Ten Habits to Form in 2020 to Make Your Sewing Time Better!

[@cindycoven1]

You are never too old to learn. Your tips made me realize I at 70 am afraid to cut fabric! I might ruin it. I find myself collecting. And I realized I need to make time to sew. I think that was your best tip or reminder. Thank you.

[@debihaskey8291]

I actually love doing alterations & hemming pants. My favorite part is seeing someone be so pleased with something I have completed for them. I also sew for myself, my adult daughter and my granddaughter.

[@izabeau1953]

Years ago I use to make my own cloths. And track suits for my children. And started to make all my own curtains, duvets, pillows, and table cloths. Then I did ribbon embroidery, found it beautiful but takes up a lot of time. I use to cloches so much , cloths table cloths, and a duvet for my bed crochet, and a curtain with a picock on it. I immigrated to another country, and was very sad, so didn’t do anything besides making cloths, for me. And shirts 👔 for my husband and son. I have not been sowing much besides curtains. But now I am in the mood again and enjoying these pouches and boxes, bags, and organizing boxes. Something new for me, but I seem to enjoy this now. And I have built up a lot of virility of birds that I take cRe of and breed, I just love them. So that is how I have just done almost all crafts. Even painting and knitting 🧶.....🌹❤️🌹❤️

[@jovdmey]

Great tips... I am a long time sewist and you are completely right to say sew what you love and have time for instead of sewing for others who don't know what it takes to do!

[@hannahcrumley3103]

💕great ideas , as usual! I love the idea to refer those who ask me to hem their pants to another seamstress who can do that stuff. So many people ask me to fix things: hemming, replacing zippers, mending.... and they want me to do it for nothing! It’s so frustrating! Handing out someone else’s number is such an excellent idea!!!!

[@gingercakesews]

It's tough because we want to help people but it's too much sometimes :)

[@leslieinadress]

Thank you so much for this ! I find myself saying yes to way too much mending then feeling like I can’t start my fun stuff until I get the chores done! Of course all of your other tips are great too! Love how real you are.

[@gingercakesews]

Thanks Leslie! THose piles used to really get in my way. Finally I just finished them all up and then started my nice NO :) . It really worked!

[@kathytincler2446]

Thank you for this. I am so so brand new to sewing. I've made a pot holder & a mat for under my machine & they don't look all that great but I got it in my head that I should rip them out, start all over & also learn to sew all the things. I felt overwhelmed & daunted by all the enthusiastic sewing vids I've been watching. Inspired yes but at the same time don't always feel like even moving forward. BUT this vid of yours gave me so much freedom to do it or not do it. To do it my way, my pace etc. etc. I feel like I can breathe when I look at my machine & not walk around it then walk away. Don't think I'm explaining this all that well but I'm thinking you understand because of your comments in your vid. Thanks again & I always look fwd to seeing a notification from you :D

[@loriar1027]

Kathy Tincler Remember sewing is a skill that gets better with practice. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Do lots of simple projects till your seams become more consistent. You’ll be amazed at how much easier it gets and how much better your work turns out. Take your time and enjoy!😊

[@gingercakesews]

@@loriar1027 great advice! So true that sewing (and all artisitc endeavors) need to be at your pace for your enjoyment and not on anyone else's schedule! You got this Kathy! Have fun!

[@kathytincler2446]

@@gingercakesews Thank you, Virginia Lindsay :D

[@kathytincler2446]

@@loriar1027 Thank you :D

[@reginaroza3154]

Loved your video! Sounds like I'm not alone. I always think I'm the only one suffering from certain things, like getting bogged down with fabric choices, not being able to sew late night and a few other things you mentioned! It's always a great feeling knowing I'm not alone lol!

[@gingercakesews]

Absolutely not alone! Glad to give you some comfort :)

[@JosieAreSee]

My goals for 2020 are to get healthy and improve my sewing. These tips are excellent. Thank you!!

[@julianaziervogel6490]

Hallo! Juliana from South Africa, a granny and a sewer, quilter, Gardener and... Thanks for The tips. Most useful.

[@sallybagaason6753]

Very nice video and advice. I have been sewing for over 40 years and love to try new things. I felt your suggestion to only sew what you really enjoy is the BOMB! It's freedom to do what absolutely makes you happy!

[@beckyann8502]

I have so many projects I want to do. Some I have already bought the supplies for. I became overwhelmed and frustrated because I could not figure out where to start. So i decided to do one craft a month too learn it. Example, crochet one month, next month watercolor, next month punch needle and so on. Hopefully I won't be so scattered.

[@cynthiajones1461]

Every tip is excellent. Especially about having or making your own space and only sewing what you love even if you can make anything. We only have so much time.

[@clarindaetheridge530]

Just say NO to hemming pants! I LOVE IT!

[@sherrieleeberry]

I appreciate your down to earth video and all you have in your instructional videos. Thanks for taking the time to talk real to us about seing

[@fabiennefabienne4821]

Thank you Virginia for all your advices !!! I like your channel and your work ! I wish you a very happy new year ! Lots of love from the Caribbean 🌴💛

[@gingercakesews]

Thank you Fabienne! How I wish i could join you in the Caribbean :)

[@lindajennings6642]

Great video, Virginia! I know exactly what you mean about making fabric choices. I have the same thoughts ...do I want to waste it on this little pattern or would another fabric look better. It can be all consuming.

[@C12133]

I love your lists for improving our sewing!! You are so right about especially the one about not hemming someone’s pants. I need to learn how to say NO. It is hard to hem pants. I just think people think it will only take a couple of minutes!😆 Thank you for everything that you do!!😍

[@aangela7328]

You made an interessting list. I love mending clothes for my family. The more difficult the repair will be, the more I feel challenged.

[@gingercakesews]

That is awesome Angela! You are a fixer! A talent of patience that not all of us posess :)

[@franapple2528]

Beginning right now with #4. You are inspiring me❣️Thank you...I spin my wheels way too often and have a basket of unfinished projects.

[@ritamontgomery6008]

Great tips, Virginia. I just watched the video re: Crafts in America, Quilting. That was such a great history lesson and technique lesson rolled into one. I loved it. Thanks. take care ~~rita

[@jayatkinson1152]

Brilliant tips, Virginia. I am taking all of this on board! Thank you xxx

[@dorothygriffiths6626]

Hi Virginia and happy new year to you and your family. Fabulous advice and I can relate to all the points you made. My lovely late husband used to always say don’t try to be creative if your bio-rhythms are not working together and this is something which really rings true to me. I love your vlogs Virginia you always inspire me and cheer me up. Big hugs and loves xxxxxxxx Dorothy 🙋🏻❤️😘🌟❤️❤️❤️

[@karenpresley7101]

Thank you. All great tips. I will watch that about the crafters. I've tried Skillshare and liked it but at this time, I'm having to watch every penny. I would like to join at another time. 😊

[@gingercakesews]

of course Karen! I hope you got some use of the 2 months :)

[@nancylovitz8557]

Virginia, these 10 Habits were so good. I am the person who ruminates over fabric. I want to make clothes, but I do and then they don't fit and I get discouraged. Need to find something I love to sew. I do well with "stuff" aprons, oven mitts, etc Thanks so much!

[@gingercakesews]

same! clothes rarely turn out for me- unless I make clothes that are created to layer underneath things- like a simple dress under a cardigan. Still that can be iffy too! But it takes some of the pressure of :)

[@bebetaylor3547]

I just discovered you & this video & I’m so thankful. You are so inspirational and encouraging, as well as full of great advice !!! Thank You sewww much! I’m looking forward to watching all of your videos❣️🤩. I LOVE the tip, “saying No to hemming pants”. This is a huge problem in my life; and now I feel encouraged to begin the process of saying no.

[@sheilacripps9340]

Happy New Year Virginia! Thank you so much. Great idea’s wrote them down to put in my new journal! This will help me keep on track!! Your last comment about Quilting in America (PBS) I watched it on KZbin it was wonderful and so inspiring.

[@ColoradoKrone]

Excellent. thank you for reminding us to take care of ourselves. You are a perfect teacher.

[@EJsDaughter]

These are great tips! I, too, will spend too much time picking out fabrics until I've lost the my sewjo then will turn off the light and walk out of the room. I must do better! 😀😀. Thanks for sharing.

[@gingercakesews]

exactly! I loose my mojo too on fabric choices! It's worth recognizing that is what is happening :)

[@cj6337]

Thank you Virginia. This was a big help for me. I just started bullet journaling and using it to focus on my Sewing for this year which is so important for my mental health. Your Tips helped alot and will become a page in my journal for the year So thanks for sharing CJ :)

[@sallyseidel5924]

Hi Virginia! I just found your channel on YT, and I'm so happy I did! I appreciate your list of new sewing habits for 2020! I teach sewing so sometimes I do not get the time to feed my own artistic desire. This list is going to be so helpful to me! I'm looking forward to watching each of your new videos, plus catching up on some of the past ones! Thank you! ❤️

[@traceyseymour7700]

wow Virginia, thank you so much you hit every subject I struggle with, I make for markets and popups, my specialty is bags too, but them I get notified by KZbin and bang, I'm going to have a go at that, im like you not into sewing clothes, im more into sewing bags, makeup bags, useful goodies ( not to say clothes aren't useful) lol, I've just started sewing baskets out of jean scraps, I really enjoy the end result and pat myself on the back....anyhoo thanks again oh and merry/happy belated christmas and new year.....xxxxx

[@pollydavenport4776]

Oh my goodness...this was so great. Thank you!

[@kareyreinhard9201]

Thank you for another great video! I find I am enjoying them more and more.

[@loriar1027]

You must be a morning person if you sew best at 5am. I wish I were a morning person, but I’m most creating starting at about 8or 9 pm. If I’m off work at the time I can find myself sewing happily along till 3am!

[@roxaneherbert6637]

Great advice for 2020 and beyond. You tube sent me Crafters quilt/ threads. It was inspiring. Mastering new things. Ĺove from Trinidad and Tobago.

[@kcmcg1968]

This video just showed up in my suggestions today. Perfect timing, I really needed to hear this! Thank you, your suggestions are great! New subscriber..

[@AEmamdee1757]

Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@patrickfarley8036]

That was good advice and the spirit of a few of them are easily transferable to other areas of life! I can fully appreciate being bogged down by fabric choices or making choices on equipment, etc. and not getting to the project for awhile or at all! I tell my wife (jokingly of course) "quit nagging me, I told you 6 months ago I'll get to it!". As for the being social with sewing, where I live the libraries have weekly sewing and quiting circles (as well as every other hobby or endeavor. Music, art, hi tech, etc.). So, maybe your followers who haven't been to the library of late might take a visit to a local branch and find a new outlet(s) for their creative sides or at the very least see how their tax dollars are being spent. Just as a side, we have 64 branches in our county and each has an average annual budget of about $10.5 million! They don't just lend books anymore! Have a healthy and prosperous 2020!

[@luckymom241]

I really enjoyed this video because it came at a time I needed to hear this I have both of your books very informative keep up the good work

[@gingercakesews]

Thank you so much Ursula! I am glad it was helpful for you :)

[@kendradrakes2947]

Great tips. Thank you. My sewing time is valuable.

[@reginalucialopesmeskew8392]

Hello Virginia! That was a great video! Good points! Thank you for it! I just purchased your first book. I am excited to see all projects and tips you wrote about it. I hope to see more videos of you soon. Thank you again!

[@gingercakesews]

Thank you so much Regina!

[@ameliaparalta3631]

Your tips are great for anyone doing any kind of craft. Thanks for the info.

[@debracampbell5151]

Great tips! I also just watched Craft in America: Quilts. Wasn't it so inspiring?

[@gingercakesews]

I loved it so much! It really talked about the WHY of sewing which so many people don't understand.

[@JudyGoldthorp]

Great advice. I especially love #10. I can't tell you how many times I have said, "I can make that!" and didn't.

[@gingercakesews]

So true! It's hard for us thrifty people!

[@lesliemarie3061]

Interesting and thoughtful list. Thank you!

[@silentcreature136]

Omg that last tip thankyou so much I really needed that

[@susancole5210]

I’m a morning person so I like to sew after breakfast. I don’t like to sew under artificial light.

[@kironsusanjosephsebastine2031]

Cool video! Loved it! Thank you Virginia!

[@Lew_and_Phyllis_White]

Thank you for sharing. I’m sure you put a lot of thought into this.

[@soharashad64]

Thanks a lot Virginia. Very good beneficial advise. I simply loved it. Like your all others

[@portiaosei7034]

You inspired me I thought I was the only one not good with garments.

[@gingercakesews]

Ha! Right- I wish I was better at garments. I can do them for kids but not myself very well :)

[@janestabler6222]

Love your video today it really spoke to me !!!

[@ja14803]

THANK YOU! Enjoyed all you tips!

[@marygeorge9688]

Great tips. Thanks for sharing!

[@francestanner2575]

Great advice Lindsay. Thank you!

[@sherrieleeberry]

Meant sewing lol. Thanks for taking the time to talk real about sewing

[@craftstudio52]

Very good tips! Thank you 💖

[@malaanand7229]

Hi..if I may ask....I am curious to know as what is that thing hanging on the wall behind you in all your videos? Thanks.

[@yiayia1071]

Very good points. Thank you.

[@narelleworks8448]

Thank you Lindsay. That is very sound advice. 💜🇦🇺🐨

[@inthekitchen8842]

I esp like #5. So true!

[@JavaLikeHomesteading]

Is there a discount code for the patterns?

[@Ohio_Memory_Bears]

Great tips! Thank you for sharing:)

[@deidrapowell8762]

Great tips.

[@yume1822]

Thank you 🌹

[@craftingwithlisamarie]

Is there a coupon code for the 40% off?

[@PaisleySzuSzu]

Saying no nicely. I have been asked to hem pants, slip cover a chair make drapes make a baby blanket also my boss once asked if a friend of hers could barrow my machine. On and on. it gets almost funny doesn't it? because people who don't sew don't realize the scope or time of a project. AND in my case they have a little too much confidence in my ability, like slipcovers😀

[@inthekitchen8842]

Thank you!

[@bevgilby7073]

thank you

[@themirrorimagestitcher]

That was a really great list, thank you

[@connywelch5192]

Link?

[@pablom836]

Great tips Virginia!! Thank you