PAPERLAKERSTUDIO / THE SEWING COLLECTION created by PaperLakerStudio 01 Sewing Project Tracker Plan thoughtfully. Make joyfully. FABRIC / PATTERNS / PROJECTS A journal for the things you make by hand

YOUR SEWING COMPANION Contents Find your next page, then make it your own. created by PaperLakerStudio 02 03 Welcome to your sewing journal 04 A finished plan, before you begin 05 Project overview 06 Project detail sheet 07 Design & inspiration 08 Pattern library 09 Pattern preparation 10 Fabric & pattern match 11 Sewing session plan 12 Fabric stash inventory 13 Fabric reservation log 14 Fabric swatch keeper 15 Notions & tools 16 Shopping list 17 Project cost record 18 Remnants & reuse 19 Body measurements 20 Fit & ease plan 21 Toile & fitting notes 22 Pattern alteration record 23 Machine settings log 24 Construction checklist 25 Work-in-progress tracker 26 Where did I leave off? 27 Problem-solving notes 28 Finished project story 29 Handmade gift planner 30 Skills to practise 31 Care & repair record 32 Sewing notes

START HERE Welcome to your sewing journal A little structure. More room to make. created by PaperLakerStudio 03CONTENTS Keep your fabrics, patterns and next steps together. Print only the pages you need and repeat a worksheet for each new project. 01 / CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT A4 and US Letter suit a home binder. A5 is a compact journal. Print at Actual Size / 100% on the matching paper size. Test one page first; colours vary by printer. 02 / BUILD YOUR ROUTINE Choose a project, match it to fabric, record your plan and write the next small step before you put it away. Return to your restart card whenever you pause. Write your chosen units on every relevant sheet. Use cm or inches for body measurements and metres or yards for fabric. Do not mix units within one calculation. Digital: the Fillable PDF supports typed entries in a PDF form reader. The Tablet PDF has linked contents and is designed for handwriting in a PDF annotation app. Apps and devices are not included.

START HERE A finished plan, before you begin Example project / adapt the process to your own make. created by PaperLakerStudio 04CONTENTS THE MAKE Everyday tote / for my library books MATERIAL PLAN Fabric F03: cotton canvas. Reserve 0.8 m; confirm against chosen pattern and width. PREPARATION Read instructions, prepare fabric, check strap length and gather matching thread. NEXT SESSION Cut pieces; prepare handles; test stitching on a scrap. RESTART NOTE Handles finished. Next: attach handles. Pieces and pattern in basket B. Settings recorded on machine log. FINISH & REFLECT Record actual fabric used and cost. Photograph the bag and note any changes for the next version. Example figures are illustrative, not cutting instructions. Follow your own pattern, fabric preparation guidance and fit requirements.

PLAN & BEGIN Project overview Make space for the projects that matter most. created by PaperLakerStudio 05CONTENTS Project / pattern Priority Stage Next step THIS MONTH I WOULD LOVE TO FINISH

PLAN & BEGIN Project detail sheet One home for every important detail. created by PaperLakerStudio 06CONTENTS Project name For / occasion Pattern / designer View / size Fabric / reference ID Required length + unit Start date Target finish date NOTIONS, THREAD & MACHINE SETUP CONSTRUCTION NOTES & ALTERATIONS

PLAN & BEGIN Design & inspiration Collect the feeling, shape and details of your make. created by PaperLakerStudio 07CONTENTS Project Style / occasion SKETCH, PHOTO OR INSPIRATION COLOURS, TEXTURES & DETAILS TO KEEP

PLAN & BEGIN Pattern library Keep your favourite patterns easy to find. created by PaperLakerStudio 08CONTENTS Pattern / designer View / size Fabric needs Stored at PATTERNS I WANT TO TRY NEXT

PLAN & BEGIN Pattern preparation A calm start makes the next step easier. created by PaperLakerStudio 09CONTENTS Project / pattern Chosen view / size Read the full instructions Check size chart and finished measurements Confirm seam allowance and required notions Print and measure the pattern test square Assemble or trace pieces; label each one Prepare fabric as appropriate for its care needs Check grainline, nap and print direction Review cutting layout before cutting PATTERN PIECES / CUTTING NOTES

PLAN & BEGIN Fabric & pattern match Turn the fabric you own into a plan you love. created by PaperLakerStudio 10CONTENTS Fabric ID / description Usable length + unit Width + unit Stretch / drape / direction Possible pattern Length needed Fit for fabric? CHOSEN MATCH & WHAT I STILL NEED Check the pattern requirements against usable fabric width, direction and any preparation changes before cutting.

PLAN & BEGIN Sewing session plan A few clear steps for your next making day. created by PaperLakerStudio 11CONTENTS Project Date / available time MY THREE PRIORITIES TOOLS & MATERIALS TO SET OUT TASKS COMPLETED / NEXT SESSION

FABRIC & SUPPLIES Fabric stash inventory Know what you have before you shop. created by PaperLakerStudio 12CONTENTS Storage area Length unit: m / yd Fabric ID / type Length / width Colour / fibre Location Give each fabric a short ID and repeat it on the swatch and project sheets.

FABRIC & SUPPLIES Fabric reservation log Keep planned fabric separate from available fabric. created by PaperLakerStudio 13CONTENTS Length unit: m / yd Inventory date Fabric ID On hand Reserved Available RESERVED FOR / PROJECT REFERENCES Available = on hand minus reserved. Update on-hand quantities after cutting; clear the matching reservation to avoid subtracting twice.

FABRIC & SUPPLIES Fabric swatch keeper A small sample, a useful story. created by PaperLakerStudio 14CONTENTS SWATCH Attach here ID / fibre Width / length Source Care Storage: SWATCH Attach here ID / fibre Width / length Source Care Storage: SWATCH Attach here ID / fibre Width / length Source Care Storage: SWATCH Attach here ID / fibre Width / length Source Care Storage: SWATCH Attach here ID / fibre Width / length Source Care Storage: SWATCH Attach here ID / fibre Width / length Source Care Storage:

FABRIC & SUPPLIES Notions & tools Buttons, zips and little essentials, all accounted for. created by PaperLakerStudio 15CONTENTS Item / size / colour Quantity Location Restock? TOOLS TO REPAIR OR REPLACE

FABRIC & SUPPLIES Shopping list Buy for the project, with a little intention. created by PaperLakerStudio 16CONTENTS Project / shopping trip Budget / currency Item / specification Qty Est. cost Bought CHECK MY STASH FIRST

FABRIC & SUPPLIES Project cost record Understand the cost of your handmade piece. created by PaperLakerStudio 17CONTENTS Project Currency Material / expense Planned Actual Planned total Actual total DIFFERENCE & NOTES Add fabric used, notions and other project costs. If you allocate only part of a purchase, record the method here. This worksheet does not calculate automatically.

FABRIC & SUPPLIES Remnants & reuse Give the little pieces another beginning. created by PaperLakerStudio 18CONTENTS Fabric ID / remnant Size + unit Storage Reuse idea SMALL MAKES TO TRY

FIT & MAKE Body measurements Measure, date and keep your units consistent. created by PaperLakerStudio 19CONTENTS Name / project Date / unit: cm or in Bust / chest Waist Full hip High hip Back waist length Shoulder width Arm length Upper arm Neck Thigh Inseam Outseam FIT PREFERENCES / NOTES Body measurements and finished garment measurements are different. Use the pattern guidance to choose size and ease.

FIT & MAKE Fit & ease plan Record the decisions behind a comfortable fit. created by PaperLakerStudio 20CONTENTS Project / pattern Unit: cm / in Measurement Body Finished target Difference SIZE CHOICE & EASE NOTES Difference = finished target minus body measurement. Required ease varies by garment, fabric and design; follow your pattern guidance.

FIT & MAKE Toile & fitting notes Keep the learning from every try-on. created by PaperLakerStudio 21CONTENTS Project / trial version Date / fabric WHAT FITS WELL WHAT NEEDS ATTENTION / WHERE CHANGE TO TEST NEXT Retest date Result / decision

FIT & MAKE Pattern alteration record Remember the changes that made it yours. created by PaperLakerStudio 22CONTENTS Pattern / view / size Version / date / unit Piece / area Change made Amount Result TRANSFER TO MASTER PATTERN / NEXT TIME

FIT & MAKE Machine settings log Keep a useful reference for the next seam. created by PaperLakerStudio 23CONTENTS Machine / project Fabric / layers Needle type / size Thread type / weight Seam / test Stitch / length Width / tension Result PRESSER FOOT, TEST SWATCH & NOTES Settings are your own tested references. Test on a scrap of the same fabric and layers before stitching the project.

FIT & MAKE Construction checklist Move from preparation to the final press. created by PaperLakerStudio 24CONTENTS Project Target date Fabric and pattern prepared Pieces cut, marked and counted Interfacing / stabilising completed as needed Main construction seams completed Fit checked before final finishing Closures, facings or bindings completed Hems and seam finishes completed Threads trimmed and final press completed CUSTOM STEPS / ORDER OF CONSTRUCTION

FINISH & REMEMBER Work-in-progress tracker Bring unfinished makes gently back into view. created by PaperLakerStudio 25CONTENTS Project Last worked Blocked by Next action ONE PROJECT TO MOVE FORWARD THIS WEEK

FINISH & REMEMBER Where did I leave off? Your restart card for a paused project. created by PaperLakerStudio 26CONTENTS Project Paused on LAST COMPLETED STEP NEXT THREE SMALL STEPS WHAT IS BLOCKING ME / WHAT I NEED Needle / thread / settings Pieces & pattern stored at FIRST THING TO DO WHEN I RETURN

FINISH & REMEMBER Problem-solving notes Turn a frustrating moment into a useful record. created by PaperLakerStudio 27CONTENTS Project / technique Date WHAT HAPPENED? WHAT I TRIED / TEST RESULTS WHAT WORKED / NEXT ATTEMPT

FINISH & REMEMBER Finished project story Celebrate the work and keep the useful details. created by PaperLakerStudio 28CONTENTS Project / completion date Pattern / final size FINISHED PHOTO OR SKETCH WHAT I LOVE / WHAT I LEARNED WHAT I WOULD CHANGE NEXT TIME

FINISH & REMEMBER Handmade gift planner Thoughtful makes, with time to enjoy the process. created by PaperLakerStudio 29CONTENTS Recipient / gift Due date Materials Progress PACKAGING, CARE NOTE & DELIVERY

FINISH & REMEMBER Skills to practise Small experiments become lasting confidence. created by PaperLakerStudio 30CONTENTS Skill / technique Practice project Date Learning MY NEXT SMALL CHALLENGE

FINISH & REMEMBER Care & repair record Help your handmade pieces stay in use. created by PaperLakerStudio 31CONTENTS Garment / project Fabric / trim details CARE INSTRUCTIONS FROM MATERIAL SUPPLIERS Date Care / repair task Materials / result Keep original fabric and trim care information. Record the gentlest appropriate care required by the components used.

FINISH & REMEMBER Sewing notes Keep the ideas that arrive between projects. created by PaperLakerStudio 32CONTENTS IDEAS, REMINDERS & LITTLE DISCOVERIES