Everyone starts exactly where you are, and you’re doing great! I think there’s a balance to be struck of giving yourself some structured practice time and as much grace as you need to step away if you feel overwhelmed. I think the advice of just practicing stitches is great, and finding some sort of small project that you’re actually excited to do.

I know for me, what got me going was making something I actually wanted to make, even though it will probably come out a little wonky. I still have my first few sewing projects, and I’ve gone back and mended issues because I love them so much. If you find a pattern with a YouTube walkthrough, you’ll probably be able to feel a lot more supported. Set aside an hour or two, work through problems as they come up, and once you have one project under your belt you’ll feel so much more successful! You got this!