Episode description

January is my favourite month for planning and so I wanted to share the steps that I used to plan my next mini collection that I will be making to kick off this year. Now the phrase ‘mini collection’ sounds a lot more glamorous than it really is but after years of making individual garments that didn’t really go with anything in my wardrobe or that I ended up not being able to wear very often I decided I needed a better plan.

So I am going to share with you how I created my last two collections of clothes that I absolutely love and get much more regular wear from. So if you are struggling to plan or decide what to make or even how to fill the gaps that you might have in your wardrobe then tune in to find out more. 

In this episode you will hear:

> How to find out what might be getting in the way of your planning

> Why planning has become so important for me and how my life has changed

> The benefits of creating a plan

> My 7 steps to dressmaking project planning

> The tools I use to help me with my planning and how you can get the most from them

Useful links and resources

> MyBodyModel Blog: https://www.mybodymodel.com/wardrobe-planning/new-year-wardrobe-goals-sewing-a-capsule-wardrobe/

> Trello Dressmaking Project Planner Board Template: https://trello.com/b/c7K4DptJ/dressmaking-project-planner/jacquiblakemore/recommend 

> Dressmaking project plan template: https://bfefd38b-334b-4907-8d36-1876e41e9c01.usrfiles.com/ugd/bfefd3_1aed18c0c0a44308a2bcbfe941b4b0df.pdf 

> Swatch Card Template: https://bfefd38b-334b-4907-8d36-1876e41e9c01.usrfiles.com/ugd/bfefd3_62d227b665d04b8591f7fc741e4746b0.pdf 

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