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Setting Goals for 2023 | Sewing, making, work & life
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@loreliemiller628 8 месяцев назад

Really enjoy your calming videos! So nice to hear how a fellow Christian also finds inspiration and help with starting the day in bible reading and prayer! Keep up your inspiring content of teaching newbie sewist!

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

Ah thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoy my videos xx

@leelahmcguigan7468 8 месяцев назад

Best goals vlog I have watched. You cover so much. I read at night in bed. I am trying not to look at my phone before reading. I am going to try and stop this habit. I am envious of your stash. You have attained my ultimate stash goal. My sewing goals are to build on my intentional sewing goal of last year and take time with each technique to make garments that last. Fitness has to be improved this year and have started. I love all your vlogs. I really enjoy your High Street and Sew the trends vlogs. This vlog is your best to date, in my opinion. I used to follow so many sewing blogs 20-15 years ago. And really learnt a lot from them. So I will need to check your out again. Instagram, I thought it was me or my settings. But obviously the reels and advertising and pushing of other insta accounts is the way of things now. Here’s to a great 2024 where we achieve as many of our goals .

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

Aw thank you I’m so pleased you think that because it felt like a different kind of vlog for me 😊 I only really have a small stash because I have a small space I’m sure haha. Thank you so much for sharing your goals they sound like good ones too. Thank you for watching xx

@christinacharlick1190 8 месяцев назад

It’s wonderful to start the day with reading the bible and prayer! I would also love to be more consistent in doing so. 🌺

@janeybeasley9525 8 месяцев назад

I love your videos, as you may have guessed as I start all comments like that! 😂 I find I have so much in common with you, I too want to be more intentional with my making, it’s something that I have been working on for a while and this year I’m building a present drawer and making stuff for that so I have a hand made gift when I need one. I don’t really need anything for myself but I still like to make stuff, I won’t be putting garments in that drawer but I also won’t buy fabric unless I have emptied a storage basket of fabric! I’m being more intentional about reading and have stopped scrolling for hours on my phone and reading instead. Like you I’m fed up of Instagram, so that is becoming easier. Thank you for talking about your bible reading in such a gentle way, I have a similar faith but I’m often wary when Christianity is mentioned cos it often is a prelude to being judgey, which puts me off so much let alone anyone who has a different faith or no faith. So carry on being you Sally and I will be here each Sunday morning cheering you on from the sidelines. ❤

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

Aw thank you so much I’m pleased to hear you enjoy my videos and I get what you mean about Christianity it sometimes puts me off of sharing because I would never want to come across that way so I’m glad you found it gentle 😊 The phone scrolling one is hard to break but I’m definitely getting out of the habit now and have read so much more this month. Thanks so much for your support I appreciate it xx

@VirginiaRiisberg 8 месяцев назад

Completely understand your view on not fitting into petite due to longer legs and look forward to your attempts with alterations. I enjoy your videos. I started sewing at the age of 8 and sewed most of my clothing for many years. After the last several years of quilting, I am adding garment construction back into my sewing. Thank you for the inspiration.

@brenholmes4894 8 месяцев назад

I am a voracious reader. I'm retired, so have more time than many, but I make a point of reading for an hour before sleep and I now retire to bed earlier to facilitate that. One of my goals for this year was to turn off the laptop/phone/ TV by 9pm, so that I limit the evening hours spent with the blue light they emit and it has helped a lot. I am not much of a TV viewer anyway, but if there is anything I particularly want to see and it's showing after 9pm, I record it and watch it early evening the following day. I am definitely sleeping better with this new routine. I am someone who loves a challenge, but these tend to be individual, rather than setting long term goals. This year I have set myself three goals. Firstly, to record my makes in a more organised fashion. Secondly, to reduce my considerable sash by at least 50% and thirdly, to complete or donate several UFOs, of which I seem to have accumulated a fair few. I am working on one of them right now :-)

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

It’s a really good idea to reduce evening screen time isn’t it. I need to be better at this. Most days I am but when I’m not I feel it. Your goals sound very sensible x

@derynporter5287 8 месяцев назад

One of my goals is to improve my sewing skills so I really enjoyed watching you make your coat. It gave me confidence that I could make one too. For the same reason, I’m looking forward to following your jeans and blazer making adventures.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

I’m so glad to hear it helped! I’m looking forward to these challenges this year x

@thebrumstitcher495 8 месяцев назад

Lovely vlog! My goals this year are to work through my fabric stash, to push myself out of my comfort zone with my makes, to get outside more and to make the garden look less jungle like 😂

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

Ah you sound like me 😂 Great minds xx

@sallyvaughan1231 8 месяцев назад

From your last video I got my Dad the book Abroad in Japan, for his birthday. 86, he can’t get there but loved the book! X

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

Oh I’m so glad he enjoyed it. What a lovely gift xx

@van_vinos66 8 месяцев назад

I loved hearing all about your goals especially your spiritual goals. Would love to hear more about the spiritual side of your life etc. I have always felt you were already very "intentional" with your makes and fabrics and as a much less experienced sewer than you, that has always been very inspiring for me. 😊

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

Ah thank you I'm pleased to hear you feel that way. I will try to include more of my faith where I can, thank you for your encouragement with that xx

@jennetthamilton971 8 месяцев назад

I understand your reasoning for sewing less. Only making clothes you will actually wear, and that suit your lifestyle just makes sense. Reading is such an important part of my life. For the most part, I would rather read than watch television. I want to make more coats. I like to walk, for exercise, and just for pleasure, when I walk with my husband and the dogs. And why not look great doing it! I would suggest donating the fabric you don't want to a charity/thrift shop. It helps the charity and also for someone just starting to sew it's an inexpensive way to start. Even though I've sewn for years, I love finding fabrics at a thrift store. I usually look for coat linings, it's usually a great deal. I think you are on track for your future vlogging ideas.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

Funnily enough I rarely look for fabric in charity shops even though i donate to them I must do that. It sounds like we have similar goals, good luck with yours too 😊 x

@AudreyDicks-z6l 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for your vlog, I always look forward to your inspirational chat. I read when I go to bed it usually helps me sleep and also that is when say my prayers. But I may start in the morning after I've written my diary for the previous day. Thanks again, keep up the good work, Audrey

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

Ah thank you! Whatever works for you with the prayer, I always find I’m more sleepy in the evenings 😊 x

@elisekolic6649 8 месяцев назад

I would love to see a video on altering jeans! Especially making the waist larger…making smaller is easy! It’s also been proven that you can’t be anxious while walking. Look forward to you smashing your goals this year Sally! 🎉

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

I’ll try to make sure I film it next time 😂 Thank you I didn’t realise that had been proven xz

@betherks 8 месяцев назад

My sewing goals this year are more focused on building skills rather than garments. My hope is then to find patterns for clothes I need that also build my skills. I'd love to see a series on moving from advanced beginner to advanced sewist!

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

They sound like very sensible goals! Thank you it's something I could think about for the future x

@rhondaa18 8 месяцев назад

Hi there. I always look forward to your videos and the thoughtfulness you put forth. As far as sewing, I also am 5’3” tall, short waisted upper body with a “standard” length inseam. I can wear petite on top, but regular length on bottom. I usually have to shorten the bodice and sleeves on tops. I am currently working on the Friday Pattern Co. Heather blazer; I shortened it a bit over 4 inches. I also want to master jeans because I feel I can create what I like and what fits without having to hunt the shops! I admire anyone who can discipline themselves to write. I like to take time to read in the morning, starting with Bible reading and study, after which I add some other reading for women’s fellowship meetings or whatever I feel Spirit leading me toward. I “catch” moments here and there throughout the week to read something, concluding the evening by reading scripture and praying with my husband. I would like to find more books centered around people who sew. I read a memoir by daughter of a holocaust survivor that sewed that I enjoyed as well as memoir of an African American gentleman that became really successful designing clothes. I would have to look up titles since it has been a while. Anyway, you are a blessing 😊

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for watching!! Your Bible study routine sounds lovely and it’s great that you can do it with your husband too 😊 Petite sizes are strange aren’t they, another thing that’s difficult about rtw shopping. Have you read The Dressmakers Gift? That was one I enjoyed xx

@rhondaa18 8 месяцев назад

@@SecretLifeOfASeamstress I will check out The Dressmaker’s Gift. I hadn’t heard of it before. Thank you 😊

@marygreen7225 8 месяцев назад

What a very interesting and considered video Sally, thank you very much. Good luck with your plans for 2024. I am sure you will produce more very beautiful makes. Your cream tops looks fabulous, i have one similar but sadly it has pilled a little.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

Ah thank you so much. I am interested to see how this fabric holds up with washing as I think piling can be common in these kinds of knits xx

@janebrettell1737 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for another lovely video, I really look forward to Sunday morning with a coffee and your video, I find them really relaxing. I love your approach to sewing, and find myself agreeing with a lot of what you say. I too am 5’3” but can’t wear the petite range, sleeves and legs too short waist too high etc, I think it’s to do with proportions. 😊. I’m just finishing the Simplicity 8796 coat after seeing yours, so thanks for the inspiration, because I’d been looking for a coat pattern for some time and had seen 8796 but dismissed it completely, so when I saw how your turned out I ordered it straight away. I do struggle with visualising patterns in different fabrics or styled differently. Thanks again, happy sewing 🧵

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

Ah I’m so pleased you enjoy my videos. I suppose it makes sense that not all petite ranges will fit just on height. Another rtw awkward thing to think about haha. I’m glad to have inspired you with the coat, I always find it most helpful to look at a pattern from the line drawings. The simplicity cover is definitely not the most inspiring image is it!! Xx

@janspenno2241 8 месяцев назад

Great video Sally. I have some goals around my stash which is overwhelming. I want to sew some but I have lost my sewJo and am struggling. I also lost my sewing buddy in December last year. One of my cats who was always with me and he was only 8 and it was very sudden so that was a shock and I feel the loss and miss his sewing supervision and his presence. I feel the same about instagram and far too many reels. Well done on the goals and for the planning! Sounds good

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

I’m so sorry for the loss of your cat pets are so special and I can understand how you must feel. Take your time I’m sure it will return eventually 💕 Thank you for watching xx

@poppies1215 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing. Your goals far exceed mine. Good luck!🍀

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

I’ll do my best haha! Thank you for watching xx

@seeit.sewit.sorted6255 8 месяцев назад

Great 2024 goals. I am also trying to be more intentional and have been using the curated closet book for some time, which I find a really useful tool to keep referring too. I would love to see some videos on how to start blogging. I have wanted to set up a blog to record and share my makes for such a long time, but have no idea where to start or the best platform to use. Last year I set myself the goal to read 12 books in 2023, it really inspired me. I kept a list in my journal that pushed me to complete this goal, and found myself spending much more time reading again.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

I’ll have a think about the blogging videos thank you! It’s funny how when you start reading you want to read more isn’t it x

@anitawilliams4978 8 месяцев назад

Well done on having such a manageable stash. I totally get what you are saying about the ads on IG. Thanks for sharing your plans - very inspirational 😊

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for watching xx

@anitachewter7619 8 месяцев назад

So good to follow your calm channel. I like your mindful thought process behind your planned and wearable makes. I love the whole process of planning my projects now and think about the pattern and fabric knowing it's something I will be proud to wear. Also love to up cycle fabric from a past project that I'm not reaching to wear, trying to work out why I didn't wear it and what I can turn it in to, such fun. Look forward to your 2024 content

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

It's a great idea to upcycle where you can - something I also need to be better at! Thanks so much for watching, I'm glad you enjoy my channel :) xx

@sarahpatedaniell619 8 месяцев назад

Oh I am so excited about your goals for this year. Especially goal 1. I used to sew for myself a good bit back in the 70's ✌and enjoyed it. But never really did any challenging pieces except one cocktail suit that was really fun. I also have odd proportions being taller at 5'8" but longer legs. Would love to see how you approach making some jeans. Really! As I live at the beach in North Carolina, I rarely "dress up" and enjoy a more casual look. So identifying the patterns that fit and have multi coordinates is one of my goals. I do have some lovely stretch denim that is waiting for me to be brave and cut into, but think I will work on a cheaper piece first! Love your videos and thank you for all your input.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much, I'm pleased to hear you are enjoying my channel 🙂 I'm very jealous that you live by the beach!! x

@RachelBearn 8 месяцев назад

So many great plans for the new year! I feel like we’ve got very similar intentions for 2024. Bible and yoga is definitely the best way to start the day and I’m hoping to try a bit of yoga each morning too this year. Looking forward to watching your videos this year ❤

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

It is a great way to start the morning I must keep it up! Good luck with your intentions too 😊 x

@downtoearthsewing 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing! I love all your ideas for next year, and would like to follow you as you slow down and are yet more intentional about your sewing. I would like to see your decluttering process if you care to share that. It would be a good alternative to "haul" videos, which I am not watching anymore 😅 I love blogs that are just a few specific plans with patterns and fabrics to match, but lately I cannot watch another video of people buying 20 different patterns and yards and yards of fabric. I have decluttered my stash but kept some cuts just to use for toiles. That way if I have an idea, I can try it out and buy fabric later if it works out. I also would like to see more blog posts, as sometimes it is nicer to read and look at pictures at one's own pace. Best to you in 2024!

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

That's a great idea about keeping fabrics for toiles! Yes, I had begun to feel the same about fabric hauls but they are the videos that seem to do well - it's a battle 😂 Thank you for watching xx

@downtoearthsewing 8 месяцев назад

@@SecretLifeOfASeamstress that is funny! I guess different people enjoy different things. I am just thinking in the back of my head: where are they putting all this fabric? And what about the previous haul? Did those get sewn? Is their closet exploding already? I am aware I am sounding very negative... but I am just done with the consumerism.

@alisonpugin3401 8 месяцев назад

I live in South Africa and ready to wear jeans are a waste of money! I've made Love Notions jeans and McCalls jeans and love them both but he Mark's and Spencer Sienna jeans range fits a dream .. straight or curvy and three in seam leg lengths .. for 22 pounds .. they are great to wear! I've got 4 pairs!! And I'm planning on more when I next visit!

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

Oh I’ll have a look for those jeans I don’t think I’ve seen them. I’m excited to see how me made jeans turn out 😊 x

@TheSolipsist0 8 месяцев назад

I would love to learn to alter patterns to fit my body better. Since I order fabric online: How to choose fabric for a pattern/ Fabricweight and fabric types would be nice too 😅

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

I might just have a video all about fabric coming up soon so I hope it’ll be helpful xx

@TheSolipsist0 8 месяцев назад

@@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 🎉🥰

@Angie29449 8 месяцев назад

I agree with you about Instagram. I told my husband reels etc are causing even shorter attention spans in children. lol probably not true but that is what it feels like to me…😅

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

Yes I completely agree with you and it’s hard to monitor in children because even with various filters on they are still viewable. This short form video world scares me a little! Glad to hear I’m not alone in my thoughts anyway. Thanks for watching 😊 x

@Angie29449 8 месяцев назад

👍I enjoy all of your videos. Yesterday, I finally cut out a green khaki full length casual coat that I’ve been putting off. Hoping to finish it this coming week. I am trying to focus in this year on my basics. I don’t do frills and ruffles and I prefer blacks, whites and basic colors, denim/jeans for casual. Anyway, I made a pair of non-stretch jeans last month. They turned out beautifully!! But then … they started getting very baggy each time I wore them. I had washed in very hot water and dried 3 times before I cut them out, but evidently the fabric choice wasn’t right for jeans. When you make yours this year, please recommend the best fabrics. I’m guessing I’ll have to go back to stretch denim unfortunately.

@iSharShar 8 месяцев назад

Can someone tell me what the knitting pattern is for the green sweater in the intro? Thanks in advance!

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

It's the Whitmoor Cardigan by Tailoress Studio x

@india1422 8 месяцев назад

My reading has really fallen off. We were out when I was a child and the library was such a source of pleasure. I remember when I was 14. I got my Adult Reader ticket. What an amazing day. I’ve fallen into the RU-vid scrolling habit and I want to temper that. I’m an atheist. I myself take control of my life as much as possible. I want to read more Humanist works. I want to challenge myself and I want to remain an interested sceptic.

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

Yes me too I loved going to the library as a child. I get the RU-vid thing it’s a habit like anything else I guess. Thank you for watching xx

@janspenno2241 8 месяцев назад

Ah it’s 2024! The title threw me

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

Oops I’ll change that thanks 😂

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

Obviously haven’t quite got my head around that yet 😂

@sallyvaughan1231 8 месяцев назад

I thought you did make a great pair of jeans before, in a video?

@SecretLifeOfASeamstress 8 месяцев назад

No I’ve only made shorts. The Jessa shorts by Tilly and the buttons zx