Sewing drama

*sits down on the psychiatrist's couch*

Lately I've been a bit bummed over my sewing accomplishments, or lack thereof. I haven't worked on my stays for over a week, I think, although I might tonight. Mostly because, in my heart of hearts, I'm positive that they won't turn out no matter how much work I put into them. Because I don't know something. What that something is, I don't know! (That probably makes no sense.) I'm worried that despite my attempts at fitting, I don't really know what I'm doing and so they will just be all wrong.

I'm not sure how to become more confident in my skills, to feel like I can tackle stuff. I don't want to make 800 drawstring bags. :P The crazy thing is that I had no trouble making my slat bonnet -- why can't I be happy with accomplishing that? Because it's not a dress, I guess.

A friend and I are going to make vintage aprons together. That seems fairly easy and maybe I'll learn something new in the process. Hopefully the completion of a project will help me get back on track.