I'm actually quite thrilled with how my sewing has progressed this past year. I've learned a lot, I've created a lot and I can't wait to 'do it again' next year.
There's a few things I want to focus on...
1) Bust my Stash
Seriously people, I've only been 'seriously' sewing since February of last year. But I have probably over 700 yards of fabric. No, that is not a typo... 700. Oh, and I also own (between 'standard' patterns and my Burda subscription) about 1000 patterns. I... have...a...problem.
So, my goal for next year is to blow through this stash. No new fabric, unless it's for a special project - like a Christmas dress, or I need a scrap of this or that to finish an existing project.
2) Finish my UFO's
I have a LOT of these too. Some just need something simple like the buttons sewn on. Really, that's all. My goal for the next few months is to finish one UFO for each 'full' project I do, until the UFO's are gone.
3) Don't buy RTW
I know right, why would anyone who has 700 yards of fabric buy something off the rack. Well... heh, I've done it. So, this year I've joined goodbyevalentino in her Ready-to-Wear Fast. I'll not be buying any Ready-to Wear clothes for the entire year - 2014! Now there's a few things I need to learn to make this a reality, first and foremost, now to sew pants. I think that'll probably be my January project.
I'm also going to have to learn to alter as I have plans to make some changes in my body shape over the next year. Radical weight loss is on the agenda (in a safe and sane way) and I want to make sure I'll still be able to wear some of my favorite clothes when I come out the other side.
I'm also toying with the SewWithAPupurpose 2014 challenge at artisansquare this could be very important if I want to stay away from RTW items. I need to sew things that can go together!
Some other things I want to tackle this year:
a fitted jacket
a 'real' corset
panties
a swimsuit
Let the games begin!!
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