March 08, 2014

30/30 Sewing Challenge Update 1

What a great week of sewing "for me", for me! It seems that I have been in a bit of a sewing funk for some time now.... since before Thanksgiving. Anyway, I have been trying to get back into sewing but it just wasn't happening. After all, all I really need to do to start sewing again is to Start Sewing Again. As soon as I get into a project, the love comes back and one project leads into another and them I'm off. Each month I have set goals but nothing was done to accomplish those goals. I needed something more....

Last Saturday I found and joined the 30/30 Sewing Challenge. I have to sew for myself for 30 minutes a day. Here's what I did:
  1. Work on my wool/silk blend skirt - I ran out of matching thread. Ugh! 
  2. Work on my striped wool jacket - I don't have the right fabric for lining. Ugh!
  3. Look for a project that I can work on and finish in a short amount of time to raise my spirits - hand roll the seams on my striped voile cowl neck top - Finished!!! Ho-ray! 
  4. Look around again so I keep the momentum going - rummage through all of my fabric to get inspiration - pick out a very un-assuming scrap of cotton that asked to be useful - draft and sew a cute micro neck scarf. Voila! Almost instant gratification.

I can't wait to read about what everyone else has been doing with their 30 minutes a day.

12 comments:

  1. Mary R.March 8, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    Great job on 2 finished projects. That's so annoying when you want to sew something and don't have all the parts. Keep up the good work.

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  2. RosieGmaMarch 8, 2014 at 3:13 PM

    I know what it is like to feel you do not have the right fabric, but I am an avid recycler, so Wed. is where I head over to the various 2nd Hand Shops in town and thank goodness they all participate in the same day 50%off day...But you did get two projects done, so you are working towards your goal......

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  3. sherryMarch 8, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    it is so annoying to run out of thread half way through a project...but well done on keeping at it

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  4. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresMarch 8, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    Hi there. I tried to reply to a comment you left on Kwilty Pleasures but you are a no reply blogger. Easy ifs...go to your blogger profile and check the box to allow your email to be seen and save your changes. Thanks for stopping by,

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  5. CeLynnMarch 8, 2014 at 8:26 PM

    It is frustrating when one runs out of thread or something need to finish a project! looks like you still managed to get in a couple of finishes though. Nice work for your first week!

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  6. BéaMarch 9, 2014 at 1:02 AM

    Well done . Good luck for next weeks !

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  7. AnonymousMarch 9, 2014 at 1:25 AM

    Thank you for posting everything. You have inspired me to sew more next week.
    Kathleen Mary
    http://kathysnest32.wordpress.com

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  8. Lorna McMahonMarch 9, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    Congrats on two beautiful finishes! Hope these have helped you to recover your sewing mojo! Great job!

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  9. MaraMarch 9, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    Love the striped top, fabric shopping always helps me get out of a sewing stump, and it sounds like you need to do some shopping.

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  10. Sarah @ Berry Barn DesignsMarch 9, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    I like that striped top - perfect for spring! Good luck with your thread and lining search : ) Glad you're enjoying the extra impetus to get sewing with the challenge!

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  11. inchwormingMarch 10, 2014 at 9:32 PM

    You're doing a great job!

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  12. JessicaMarch 19, 2014 at 9:15 PM

    Thanks so much everyone for all of your encouragement and compliments. :)

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Thanks so much for your comments.

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