What Are You Planning to Sew in 2026?
Do you have big ambitions for the year ahead? Or quiet moments of stitching slotted into everyday life?
Happy New Year!
There’s something I love about the start of January. Not the resolutions or the pressure to suddenly become a different person overnight—but the quiet space to think about what might be possible in the year ahead.
I’ve been reflecting on my own making plans for 2026, and I’m genuinely excited about what’s on my list. Which got me wondering: what are you planning to sew this year?
Maybe you’ve got a list as long as your arm—patterns saved, fabric stashed, techniques you’re itching to try. Or perhaps you’re starting with a clean slate, waiting for inspiration to strike. Either way, there’s something quietly powerful about writing down your sewing plans. Not as pressure or commitment, but as a space to dream a little.
What I’m planning to make
I’ve got a lovely collection of patterns I’m eager to try. I haven’t stitched any garments for a long time, and I have a few patterns ready and waiting. But before I can get started, I have a few fabric shops to visit … all in the name of research, of course! I have also been sketching some new bag designs for Albero, and I am looking forward to moving these initial sketches into the prototype and development stages.
I’m particularly excited to experiment with 3D printing and incorporate this magical process into my designs. I don’t know what this will turn out like yet, but in my mind it looks incredible!!
But I’m also leaving room for spontaneity. Some of my favourite makes have been the ones I didn’t plan at all (or the ones which didn’t go to plan initially). Disaster moments can often show you a way around a problem which may never have occurred otherwise, developing and enhancing your skills along the way.
But there’s more…
As many of you know, I’m also involved in building PatternMatch with my daughters, Charlotte and Rebecca. PatternMatch is a visual search tool matching garment photos to indie sewing patterns. 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year as we move closer to launch.
Throughout the year, I’ll be sharing more about our journey, along with the usual Albero updates, new pattern releases, and the occasional peek behind the scenes of running a small making business and building an app for sewists.
Your turn
So, back to you: what’s one thing you’re planning to sew in 2026?
A specific project? A technique you want to master? A fabric you’ve been hoarding that’s finally going to see daylight?
I’d genuinely love to hear. Drop a comment below and let’s get inspired by each other’s plans.
Here’s to a year of beautiful makes, creative experiments, and sewing that brings you joy.
Happy sewing,
Suzanne