How to tackle unfinished sewing projects

Unfinished sewing projects. We all have them. Did you run out of time? Or was the pattern not as lovely as you'd imagined? There are plenty of reasons why we don't finish certain designs. But it's such a shame to leave these UFOs (UnFinished Objects) lying around unfinished. Breathe new life into your designs! In this article, discover how you can tackle unfinished sewing projects.

It's such a shame to leave unfinished items of clothing lying around. So, get to grips with the designs and finish them off before you start another project. Were you a bit disappointed in the pattern and that's why you stopped working on it? If you finish it, you might change your mind. Or be creative and transform your pattern into a completely new design. Breathe new life into the pattern and rework it until it is more your style. This is your project so you can take the reins and be your very own designer!

Finished your project but still not sure? Donate the item to a family member or friend. You never know, they might love it. Then, all your sewing work won't have been wasted and you will feel a bit more fulfilled.

Where do you start?

1. Find all your unfinished sewing projects. How many do you have? One, three or ten? Divide the projects into two piles. One pile of projects that are almost finished. These are items which only require a bit of finishing work. They could be items that need a minor repair. The other pile contains all the other projects where work is required.

Then, choose which pile you wish to start with. If you start with the quick UFO's, you will clear the pile in no time. If you are sewing different projects at the same time, you may have to finish various items simultaneously. Sewing on buttons, inserting a zip or taking up trousers are not the most interesting jobs. But, you will feel a sense of fulfilment once the tasks are done. We can then tackle the pile of unfinished projects which require a little more work. We would advise setting aside sufficient time for these jobs so you can finish them all in one sewing session. This will ensure that nothing is set aside 'for later'.

We hope that this article has motivated you to finish off your unfinished sewing projects. We’re super curious to see what you've been up to! Share what you've been up to on our website under the ‘Your creations’ tab or share on Instagram with #fibremood. We can’t wait to see your creations!  ????