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#4 From Goals to Garments: Turning Sewing Plans into Reality

 

You’ve reflected, dreamed, and planned on what you'd like to learn and accomplish this year—now it’s time to turn those sewing goals into reality! The best way to achieve your creative vision is to take focused, intentional action, one project at a time.

Whether you want to master a new skill, create a handmade wardrobe, or simply enjoy your sewing hobby more, the next step is all about making your plans tangible.


Key Highlights from This Week’s Video

Here’s what you’ll take away from this week’s video:

  • How to identify your highest priority goal and align it with secondary goals
  • The step-by-step process to move from idea to execution
  • How to use The Sewing Project Planner to map out individual sewing projects
  • Ways to stay organized, inspired, and on track all year long

My Example

In order put your goals into action, start with your highest priority goal and break it down into smaller, more manageable steps.

For example, my highest...

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#3 Dream It, Plan It: Setting Sewing Goals for a Creative Year

 

Have you ever felt frustrated after spending hours sewing a garment, only to realize you’ll never wear it? Or wished you had a better plan to make sure every project was worth your time and effort?

You’re not alone. I’ve been there too, and this year I’m focusing on choosing my sewing projects with greater intention. If that sounds like something you want to do too, keep reading because we’re going to map out a sewing year you’ll be proud of.


Key Highlights from This Week’s Video

Here’s what you’ll take away from this week’s video:

  • The one question to ask yourself that will guide your sewing year.
  • Tips for choosing what to focus on and how to block off time in your calendar.
  • How to align your projects with the skills you want to develop and the events you want to participate in.

A Personal Reflection

As I reflected on my own sewing journey, I realized that I need to focus on creating more knit garments this year. Not...

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#2 Sew with Intention: Lessons from the Past, Projects for the Future

 

This is the year of wisdom, elegance, and transformation—the perfect time for creativity and growth. Let’s embrace it by planning your best sewing year yet!

Reflecting on past sewing projects is key to creating garments you’ll love in the future. Whether you want to improve your sewing skills, sew with more purpose, or build your dream wardrobe, this week’s video will guide you to plan a year full of intentional and inspired projects.

 


Key Highlights from This Week’s Video
  • In this week’s video, you’ll discover:

    • Why reflecting on your past sewing projects is the first step to setting meaningful goals.
    • How to identify the garments that bring you the most joy and confidence.
    • A simple method to prioritize sewing projects that align with your personal style.

 
Lessons Learned: How Reflection Guides Future Goals

When I looked back at my sewing projects from the past year—I realized that I mainly sew during the summer...

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#1 Plan Your Best Sewing Year: Your Guide to Inspired and Intentional Sewing

 

As sewists, we pour our creativity and energy into every single project, but have you ever found yourself uninspired or, dare I say, disappointed in the final result?

When you look back on the garments you've made, are they the garments you reach for or do they hang in your closet mostly unworn?

Would you like to sew with more intention and purpose so that your limited sewing time is used on making garments you'll actually wear?

If you'd like to improve your skills, make better use of your sewing time, and focus on making garments you'll reach for each day, I have created a free tool that will help you sew with more confidence, intention, and joy.

The Sewing Project Planner will help you plan a year of inspired and intentional sewing.

What Is The Sewing Project Planner?

The Sewing Project Planner is more than just a workbook. It’s your personal sewing assistant, designed to help you:

  • Reflect on past projects to learn what worked, what didn’t, and how to improve.
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