# Sewing Project Planner

Use one copy of this page for each sewing project. Keep the pattern's instructions, material decisions and changes together. Replace the blank fields with your own notes and check off work as you complete it.

## Project details

| Field | My notes |
| --- | --- |
| Project name | |
| Started | |
| Planned finish | |
| Pattern name and designer | |
| Pattern link or file location | |
| Pattern version or date | |
| Prepared file available or preparation pending | |
| Size or size combination selected | |
| Paper format and selected page range | |
| Measurement date | |
| Pattern instructions reviewed | |

## Measurements and fit plan

Keep only the measurements needed for this project. Store personal measurements in a private page.

| Measurement or fit question | Value and unit | Pattern note or planned check |
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Fitting sample plan:

Adjustments to investigate:

## Fabric and materials

| Item | Specification | Amount to confirm from the pattern | Available or to obtain |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Main fabric | | | |
| Lining or contrast | | | |
| Interfacing | | | |
| Thread | | | |
| Fasteners or elastic | | | |
| Other | | | |

Fabric identifier and care notes:

Stretch direction, measurements and rest time if relevant:

Wash sample measurements if relevant:

Needle and stitch sample notes:

## Preparation checklist

- [ ] Read the individual pattern's development and delivery notes
- [ ] Obtain the actual pattern and complete instructions
- [ ] Record current measurements and choose the size from the prepared guide
- [ ] Confirm fabric type, quantities and notions
- [ ] Prepare fabric according to the appropriate care instructions
- [ ] Measure the PDF test reference in both directions
- [ ] Print the selected size and page range
- [ ] Assemble sheets and inspect joins and marks
- [ ] Confirm seam allowances and cutting quantities
- [ ] Make and assess a fitting sample where needed
- [ ] Update the plan before cutting final fabric

## Work log

| Date | Step completed | Observation | Next action |
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## Change log

| Piece or area | Original instruction or line | Change made | Reason and result |
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## Final notes

What worked:

What I would change next time:

Remaining fit or construction questions:

Photos or sample references:

Care instructions retained:

## Sewlore preparation resources

- [Measurement and size guidance](https://sewlore.com/pages/size-guide)
- [Printing and assembly](https://sewlore.com/pages/printing-assembly)
- [Fabric and elastic preparation](https://sewlore.com/blogs/sewing-journal/choose-fabric-and-elastic-for-sewing)

Sewlore · Personal project worksheet · Version 1 · October 2026