I have been inspired by a lot of vintage sewing enthusiasts to write my own 2013 sewing schedule. I think that this could help me fill the "gaps" in my wardrobe, as well as help encourage me not to take so long whipping up one dress!
It generally seems to take me four to five months to sew one dress ~ my latest project, a maternity dress, being the quickest at just over a month and a week. That's because I worked on it regularly, rather than only when I felt like it. I think it's reasonable to say that if I finish one dress every two months, and a smaller item every month ~ that might be a good rate for me? I do want to try and get faster at sewing up my own pieces.
So {sew ~ lol} without further ado;
- One circle skirt w/ elastic waist {For after baby is born}
February:
- One blouse {1940s style ~ I don't have many tops that look 1940s and I love them, so I want to rectify that.}
March:
- Erm, we'll see. Baby's due on the 29th.
April:
- Ditto!
May:
- One staple 1940s winter skirt {I love the simple 4-gore 40s skirt; I definitely need some!}
June ~ July:
- One warm winter dress
August:
- One staple 1940s summer skirt
September ~ October:
- Pattern stash busting! One summer dress from patterns I have already!!
November ~ December:
- 40's Playsuit?
And while we are on this role ~ how about a knitting schedule? As I really only seem to like to knit in the cooler months {Seriously, today it's 37 degrees!! It's been mid-high 30s all last week, and it's supposed to be the week after.... I think you can see why!}, it'll be a shorter list, but that's ok.
April ~ May:
- One short sleeved 40's blouse
June ~ July:
- One long sleeved 40's blouse
And I think that's it! Do you have any sewing/knitting/crochet plans for 2013? Do share!
xox,
bonita
I need to schedule my sewing and knitting projects more often. I laid out my pattern for a jacket I've been meaning to sew for over a year. And I need to add some wool pieces to my wardrobe too.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea. I like the volume that you set out for the year. It's productive for sure, but doesn't seem overly daunting (which will be especially important with a new little one making their debut very soon). I hope you get in tons of time for sewing and knitting this year, dear Bonita, and wish you the very best with all of your projects.
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
It's really helpful to have an idea of what you want to sew ~ I tend to just sew dresses because they are the most 'fun', but I'd really like to get some good staples into my wardrobe as well!
ReplyDeleteYes, I do feel like this is an achievable list ~ I am in awe of how many different garments some of the vintage sewing bloggers I follow can make; like Tash and Charlotte for instance!
ReplyDeleteStill, I have a lot of hobbies and not much time, so I am going to stay within my bounds I think. It's much more motivating that way. :)