Creative Possibilities

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I love to sew. I love the hum of the old sewing machine, the smell of new fabric, and seeing a lovely handmade thing come together in an afternoon.

But, I have to admit, I find it really difficult translating my lovely ideas to a finished product, and this week, I figured out why: it’s because I have no experience with reading or making patterns. When I sit down to organise a new idea, I have trouble putting things together, mainly because I don’t always understand the way patterns work – like turning things inside out and wrong way around. I think like a creative, not like a practical seamstress/sew-er.

So, knowing how basic and important this ability is, I’m launching a little experiment – to develop lots of new and valuable skills, I’m going to attempt one new pattern per month; something readily available (and free) on the internet, and something that will hopefully teach me the skills I’ll need to make my own patterns once I’ve developed a little more confidence.

What do you think? Want to join in too?

Nat