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Why I Press Pause to Grow

by Shironda Davis on October 21, 2025

🌿 Why I Press Pause to Grow

by Shironda “Shay” Williams-Davis | Satin Ribbons Designs


Sometimes growth looks like stillness.

As creators, we’re taught to keep producing — to design, to deliver, to do more. But recently, I learned that real growth often happens in the quiet moments, when we allow ourselves to pause, breathe, and realign with purpose.

After my last major event, I made the decision to step back from sewing full-time and shift my energy toward teaching, writing, and developing digital products. It wasn’t an easy choice — but it was a necessary one.


đź’« Rebuilding from Purpose, Not Pressure

This pause gave me space to rediscover why I started Satin Ribbons Designs in the first place: to inspire creativity, confidence, and self-expression.

Now, my energy flows into projects that share my passion with others:

  • ✂️ Teaching sewing and design workshops that empower students to create with confidence.

  • 📚 Writing and distributing books that spark imagination and celebrate creativity.

  • đź’» Designing digital products and resources that make sewing and entrepreneurship more accessible.

Each project helps me grow without rushing — it’s purpose over pressure, always.


🌸 The Art of Evolving

Growth requires pruning.
Just as fabric must be cut before it’s transformed into a beautiful garment, sometimes we must release what’s comfortable to make room for what’s next.

This season is not an ending — it’s an evolution. Satin Ribbons Designs is growing into a space that honors creativity, education, and balance.

I’m still designing, still dreaming — just differently, and more intentionally.


đź‘— Looking Ahead

As Prom 2025 approaches, I’ll be accepting only high-end couture clients — those who appreciate the craftsmanship and artistry behind each design.

Until then, my focus is on education, writing, and digital creation — areas that allow Satin Ribbons to reach and inspire more people than ever before.

If you’re in a similar season of slowing down, remember: your pause has power.
You’re not behind — you’re becoming.


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