In January I set myself some sewing goals
for the year, and as we’re now nearing the end the year (where has the time
gone?) I thought it would be good to have a little look back and see how things
have gone.
My goals were:
- Make a pair of trousers that fit me.
- Make at least one pattern from an independent designer.
- Make things I will wear regularly.
- Make at least one item a month.
- Participate in at least one sew-a-long.
- Complete the Craftsy Couture dress course.
So how have I done?
I’ve made a pair of trousers that
fit. Back in April I used Simplicity
2562, an Amazing Fit pattern, to make these trousers.
I’ve used not one, but 2 indie patterns – Colette’s
Laurel dress, which I’ve made once
and By Hand London’s Anna dress, which I’ve made twice.
I’m also getting better at making things
I’ll wear regularly. Both the Linen
Laurel and my maxi Anna were worn quite a bit over the summer and the various
jersey tops I’ve made have had plenty of wear.
I struggle slightly in that I although don’t need to dress overly
smartly for work I prefer to make dresses, which sometimes don’t fit in with
what I actually need to wear.
I’ve made at least 19 items this year,
including a Mother of the Groom outfit and a wedding dress. There may also be a couple of items I’ve
forgotten:
January
Simplicity8498
February
March
April
LinenLaurel
May
June
July
August
September
Laura’s
wedding dress
November
December
To
be revealed!
My only fail has been my failure to even
start – let alone finish – the Craftsy Couture Dress course. There always seems to be something else I’d
rather be doing! It doesn’t help that I
don’t like the pattern used, but I suppose even just watching the lessons I’d
learn something! Must do it!!
Maybe that should go at the top of my
list of goals for 2014?!
Did you set yourself any sewing goals this year? How did you do?
You've done brilliantly against the target you set yourself - well done :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jaqc. I'm quite surprised and very happy that I achieved so much.
DeleteI totally enjoyed this post.. You really accomplished your 2013 goals.. Congrats..
ReplyDeleteThank you Judy. I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
DeleteWhat you've achieved is a real accomplishment. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteYou had a good year!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteLovely things, i think my favourite is your Anna dress. I've got that Craftsy course too, and haven't started it either! I even bought one of the other patterns she recommends. Next year?!
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