I feel you on the pattern management and the issue with size changes. My goal for 2025 is to tackle projector sewing so that I can ultimately minimize the number of paper patterns I will have to store.
Loved hearing your goals! We’ve had our first ice/snowstorm in central Nebraska last night and today. I’ve been making lists of my fabric stash, my alterations and upcycle piles, and sketching sleeves and necklines I’d like to incorporate in this years makes (while watching football with the hubby of course)!
I am one of your OG watchers. You have an amazing channel. I just love it! I estimated with almost everything you said today! I spend every January cleaning and reorganizing my sewing/craft room. This year I'm going deep, going through every little container of stuff. I have a lot of stuff. I love listening to you while I do my things! Happy new year 2025!
I'm here for the sewing! I'm hoping to organize my printed out PDF's too. I have a sewing friend who pitches ones she isn't interested in making in the near future (knowing she can print them out) and keeps a smaller stash of PDF's. I'm thinking of using a binder with plastic pocket pages and just keep the instructions...I haven't done this yet! But like you, they are taking up space - in my mind too!
13:24 Organizing my patterns was a big part of my Autumn 💯 ThreadLoop has been really helpful for this, actually. I’ve used tags to categorize the patterns that I’ve downloaded and whether or not they are printed. It’s been great- I’m no longer printing things twice or sitting down to start a project only to realize I’ve not yet printed the pattern. Figuring out how ThreadLoop can help me in other ways is definitely one of my 2025 goals! I really hope it becomes the Ravelry of the sewing community! ❤❤❤ (Happy new year!)
Great goals! Three videos a week every week is a lot. I will watch them all but don't burn yourself out! I think one add in the middle of the video is fine. Filming and editing is a lot of work. You deserve the little money you get!
Whitney, I enjoy your channel and love the 2025 goals you have made. I knit the scrappy bias shawl by Emily Clawson this year, a free pattern on ravelry. Used up leftover sock yarns. An easy take along project. Happy New Year.
Regarding your sock goal - you might want to look at Summer Lee’s Colorwork Cuff sock club. She designs colorwork cuffs only and sends out the designs each month. You use your own yarn to follow the charts and color customization is encouraged. It has really helped me to want to make more socks because the designs are fun and the colorwork is over before you know it! Please take a look it may just be the thing you don’t know you need yet. Thanks for taking the time to put out content. I always enjoy seeing what you produce.
I adore summer lees patterns! I’m not a part of her colorwork club however I have her book and a lot of her patterns. I’m planning on one of her colorwork socks next/ I’ve never done a colorwork sock before so if I like it I may look into it!
I don’t always comment, but I really enjoy your videos. My biggest challenge has simply been making time for making. Sewing, knitting, whatever - when I get busy those things get dropped even though they bring me a lot of joy. This year I’m working on finding a way to make time for these things even if it’s just little windows. Looking forward to following along with your creative projects this year!
Thank you! Yes, I’ve definitely had periods where even if I have the physical time I am too tired. This year I’m really plugging it into my schedule and so far it’s working, I know it will ebb and flow
You are an inspiration to me, I take pictures on my phone of what I make (most of the time) but never document what fabric, pattern, etc. So, while pondering your Sunday video, I actually serged a sleeve in my new favorite pattern (Sinclair's Sofia top~ of which I am on variation #3) on the outside! Aargh! But I was laughing and smiling as I FROG it and redo and listen to you! You are wise to keep the main thing the main thing! Happy 2025!
I am currently tracing three patterns as I watch this. I also fell out of tracing and got super frustrated with myself. I need to breathe and acknowledge that these projects take a while to get made. Thank you for the video! Happy New Year! ❤️✂️❤️✂️
I am going through my stash, but I am not depleting it whatsoever😅😅😅 I want to know by month this month because I'm participating in #stashbustingfast2025
I'm so terrible at using up scraps and the place that took fabric scraps in my small town closed down, so I've decided to make the Closet Core Pouf as it's a free pattern, I'd use it in my house, and you stuff it with scraps! I also relate a lot to the slowing down. The last half of 2024 I slowed way down and did a lot more thinking and prep before making anything, be it knit or sewn, and the projects all turned out so much better. I've realized that for sewing, I need to do it in smaller chunks so I don't get impatient and start to rush, giving myself a lot of time spread over a week or more if necessary for more complex projects. I can also relate as tracing and cutting are my least favorite parts of sewing. Happy New Year and thanks for the videos!
Hi Whitney, I just discovered your channel. One of my goals of 2024 was not buying fabric, just sewing from my stash. I failed miserably, because I discovered an online shop with beautiful deadstock fabric in Belgium (I’m in Amsterdam, the Netherlands). I bought fabric from Dries van Noten, Sophie Dhoore and Stella McCartney! Love, love, love. I did sew up some of my stash, but these are not my favorites in my closet, unfortunately. I did use TNT patterns in my possession, that was a good thing, but the reason was mainly because I don’t like to trace patterns, just like you! My new goal of 2025 is: sew more from stash, and make more stuff like bags etcetera from my beautiful scraps. Hope I succeed this year. Bye, Barkcloth from Amsterdam.
Thanks for sharing! I haven't been sewing as much -- one of my 2025 goals is to get back into it -- but I do really like Theadloop so far (I followed you!). If you can swing it, upgrading to the "plus" paid membership has been great because you can just copy in the URL of your fabric, if available, and it will input all the stats for you.
Great goals. I like the way you are approaching 2025. I have a RUclips channel too. I was thinking that I should aim for 2 videos a week. It’s for fun too, but perhaps I should treat it more like a business. I believe that is a great idea. Have fun sewing and knitting. 😊
I wish I could get on board with documenting my makes. It would make life so much easier when I have gone back and alter things I have made and then don’t adjust the pattern. I made a pair of leggings out of that same surge polar fleece fabric you made your out of. I was kind of wondering what I was going to do with that fabric, and leggings are perfect. Thanks for the tip.
I am a beginner sock knitter. I started a pair, like 20 times, and am once again starting over. Do you have a beginner sock pattern and/or vlogger to recommend to help me to be successful this time? Of course the heel is the MOST challenging part. Threadloops or Backstitch, which do you think is more comprehensive? My main goal is to document my fabric stash and want fabrics to use with what projects, no so much the sewing process. Tracing patterns is a good idea. I find I can't find the patterns when they are even several months old and alterations to the pattern change over time. Also I may want to use just one part of pattern, etc. When you go through your patterns would you announce the ones you want to let go of? I wish I had put mine up somewhere for people to purchase because it is hard to find older ones these days. I am totally impressed with 3 vlogs a week. I would totally get overwhelmed ESPECIALLY with actually MAKING and presenting makes to others. I find it hard to find time to knit AND sew, though I am committed to both this year AND quilting AND gardening AND caring for all my lovely critters.
For socks- I would recommend summer lee. She has a RUclips channel and a free vanilla sock pattern that she made step by step tutorials for. Even if you’re not making the exact sock you could watch for tips! I haven’t explored thread loops or backstitch enough to speak to them. I’m hoping to use thread loops a bit more and will definitely share my thoughts!
You might think of using some of you scraps to fill the emotional support chicken. I'm thinking maybe you already made one - two wouldn't be too many…🐔
Whitney, you have some sensible, realistic goals. I'm looking forward to your videos in 2025. I enjoy your spin on things.
Suzanne
I feel you on the pattern management and the issue with size changes. My goal for 2025 is to tackle projector sewing so that I can ultimately minimize the number of paper patterns I will have to store.
Loved hearing your goals! We’ve had our first ice/snowstorm in central Nebraska last night and today. I’ve been making lists of my fabric stash, my alterations and upcycle piles, and sketching sleeves and necklines I’d like to incorporate in this years makes (while watching football with the hubby of course)!
I am one of your OG watchers. You have an amazing channel. I just love it! I estimated with almost everything you said today! I spend every January cleaning and reorganizing my sewing/craft room. This year I'm going deep, going through every little container of stuff. I have a lot of stuff. I love listening to you while I do my things! Happy new year 2025!
Ah, thank you for being here!
Let's make some stuff!! Whatever that may be 😊
I'm here for the sewing! I'm hoping to organize my printed out PDF's too. I have a sewing friend who pitches ones she isn't interested in making in the near future (knowing she can print them out) and keeps a smaller stash of PDF's. I'm thinking of using a binder with plastic pocket pages and just keep the instructions...I haven't done this yet! But like you, they are taking up space - in my mind too!
13:24 Organizing my patterns was a big part of my Autumn 💯 ThreadLoop has been really helpful for this, actually. I’ve used tags to categorize the patterns that I’ve downloaded and whether or not they are printed. It’s been great- I’m no longer printing things twice or sitting down to start a project only to realize I’ve not yet printed the pattern. Figuring out how ThreadLoop can help me in other ways is definitely one of my 2025 goals! I really hope it becomes the Ravelry of the sewing community! ❤❤❤ (Happy new year!)
Ah I did not know thread loop had this feature! I’m hoping to start using it this month. Sounds so helpful!
Hi Whitney! Thumbnail! I love doing that too! I'm here to hear your goals!❤
Great goals! Three videos a week every week is a lot. I will watch them all but don't burn yourself out! I think one add in the middle of the video is fine. Filming and editing is a lot of work. You deserve the little money you get!
When it gets to be too much I’ll slow it down! Don’t you worry!
@@whitmakes ❤
Well done! I need all of those plans ! Love your recent videos! ❤❤❤
Whitney, I enjoy your channel and love the 2025 goals you have made. I knit the scrappy bias shawl by Emily Clawson this year, a free pattern on ravelry. Used up leftover sock yarns. An easy take along project. Happy New Year.
Regarding your sock goal - you might want to look at Summer Lee’s Colorwork Cuff sock club. She designs colorwork cuffs only and sends out the designs each month. You use your own yarn to follow the charts and color customization is encouraged. It has really helped me to want to make more socks because the designs are fun and the colorwork is over before you know it! Please take a look it may just be the thing you don’t know you need yet.
Thanks for taking the time to put out content. I always enjoy seeing what you produce.
I adore summer lees patterns! I’m not a part of her colorwork club however I have her book and a lot of her patterns. I’m planning on one of her colorwork socks next/ I’ve never done a colorwork sock before so if I like it I may look into it!
I don’t always comment, but I really enjoy your videos. My biggest challenge has simply been making time for making. Sewing, knitting, whatever - when I get busy those things get dropped even though they bring me a lot of joy. This year I’m working on finding a way to make time for these things even if it’s just little windows. Looking forward to following along with your creative projects this year!
Thank you! Yes, I’ve definitely had periods where even if I have the physical time I am too tired. This year I’m really plugging it into my schedule and so far it’s working, I know it will ebb and flow
You are an inspiration to me, I take pictures on my phone of what I make (most of the time) but never document what fabric, pattern, etc. So, while pondering your Sunday video, I actually serged a sleeve in my new favorite pattern (Sinclair's Sofia top~ of which I am on variation #3) on the outside! Aargh! But I was laughing and smiling as I FROG it and redo and listen to you! You are wise to keep the main thing the main thing! Happy 2025!
Happy new year!
I am currently tracing three patterns as I watch this. I also fell out of tracing and got super frustrated with myself. I need to breathe and acknowledge that these projects take a while to get made. Thank you for the video! Happy New Year! ❤️✂️❤️✂️
Yes, it’s so annoying but it is better to do it right the first time 😂
I am going through my stash, but I am not depleting it whatsoever😅😅😅
I want to know by month this month because I'm participating in #stashbustingfast2025
I'm so terrible at using up scraps and the place that took fabric scraps in my small town closed down, so I've decided to make the Closet Core Pouf as it's a free pattern, I'd use it in my house, and you stuff it with scraps! I also relate a lot to the slowing down. The last half of 2024 I slowed way down and did a lot more thinking and prep before making anything, be it knit or sewn, and the projects all turned out so much better. I've realized that for sewing, I need to do it in smaller chunks so I don't get impatient and start to rush, giving myself a lot of time spread over a week or more if necessary for more complex projects. I can also relate as tracing and cutting are my least favorite parts of sewing. Happy New Year and thanks for the videos!
I’ve made a pouf! It’s a great use of scraps!
Hi Whitney, I just discovered your channel. One of my goals of 2024 was not buying fabric, just sewing from my stash. I failed miserably, because I discovered an online shop with beautiful deadstock fabric in Belgium (I’m in Amsterdam, the Netherlands). I bought fabric from Dries van Noten, Sophie Dhoore and Stella McCartney! Love, love, love. I did sew up some of my stash, but these are not my favorites in my closet, unfortunately. I did use TNT patterns in my possession, that was a good thing, but the reason was mainly because I don’t like to trace patterns, just like you! My new goal of 2025 is: sew more from stash, and make more stuff like bags etcetera from my beautiful scraps. Hope I succeed this year. Bye, Barkcloth from Amsterdam.
Well I’ve bought yarn and fabric already so I understand 😂 not perfect but striving to use what I have more often than not!
Thanks for sharing! I haven't been sewing as much -- one of my 2025 goals is to get back into it -- but I do really like Theadloop so far (I followed you!). If you can swing it, upgrading to the "plus" paid membership has been great because you can just copy in the URL of your fabric, if available, and it will input all the stats for you.
Oh very cool. I will need to explore a bit and see!
Great goals. I like the way you are approaching 2025. I have a RUclips channel too. I was thinking that I should aim for 2 videos a week. It’s for fun too, but perhaps I should treat it more like a business. I believe that is a great idea. Have fun sewing and knitting. 😊
Thinking of it in those terms just really helps me stay consistent and also shut it down when ‘my work day’ is over!
I wish I could get on board with documenting my makes. It would make life so much easier when I have gone back and alter things I have made and then don’t adjust the pattern. I made a pair of leggings out of that same surge polar fleece fabric you made your out of. I was kind of wondering what I was going to do with that fabric, and leggings are perfect. Thanks for the tip.
Ok I’m going to try leggings with mine too!
Would love to know if you learn of a textile recycling place in CO. I love Art Parts (in Boulder) for donating/thrifting fabric.
Yes I will share what I can find!!
I am a beginner sock knitter. I started a pair, like 20 times, and am once again starting over. Do you have a beginner sock pattern and/or vlogger to recommend to help me to be successful this time? Of course the heel is the MOST challenging part.
Threadloops or Backstitch, which do you think is more comprehensive? My main goal is to document my fabric stash and want fabrics to use with what projects, no so much the sewing process.
Tracing patterns is a good idea. I find I can't find the patterns when they are even several months old and alterations to the pattern change over time. Also I may want to use just one part of pattern, etc.
When you go through your patterns would you announce the ones you want to let go of? I wish I had put mine up somewhere for people to purchase because it is hard to find older ones these days.
I am totally impressed with 3 vlogs a week. I would totally get overwhelmed ESPECIALLY with actually MAKING and presenting makes to others. I find it hard to find time to knit AND sew, though I am committed to both this year AND quilting AND gardening AND caring for all my lovely critters.
For socks- I would recommend summer lee. She has a RUclips channel and a free vanilla sock pattern that she made step by step tutorials for. Even if you’re not making the exact sock you could watch for tips!
I haven’t explored thread loops or backstitch enough to speak to them. I’m hoping to use thread loops a bit more and will definitely share my thoughts!
@@sagepremoe1565 Threadloops is Backstitch - they changed the name last year!
Maybe consider Kofi account and maybe have a wishlist we can buy you patterns on to support you if and when we want…. I appreciate your videos ❤❤❤
You might think of using some of you scraps to fill the emotional support chicken. I'm thinking maybe you already made one - two wouldn't be too many…🐔
I haven’t made one!