🪡 My Sewing Journal Setup 🧵

[@BinatiSheth]

The needle journal 'L' was on point!

[@PlantBasedBride]

Haha thank you!

[@hannahofhorror]

Ha on point. Geddit.

[@BinatiSheth]

@@hannahofhorror Totally! Also, PBB always gets to the point. I've loved that about her work for years 💚

[@tmmtn43]

this is such a cool way to keep track of your projects! would definitely love to see more sewing videos in the future 💫 also the way i’ve never thought to write down the fabric care instructions before 🤡

[@PlantBasedBride]

Haha yeah it definitely helps a year later when I can’t remember the exact makeup of the fabric I used 😂

[@katerinapolaskova6163]

I can't even sew a button, so I envy a lot of people who can sew. It's a beautiful and practical hobby.

[@NicoleHelenaCates]

I love this and was immediately inspired to make my own “crafting” journal. I am dabbling in sewing, cross stitch, and beading and this journal can track all those projects. Thanks!

[@PlantBasedBride]

I’m so glad to have inspired you to make your own crafting journal!

[@SinisterXRouge]

Omg same! I'm adapting the spreads for my woodworking projects. As always, plantbasedbride is the besssttttt!!!!!!

[@marlenaabbott4548]

This is a really good set up for tracking creative hobbies. I don’t see, but I could easily adapt this set up for crochet and knitting projects. I’ve been looking for a way to organize them better.

[@PlantBasedBride]

That’s great! I’ve been wanting to get back into knitting, too, but there just aren’t enough hours in a day 😅

[@sayuriando3379]

I'm going to use some aspect in my crochet notebook. Probaly going to add some small reminder of what project I have currently going on for sewing or crochet in my bujo.

[@marlenaabbott4548]

@@PlantBasedBride I’m still learning, but I crochet a lot. I’m hopping to start a small business soon, but I’m still figuring that out. Right now I’m finishing a baby blanket for my 3 month old niece and then I’m going to be simultaneously making 2 temperature blankets based on 2020 from two different cities using different patterns 😅. Im almost done planning those out.

[@marlenaabbott4548]

@@sayuriando3379 I’ve started adding reminders and goals in my bujo too. It really help keep me motivated.

[@sayuriando3379]

@@marlenaabbott4548 My current one has mainly a project ideas page with notes if I possess the fabric or not/what for fabric I want to use.

[@amara560]

This set-up is very beautiful! I haven't sewn my own clothes (was supposed to take classes, but schmandemic), but I do crochet and knit! So these pages are still very inspiring. I was super lucky to be one of the winners of the notebook therapy give-away and making that notebook a designated crafting notebook seems like an excellent idea! Also thank you for opening up about your struggles with your body dysmorphia and eating disorder. I am starting therapy specifically for my ED in 2022 after struggling with it for over 20 years. I feel very grateful to start the process of finally working through it.

[@TheRedheadArtist]

I know you said about it being a niche journal that not everyone would necessarily have use for, but it’s nice to see that people do set up journals for specific projects or hobbies instead of just including everything in their one bullet journal. I have been meaning to set up one for a video game I want to make and this has reminded me about that!

[@joanwaldner1280]

I haven’t Stone since I was a child and not a very good one but my mother was a seamstress as a hobby and could create anything from a simple dress to a complex wedding dress. However I am in the middle of a large project and there were several of your pages that I felt that I could convert to my needs. It is a beautiful sewing journal as I said coming from a family that sewed. Absolutely beautiful and well organized complex yet simple. And I think your body chart will separate you from your body and show that there is no fear anymore that your body is separate yet beautiful.

[@whoops.__m]

Honestly, I want to do a journal like this but for drawing ideas, video ideas, etc, etc. I think I use way too many post-it’s (and the fact it isn’t for personal use-) in my day-to-day, and it might be nice to have a journal where everything is. Also... nice needle there!

[@Dandelions_Vines]

I love this, it looks amazing! I've been thinking about making a bullet journal for my craft projects and this gives me so many ideas.

[@mathieudominique394]

Ever thought about documenting one of your projects for a sowing video? I'd love it, but I can understand is you prefer to keep sowing as your hobby and don't want to share it with the world. And also I love all of your work and Plantmass is a wonderful time. Thank you!

[@brookedotjpg2279]

Subscribing to your channel has been such a blessing. The sharing of art, creativity, and different systems helps give me so many ideas to stay on track but express my journal on what works for me. Thank you for continuing to share your work and expand your ideas. Plantmas has been very enjoyable ☺️

[@nicoleryan6991]

THIS JOURNAL IS AMAZING! I used to sew but haven't felt very inspired. I have a ton of fabric sitting around. Maybe creating a journal like this will spark some creativity. I love the figures, too! If you feel comfortable, I hope you share how you use this journal and your makes with us. :)

[@PlantBasedBride]

Oh I hope it helps you get back into sewing and using up all of that fabric! I probably won’t share here on KZbin (I’m trying to stop myself from turning all of my hobbies into content 😅) but I’ll share on our patreon discord server and likely on Tik Tok/reels from time to time ❤️

[@PhotoMemories73]

Oh my, I now have ideas for a journal all about the watercolours I'm making. Even a small piece of watercolour paper glued in for the swatch. Thank you!

[@KittenishBehaviourSian]

I love that you sew 😍😍 You might want to include your upper bust measurement too as some patterns ask for that as well as full bust to get a cup size

[@PlantBasedBride]

Oh good point!

[@ReadingNymph]

I love the simplicity of this design. I would love to be able to sew clothes. Would love to see a flip through of your designs

[@anna-maymoon1001]

Perfect timing! I've recently got into sewing and I've been eying this gorgeous notebook I've not touched for a few months (too scared to use, the usual!) And this is such a great place to start! For me, a page i would deffo add in is a glossary that I can easily flip to and add to (with diagrams/scraps of fabric with examples) bc the biggest barrier I have is understanding the pattern instructions. (I've literally spent 5 minutes reading the same instruction over and over again, holding the pattern pieces together and googling the jargon until I'm like "ooohhhh" 🤦‍♀️ )

[@PlantBasedBride]

Omg yes! I’ve done the same haha and then I call my mom or grandma and get them to help 😂

[@Arteefact]

I just have to say, you are not alone!! i have a "degree" in designing, make sewing instructions, sewing and making patterns. Its basically what i do. But when i buy ready made patterns. i dont get them. i can read them over and over for 20+ mins.. then i give up, throw the instructons and go ahead with only the pattern pieces 🤣 So even those that are the most skilled, can and will have problems with the instructions 😂

[@Ella-yd3hx]

I would love to see videos dedicated to your sewing projects ! Not a sewer at all but I think you could really make it interesting for anybody 🧵

[@dianagomes7673]

Can not sew for the life of me, but seeing you create a journal for it is so awesome! Truly amazed at how many things you can keep track of and spreads to help you :)

[@diutu]

Thank you for the beautiful video! I keep a sewing journal too - as I make ~80 % of my clothes myself I find it very useful to take notes! Mine is a square A&O Morning Sun notebook (choice totally inspired by your reading journal) and the setup is super simple: an index, a yearly sewing plan list (Alistair method for soft scheduling, months in columns), a project kanban board and project pages. Sometimes I like to add an inspirational spread where I print photos of garments and styles that speak to me at the moment. My tips for anyone planning a sewing journal: don't set up project pages beforehand, so you can vary the details according to garment type. Use washi tape to attach fabric swatches, so you can always remove them temporarily to feel the fabric or just to make it easier to draw on the other side of the page. Vary the placement of swatches on the page to make your notebook lie more flat. And don't worry about aesthetics too much! :] Thanks again Elizabeth. Happy sewing!

[@PlantBasedBride]

I love these tips!

[@3row4wy23]

The illustrations are so beautiful! I have made respect for folks who sew their own clothes - they always feel like very self-sufficient people.

[@rosabelle9248]

I love this idea! I used to be really into sewing, but I’ve leaned more into other hobbies over the years. I would definitely like to get back into it when I have more time. I honestly really love how simple these spreads turned out and I wonder if I could tinker a bit with them to make them more suited to art projects instead! And I definitely understand the struggles with numbers/body dysmorphia. I’m pregnant and it has been very hard to ignore how much my body has changed (even if I know it’s important). I’ve definitely had to take a step back from numbers for awhile to keep myself content with how I am and not how I wish I could be. Thanks for being so open and honest, it’s very refreshing. Happy holidays! 🌿 #Plantmas2021

[@wenxuanhe7367]

OH my god. You are living the vintage & aes live of my dream

[@ludmila_98]

I never thought about having a sewing bullet journal but that’s kinda genius! I’ve always wanted to learn how to sew, I tried my best (a few times), but maybe someday I will finally do it correctly lol And about body dysmorphia and eating disorders, I definitely know what it’s like as someone who went through it as a teen and is finding a way out of it yet again, so you’re not alone and I hope you have a good support system and know that we’re rooting for you 😘

[@Gandellion]

I think I’ve said this before but I love how so many of the youtubers I follow get into sewing cause I love it! Like I’ve followed sewers and costumers here for years and it’s like we’re all buddies coming to the common passions 💕

[@Gandellion]

I’m super excited if you decide to make sewing content, and the bujo side of it give it an extra something x

[@LauraMalfoy2011]

I had no idea you sew! I've tried it before, especially because I cosplayed for a few years, but I never really mastered it. And I keep thinking of going there and get more skills in sewing BUT I just never do. Right now I'm also dealing with an ED (binge eating) and body dismorphia (in my mind I'm always smaller than in real life), so I don't even want to go there because I feel disgusting in my body. But it's a process, right? With the right help everyone can get better. I am sorry you went through and ED. Please remind yourself today (and everyday) that you are beautiful, in and out ♥

[@jessicapratt1400]

Ummm I love this! I have so many hobbies and not once did I think to make a bullet journal to organize my ideas. Thank you for being a genius

[@tristins9644]

Elizabeth i love how honest you are about your ED, and i find it to be very relatable.

[@PinkOkraArts]

Like all your journals, this one is beautiful. Hobby journals, with project set up layouts, are so helpful. Your story from when you were a child brought back memories of when I used to spend hours with the Fashion Plates toy to design all my dream outfits...because what was the late 90s to your childhood, was the dawn of the eighties to mine. I'm working on a new gardening journal, and not only this journal, but your GORGEOUS olive branch layout in your 2021 journal has really been an inspiration. Thank you so much. (I replied to a comment below that you might want an under bust/bra band area measurement for certain types of garments...not being a garment maker (I stick to sewing paper, pillows, curtains and the occasional Halloween costume embellishment:-) I don't know the proper name for the measurement in patterns. Good luck! Sounds like you have a lot of inspiration.

[@shaelynomarra]

I love seeing your set up for your hobby! I have a knitting journal to keep track of all of my handknits and crochet projects! It’s so helpful to look back at any pattern alterations I made, yarn I used and how I feel about the finished product! I also forget about some of the things I’ve made and it reminds me to use or wear them more often!

[@nildam.bonilla5849]

This gave me so many ideas to start my craft project spread and to tell my friend who sews and makes bows how to track projects

[@lottiemarshall1278]

This sewing journal is so beautiful! Very different from my messy, sketchy project journal lol

[@bujowithbooks6298]

This was such a unique idea for a BuJo set up 😮🧶🥰. I like how you creative you are with your bullet journals. I love bullet journaling, but I admit sometimes I feel like I am only journaling, something I could do with any notebook and not require a BuJo. And then I feel guilty about it 😅.

[@bakewhenitrains3811]

It's so cool to see the different texts in the font making minimalist spreads eye-catching! I've never thought of combining cursive and bold fonts together, but you make them look great. #plantmas2021

[@wolfravenloft1551]

Not sure if someone already mentioned this but a torso measurement could be handy if, for instance, you'd like to make a jump/playsuit or something like that. But it is also handy in a more general sense so that you know what length you need for a shirt to be cropped on you etc. I'm super curious about your sewing journey but seeing how amazingly detailed you are with all your other creative outlets I'm sure your handmade wardrobe will be wonderful

[@VariationsOnASeam]

I definitely relate to the measurement issue Knowing that I have to face them if I'm going to sew an item that fits me perfectly doesn't make it any easier. In RTW I'm a 6 Tall but the big 4 pattern companies have me at a size 16. (Though I sew a size 12 or 14.) It has taken a long time to not freak out about sewing pattern sizing. Your journal is lovely. I am envious. Mine is strictly functional.

[@carmen5ive]

I quilt and make bags and other small projects. I’ve only ever sewn sweatshirts as gifts for others and tests for patterns for me. This I think would be a good way to keep track of my stuff. Thanks for the share and idea! I will definitely be trying it

[@Lilli626]

I would love to see any sewing videos you have in mind. Love sewing 🪡 too!

[@gwirithil1]

I love this journal, and have done things like it in the past for knitting and various historical costuming. I would add arm size. The measurement around your armpit and top of shoulder. I find that that is where I often need to adjust. Also, because I am... generously endowed, I tend to put separate measurements for across the back to side seams and across the bust to side seams as well as ribs under bust.

[@AroundTheYear]

First of all: great work, and beautiful page layout! I love this idea and will definitely try it. At the moment I keep a sewing scrap-book, so after I complete a project, I will print out photos, and cut fabric swatches, and just glue it all on a page, with some info, like cost, date made, time spent etc.

[@MsSavvySongbird]

Lovely! And now I have a last minute gift idea for my mom for Christmas 😍

[@cosmic_ana]

Love this idea. I don't sew, but I knit. So I am going to make myself a knitting journal.

[@vishwa_shah_]

The needle after the "journal" was SUCH a good touch ❤️ loved it 😍.

[@PlantBasedBride]

Thank you! 🥰

[@moriahforbes8242]

Really appreciate you talking about the measurements spread and body dysmorphia. I’ve struggled with the same things and have been scared to start seeing for that reason. This made me feel less alone.

[@audge-ii8ux]

you draw, you sing and you SEW?! you're so talented! 🤩 this set-up is so beautiful. love that you're making a journal for your other hobbies! makes me want to go back to cross-stitching (that's the most i can do lol)

[@PlantBasedBride]

Haha aw thanks!

[@ghostyplans]

I am a horrible crafter, but #plantmas2021 has been amazing! I am so thankful for your videos, and even though I don’t craft like sewing and stuff (I’m a journaler and collager), I still loved watching this video!

[@goddess_eve21]

I love this hobby journal! I think its nice and simple, and cannot wait to see it filled out when you're ready to share. Here's to an amazing 2022 of beautiful, intentional projects 🥂

[@angelafasold962]

Wow! I love this journal set up. So many ways to apply to various projects, sewing or otherwise. Thank you.

[@PlantBasedBride]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rosemariepluckrose3781]

Love this. I have a folder with scraps of paper in it but will certainly be transferring them into a journal. Thanks.

[@Lifeasmrssmith]

I LOVE your channel. I’m fairly new to the community *6 months ish lol but it’s so refreshing to see something new with bullet journaling with your reading bullet journal and now your sewing bullet journal. As an artist myself this is very inspiring and motivating so thank you! Can’t wait to see your progress 💪🏽

[@carmellaschwab4339]

Favorite journal setup you've ever shared!!!! After operating on "I need this vintage pattern or garment right now, get it done b4 I lose interest" the intentionality & planning portion is essential. Plus this looks beautiful 😍 I now own a serger & free 10 bolts of fabric so I better get working on my 2022 travel wardrobe!!! 😀

[@PlantBasedBride]

Haha aw thank you! I hope it helps both uf us use our overflowing fabric stashes 😂

[@amberlee6307]

This layout is beautiful and simple. Thank you for sharing.

[@navarrofontcristina16]

This is so inspirational to me because one of my goals for the new year is learn sewing and knitting. I’m so excited to start both of them 🥰

[@ayfer1983]

I want to do for the new year a knitting journal. Thank you for the Inspiration!!

[@vukibog]

I have a knitting journal, but you definitely gave me a few ideas of what I can include in it! 😄

[@arfielding4495]

I don't sew, but this absolutely makes me want to create a knitting journal! My knitting projects can be huge, though. Hundreds of hours to knit a large blanket. Not the quickest of hobbies. :)

[@yogibear3354]

I don't usually include indexes in my bujos but you've got me inspired to make a sewing/embroidery journal and I think an index would actually be really helpful for this type of journal :)

[@PlantBasedBride]

You’re totally right! I think I’ll add one at the back ❤️

[@jennakimball8265]

I love this. I've done garment sewing for YEARS but I haven't touched my machine this past year. I love how intentional a sewing journal is. I might try this to get my sew-jo back!

[@sockerplinga]

The needle was a nice touch! And I look forward when you show us when you have made some projects, to hear how it did work for you. Now I wanna make a crafts journal too!

[@Becclabee]

This is such an inspiring video! I might do a similar one for sewing and crafting and other projects. The way you put the measurements and the care instructions + the fabric swatch sample is a very good idea, I never would have thought about it this way. I'm excited to try them out, thank you for sharing with us!

[@honeyblueberrie6880]

I'm obessesed with how well-thought out these spreads are! #plantmas2021

[@dilshaad_23]

You've just upgraded my sewing notebook to a sewing journal - definitely many tips I'm going to add before starting my next project 😄 Time remains a rare commodity for my hobbies/interests, so I like to note start and completion dates of my projects, especially if it's a wardrobe item for myself. Thanks for the stencil idea! #plantmas2021

[@ViperBurlesque]

Ooooo!! I actually picked up a larger book a few months ago specifically for this purpose!! You've inspired me to actually put it together.

[@werelemur1138]

I've been thinking about making a dedicated sewing journal for a while, rather than having random projects in whatever bump I was in when I started it.

[@angelazeiler6838]

This looks amazing 🤩 I love your creativity. I understand your thoughts concerning the own body quite well. I didn't weight myself for ages, because I know it would be an issue (even if my body is completely normal and healthy).

[@kelcimunson278]

Very detailed. Love the idea. I was so happy to see this video. I have been wanting to watch this since you first mentioned the concept.

[@KirstenTebbens]

This looks really good, almost makes me want to sew!

[@susannekrekvik2894]

World love to see more sewing! ❤️❤️

[@cherrycato1940]

Wonderful idea, thank you for being you. 💕🌟🍒

[@RachelEustace]

this is stunning. I love love love the green

[@annevanbrunschot7235]

MEASUREMENT you still need: from wrist to wrist with arms outstretched is good for long sleeve things! :)

[@PlantBasedBride]

Thank you!

[@disney_planner_girl.2246]

I love this and hope youll show flip throughs of it!

[@rosagapi]

another very beautiful video, thank you Elisabeth 🥰🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@bonnief1025]

the thing is, i haven't got a clue about the first thing when it comes to sewing... BUT i did use to design a bunch in my early teens-- i'm only 20, but yeah. i love all the different poses for the mannequins, that brought so many flashbacks.

[@Jasmine-tz9ew]

These videos comfort me

[@clairechcohen]

❤thanks for sharing for ED visibility, you're perfect the way you are!

[@PlantBasedBride]

❤️❤️❤️

[@annevanbrunschot7235]

YES A SEWING JOURNAL!!!!!!!!

[@deathsheadhawkmoths]

I might set up a journal like this for crochet at some point! This turned out beautiful Elizabeth

[@mallybeck1560]

What a great idea. I'm going to do one for my knit projects. I hate having to measure myself every time I start something new, you'd think I could remember it..

[@bookworms_nook]

I never thought that a bujo can also be used for your hobbies...thank you so much for inspiring me yet again😊. #plantmas2021

[@cheriecoffee336]

This is so neat. I am a knitter. This would be a great way to organize my projects. Thanks so much for sharing your ideas😊

[@GrayBush_Knits]

I love this bullet journal idea! Definitely think I'm going to start one similar to it. One measurement I would need to include is the preferred skirt length from my waist. I'm always on the hunt for vintage dresses and skirts so knowing the length I need is a plus.

[@darialay3472]

I used to sew, but got away from it. However, I do knit, and I believe most of these spreads could be utilized for my sweaters and whatnot. =)

[@sunshinetries]

Ooo I have a love/hate relation with tracking my makes (because sometimes it makes me feel slow and not productive). But I really love this idea, so maybe I will start this and try to stick with it. Could combine it for my sewing and knit- and crochet makes. Totally understand your feelings about measurements… as I had BED syndrome I sometimes find it hard to not look at my body in numbers.

[@jschorr0307]

I love having journals for hobbies. I have a separate bujo for my podcast. Thanks so much for another inspirational video!

[@PlantBasedBride]

I love it, too! I tend to use them over a longer period of time and don’t love having to set up new spreads and migrate all the info over in every bullet journal at 6 month intervals ❤️

[@jschorr0307]

@@PlantBasedBride yes I completely agree 💚

[@emmayartist8001]

I love this! I go through phases of sewing… usually home decor type items, rarely clothes. I certainly have a few unfinished projects & even some I haven’t started. Also… thank you so very much for your openness & honesty. It speaks to so many of us. 🤗

[@saharabergstrom125]

What a great idea! I do not sew much, (other than Christmas stockings sometimes or repairing clothing) but I do keep a Book Club journal, and I also keep an Art journal, not for drawings but more for ideas of art I want to make. The third journal I have is other than my Bullet Journal is my Garden journal, where I plot out gardens, planting, notes on weather and plant growth, pruning notes, things like that.

[@PlantBasedBride]

Oh nice! I love hearing about the different kinds of journals people keep ❤️

[@adoptedbythe1king]

Thank you so much for this video! I also enjoy sewing, and have struggled with how to document and plan my projects! Your spreads have given me inspiration for how to use the makers expansion kit I just got for my disc planner :-)

[@yaeledmonds5158]

I love sewing, but fell out with making garments, as my measurements never fit with standard patterns. I do love making lots of patchwork and quilted items, so I think I might adapt your spreads to fit my needs. And I might give garments another go...

[@TheAbyss..andyou]

Im waiting for the reading journal video to set mine up alongwith it :)

[@ettibee]

I love the project ideas layout! I'm going to use this to keep track of my journals and what I plan to use them for. Love the idea of the 3 columns, seems so easy to track.

[@heavenhelpus77]

I absolutely love this!! My very first journal had a mix of sewing/project spreads but I quickly ran out of pages... this is awesome and is now on my to-do list!! ❤❤🪡

[@PlantBasedBride]

Oh amazing! I love how many of you sew, too ❤️

[@berrycottage]

This is such an amazing idea! I got so many ideas and now I think I have to start a knitting journal! I always got so many ideas and I start planning what yarn to use with different projects etc. But then I always forget those plans if I don’t start the project immediately. And it would be great to have some information of finished projects to go back to.

[@octaviateo]

Omg, I love this! I've been taking little steps to start my crochet projects, and my notes are like all over the place. It's kind of an organised mess, if you may. This video is so inspiring! Thank you so much! 😍😍😍

[@cosmosbtwnpages]

What a fun idea! I'd love to learn how to sew, but my past attempts have been... frustrating XD I am a crafter, though, so maybe I'll think about creating something similar! Thank you as always for the beautiful inspiration!

[@faithfulimagination226]

Loving this video! I definitely can relate to struggling with your measurements. I had an eatting disorder in collage and I still feel like that can be triggering when I'm starting a new sewing project and I have to do all my measurements again or maybe the garment isn't fitting right. It can be really hard. So you talking about your own experience was relatable and I appreciate your candidness.

[@PlantBasedBride]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jolieanderson7647]

Hi Elizabeth, I also sew a lot and I love journaling en planning out my project! (I also read a lot and have a reading journal, so you're like my perfect match) I would LOVE to see more sewing/sewing journaling content from you! I wish you happy holidays, love Julie from the Netherlands

[@Gandellion]

Juul Thijsen keeps a super cute little sewing journal that she shows in her videos

[@kerstinkatt]

Lovely! I dont sew but got inspired to do a tarot Reading journal! Thank you for a lovely video

[@Jonathan-pm8lg]

You've inspired me to start a knitting/embroidery journal. I've already been thinking about it because it's become increasingly more hard to track the projects I want to/did make. Same for reading; I don't think the 2 spreads i have for it in my daily journal will work anymore :p