Five for Friday: Tips for doing the Historical Sew Fortnightly
I loved doing the Sew Weekly last year because it really made me look at my sewing: my stash, how I sew, what I sew, what I spend the most time on, and what I waste the most time on. At the end of the year, I’m sewing much more efficiently, both in how long I take, and in creating things that I’ll really use and that work with what I have. That was part of the reason for suggesting the Historical Sew Fortnightly this year: I want to turn all that I learned towards my true sewing love. Here are five tips based on what I learned last year that may help you tackle the Historical Sew Fortnightly. Plan ahead I’m announcing the Challenges 8 challenges ahead so that you have plenty of time to figure out what you are making for each challenge, where you are going to spend your time, and what you need for each challenge. Make a list of the challenges and note what you are going to make. …