I finally hit 50 finished pieces on my sewing machine last month

I looked at my notebook a few weeks ago and saw I've been tracking every garment I've made since 2019. Number 50 was a simple cotton dress for my niece's birthday in June... nothing fancy, just a basic A-line with a floral print from Joann's. It really hit me how far I've come from my first project which was a crooked pillowcase that I messed up the seam allowance on. I still remember cutting that first pattern in my tiny apartment kitchen, nervous about wasting fabric. Now I can draft my own sleeves without even thinking twice about it. Has anyone else kept a running tally of what they've made? I'm curious if hitting a certain number changed how you approach new projects.

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cora_jenkins18d ago

Totally get the feeling of looking back and seeing how much you've grown. I started sewing masks during the lockdown and never thought I'd still be going, but here I am with a whole folder of patterns I've made up myself. Hitting that milestone really made me realize I trust my instincts more now, like I don't double check every single step three times before cutting fabric. It's a nice confidence boost, isn't it? What kinds of projects are you thinking of tackling next now that you're at 50?

sanchez.mary17d ago

It's wild how that confidence sneaks up on you, right?