This is my first post of 2018.
My interpretation of #Make 9 # Use 9 includes sewing, needlework,
home decor, organizational projects and craft projects using what I have in my
stash. I am a multi-crater and my blog reflects what I enjoy.
Here is my projected plan, patterns and fabrics will be
decided later:
1. Skirts
or pants
2. Dress
or dresses
3. Jacket,
coat or vest
4. Home
Project- to be determine
5. Complete
or give away all UFO
6. Other- to be determine later
# Make 9 has been around for a couple of years. # Use
9, I believe this is its first year. There is a lot of information regarding
Make 9 (You Tube) and #Use 9 on Instagram.
I like both concepts, however after years of
attempting to sew with a plan and joining sew-a-longs without success, (except
for Faye” skirts sew-a- long and Tops sew-a-long) I realize that it does not
work for me because I feel pressured and the next thing you know I begin to
feel overwhelm and I walked away from the project.
Sewing is fun, it’s a hobby and life is too short for
me to use my time participating in sewing related events that brings me stress
instead of joy. With that said, I really wish I could successfully participate
in sewing related events, because of the results and it may take me out of my
comfort zone.
Anyway, I like the concept of #make 9 and #use 9 and I
will be using fabric from my stash and patterns from my stash. I will buy notions
and lining if needed; except for
fabric I will be buying to sew a gown for a formal event in May. More about
that later.
My fabric and pattern stash is out of control and it began to overwhelm me instead of bringing me joy and enjoyment.
I will never be able to sew up all the fabrics and patterns I own, so, with that realization I took charge of my fabrics and pattern stash. I started to evaluate the need for the fabric prior to purchase, I did the same with patterns. This lead to a decreased in fabric and pattern purchase from 100% to 20%.
Although my stash remains large the fact that my level of awareness was heightened brought me relief and some enjoyment because I know that this is going to be a slow process to decrease the amount of fabric I have. More on that later.
Later.
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