Anne Whalley

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Time to Sew ... Why being a Sewing List Stickler is like wearing Creative Handcuffs

Madison Cardigan by @StyleSewMe Versatile and Cosy

The important questions to ask are…

When did I make this list?

Are the items on my list still applicable to my Lifestyle, Current Body Size, Hair Colour, Work Situation, and Current Style Needs?

Chains be broken

https://youtu.be/0SK1SPIWEek

Change your list!

You have changed but the list has not.

Why is the list so long?

Is the list stopping desire?

Maybe the list needs to be changed to Garments that ARE: Interesting, Fun, Wearable & More YOU

Times change & so do you

Ruts are predictable but let’s not get stuck in one now.

Vogue Pattern 7884 OOP & Self drafted Silk Skirt

News Flash

Chain cutting causes a Chain reaction:

  • Creativity

  • Enjoyment

  • Renewed interest

  • More chance of finding the way to the Sewing Space successfully AND

  • Sewing Mojo reignites ... Just Like That

Garments you actually Want to Sew and Wear ... Yes, Wear.

Wearable sewing projects that you want in your wardrobe Right Now.

Hey, let's change that long list to projects you want to sew.

Vogue Pattern 1552 Sandra Betzina A knit dress that is so forgiving

A couple of days ago I finally made @stylesewme Madison Cardigan

I loved it at first sight when I saw it on a post @sewover50

I got that pattern and it was on the backburner

Why??

“Must-do” instead of “want-to-do”

Naomi Jumpsuit pattern @StyleSewMe I can’t believe I’m wearing a Jumpsuit!

Is it wrong to make "want-to-dos" before "should-dos"?

Who made these rules & why are we obeying?

Imagine making "want-to dos" and wearing our Memades with joy and feeling free of the self-inflicted list

The Madison Cardigan was one of these garments ...

When I put that cardigan on I felt alive, excited and reckless yes reckless

My list is long sooooo long that I don't expect to ever finish it! I believe life is shorter than I think it is. Sometimes I'm reckless enough to jump the numbered list that looks logical and skip to dessert sewing. 

Vogue Pattern 7884 OOP This T-Top is a TNT for me

Cut into the line 

Jump your own queue

Maybe even scratch off a few of those unexciting projects ..for good

Go on live dangerously and sew some fun things just for you. Have fun and enjoy yourself while you're at it. You may find it easier to find time to do what you love .. be selfish sometimes ... It's fun

If Your list is keeping you from sewing why not try Jumping your own queue?

Now is the time to Sew for the Love of it

Put a smile on your face and put a skip in your step ... Even if it's just to the driveway for a photo.

Do tell which patterns are on your “Dessert Sewing List”?

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