The other day I decided to clean out my closet in order to reorganize and make room for new stuff. When you sew as much as I do, and I’m sure many of you have experienced this as well, you can easily run out of room to store the new things you’ve made. So I decided it was time to purge.
I ended up with about three bags of clothing and purses to donate and only a few things to trash. I also found a few things that need fixing in some way (hemming, etc.).
I thought this would be a good way to get me to start thinking about sewing for the next season. It’s a little difficult since temps are still in the 90’s and summer is in full effect here. But I thought I’d at least try a sewing plan. The clean up did help me to see what I’m lacking and what I would like to have.
The next step will be to write out what I’d like to make and maybe add some pattern options for those garments. I should also add color options as well. Then, when I really sit down to sew for Fall, I can forget about everything I had planned and buy new patterns like I always do – Ha Ha!
That’s all for now.
I hope you have that closet project underway. I am anxious to see your new patterns and fabrics!
Yes, indeed! Thanks!
It's always great purge! I feel it's food for the sole. And if repairs a woman her new clothes too, which can't hurt, LOL!
So true! I just need to get to it & get the plan done.
Thanks Levone!
It is hard to get going sometimes on projects like these-especially when it is hot! But it is well worth it: Just think how exciting it will be picking up some brand new fabric and a couple of new patterns for the Autumn. And you have a closet full of newly mended and revamped clothes that hopefully, you still love and can wear again!
Great idea, this is something I plan to do as well although I have a long way before beefing up my handmade clothing.