Since I have to go to the dentist today, I will introduce my recent experience.
My ugly 12th bag
When we don’t know much about the world, it is too hasty to assume something is a failure. The evaluation may change later.
I realized that recently.
Last month, I finished sewing a new bag, which was my 12th bag, if my memory serves me correctly. It was a small, remodeled patchwork bag made from scraps of jeans.
At that time, I had a hypothesis: any color and pattern could appear beautiful if we placed patchworks geometrically. That was why I designed a patchwork design only with squares, without giving it much thought.
However, the outcome was terrible. It appeared like a toy bag for an elementary school child. It was entirely different from the sophisticated beauty I was aiming for. It disappointed me. I believed that no one would buy such a weird bag.
Despite my confident prediction, I placed it in the local souvenir shop where they sold my bags, since I finished it, after all. It was about two weeks ago.
Realizing my ignorance
Then, unexpectedly, I received a notification from the shop saying that the bag had been sold yesterday.
I deeply regretted not taking a photo of that bag. I never thought that a bag with such a terrible design could sell.
To be honest, I was ashamed of having created a design like that. I thought I could not show it to anyone. I realized I wanted people around me to see me as someone who makes beautiful bags.
However, the work I thought was a failure actually sold, and I understood that such desire was unnecessary. I realized that it is too early for me to solidify my image. I don’t even know what I am capable of.
There is no need to be ashamed of not knowing something. Logically speaking, there is no reason for ignorance. It is more reasonable to gain experience than to pretend to know in the long run.
Conclusion
That was my experience, where my failed bag turned into an unexpected outcome.
It is too hasty to assume something is a failure. There is no need to be ashamed of not knowing something.
Rationally speaking, it is more reasonable to gain experience than to pretend to know in the long run.
Thank you for reading this article. I hope to see you in the next one.
