the digital camera self-timer means a single snap doesn't have to taken to be "it". And having little kids helps: mum is always pretty :-)to them.Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-77763777181969320692011-07-04T11:38:09.730+01:002011-07-04T11:38:09.730+01:00I was a first timer and thoroughly enjoyed MMJ and...I was a first timer and thoroughly enjoyed MMJ and will do it again!!As I have commented before the whole MMJ thing was personally great for me because at 50 and with the past few years not being terribly brilliant I was not too confident to say the least.I made clothes but didn't dare wear them,so I mostly made for my daughter,and I hate the way I look.Doing MMJ has made me realise that I don't sew too badly after all,I can look relatively nice in what I make and that out of the months photos there are actually 3 that I really love of me....which is something I would never have thought possible before the 1st of June...SO THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES OVER!<br />Apart from that of course it was inspirational to see what everyone else was making.By all means people can make negative comments if they want to, but that is THEIR problem and don't let it get to you.xxUrban Rustichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00964025652320979395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-58871439325086906912011-07-04T06:27:34.398+01:002011-07-04T06:27:34.398+01:00Firstly, thank you for organising this wonderful i...Firstly, thank you for organising this wonderful idea yet again!<br />And secondly, I know what you mean about negative comments. A few people that read my blog and I read theirs and we exchange comments etc, openly stated on their blogs their negative opinion of the concept and how they stopped reading participating blogs during that month. Naturally, that meant my blog, too! <br />I also received one comment during the month that was a bit "snippy", which I agonised over and felt sad about for a ridiculous amount of time...<br />This made me question myself, why AM I doing this; am I doing the challenge for myself or for others? Of course the answer should be is that I am pleasing myself... but negativity is undeniably a powerful de-motivater.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-91145917364618138172011-07-03T23:01:49.064+01:002011-07-03T23:01:49.064+01:00I didn't participate in MMJ11, not because ...I didn't participate in MMJ11, not because 'I'm over the concept' or 'looking for something new' simply because my sewing has been in the slow lane lately. You're spot on: it's not about numbers of participants or novelty value, but about an opportunity to share what you've made and how you wear it. There's so much to gain from seeing other people's takes on patterns and how garments can be worn. As a newbie, I was heartened by comments I received during MMM11. It took me quite a while to pluck up the courage to photograph me wearing the clothes rather than the clothes on their own. You are young and beautiful with amazing talent and awesome style, so go for it Zoe and don't let anyone or anything stop you.ChrisFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09456087046469879912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-20225029526882146202011-07-03T21:52:00.553+01:002011-07-03T21:52:00.553+01:00A negative comment says much more about the person...A negative comment says much more about the person writing it than the person it is aimed towards.<br /><br />Also, I'm starting to consider negative comments a sign of success. I know that sounds strange, but I have a theory that the proportion of negative comments increases with blog popularity (ie. as readership grows). When a blog is popular/successful, people see it more as a resource, an entity in itself, than a personal diary, hence the reason some people feel they can criticise if you don't post exactly what they want to read about. Which is sad, as a blog is a blog, personal to the writer, and why it is much more interesting than reading a magazine. That's my theory anyway, and it definitely makes sense with MMJ which is a mega mega success that you should be sooooooo proud of.<br /><br />BTW, re. self image etc, you are GORGEOUS! I know that doesn't contribute much to the ageing, self-image debate, but it needs saying. xxTillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346200271671855136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-12924084498142546012011-07-03T19:17:03.017+01:002011-07-03T19:17:03.017+01:00I really hope that Samantha comes back to see how ...I really hope that Samantha comes back to see how everyone's responded to her thoughtless comment. Some folks just don't "think before they speak", and the Innernets give you the option for anonymity in a pretty big way. Hopefully these comments will challenge that misperception.<br /><br />Zoe, you've encouraged your readers to embrace their bodies, their self-stitched clothing, and to share their creations with the world. If anything, it brings our helpful, supportive, welcoming community together. <br /><br />I'm very proud to be a part of it. Thank you!Darcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02936847220360997738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-70495317096593623932011-07-03T19:07:53.051+01:002011-07-03T19:07:53.051+01:00Well I think the challenge is wonderful. I am in ...Well I think the challenge is wonderful. I am in the process of finally finishing my craft room (after several years) so that I can participate for the next challenge (I believe that is called "inspiration"). Don't worry about people who have nothing nice to say, they are not worth the time or energy. By the way, you look lovely.Sunduri Dashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06223365040521155965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-20889686214495929042011-07-03T19:07:45.226+01:002011-07-03T19:07:45.226+01:00There is a nice phrase I just read and like to add...There is a nice phrase I just read and like to add here: Don't learn from your mistakes, learn from your successes!<br />If there is just one odd commenter that is "over" the challenge (btw: good for you, Miss Terious, but others might be behind you) then it's not a problem measured against all your faithful participants and bystanders. If there is a problem you'd really notice it. Problems usually smack your face quite often. ;)<br />But I have to admit it's hard to learn to ignore the odd negative influence. I guess we just love to have perfect harmony.Christinahttp://herrlichkeiten.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-60942956865884543812011-07-03T18:07:29.275+01:002011-07-03T18:07:29.275+01:00I agree totally with "anonymous" who lef...I agree totally with "anonymous" who left the last comment before me (unless someone gets in quicker than me now!). Your me-made months are totally inspirational and actually the repetition is a good thing - I participated for the first time this last month having followed the others with interest - I finally built up the courage. I also wholly agree with those that have linked sewing your own garments to body issues - I started sewing as an environmental/originality thing but will also freely admit that my own views of myself and my body don't always seem to line up with what i would like. I failed miserably as taking photos every day this last month but I did wear me-made clothes every day (including many that had been made ages ago but had never seen the light of day before) and what surprised me most (apart from the fact that I managed to wear me-made stuff every day without any problem) was that I think this last month I got more positive comments about my clothes and also myself than I have ever got before. I think this last month made me really think about what I wore and how to put it together much more than slinging on a pair of jeans and a cheap tshirt and I have definitely ended the month feeling much more positive about myself than I started it - and that is thanks to you so one massive thank you to you and to those who want to slate other people's efforts to do something and inspire others well - go and comment elsewhere. Too much good has come out of your me-made challenges to let one or two negative comments get you down. cheers to you! xxzoƫhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114871705996108236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-39895598963495459002011-07-03T17:48:20.478+01:002011-07-03T17:48:20.478+01:00Zoe,
Your me made month idea is totally inspiratio...Zoe,<br />Your me made month idea is totally inspirational. I think it is particularly strong in its repetition, as some others have commented. That way, it gives people the opportunity to observe, be inspired, allow the will and creativity to germinate and jump in as and when they feel ready. Ergo: I don't think it matters at all who or how many people participate - the momentum of the thing is what counts. I thoroughly admire and commend you and what you have done with this. And you get shit done! Which sets you apart from so many people 'like' you. <br />Harriet xxxxx<br />(did you get your May poem?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-48441805556321331632011-07-03T15:41:43.442+01:002011-07-03T15:41:43.442+01:00I don't like the phrase "if you don't...I don't like the phrase "if you don't have anything pleseant to say, don't say anything". People have to speak up if it's important. <br />But this one is just totally irrelevant, it's not even mean. It just sounds that the person doesn't understand the challenge at all. <br />I totally agree with you that if 5 people would do it and find it usefull and fulfulling, it would be just as worth doing as if there are 2 or 200.<br />This was my 2nd time participating and I learned a lot (again). Thanks for organizing all this for us.juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09416703474599786943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-61999848347204831572011-07-03T14:58:01.744+01:002011-07-03T14:58:01.744+01:00a jealous comment-er I would say, who doesn't ...a jealous comment-er I would say, who doesn't sew (or not very well) and therefor can't take part.<br />I've enjoyed look through the me made june'11 I would love to take part but although I sew I only have a hand-full of things that I've made for myself<br />anyway I think it's a brilliant way for people to see what others are making and for providing inspiration, don't ever let the comment(s) put you off especially as you have tons of positive ones.<br />just press delete :) <br /><br />fashbrickroad.blogspot.com/Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09796254211159293271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-13305954115934226762011-07-03T12:02:41.571+01:002011-07-03T12:02:41.571+01:00If anything, I think the Me-Made Months are gettin...If anything, I think the Me-Made Months are getting a bit overwhelming, with so many people participating. It's difficult to keep up with so many new pictures in the Flickr group every day, which is why my participation over there was a bit subdued this time around, since my month was quite busy in other aspects.<br /><br />I had loads of fun participating, though, and I'd like to add that I don't know if I would have kept on sewing if not for last year's Summer Essential Sew-along and Self-Stitched September, which were such a lovely introduction into the sewing blogger community for me! (Also, I don't know if I would have started a blog if I hadn't admired your Me-Made May pictures...). So please, Zoe, be proud of your ideas and your influence. :)Alessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16605755512224178329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-2352148050172980462011-07-03T11:27:54.029+01:002011-07-03T11:27:54.029+01:00i am going to say thatbi think the comment in May ...i am going to say thatbi think the comment in May 10 was by me. i didn't want to watch the tutorials etc disappear from my favorite blogs for a whole month! and i do loathe style blogs. but i am a convert to the me-made concept. i think it has had the opposite effect to style blogs. when i read those, i usually end up feeling kind of weird and as if i ought to worry more about how trendy etc i am. the me-made months have celebrated real creativity and variety and have a real can-do vibe, rather than an "ought-to" or "asking the style guru's permission to wear it" kind of vibe, which is what i get from style blogs. so well done.<br /><br />and yes, i am still anonymous! Why? Well, this is the internet. even if i give you a name, you don't really know it's mine, so it makes no odds....<br /><br />but sorry and i am glad you didn't let it stop you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com