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Happy New Year!

First of all, let me wish you all a Happy New Year! Here’s to a new year of sewing adventures and sharing those with you.

I have some goals that I thought of, particularly for my YouTube channel, but they apply here as well. There will be more intention about having some posts that correspond to my videos. I know some people like to read, especially if it’s a tutorial with instructions.

Goal #1

I want to create more thoughtful projects. By that I mean, I want to consider what I need in my wardrobe. This can involve garment style, color choice, pattern choice, etc.

Goal #2

I want to take my time (or more time, if necessary) per item. This will allow me to actually enjoy the sewing process more.

Gone are the times when I actually did attempt to make a garment a week (or close to it). I don’t have to do that so there’s no reason I can’t relax and enjoy what I’m doing. Since I almost exclusively sew for myself and I’m at home full-time, I can spend as much as I like on making whatever I want.

Goal #3

I’d like to share more of my process with you. That includes how I decide to make what I’m making and why I chose the fabric/pattern combo that I did.

As far as how this translates to the blog, I can show you more photos that will perhaps help with techniques so that the reader can understand what I’m talking about.

Goal #4

There will be more styling of the finished garment (at least that’s the goal). I admire those that do this on a regular basis. Whether it’s looking to websites for inspiration (I get inspiration from Talbots occasionally).

Or sometimes it’s looking back on my own posts and liking the way something looked.

Goal #5

As I have mentioned previously, there will be an occasional series that I’m calling “Back to Basics”. That will feature sewing those basics that I need/want in my own wardrobe that you may need as well. The point is to inspire you or get you thinking about making those patterns that you may already have. You might want to try a new garment type or style. Perhaps you’ll be inspired to try a new technique as well.

So those are the goals for 2024. I hope you will enjoy reading the blog and maybe I can help you in some way through my content.

Happy New Year!

2023 Sewing Goals And Plans

Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that a new year is upon us. It seems like 2022 flew by. Every year I like to set some goals for myself, so here are my 2023 sewing goals and plans. As always, things can change so I always leave room for some flexibility.

The Sewing Room

I would like to rearrange or reorganize my sewing room. As you may know, I sew in my basement, so there are some things in my sewing room that don’t have another place to go in the house. But I’m thinking that if I can at least reorganize, I could freshen up the space and maybe make it work better. I always like an organized room because it just helps me think better.

Stash Busting

This year (more than previous years) I want to intentionally and purposefully use my fabric AND pattern stash. There have been times when I didn’t want to take the time to go into the fabric bins to find a perfectly good and suitable piece of fabric for a project. That is something I definitely need to change this year. Not only is there a lot of fabric, but I have some really nice pieces that I want to use and have plans for.

As far as the pattern stash is concerned, I have some terrific patterns that I have never used. Most of the patterns I buy are more classic styles, so they don’t really go out of style so easily. Once you determine your own style, trends become less important anyway.

Currently Working On

I always like to start the new year off with an easy project. This year I am making myself a pajama set. I’m combining two different patterns for this. For the pants I’m using the Lexington loungewear set from Sewing And The City patterns.

Donut fabric pajama pants

I’ve made the short pj set from this pattern before. And as you can see, I’m using donut fabric. I bought this at JoAnn Fabrics a few years ago. This is a woven fabric. I have a piece of solid blue knit fabric that I’ll use for the top. I haven’t quite made a final decision on what pattern I’ll use for that.

Clean Machines

Here’s a reminder for you sewists out there. If you haven’t cleaned your sewing machines and sergers recently, now is a good time to do it. I started the year by cleaning and oiling my serger and sewing machine. I also changed the needles in both. No one wants to stop sewing or damage their sewing machine because of a broken needle or accumulated lint.

Assortment of sewing machine needles

Conclusion

Any ideas that you might have for what you’d like to see in video or on the blog, please let me know in the comments. I have some ideas, but I’d like to hear from you as well.

So those are my 2023 sewing goals and plans at least for now. I would like to get back into lingerie sewing as well this year. I have quite a supply of materials for that as well. And there are some new patterns I have that I’d like to try.