My New Year Sewing Goals

It's been quite a long while since I last wrote anything here.  I have not been able to do a lot of major sewing since my second pair of designer jeans because of some other obligations. But I did make several Christmas gifts this past year.   I decided one of my New Year's resolutions is to try to make more gifts this year.

I have been reading on some other sewing blogs about ladies vowing to fast from buying ready to wear clothing. That is something I think I would like to do as well, but I'm not ready to fully commit that I will not buy any (outer) clothing.  But this is something I would like to strive towards this year.

Some blogs talk about minimalist wardrobes.  I like that idea to a certain extent anyway. I have been pinning several things on a Pinterest board about wardrobe building.  I am weeding out some of my clothes from my closet and assessing what styles, colors and fabrics I like.  I'm also taking a look at my patterns and hope to get a notebook to take notes of my likes and dislikes.

After I do all that I plan to begin sewing some basic pieces that will mix and match.

My goals are to not only sew more for myself this year and build a basic wardrobe but also continue to learn new sewing techniques.  I have been sewing for decades now but there is always something new to learn.

I mentioned charity sewing in my last blog and I still intend to do that as well.

It's good to have sewing goals! :)

Happy Sewing,

Marla