Why I left YouTube

[@yopi_yopi]

I'm so sorry about the mean comments. You are literally a gift to the sewing/plush making community, I mean it! You've saved a lot of my projects and some people don't deserve you, your kindness, patience and skills 💜✨ (Also your cats are sooo pretty, I hope they give you lots of joy)

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

thank you so, so much! i'm glad i could help you out with your projects 🥰

[@cburke840]

I’m sorry about your cats,as I am a cat lady too and recently lost my Robbie cat this year. I will pray for you and your cat angels so take care of yourself and your other kitty, . You are very talented and I do follow you with all your plush sewing animals. I too have a new old kitty who is a rescue we call Oreo. Love and hugs 🐈‍⬛🐾

[@OngoGablogian666]

I've been so inspired since I found your website, the sublimation tutorial is fantastic and has given me the knowledge that I needed to finish my projects. (I can't afford an embroidery machine). I think some people get envious and it's easier to follow the narrative in their mind they created about you as opposed to just working hard and focusing on getting better at the craft. Perhaps, I'm paranoid but I am afraid of showing my work to other crafters sometimes. I am less afraid of showing it to people who just buy plushies. The nature of overly critical people means they are more likely to be vocal. I am too busy following your instructions and having fun hiding in the background lol, and leaving nothing but an anonymous like. I wish people would know the power of sympathetic joy when you take delight in other people's happiness and creations.

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

thank you so much, thats very kind! its pretty normal to be nervous showing your work to other crafters, i still get nervous too!

[@QuantumGravy]

I just found your videos recently and just want to say your channel is an absolute gem, I dont think I've ever seen so many helpful tips all in one place with such amazing video quality, you explain these concepts so freely and simply and it's super inspiring and makes me want to create! Your projects are absolutely phenomenal, I've been obessising over each vid and having my mind blown each time, I seriously have learnt more here than anywhere else on the internet about plushmaking!! I'm so sad to hear folks have given you a tough time, of all places, when you're giving so much to the community with all this.

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

i really appreciate the kind words!!

[@klimmers2789]

I’m sorry for your loss. People can be so damn annoying and discouraging I hope that everything will go uphill from this point on. Much love

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

Thank you ❤❤

[@mr_tanuki]

When I first found your channel, I was recently, at the time, trying to learn to sew for cosplay making, then I also really interested in learning how plushies can be DIY'd, because I like collecting high quality plushies... I when I found your channel... I instantly fell in love with your work, it's amazing. I was amazed the plushies could be made with such detail, love, and passion. It inspired me want to start making plushies. After a few months of watching your videos and tutorials, your videos went private and you give us that message... I was at first very sad, then mad about how people could be so mean to a person that made such beautiful things and gave so much to the community. I hoped & prayed you'd we're ok, and maybe one day I could see your videos again... I was soo happy to see your videos again, and I'm glad you're prioritizing your health. Thank you coming back, and I'm excited to see what more cool cute stuff you make.

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind comment! I'm so glad you like my videos and i hope i can feel healthy enough to continue going forward this way 🥰

[@junkthegripper]

I was looking for your vids for so long & ended up finding your blog and watching the unlisted vids to learn how to make my own paws 🥺💖 I'm so thankful for you

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

so glad you were able to find them during the downtime! thank you

[@ЗлаяСплюшка]

Hi! Just want to say thank you for your videos! It's really inspiring, I love watching the process. I'm sorry to hear about what you went through (I lost one of my cats during the pandemic too :с ), I wish you and your new pets all the best! *hugs*

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you like them! I'm so sorry for your loss as well, I'm there with you!

[@lizad6030]

hey Ur doing amazing I'm so sad to hear this, because your really good at sewing! I bet the people that hate couldn't sew half as good, I sew sometimes it's not rlly my thing I do music art mainly and like ignore them you don't deserve hate, I think everything you have made since the beginning of Ur channel was so CUTEEE not many people can do what you can and Ur so inspiring keep going 💞💞💞

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

Thank you so much, i really appreciate it 🥰

[@Mmizzle22]

So nice to hear from you Makeshift! So sorry to hear about your cats, that is so sad, but lovely you have new additions your family now! I hope you continue to feel better and I look forward to seeing more of your creations here on YT. All the best from the UK.

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@freckledcatcreations]

So sorry you got all those discouraging comments, and my heart hurts to hear about your kitties... I know how that feels. Very glad you feel better about putting videos up again though - your 101 series and tip videos were SO helpful to me! I am one of the few who know to look up full writeups and tutorials on your website, but having youtube videos up to easily put into a playlist for myself is very useful :3

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

thank you so much!! Im glad you find all the resources helpful 🥺

[@Nachtschaduuw]

I'm glad you are back! I was really heartbroken when you delisted your videos. The tips and tricks you share are so valuable and I really don't understand why anyone would give you hate for that. Happy to see you are feeling better again.

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

thank you so much

[@tristanarnold4706]

This is the second video of yours that I'm seeing. The first, I found after googling "how to get into makeing plushies". I knew after 5 minutes or so I was going to have to subscribe. I love channels where its just people teaching about things that they're passionate about. I loved the delivery and presentation of the concepts and I could tell you had put alot of thought into makeing sure that everything was well explained and demonstrated. Now my wife and I are daydreaming about how soon we can start practicing and what we could make for peoples gifts in the future. Thank you for coming back despite everything you had to go through. You've already enriched our lives and I'm looking forward to continuing to learn from you!

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

what a kind comment!! im so happy that you have found & enjoy my channel! thank you so much for taking the time to write this 🥰 good luck with your future projects!!

[@caliberarts9513]

Your style and creativity is my absolute favorite I've found among plushmakers. Your work has inspired me to invest in my own sewing/embroidery machine (Brother SE600!) and slowly start gathering the various accoutrements for making my own plushies... It's something I've wanted to do forever but never felt I had the knowledge for, so I have you and your tutorials to thank for inspiring me to finally make the plunge! You are such a gift to the community and your videos and tutorials are/were some of the best I've come across. I know it's easy to say "don't listen to the haters!" but also know that there is a HUGE silent majority of us that are extremely grateful for what you've provided to us FOR FREE! I'm so sorry everything has been so hard for you... but I hope you keep inventing and creating, whether or not you choose to share with us

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

thank you so much for your kind words!! im so happy that you've taken up the hobby and that i can be an inspiration 🥰

[@Numnulls]

I love your sewing tutorials and your showcases! You influenced me to start sewing. (Thank you) I know it’s hard when you see lots of negativity but I hope it means something to you that at least one person (me) and I’m sure much more, love you! ❤️ I hope you are feeling better and keep doing what you’re doing. You have been a huge inspiration!! Thank you so much!

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

thank you so much, im so glad!!

[@tweets009]

sorry about your cats :( some people suck unfortunately but glad you are starting to feeling better now (also your new cats are so cute omg)

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

Thank you, they are adorable little gremlins 🥰

[@showdoll]

Sorry for the losses of wonderful pets. They are the greatest joys in life. I was shock to not see your works and videos, because they very thought out and as a person who loves seeing crafts made by hand is a sight to see. Thanks for coming back I find these to be helpful in my endeavors to learn and create plushies from someone who is willing to share.

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

thank you so much for the kind words!

[@gam4freak1]

Great to see an update video. You def inspired me to pick up this hobby. Everytime you upload something it motivates me to make something. So thank you for all the video's!

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

Thank you so much, that makes me very happy 🥰

[@Nifilway]

You inspired me to make plushies and to really TRY. I’m so sorry for your loss as a fellow cat lady, please take all the time you need. I love your content and I’m happy your back and you feel like your in a place to keep going. Keep up the amazing work and thank you so much for making all the great tutorials!

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@nxrble]

Your videos are honest, open, & detailed. Learning via video isn’t always easy, but you’ve made dozens (more!) of good videos with great information. Thank you so much for sharing what you know. ✌️

[@djsiminoff]

I'll follow you on whatever platform is best for you and your health.

[@Al233]

I'm glad you're feeling better and willing to post more on KZbin! I don't understand how someone could leave anything even close to a negative comment on your videos when they’re so helpful. Also, your new cats are so cute! ^^

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

Thank you! It was baffling to me too but i know KZbin is a place people go for instant gratification on many things so i suppose if i dont appeal to the person exactly they would leave a negative comment 😅 unfortunately this hobby takes some hard work so maybe it's not the one for them 🤣

[@purpurkatart3512]

I'm glad to see you back on KZbin! I first found your stuff on here, and its been great seeing your work evolve, even if its on some other social media. Can't wait to see what you have instore!

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

thank you so much!

[@mysteryman8084]

Fia is so pretty I also have a black cat her name is Lucky

[@MochiTheMaincoon]

I just discovered your channel and your experience transpire through your videos. Unfortunately, some people feel intitled to give their opinion about everything. You could monitor comments so that the unsolicited and non-constructive ones can be deleted and not be seen. This usually discourage people who post them. We are all sensitive to criticism and when we are going through a loss it gets to us even more. As for your loss, I sympathize with you. After the loss of our 15 years old cat, my girls and I we so sad. I hope you will still find joy in making your videos so that I can continue following you in your sewing journey. I wish you a great year!😍😊

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

thank you so much! my comments are moderated now so that i dont see the negative/non-productive ones and it makes a healthier experience for me :) i'm so sorry for your loss as well!

[@Thiriously]

✨This is wonderful MakeShift!! ✨ It's really good to open up and share the pressures of trying to use social media alongside your business. It's really hard and CAN be devastating. As you know I was personally devastated when I came looking for a tutorial and found that you were just gone with no videos on your account and I went to search all over for you and then I found you on my twitter. I was so happy to have you back and have access to your tutorials. You officially inspired me to be a plush artist all on your own and it makes me so happy. I'm having so much fun and I'm loving it more then any other craft I've picked up so far! It's been so fun letting my autism learn while my brain eye rolls at it doing obvious mistakes. I recently started having a few really cool breakthroughs and it was just so exciting. I even finished my first project and it was so happily received. I hope this next round on youtube will be easier for you and I look forward to seeing your content flourish and see more of your adorable kitties

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

Thank you so much as always for your support over all this time!! And I'm so glad i could inspire you to pick up the hobby 🥰

[@kaiblue9586]

I don't think i was following you when you did the takedown, so I'm just now finding out about this. I'm really sorry you went through all of that, it sounds really tough. Covid was also hard on us, so i feel you on all of that. But good for you, for recognizing that you needed to take a step back for your own mental health. It sounds like you've got a system in place right now to make some much needed improvements for yourself, and I'm glad to hear that. If we don't take care of ourselves and prioritize our own wellbeing, nobody else will do it for us, you know? I've been making plushes for quite a while (I'm in the plush makers fb group) but I'm trying to break into doing it more on a professional basis, so your tutorials are really helpful in showing me how to elevate the quality of my end products. I hope you're doing well! I see this video is from 11 months ago, so i hope that the changes you've implemented have improved your quality of life in that time. 😊

[@grimre3per99]

You’re plushies are absolutely stellar, they are so beautiful and well crafted it’s insane! I would love have my own one day ✨ Also your new kitties are so cute, I lost my boy Cosmo last year and having kittens definitely helps the process of grieving- don’t listen to the comments, people like to put their own two cents in without knowing anything, It would be a dream of mine to be able to craft as well as you do!!

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

thank you so much for your kind words! i am so sorry for your loss as well :(

[@frenchtoastfluff]

It's good to focus on your mental health you should take your time! I totally understand how it feels to lose a pet. Also your new kitties are adorable and I think your videos are awesome!

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

thank you so much, i really appreciate it!

[@franktasse3879]

You should never doubt about what you do. I watched all your project and the only thing negative about it is the fact that I'm jealous of your talent T-T You're the only one out there giving real tutorials and you have no idea how much you helped me getting better at sewing. Mean people should be ignored and you should know that if your intention behind what you do is good, to help, you should not care at all about the mean people. Even by making this video, you might be helping people struggling with the same situation. PLEASE, know that you helped me and that I really think you are skilled ! Have a great day and keep doing what you're so good at.

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

thank you so much!! 🥺

[@brookemcdonald8121]

Im new at this and I was so excited to see you videos I dunno if I can be ever be as good as u are so ignore those haters ma’am!!!

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

thank you!

[@sylphanscribe6492]

Oh boy, I know that feeling of dreading the notification icon, even as someone who doesn't make videos. I'm sorry to hear about your kitty; I'm a cat person myself, and I don't blame you for needing time away. Your three new family members are adorable, though! I just wanted to let you know that you've been a huge resource and inspiration for me own journey learning how to make plushies, and seeing you back has been nothing short of a blessing on my end. I wish you all the best in the future!

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

Thank you so, so much! 🥺 I'm so happy you find the videos helpful and thank you for the kind words!

[@Kaijithefool]

Just wanna say i really love your videos and especially how your plushies look they look so pretty n cute n incredible!

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

Thank you so much!

[@sockerplinga]

oh Hello! How fun to see you! (dont think I have seen you before actually) Sorry to hear about you cats. :( Losing a pet is always a hard time. Glad to see the kittens though. :)

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

Thank you so much!

[@lizberger2353]

I have never commented on KZbin b4. I watch different people's work in order to grow. Your content is valuable to me as an ever evolving artist. I'm really sorry people choose to share negativity with you. Unfortunately, we can't teach people to keep their opinions to themselves! If I had one wish this is exactly what I'd ask for....for everyone to never be able to spread useless negativity again. Anyway, thank you for sharing your content, I really appreciate it. Liz

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

thank you so much for the comment & the kind words!!

[@iLuvChoCoLaTie]

I'm so glad you feel okay with posting on youtube again! I really loved your videos and was really surprised people were being negative in your comments, I couldn't fathom why cause I thought they were great. Anyway, I'm glad you're in a better place now and have three adorable new cats to give love to!

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@CautionCat]

Losing a pet is NEVER easy, and taking a break from things is normal and can be very healthy for you. I'm glad you took time off to just get yourself into a better space. I enjoy watching your videos- your talent is amazing!

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

thanks CC!

[@nibbledrake14]

aww man, makeshift. thats awful. im so sorry you went through all of that. the youtube community is garbage sometimes, and i hope you're doing better now. i know that its been 7 months since you posted this, but im so sorry. i hope we've been more positive recently, at least as a whole. your plushes are incredible, no matter what others say. love ya

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

thank you so much, i appreciate it! things have been going much better with my comments being moderated :)

[@apinterlpacific]

Rip cat o7

[@WollyShop]

U.u sorry, im a lady crazy cat too! I have lost last year my cat too, and I have do it in a plush, a chunky, fluffy plushie that's is whit me, in videos and photos. I hope you come well, I'm so bad in English xD sorry or I will write more. Your new cats are so cute uwu, a big hug for you!

[@makeshiftwingsplush]

your english is fine!! thank you, i love my new babies 🥰

[@felinaeko]

[@iorifori91]

kawaii

[@iorifori91]

I mean the twin cats