Here at Sewcialists we spend a fair bit of time brainstorming ideas and working through when we should run different types of content on the blog. As you know, we have a few series’ on the go—our Ask Gabby long-running series, #SewThePrecious, and a new series on textiles of the world.
We have found it hard this year to pick the right vibe—there have been fires, floods, pestilence, and civil unrest. How people might feel about a fun mini-challenge in all that is anyone’s guess. Half of us feel like we might need the lightness, the other half feel it might be in poor taste. So we have muddled through.
We are currently debating what should happen in November (usually a theme month) and wondered what you think? Do you want a classic theme month? Would you rather a couple of mini-challenges, or something different?
Let us know what you are in the mood for in the comments and we will factor it in where we can!
Would like to see hip/cool accessories for the fall, esp hats & gloves. Also expand on the post on what to do with pants & shorts that “catch a fire” have holes from thighs that rub
Sewing gifts for others would be nice.
Perhaps sewing for winter holidays.
I would kill for a light-hearted, fun mini-challenge right now.
I’d love to see a series on people’s favourite sewing accessories/tools. I recently discovered sewing clips and I feel like I should have known about them much sooner than I did.
I feel so discombobulated right now. We are just about three weeks post-hurricane, and we have a roof on the house now, but there is still so much left to do. There are still mounds and mounds of debris piled everywhere – FEMA hasn’t gotten to our area yet. My house is a shambles – can’t access my sewiing area or my fabric right now, but hopefully we will make some inroads soon. Drywall in 3 rooms has to be replaced, and pretty much every bit of flooring except for two rooms must be replaced. There is still an RV and a workshop with significant damage that need repairs. COVID has disrupted my desire and ability to leave the house, which wasn’t so bad when things were orderly around here. And now there is a second hurricane headed our way. 2020 has been a disastrous year for so many. Sewing something feels like a daunting task, so what could I do that would actually be fun? I’m thinking that an upcycling challenge would be something that I could handle. Enough to be creative without so many decisions and space concerns.
Oh Lydia – my heart goes out to you. That sounds awful and I can’t image where to begin with that sort of clean up. This year is just too much. I can see how sewing would feel daunting, yet hear that you still feel the pull which is amazing. Take care.
I would love simple gift giving ideas. Sewing bags, pouches, etc.
I love theme months, they are a good way to get deep into a subject, and an easier way to refer to it later. I am not always in sync, just finished my braugust yesterday 😉, but they are still inspiring..
On the other hand a fun challenge might be a good way to finish off this dumpster fire of a year. Make something from your scraps?
I’m scared of button holes so a button hole challenge plus support would be great. I’m sure I’m not the only one!
As a plus-sized and beginner-intermediate sewer, I would like to see how others upcycle/refashion garments that are too small but still keep them as garments—I don’t need another t-shirt throw pillow!