After the whir of the holidays and finally getting all the presents made I have turned my eyes to the future, and by the future, I mean the New Year. It’s a great time to start a new, turn over a new leaf and stick to your resolutions, as hard as that may be.
After a year of working here at BurdaStyle, I have decided to actually make more of what I wear. Though there have been missteps (my first 100,000 member T shirt is still kicking around the office) I have learned from them, and am making the pledge to make more and buy less for 2009.
What are your sewing resolutions?
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Jan 5, 2010, 07.16 PMby ofec
1. To be more active on the site. 2. Upload pictures of the stuff I sew (now that I have a digital camera…). 3. Finish the project I have in line, until March (most are easy summer clothes). 4. Sew two coats (from the fabric I already have). 5. Alter 4 dresses that are waiting forever in the sewing room. I have some decisions to make about those. 6. Sew the LBD I designed about a year ago, but am too lazy to begin… 7. make a pair of the “Perfect jeans”. 8. Organize my patterns. 9. Learn how do design patterns myself.
Probably the most important: organize the sewing room, renovate it and make a peaceful place out of it.Jan 14, 2009, 07.47 AMby Syrena B
*To sew alot more!! *Learn to sew without using patterns *Be more creative with my sewing *Start selling some of my creations
Jan 6, 2009, 01.52 AMby katexxxxxx
Keep the sewing room tidy! This is the big one…
Use more stash! I do try, but the fabric shops are so tempting…
Finish a few long-term UFO’s, especially quilting ones!
Jan 5, 2009, 09.43 AMby gedwoods
I don’t make resolutions but I do make plans – it’s the same thing, maybe, but I hold my plans in mind all year and update them regularly. My plans for sewing are not to “finish up” my unfinished things – I’ll be doing that anyway in the natural course of things, and making more “unfinished things” along the way. What I would like to do is better organize my house to support my new hobby, which has kind of “taken over”. I have found that sewing and design is instrumental to my happiness and sense of well being, so I shall certainly doing more of it. I’m planning to slowly become more adventurous and ambitious in what I make – I have been so busy learning the basics up to now. I also plan to venture into more “public” territory – making clothes for standard sizes and not just for my self, friends and family. Although I plan to play with “non standard” standard sizes somewhat, make things for plus sizes, for example. For my, my sewing/designing adventure is just beginning, and I’m sure 2009 holds huge rewards for me!
Jan 3, 2009, 12.58 PMby Lucha Suarez
Well I have made many resolutions for 2009 and I hope that I can accomplish all of them. As far as sewing I resolve to do more of it!!!!! I would like to sew more of the clothes that I wear and that my children wear and be as frugal as possible while doing it. I also have resolved to not stress about it. If i can sew a few things a month I will be happy. I sometimes get frustrated that i can’t be like all the super sewers on etsy who sell their fab creations to support their sewing addiction. But I have come to accept that with 4 small children, a part time job and a very demanding home life that sewing anything at all is an amazing thing. I would also like to start blogging as a release and a way to share my passion. Look for me in ’09!!!! Happy New Year!!!!!!!!
Jan 2, 2009, 10.50 AMby ledthread
I tend to get bogged down in ‘making the donuts’ for ledthread(.etsy.com!!) This year, I want ledthread to be more of an art project, with more one-of-a-kind trashcouture (my new word for the supermessawesomeness pieces I’ve been working on). I think classic ledthread will still be around, but I’m excited for more pieces that are fun for ME to make, where I have to worry less about doing things exactly right… I like to sew like I doodle, not thinking about it very hard. Also, I want to get back in shape!
Dec 31, 2008, 06.23 PMby sweet-saboo
A sewing resolution! This year, I want to make friends with the 5-thread serger which in the past has been something between frustration & cosmic mystery…I’d like to learn how to upload pics of creations, and upload some patterns I’ve created & wish to share. Also, I’d like to learn to put in a decent zipper without having it look like it was sewn by Salvador Dali. And twin-needle sewing, have tried that in the past and failed miserably, but with the info others have shared in how-to’s & forum, have been inspired to try again… Also want to upcycle a couple of Indian gauze skirts into hippe-anda tops!
Dec 31, 2008, 12.32 PMby patshissyfit
I resolve to finish the two jackets I started in the Fall of 2007, one for my husband and one for myself. I also resolve to sew at least 4 hours per week and walk at least 4 hours per week. And I hope this is just a starting point.
Dec 31, 2008, 10.20 AMby dejohe
My sewing resolution is to challenge myself and be brave! (In other words, try other patterns besides the ones marked ‘easy’).
Dec 31, 2008, 09.32 AMby schickchick
i wanna make more clothes & buy less. i also wanna use up most of the fabric i already have. i ALSO want to work more on my etsy shops. :]
(those all sound cliche)
Dec 31, 2008, 07.44 AMby roya0629
I want to empty my fabric stash, sew my summer dresses and sew some clothing that will be donated. Help me keep my promises, guys!
Dec 31, 2008, 07.42 AMby dresdenplate
Finish: 3 little nightgowns, 2 little pants, 1 little hoodie for the daughters. Start: more Park Bench patterns for me for dressy tops, and more t-shirts (if i can find interesting cotton knits) for real life Teach: a pack of Brownies to make something — a tote? a bag? a quilt Use: that stash … maybe the Brownies could help.
Any suggestions for Brownies appreciated. Happy 2009. Let’s get started!
Dec 31, 2008, 06.07 AMby sandybeth
I hope to, as many other writers, to sew more of my clothes, and use up some of the gorgeous fabrics in my stash, and therefore save money to pay for classes at a gym so I can lose some weight. My clothes will look a lot better then!!!!
Dec 30, 2008, 11.56 PMby marmota-b
If I have any sewing resolutions, then it’s definitely to finish all I have ever planned and started before taking up any new projects!
Dec 30, 2008, 09.11 PMby sew4my3
I guess I have a lot of the same idea’s as all the others: 1. I would like to finish all my UFO’s. 2. Make my sewing room more user friendly (clean it). 3. Sew more clothing for myself. 4. Sew more charity items. And number 5, which doesn’t relate to much to sewing, learn a new language. Maybe German so I can read all my older Burda magazines.?!
Dec 30, 2008, 07.17 PMby dianar1
I plan to buy less sew more on a new serger I plan to purchase this year!
Dec 30, 2008, 06.29 PMby miss-g
I’d like to use more of my fabric stash. I was going to add not buy any new fabric to that, but I think it will be stretching my resolve too much, especially as I have such a fabric addiction and the sales are so tempting.
Dec 30, 2008, 06.04 PMby minnietheminks
Mmmmm, I want to commit to not buying anything new, that means, using my fabric stash, making more of my own patterns and up/recycling. I do this mostly already but the odd crazy moments catches me… maybe I should set up a blog and see how I go :)
Reasons I want to do this, the social and environmental implications of those ‘cheap clothes’ and to finally in my 30’s have a classic ; quality not quanity; wardrobe that works!
Happy Hogmanay and all the best for 2009 xx
Dec 30, 2008, 05.59 PMby mmmrphs
I’ve recently realised that I want more colour and fun in my wardrobe, to feel good in the way I dress every day, and to dress in my own style – whatever that may include. In the past, my weight has fluctuated a lot so to save time I usually shop at 2nd hand clothes stores and have a few hand made pieces. This year it’d be great to have a stable weight so that I can create an entirely handmade, individual wardrobe. I plan on making new clothes from old, and making some clothes for my man – when he is able to tell me what he likes/wants – I don’t want to be part of the crowd that dictates what their bloke wears!
Dec 30, 2008, 05.52 PMby anabel
I am in the process of making the sewing room efficient, and I have quilting and fashion projects planned for 2009. They include Burda WOF patterns and others. I am looking forward expecially to trying my first WOF pattern. Happy New Year to all!
Dec 30, 2008, 05.28 PMby etcheuffa
I resolve to have all of the new baby’s diapers sewn before he/she arrives in August, and master sewing modest maternity dresses
Dec 30, 2008, 05.00 PMby yoshimi
I resolve to sew less clothes in this year than I did in 2008. This means I’ll have to challenge more ambitious and more time-taking projects, or I’ll need to extra thoughtful planning before I start. I’d like to try to make my new sewing blog fruitful for me too, to learn how to write things in plain&correct words in English. I’d love to travel abroad to be inspired (sewing-wise) by different cultures and clothes, too.
Dec 30, 2008, 03.18 PMby nehmah
Get my GD to finish what she starts where sewing is concerned. This will be one sewer who will have no UFO’s tucked away. All else is her mama’s domain!;) Nehmah
Dec 30, 2008, 01.52 PMby dragana01
I have decided to challenge myself in sewing up all my fabric pieces before purchasing any others. My stash will provide me with a substantial summer wardrobe (in Australia) and some winter garments. I will not purchase remnants unless they are exquisite pieces and I will buy good quality fabrics with a wardrobe plan. Not sure how I will go.
Dec 30, 2008, 01.39 PMby kgallagher3
I resolve to -make more time for sewing without compromising my grades -get my stash under control (as it is now exploding from the bookcase and onto half of my floor) -make headway on my ever growing alterations pile -reconstruct something every month -only buy shoes and accessories, and make my own clothes
Dec 30, 2008, 01.36 PMby nikkishell
In 2009 i vow to either finish my UFO’s or get rid of them. There’s actually not that many now thankfully. My JJ blouse is one of them, my jacket needs making and i have some quilts which i’m working on getting finished. I’d also like to try and keep my sewing room relatively tidy, but i think i’m having a laugh with that one! hehe
Happy New Year everyone!!!!!
Dec 30, 2008, 01.29 PMby sewbutterfly
I’ve planned my projects for the new year. Making more clothes for myself and family. And, promise to maintain a ‘homemade’ household!
Dec 30, 2008, 01.18 PMby gertie
I have so many! I want to take more sewing classes, learn more couture skills, try more ambitious patterns, and to focus on sewing well rather than sewing quickly.
Dec 30, 2008, 12.09 PMby mistrymachine
I’m the same as kitlitter56! My resolutions are to make more time for sewing and get involved with this great site MORE! Actually, I do have one definitive resolution for 2009. That’s to finish the Anda dress which has been the bane of my life since I started it. :) Huge thanks to the BurdaStyle team for making this brilliant site & best wishes to everyone in 2009. San x
Dec 30, 2008, 11.58 AMby erdronen
I’m with Sunnyb64! I’m so going to make a miniwardrobe- starting with my suit :) I’ve been planning to try my hand at some jeans, and I need to make more shirts. I plan to sew more clothing than I buy this year and diversify my skill set trying a whole bunch of different techniques on different pieces!