{"id":24395,"date":"2023-10-14T21:41:57","date_gmt":"2023-10-15T01:41:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=24395"},"modified":"2023-10-14T22:10:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-15T02:10:29","slug":"find-time-to-sew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/find-time-to-sew\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Too Struggling To Find Time To Sew?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/so-sew-easy.com-6.jpg\" alt=\"find time to sew\" class=\"wp-image-48384 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/so-sew-easy.com-6.jpg 940w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/so-sew-easy.com-6-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/so-sew-easy.com-6-500x419.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/so-sew-easy.com-6-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/so-sew-easy.com-6-150x126.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 940px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 940\/788;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/so-sew-easy.com-6.jpg\" alt=\"find time to sew\" class=\"wp-image-48384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/so-sew-easy.com-6.jpg 940w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/so-sew-easy.com-6-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/so-sew-easy.com-6-500x419.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/so-sew-easy.com-6-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/so-sew-easy.com-6-150x126.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Are you struggling to find time to sew?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You know, when you start a sewing project and time just seems to slip away and boy, it can go so fast. Then you must have a full-time job or you are sewing around family and household chores or simply dealing with daily life. Most of us cannot afford to go into that timeless zone called sewing where we hit the sewing machine pedal and simply get lost in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Time management and preparation are musts for sewists like us. In reality, the problem is not only time, like most people may believe, it\u2019s both time management and preparation, just to stress my point. A <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/pillowcase-patterns-pillow-cover-designs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pillowcase<\/a>, for instance, can be sewn in fifteen minutes, if everything is ready, that is. The fabric must be cut and ready for sewing, the sewing machine is loaded, scissors and pins and thread are all in one place and ready to go. You see, having a plan and preparing for our sewing project is a habit that we should all cultivate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reality is we have to \u201cmake\u201d time for sewing in spite of our busy schedules. This is especially true for those of us who have full-time jobs and that includes being a full-time mom. Having a handiwork project on hand all the time, for instance, may give us the chance to sneak in a few moments of sewing. Indeed, we can sew between changing diapers, playing games with the kids, or during lunch break at the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth of the matter is we can make sewing progress a few precious minutes at a time, even if we are working on a big project, by going back to our stitching regularly. Some of us can perhaps only take thirty minutes for our sewing projects daily then we simply have to take it, because although thirty minutes may seem like very little time, it will make a big difference after a week or two!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/shutterstock_180189062-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"find time to sew\" class=\"wp-image-48383 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/shutterstock_180189062-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/shutterstock_180189062-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/shutterstock_180189062-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/shutterstock_180189062-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/shutterstock_180189062-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/shutterstock_180189062-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/shutterstock_180189062-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"find time to sew\" class=\"wp-image-48383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/shutterstock_180189062-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/shutterstock_180189062-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/shutterstock_180189062-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/shutterstock_180189062-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/shutterstock_180189062-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/shutterstock_180189062-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Balance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding the right balance is one of our biggest challenges when we have to juggle between a full-time job and our love for sewing. In short, if we are spending too much time working on our sewing project and start to neglect our other duties then we are losing our equilibrium. And it is true the other way around too because expressing our creativity through sewing is something we should not let go. The trick, really, is to find that balance and we are the only ones who can do that for ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Organization Tips and Tricks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We should make it a habit of putting everything for a specific project into a clear plastic storage box. In this way, we can prepare everything we need in one place. We can also have everything we need folded up in a fabric or tablecloth so that all we have to do is set it out on your table and start stitching. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2OvntWU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clear plastic zip bags<\/a> are also ideal for storing everything we need for a particular dress or quilting project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you plan to sew something, you should make time to finish it even if you have broken down all of the steps into small units. Then you should take those little sewing steps one small unit at a time and believe me, before you know it, you are finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Staying Motivated to Sew<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not only the external factors like time and preparation that play a role in successfully completing a sewing project, but also our internal motivation. Staying inspired and keeping the excitement alive can be challenging, but it's crucial to enjoying the sewing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with fellow sewists online or join a local sewing club to share and gather inspiration. Seeing others\u2019 work can reignite your passion and give you new ideas for your projects. You might also want to subscribe to sewing magazines or blogs to keep up with the latest trends and techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set Clear Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting clear and achievable goals for your sewing projects can help you stay on track. Whether it's creating a garment by a certain date or learning a new technique, having a goal in mind can make the process more rewarding. Breaking down the project into smaller tasks can make it less overwhelming and easier to manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every little step you complete is a move towards finishing your project. It could be as simple as selecting the perfect fabric or mastering a new stitch. Celebrate these achievements, no matter how small, to keep yourself motivated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s keep on sewing!\u00a0 You can always find time to sew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode766Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you struggling to find time to sew? 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