Garment sewing plans for 2019 (#2019makenine)

I've finally solidified my Make Nine plans for this year!  Well, technically this list actually has 10 items but I started a couple of dresses in December and I want to keep myself accountable for finishing them. There is no particular order to my list and if you want to know more about each pattern just follow the links. This year's list includes a few carry overs because the only items I completed on last year's list were a Blackwood Cardigan and a Shirt No. 1 from my bonus list.  That's not to say I didn't make anything else I just got distracted by other patterns. As a way to keep myself organized I decide to include pictures of each fabric I plan to use.

Esme Top by Sew Liberated

This is a cross woven chambray(ish) fabric, meaning that two different colors of thread were used in the weaving process.  It's got a beautiful texture and just enough weight to give the Esme top structure with out being stiff.

Mississippi Ave. Dress by Sew House Seven

I love this print!  It's an older Anna Maria Horner voile and is going to be seriously comfortable in warmer months.

Shoreline Boatneck by Blank Slate Patterns

This is one of the softest knit fabrics ever.  It's from Art Gallery and designed by Amy Sinbaldi.

Fringe Dress by Chalk and Notch

I got this beauty from Blackbird Fabrics over the summer because it was love at first sight.  I love the bold black and white geometric designs in the flowers.  It's a 100% rayon fabric and has the best drape.

Pilvi Jacket from Lotta Jansdotte's book Everyday Syle

 

This is a great dusty teal linen from Joann Fabrics.  I have this all cut out and it looks like it will be a quick sew.  I might do this one next.

Pixie Tee by Chalk& Notch

This picture is a bit misleading the dark strips are actually navy.  I got is from Style Maker Fabrics last year as soon as I saw the Pixie Tee pattern release.
 
Ebony Dress by Closet Case Patterns

This is a stretch velvet from Joann Fabrics.  I have actually started this dress.  I had intended to wear it to my husband's work Christmas party but he ended by getting a nasty cold so we didn't go.  I pushed it to the back burner in favor of getting other Christmas projects done.  But I want it finished because I just know its gonna be so comfy!

Blackwood Cardigan by Helen's Closet

Okay, so I've actually already made two of these but I adore this pattern.   It's the perfect cardigan!  This is a great double knit from Joann's.

Hemlock Tee by Grainline Studios (a free pattern when you sign up for the newsletter)

This is a super soft micro rib knit from Blackbird Fabrics.  It's a beautiful dusty pink.

Halifax Hoodie by Hey June

This is a really old double knit from Joann's, that is completely reversible.  I think it might be fun to do mashup using both sides when I make my hoodie.

#2018makenine

I heard about the #2018makenine after seeing a few of my favorite Instagram makers post collages showing what they want to make this year. After a bit of scrolling through the hashtag on Instagram I found Rochelle the creator behind the idea.  If you'd like to read more about how the idea was conceived I encourage you to read her blog post.

She calls it a gentle challenge that you can't fail!

I had grand plans last year to sew a lot for myself.  But with so many fantastic patterns I found myself overwhelmed by all the options.  I wanted to make everything!  And then I didn't really get anything done.  So I've created a collage and now I know where to focus.  I've made a list of links down below, in case you are interested in learning more about the individual patterns. So...

1. Leschi by Straight Stitch Designs

2. Maritime Shorts by Grainline Studio

3. Hadley Top by Grainline Studio

4. Oceanside Pants by Blank Slate Patterns

5. Shoreline Boatneck by Blank Slate Patterns

6. Stasia Dress by Sew Liberated

7. Esme Top by Sew Liberated

8. Blackwood Cardigan by Helen's Closet

9. Mississippi Ave. Dress by Sew House Seven 

I'm going to try making most of these from my stash of garment fabrics.  The only one that I might have to buy for is the Oceanside Pants, I don't know that I have enough yardage.  I've actually had my Blackwood Cardigan, Esme Top and Mississippi Ave. Dress cut out for a while so I think may increase my productivity.  I made a bonus list just in case.

Bonus
Halifax Hoodie 
Cheyenne Tunic
Shirt No. 1 (a Creativebug class)
Linden Sweatshirt 

Are you doing any garment sewing this year?  Any tips for productivity? 

Handmade Wardrobe ~ Shirt No.1 Pattern

I have acquired quite a stash of fabric specifically saved for making clothes for my self and my kids.  I began collecting and making with it when we lived in Alaska because finding unique, well fitting garments was difficult in our little town.  Of course, we all know that stashes seem to grow faster than we can actually use them but I finally feel like I'm making a dent and getting more handmade items into my closet.

I recently watched a class on Creativebug by Sonya Philip's the designer behind 100 Acts of Sewing.  The class showed how to make her Shirt No. 1 pattern and a few really creative variations.  Since I'm pretty much a jeans and t-shirt kinda girl, the simple silhouette of this top will help me up my game without being uncomfortable. 

I was pretty confident that a straight up size L would fit me based on the fact that the pattern has a boxy shape, so I pulled out this great voile from an older Anna Maria Horner line.  With only two pattern pieces to cut, this top came together really quickly.  My only struggle was with the bias binding at the neckline...I had to try three times to get it to lay flat.

 

As you can tell it hits me higher on my hip, but since I'm fairly tall this wasn't a big surprise.  I will probably length the top a bit the next time I make one and I want to make one with the contrasting yoke.  I've already worn this one a couple of times and the voile will definitely make it easy to wear layered under a cardigan during Virginia's cooler months and in the summer when the humidity is  hits.

Hello again...

I realize that things have been really quiet around here but that doesn't mean I have been making.  Quite the opposite in fact!  I have made a lot (and shared on instagram) but when it came to sharing it here I kept putting it off and then I felt like I couldn't share because the projects were old news.  But I have decided to go back and share the things I've made...the mini quilts for swaps, the market sewing, the quilts for my kids, the clothes...because this place is a record for me, where I have more details about my projects than you can find in a small square picture.

So, without further procrastination here is the first of several post to share what has been made.

This past spring I had the opportunity to meet Amy Sinibaldi.  She and her family had recently relocated to Virginia and I had reached out to welcome them because I know what it's like to move across country and begin the process of getting settled in a new community.  I was honored when she asked me to sew up a couple of knit garments for her Quilt Market booth.   Amy created Art Gallery's first holiday line, which you can see more of in the Little Town Lookbook.

Since I was working with knits and I knew it was a holiday inspired line, I looked for patterns that I could imagine a my daughter wearing while opening Christmas presents. I found a pattern for some super simple leggings on SheCanSew.com.  The pink pair are a size 4 and with only one pattern piece they were a breeze to put to. The blue pair with the cute little faces are a size 2 that had to be shortened a bit due to limited fabric, so I added ribbed knit cuffs for a bit of detail. 

 

This top is made from the a tutorial that Jess of Craftiness is Not Optional did several years ago.  It's the Scrunch Top.  It's super cute and looks totally comfortable, I might need to figure out how to make it adult sized.  I love the cuff detail and the shirring at the waist.

I'm not sure how I found this cute peplum top but it is also a free pattern that can be found on Sewmuchado.com.  I made a 12-18 month size which is a free pattern but Abby the patterns designer does have some adorable paid patterns including a similar peplum in larger sizes.

Thanks for reading along.  I'll be back in a couple of days with a post about a  mermaid mini quilt I made recently.