The 3 Myths About Creativity And How To Build Yours
Do you love sewing and clothing, but struggle from those big, misleading myths about creativity? Have you ever thought you are not creative? If yes and yes, then this episode of the podcast The Art Of Refashioning is a must for you!
If you need inspiration and design ideas check Ep. 2 of the podcast for the top three FREE resources for refashioning ideas. It has links to the resources and links to some of my favourite upcycled clothing artists on Etsy.
In today’s episode we reveal main myths about creativity in relation to clothing upcycling:
Listen to episode #3:
The 3 Myths About Creativity And How To Build Yours
Or listen on the podcast page HERE.
Some highlights inside this episode:
03:20 – The reality of how many of us think “I’m not creative”. Do you recognise yourself? If yes, then this episode is a must for you.
4:30 – My story of struggling by not feeling creative and how I ended up creating a unique upcycled collection.
The 3 Myths About Creativity (and the truth behind them)
6:47 – The first myth about creativity: Creativity is a gift, a trait or a talent you are born with
7:45 – What really is creativity and in particular what is it in relation to refashioning
10:10 – The second myth about creativity: It is all about the “A-HA” moment
11:50 – How to get to the pick of the creative moment and create
15:00 – What is the big takeaway from the second myth
15:20 – The third myth about creativity: Creativity is free experimentation and your own unique findings
17:20 – Here I reveal my big secret (pssst, keep it just between us two!) ;)
18:40 – The truth behind the third myth when it comes to refashioning
What Is Creativity And Its Levels Of Involvement
19:17 – Are you creative? (check the episode for the answer)
20:20 – What are the two components of creativity and the process of making
23:30 – More about the different levels of interest in creativity according Dr. Nicola Smith, from the book Slow Clothing: Finding meaning in what we wear by Jane Milburn. In addition, how these levels refer to refashioning.
27:30 – Why and how this system explains the emotional side of refashioning
Knowing The Myths About Creativity, Now It's Time To Build Your Own
30:00 – My first tip to build up your creativity: Identify negative thoughts, stumbling blocks and anything that stops you from doing the next step, whatever it is.
33:00 – Watch out for this kind of stumbling blocks, too
34:45 – The second tip: Do the doing. What kind of actions we talk about when it comes to refashioning? Why this is important.
36:45 – My third tip: Start at whatever stage you are at the moment. What is the bear minimum to start with? Why you don’t need too much experience to refashion. Some examples for those who are new to upcycling.
40:00 – What are the challenges if you are dressmaker or hobby seamstress. How to approach refashioning if you struggle from the myths about creativity and think you are not creative.
42:30 – What’s next?
Links mentioned in this episode:
Projects mentioned in this episode:
- One New From Two Old – zero waste project for non-dressmakers
- Summer Dress Makeover – restyling a dress with laces and crochet materials
Your Host
As a fashion graduate and sewing professional with several years bridal and alteration experience, Mariana Kirova is passionate about quality one-off upcycles.
She loves sharing her findings, observations and upcycling ideas with like-minded aspiring creatives.
It's time not only to start recycling those castoffs and add unique clothing pieces to your wardrobe. To enjoy it, you need to immerse into the making process. Once you feel the deep satisfaction of creating one-offs of your own, you'll never look back to retail!
At the end, the more people who can sew start upcycling clothing already in circulation - the less valuable textiles will end up in landfill, right?
Thank you for the shout out Mariana- you totally caught me off guard at minute 10:40 ! I enjoyed this podcast and look forward to your additional upcoming episodes!
Hey, Karlyn :) I’m looking forward to seeing your creative work! Cheers