I just read Hannah’s latest blog post on Made With Hugs and Kisses. And thought it was as good a time as any to agree to some new ways of thinking about my projects.
So I hopped on over to So I sewed this to get a badge and decide on some resolutions goals / attitudes towards my work.
So this year I pledge to:
1. Sew more separates – especially skirts and tops. That way I can wear them in more ways and perhaps I can learn new techniques over shorter spaces of time.
2. Pay attention to quality of fabrics. I need to make sure that they will drape as I want them to rather than just focussing on the pretty print.
3. Take my time with each project – I’ll confess I like the satisfaction of a finished project too much, I should focus on quality rather than quality.
4. Try to make season appropriate clothes – you wouldn’t believe how many lovely summer dresses I have that only come out once a year if lucky.
5. Learn / try a new finishing technique for at least one in 3 of my projects.
If I manage to stick to these I’m sure I’ll be able to take much more pride and enjoyment in my work.
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Thanks for the shout out and have fun with your joyful, stress free sewing
I am exactly the same when it comes to taking my time and pacing myself. I like to sit down and know that I am going to have that project finished by the time I leave my sewing room – which obviously means I spend many hours at once in there. One thing I am coming to realise as I am on my final placement is that this cannot happen often. I need to figure out a way of fitting in an hour here or there, but still keep myself motivated to get a project completed! you will have to let me know how you get on
xXx
Great list, thanks for joining in! Hope it helps you remember to enjoy your projects! Following you now