I’m currently trying to fill a bingo card of things I’d like to complete this year… But I’ll admit I’m struggling!
I’d be interested to hear what you’re planning on doing this year, and maybe it’ll inspire a few more spots on mine!
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Hi! I’m going to tackle my first pattern matching project
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The sewing projects that I hope to complete in 2025 :
- using more the patterns I own
- using the most of my stasth (like in 2024)
- following the workclasses that I bought
- sewing different type of pants
- sewing my first bra and my first undies
- sewing a jacket and/or a coat
- learning and perfectioning sewing techniques (e.g. matching plaids, sewing zips)
- learning to create my own blocks for tops and dresses
- learning to embroider with my Brother Innovis
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Pattern matching is so satisfying when you get it right!!
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Using more of the patterns I already have and more of my stash is definitely a goal for this year too!
I also want to make myself some proper trousers, but I am a little scared about the fitting aspect of it!
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My biggest goals thus year is to work through my stash. I’m going to be doing the last one standing challenge.
I want to work towards a coordinating wardrobe with more wearable everyday garments.
I want to make my little black dress that I’ve had planned for ages.
I want to get better at sewing and yesterday I subscribed to sew over it stitch school. Already I have learnt things.
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I may have been inspired (stolen) a couple of these…
In particular the swimwear and bag making ones!
I’ve come up with a couple more on my own so now I’m down to one square left!
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For the trousers, you could try the TDCM (Top Down Center Method). I know several sewists who have used it and are very happy with the results.
For myself, I’ve begin to find some of my adjustments with the book Pants for every one from Palmer&Pletsch and will continue to use it.
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Same plan here regarding creating coordinating wardrobe en everyday garnments.
I love Stitch School. Always clear and complete. And so much subjects that I want to learn about.
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I’ve heard good things about that method… It’s just getting around to doing it!
I know trousers I make will likely need a lot of adjustments, I have a small waist Vs large hips, super chunky calves and a 25" inseam
So imma just procrastinate on that for now!
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I have large waist and small hips and a big belly with thin legs. I’ve already found that I have to start from my hips measurement and that I have to take 1,5" in length between waist and hips. So I can sew shorts 
Now I have to find how to fit for my legs. One step at a time. I’m also learning to add ease for a fluctuating belly.
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Yes! The TDCO 
trouser (pants) fitting method looks good (by Ruth Collins known as ithacamaven on Instagram).
I’m currently on a gym-fitness kick and my measurements are changing - so I feel that I’ll need to use that method to re-fit my trouser pattern later this year 
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I love doing task bingo! I do it on the weekends to help me get stuff done and not feel guilty about a to do list.
This year my goals are
A patchwork shower curtain
No buying fabric until I’ve sewn 30 yards.
I also joined a challenge where we have to completely use up 52 pieces of “fabric” this year.
I also have a list of projects to sew for friends.
Some fabric toys. I have a memory game cut out that I need to stitch together
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You might find the Apostrophe MyFit Joggers worth looking at. Apostrophe patterns are generated based on your own measurements (and much more granularly than traditional patterns), and I’ve made many pairs of work trousers using the joggers pattern.
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Use my fabric stash
Make a bra
Sew more underwear
Sew at least two things a month (one exclusively for me)
I’m already failing at the last one. 
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I just use the projects section on the Stash Hub app for my plans. In addition, I want to use more of my many patterns, rather than sticking with my favourites. I love my fabrics so much that it stops me from taking a chance in case it goes pear shaped!
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Love your idea to prioritise sewing for yourself 
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I’m a big fan of ‘quick and dirty’ toiles for testing out new patterns. Use old bedsheets or remnants of fabric. Then the pressure is off using nice fabric and you don’t have to invest as much time into making a ‘wearable toile’ that may not fit.
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I truly believe I can go the rest of the year without buying fabric as in the Last Sewist Standing challenge. That’s my biggest aspiration!
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