crafty goals

Inspired by Fiona from Diary of a Chainstitcher, I've decided to make a technique checklist. I just made my first trouser-ish project, which was never a goal of mine, but probably should have! I want to give myself specific aims so that I can try to become a better dressmaker (sewer? sewist?), knitter, and crafter. The list will probably grow and change as I figure out what I want skills I want to conquer.

• Sew a pair of proper jeans. 
• Full bust adjustment
• Sew a swimsuit
• Tackle jersey on a machine
• Match stripes or some other nap-ish design
• Sew a tailored shirt
• Sew a tailored jacket
• Draft a bodice block
• Draft a sleeve block
• Draft a skirt block
• Learn how to alter a block to make my own designs
• Knit a big, beautiful shawl for myself
• Make my own bias tape
• Sew an indie pattern
• Sew underwear
• Insert a real invisible zip
• Try bound seams
• Knit socks
• Sew something with pleats
• Sew something with pin-tucks
• Sew something with piping
• Sew something with welt pockets