To do lists

I have decided the last few days I should plan my sewing projects a little more, and try to stay on task. Ha. But, like the Colette Patterns Palette Challenges (where sewists chose garments and colors they want to work with and decide how many pieces they're going to make in a certain amount of time), I think it would be good to try to have some focus, and try to make clothes that I might actually wear.

I really have not done much with sewing knits, and I don't have a serger, but I do find the few knit dresses I have to be the most comfortable to wear and I wish I had more of them! Maybe this will also help me to get to some mending projects, and finish up projects I have started (like the vintage-style swimsuit) - and to help me focus on what I want my future wardrobe to look like (more skirts, more kinds of shirts than just T-shirts).

One of the patterns I have on my list already is the Sorbetto top by Colette Patterns. I think it's also time to find patterns to go with some of the fabrics I have - especially when it's a big enough amount to make a dress or garment out of it.

In other news: I hemmed the PJ pants I made for my sister, and they will be finished tomorrow! Also, a post or so ago I had a picture of a pink/red knitted shrug I had started...I think I found a better pattern - easier to not lose track of where I am, and I think it will just look a lot better. I wasn't very happy with how the other one was turning out, so I ripped it out and restarted.

Also: Today I stopped by SCRAP - and I could have bought lots of things, but instead, I bought 3 pieces of fabric, some bias tape and hem binding, and about 6 colors of embroidery thread. Since I have been trying to limit my stash, I think I did pretty well in buying specific things and not getting too carried away.