Shopping Without A Plan.
The Results:
Two years ago I discovered sewing with a plan. I organized my stash, listed everything (patterns and fabrics), shopped with my list, and made garments that all coordinated but didn't necessarily look good together. The "outfits" were just a little off. Last fall I decided to stick to one or two color schemes, make what I liked and then backtrack to see if it fit into a SWAP. No lists just a few sketches as my guide. I don't really know if this worked as I only finished about 1/3 of the garments I had planned. This spring I've completely reverted to my old ways. The result so far has been one wader, and five days of coming home ready to sew but no production. I go to my sewing area and don't have any idea where to start. Today I scanned all my summer fabric so I could look at them all together (I was surprised how quick the process was). What I realized is that almost everything I have was purchased to make clothes for work...and work ends on Wednesday. And if you haven't figured it out already, well, just look at all those prints! Last night I made a pair of shorts, orange shorts. Yes, orange shorts! Sheesh.
Here's the current, um, "plan".
Your suggestions are welcome. Just remember, 1. I'm looking at spending the next three months in SAHM mode, 2. I've got to do some more sewing before I can buy any more fabric because I'm out of storage space.
The Results:
Two years ago I discovered sewing with a plan. I organized my stash, listed everything (patterns and fabrics), shopped with my list, and made garments that all coordinated but didn't necessarily look good together. The "outfits" were just a little off. Last fall I decided to stick to one or two color schemes, make what I liked and then backtrack to see if it fit into a SWAP. No lists just a few sketches as my guide. I don't really know if this worked as I only finished about 1/3 of the garments I had planned. This spring I've completely reverted to my old ways. The result so far has been one wader, and five days of coming home ready to sew but no production. I go to my sewing area and don't have any idea where to start. Today I scanned all my summer fabric so I could look at them all together (I was surprised how quick the process was). What I realized is that almost everything I have was purchased to make clothes for work...and work ends on Wednesday. And if you haven't figured it out already, well, just look at all those prints! Last night I made a pair of shorts, orange shorts. Yes, orange shorts! Sheesh.
Here's the current, um, "plan".
Your suggestions are welcome. Just remember, 1. I'm looking at spending the next three months in SAHM mode, 2. I've got to do some more sewing before I can buy any more fabric because I'm out of storage space.
Comments
If so, then sewing one piece that makes that an 'outfit' will give you a lot of return for a relatively small effort.
Or put two of your stash fabrics together and sew an 'outfit'...
I agree with Faye; I wonder if you have a lot of tops already in your wardrobe?
Also, the wardrobe of a SAHM during the summer is not that glamerous! Think easy, breezy, and cool. If it's not washable, put it away to sew next year for work!
My suggestion: since you just finished orange shorts take one of your cottons and make a top that coordinates. Then make white capris, then your pink top, then a skirt. Voila-4 pieces 4 outfits already!
Another idea: Your blue and white stripe (I just made Simp 2593 and highly recommend it) would make a cute top paired with the orange shorts or with white capris or with the pale blue bottom-weight made into shorts! Would another of your cottons make a top to coordinate with all those bottoms?
Have fun sewing and planning. Good luck!