Overdue updates

I have been very slack with documenting my maker adventures.This is a brief summary of what I made in the years 2017 & 2018

2017
Visiting my sister in Florida in 2017 revived my interest in sewing.The highlight was our visit to downtown LA, where we knocked ourselves out buying fabric & other notions. I even lugged a whole suitcase back to Melbourne.We made 2 quilt tops and I brought one back with me which I completed and made matching pillowcases for it.

I also did more knitting , a total of 10 different hats.1 was a beret, 4 cloches, 1 ponytail beanie & 3 beanies.I made a few dishcloths & a summer top in 100% cotton double knit. This was my first time working with a cotton double knit. I liked the outcome.

2018
Sewing
I made
1.queen sized quilt for a friend's daughter.
2.knit boat neck top
3.1 jumpsuit

Knitting
1. 2 knitted tops

2. 2 beanies

August Makes

I made 3 items this month. First was the shirt dress.I liked it so much  that I am  considering making the  short sleeved version.

2. I have made the top of  a quilt made from fabric samples I got from the recycle place.

3. I made a pair of pants, view B from McCalls M6515. I concentrated on the alteration at the top of the pants, so much that I did not notice that I had cut my pants too short.I ended up adding turn-ups for 2cm extra length.The alterations needed were for extra crotch depth, widening pants for hips and  grading to fit my disproportionately small waist.I was also not impressed with how frumpy the pants look. I want to redo this pattern.

My Sewing pattern collection

I have recently taken my sewing pattern inventory. I am going to list by brand name.The patterns listed in fuschia, I have made before.

McCalls - 35

MP437 - C, M7815,M4410 - B,M7382,M7775,M7513,M6329, M7622,M6996, M7607 -C,B, 3033, M6462 , M4404,M7026, M6557, M6566, M5430,M6647, M6614, M5621, M7777, M6433, M7417, M6279, M6048, M6954, M6740, M6515 -B, M6752 - D, M7368, M7605,M6507, M6285 - C ,2401 - C, M7727 - B

Simplicity - 16
5699, 1887 , 1883, 1654 , 1431 , 2338, 8124, 2369, 2261, 2262, 1663, 2967, 1425, 1589 - A, 2938, 8092, 1497

New Look - 6
6838 - A,C, 6564 - B, 6322, 6615 - B, 6463,6873

 Burda - 3
6589 - A, 6488, B4645

Butterick - 6
5030, 6352 -A, 6181, 5998, 5600, 4822,

Vogue - 1
1511

My next project will be a skirt, as I have not made one in a while . I possess 4 skirt patterns.New Look 6463, Simplicity 1887 & McCalls M7368 & 5430.

This pattern collection has accrued since 2008 when I moved to Australia.Some were patterns I bought for specific features when I hacked the patterns for various people. As I now mostly sew for myself only, I plan to de-stash, first by getting rid of the patterns that have pieces missing an also the ones I am likely not to make ever.

I will give my updates here.

2019 Sewing & Knitting Plans

Having plans that are written down helps you in tracking them.The plans I have been following were undocumented.

1. Phase out store bought wardrobe pieces by replacing them with ones I've made
2.Finish off making items using my LA stash
3.Make a picnic quilt
4. Make items in advance of the new season.
5.Knit something from Kim Hargreaves, as I like her patterns

What I have achieved so far

1. Partially completed summer knit top that needs buttons
2.1 jumpsuit
3.Floral dress
4. Kaftan with bodycon shift
5.Picnic time quilt

Coming up:


1. Complete a jumpsuit

2.Winter skirt - Yet to decide on  pattern. Currently leaning towards A line skirt with inverted pleat
3. Quilted place mates
4.Pair of pants
5. Top
6. Gradient of colour spread - Ravelry


I will show the patterns I want to make below.

I also plan to try something new , each week as I seek to advance my quilting knowledge & get better use of my sewing machines.Creating  complete outfits, i.e thinking of the accessories too.