2025 Sewing Goals
Grab a cup of coffee, tea or soda as I outline my thoughts for sewing in 2025. I’ve been on a RTW fast since 2011. I’ve met my 50 yard dash goals for the last two years. And I’ve done a good job in 2024 with making only “mindful fabric purchases.” I’ve been enjoying the fabric fast, the 50 yard dash and PR contests as a way to challenge my creativity and use up stash. I like to think of the PR contests as I did challenges presented in art school. This is the assignment, what can I do to make it work? What new sewing techniques can I learn? My favourite "me made" garments are ones I learned how to do in PR contests. I’ve really enjoyed making active wear, swimwear and garments for swing dancing. I get to skip the indignity of trying on gear that does not fit and makes me less than happy about my aging, gravity challenged body. Instead, I can now make items I love, fit well and flatter. I tend to buy deadstock; so I save fabric destined for the dump and use ...