#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 months and my favourite garments tend to be knits. Lately I've been reaching for comfortable, easy care clothes that can transition throughout the seasons.

What about you? Have you noticed patterns in your sewing habits? Reflecting on these can be a game-changer when planning your sewing year!

Take a few moments this week to think about your past projects:

• Which projects from the past year did you enjoy the most?
• What challenges did you face, and what would you do differently?
• Which garments made you feel confident and comfortable?

Jot down your reflections, then create a list of items you’d love to sew again. This simple exercise will help you stay focused on project that you'll actually wear.

Download Your Free Sewing Project Planner

Planning your best sewing year is easier with the right tools! Download The Sewing Project Planner to reflect on your past projects, set goals, and organize your ideas in one place. It’s free, and it’s the perfect companion for this week’s video.

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going

What’s your top sewing goal for this year? 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.

Next Week: Looking Ahead

Next week, we’ll dive deeper into planning your sewing year with tips for choosing the projects that will light you up. Let’s make this year your most creative sewing year yet!