Anne Whalley

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Defying COVID 19 with my Sanity Saving Sewing Machine

I'm a deadline Sewist. Uncertainty gives me Sewing Paralysis. Nowhere to go ... no point sewing.

This is where I take a 180 degree turn.



I HAVE to sew for the future, to help me HOPE for the future ... whatever that looks like! I've used this method before, in a few life situations that were uncertain: breaking up with a boyfriend (teenage years not now :-) )changing jobs, coping with husband's cancer (cancer free now), deaths in family .... anything I had no control over.

I'm Sewing my way through this Pandemic and sharing my Sewing journey on Instagram


Sew here we go

*My Sewing plans for this Covid19 year ... I want to sew:

  • Gym clothes that are funky and colourful

  • Sweaters/Jumpers for Winter

  • Dramatic Cardigans

  • Winter Jumpsuit

  • Polo Tops

  • Funky Jeans

  • Long sleeve tops for Fall & Spring

*My Plans for sharing:

  • Do a whole lot more on my website

  • Sewing Technique YouTube movies

  • Podcast Interviews - Sew Organised Style

  • Sewing Mentoring/ Life coaching

  • Video group presentations to sewing clubs

  • Fabric & Pattern Matchmaking videos

  • Block Pattern Adventures… watch this space

*Home organisation:

  • One room at a time

*Life Assessment:

  • Priorities …

  • What's great …

  • What's OK …

  • What needs changing …

    Small steps make up the journey. I'll be shopping my Stash of course. Using what I have to make what I don't have yet. I'm pretty pumped about this plan.

    Creating keeps my mind occupied. I want to enjoy and share my journey to the destination … one day the freedom to mingle with people face to face again.

*What else:

  • SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram photo challenges are Sew Helpful too.

    Style maker fabrics has just finished their photo challenge #sewconnected



  • Ryliss Bod from Sewing and Design School has an Instgram Photo Challenge for April #SewApril2020

    Why don't you join in? Keep your spirits lifted.



  • Go for a walk ... A little daily exercise helps & coffee …well I love it!

    What about you what are you doing to Stay Sane? Stay in touch

    Make an Instagram comment

    I'd love to hear what you're doing too.

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