#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 only will this give me the opportunity to use my coverstitch machine more, but it also allows me to share more fitting and pattern-making tips for knits with my audience. Plus, it’s a chance to work with my Beatrice Form and fine-tune my skills for fitting knit garments to my individual shape.

Ready to Get Started?

What would you like to accomplish this year, and how do you plan to grow your skills?

If you’re ready to plan your best sewing year yet, download The Sewing Project Planner. This free guide will help you reflect on your past projects, set clear goals, and map out your sewing year with purpose. 

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going

Share your thoughts in the In-House Patterns Facebook Group—I’d love to hear what you’re planning!

Looking for More Inspiration?

If elevating your fitting and pattern-making skills is on your list, explore the resources at In-House Patterns Studio. Whether it’s refining your fitting techniques or designing custom garments, I’ve got tools to support you every step of the way.

Coming Next Week: Goals to Garments

Next week, we’ll dive deeper into planning your sewing year with tips for staying organized and focused. Let’s inspire each other to sew with intention this year!