#2017makenine

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#2017MakeNine - Sewing and Knitting plans

#2017MakeNine – Sewing and Knitting plans

Hello folks,

I don’t know about you, but I am done with Winter. I’m fed up with the cold, the rain, or as the tube station announcer described the miserable drizzle as, ‘adverse weather conditions’.  Hey, at least it wasn’t the usual, ‘leaves on the line’ or ‘wrong type of snow’ excuse for late running trains.

So today, I’ve turned off the TV and will keep it off, as quite frankly I can’t cope…

[sewsarahsmith]

I'm silly excited and a bit nervous to start on this! I've never worked with a stretch woven before and the quality of this stuff is amazing - I hope I can do it justice! Fitting these will fulfil part of my #MMMay17 pledge as well as completing one of my #2017MakeNine plans! Fingers crossed for me eh? #sewingproject #sewingchallenge @gertie18 #gertiesewsvintagecasual #pedalpushers #vintagesewing . . . #sewing #isew #memadeeveryday #handmadewardrobe #diyclothes #sewcialists #sewist #instasew #sewersofinstagram

[runningnstylerns]

Hello my lovely #sewing friends, I am wearing my new #toastersweater in the Rice Bowl fabric. Check profile for link to my latest vlog as I share my review of this awesome design by @sewhouse7 for my #2017makenine #sewmystyle challenge #diyfashion #ethicalfashion #dressmaking #memade #instasew #maker #handmadewardrobe #handmadelife #sewersofinstagram #youtuber #modernsewist #customsewing #diystyle #imadeit #specialists #seeitsewitstyleit #sewingissexy #sewingblogger #sewingvlogger #sewingvlog #ethicalfashion #sewingtall

[angelarosie]

Ginger ensemble #made_everyday basic kid pants #madebyrae flashback skinny tee #2017makenine

[thimberlina]

I’ve been blogging now since September 2013, but this is only the 2nd time I’ve looked back and posted on the previous year.  I tend not set myself any goals or targets, and  generally just amble along and see where my sewing takes me.

I was surprised to read I had named 3 garments that I said I would make in 2016 when I was just looking back at my 2015 review .  None of which I did!

Lets home my #2017makenine that I’ve posted on IG is more successful!  

  I’m basing my post around Gillian’s Annual Roundup but only doing the top 3 of each category and I’ve tweaked them a bit too.

So here’s my top Threes………

TOP 3 MOST POPULAR POSTS

1  – The GBSB Drapey Knit Dress

Is this really me!!!

This was made,  blogged and given away in 2015 but was THE most popular post on my blog in 2016 as well and in 2015. Lets hope it doesn’t make 3 in a row!

 I don’t have many regrets in life except maybe not putting some make up on, doing something with my hair, and using the self timer – I don’t scowl at myself like I do when H is attempting photos  on this particular day!

2   – The Yorkshire Spoolette Meet Up in Dewsbury

Yet again the Spoolettes meet up I organised in Dewsbury made the Top 3 most popular posts.  The 2 meet ups I’ve organised have been quiet affairs compared to Sew Brum and Sew Up North, but Dewsbury still is an ace place for shopping and there will be another meet up in 2017 – watch this space!

  3   Inspiration From People Watching

A post I wrote after people watching and taking lots of photos at York Races Ladies Day in the Summer.

  It just goes to show it’s not just my handmade garments that bring readers to my blog!

MY TOP 3 FAVOURITE GARMENTS

1  Butterick 6390

I only completed this in November but have worn it to death and have received so many compliments.  I think if I’d have made this earlier in the year it would have been in the top 3 most viewed – it only had 2 months on my blogs but wasn’t far off.  I’ve shown it with my Holly Jumpsuit which was a favourite but didn’t quite make my top 3.

2  Vogue 9082 – Made for the Big Vintage Sewalong

My all time favourite frock. Umpteen (2!) muslins, though it felt like umpteen!  The fit was spot on and I just know no one out there has a dress like mine!

3    – The Brooklyn Hoodie from SCBB

No where near as glamorous as the other 2 in my top 3 but worn probably the most out of everything I made in 2016.  Comfy, stylish, smart when needed and can wear it with jeans, a maxi dress or my gym gear!  A definite winner!

TOP 3 MISSES

1   Simplicity 1873

Unfortunately only worn 3 or 4 times. I had high hope for this pattern with the fabric.   It was the style not the fabric, it just never hung properly and I felt I was forever adjusting myself.  I still have it and it’s free to a good home if anyone would like it!

2  Vogue 8805

Another garment that I had high hope for.  it’s all finished except for buttons and has some stunning edge stitching, but I just felt like I was in theatre scrubs when I put it one!!

3  Jersey Top that came free with love Sewing

I won this gorgeous gingham from Girl Charlee but it just doesn’t fit properly.  I think I might have sewn up the wrong size, so again free to good home if theres someone who’s a RTW size 10 it should fit you.

3 NONE SEWING HIGHLIGHTS

I met up with a patient from over 10 years ago.  He fell from of about 2-3 storeys and wanted to say thankyou for saving him.  I remember the day it happened like it was yesterday, and it was very humbling to meet him again.  It had suffered life changing injuries but how he coped was an inspiration.

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Another year as a none smoker!

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I can’t think of anything else that I’d call a proper highlight – does that sound bad or ungrateful for what I have, I hope not!

So that’s 2016 gone in a flash!  I’ve just had a count up and I made 27 garments, I baby quilt and quite a few other bits and bobs.  They call all be seen on my Handmade in 2016 page.

I’m hoping to carry on the Sunday Sevens in 2017, as well as focussing on making garments that will be worn lots, and not just filling my wardrobe with orphans.  I’m also going to carry on thinking about quality and not quantity, which I think I managed to do in 2016.

So in 2017 may your seams be straight, your collars pointy and your reader be full of inspiration!

Top 3’s of 2016 I've been blogging now since September 2013, but this is only the 2nd time I've looked back and posted on the previous year.  

[doctortdesigns]

#2017makenine - Just a few of the patterns I'm hoping to make this year! #sewing #sewingplans #burdastyle #voguepatterns #mccalls #kwiksew #newlookpatterns

[sopbac]

So the new year is just around the corner and I've selected a few patterns to be my #2017makenine, this is also perfect for me entering the Deep Stash challenge on FB! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #carrietrousers #adelepattern #dorisdress #kellyanorak #orlatop #morrisblazer #DDDatura #Charliedress #BHLCharlie #DDSafran (at Sandefjord, Norway)

[sewsarahsmith]

New Instagram Sewing Challenge! Are you in?! Shirtdresses seem to be on everyone's sewing list or #2017makenine, including ours, so we're launching a Challenge to encourage sewists at all levels to fulfill their dreams! Entering couldn't be simpler; follow the 3 hosts (myself, @rocco.sienna and @sewing_in_spain) on Instagram, make a Shirtdress of your choice and upload photos tagging #sewtogetherforsummer - that's ANY Shirtdress in ANY fabric - for a chance to receive some amazing gifts from our 13 sponsors. For the full lowdown head to today's post on my blog (#linkinprofile) (📍Sewing Friends, if you're in and think your own followers would be interested we'd love a full regram!! 📍😉😘) #sewingchallenge #sewingcommunity #sewing #sewists #makerscommunity #sewcialists #instasew #isew #makersgonnamake #sewersofinstagram #memadeeveryday #handmadewardrobe #handmadeclothes

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#2017MakeNine - March Update

#2017MakeNine – March Update

Hello,

This is an update of my #2017MakeNine challenge.

Greenery knit set– I am re-doing the hat because I made it far too big for my little head. I tried blocking it, and then shrink washed it, but it didn’t help. I even thought about adding a couple of pleats, but I knew I wouldn’t be happy with the end result, so I spent half an hour in front of the TV and unravelled it.  I shall start the…

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Village Haberdashery - New Location Report

Village Haberdashery – New Location Report

Some afternoons start off a little dreary with grey skies, as did last Wednesday when I made a trip to the new Village Haberdashery site. However, the grey skies were soon banished, to be replaced by a rainbow of fabrics, yarn and flowers.

The Village Haberdashery is a sewing and knitting emporium, newly situated in West Hampstead Square. A very short walking distance from West Hampstead Tube,…

[runningnstylerns]

Hello my lovely #sewing friends, I have a New Video on my channel : #2017makenine picks. LINK in profile. #memadeeveryday #isew #diyfashion #ethicalfashion #dressmaking #memade #instasew #maker #handmadewardrobe #handmadelife #sewersofinstagram #youtuber #modernsewist #customsewing #diystyle #imadeit #specialists #seeitsewitstyleit #sewingissexy #sewingblogger #sewingvlogger #sewingvlog #ethicalfashion #sewingtall

[runningnstylerns]

New Blog post, link in profile. #2017makenine @Rochelle_new #sewingblogger #instasew #handmadewardrobe #sewingproject #sewing

[angelarosie]

Super simple super soft classic tee in lovely heather grey - cut last year? dug out of the pile #sbccpatterns #2017makenine #sewingtostaysane

[runningnstylerns]

I am excited to get this year going @rochelle_new with my #2017makenine selection Toaster Sweater, Burdastyle, McCall's and Colette RUE Dress!

[sewsarahsmith]

First #blogpost of the New Year (( #linkinbio )); chatting about my #2017makenine plans; dresses, tops, trousers and bras!!! I had fun writing this; the kids are back to school tomorrow which means I can sew in peace again! #sewingblogger #sewing #sewcialists #sewist #instasew #sewersofinstagram #memadeeveryday #handmadewardrobe #sewingblog #imakemyownclothes

[sewsarahsmith]

#2017makenine luckylucille lucky Lucille 2017 make nine

#2017makenine 2017 make nine lucky Lucille rochelle

Happy New Year to you!!!! Hope you had a great time over the festive period! I relaxed to the point of almost total inertia; dividing my attention between my kids, a good book and the seemingly never ending supply of chocolate and cheese. I’m not usually one to sit and relax for more than 5 seconds, unless you stick a wine glass in my hand, so I guess the enforced rest has done me good. That said, I’m now really really REALLY ready to get back to sewing, so with that in mind…

…I’m sure you’ve seen Rochelle’s (Lucky Lucille) blog post on her sewing plans for 2017 and the inspirational #2017makenine tag she created. Yeah, I’m jumping on this one without any hesitation; as a mission statement it completely underlines the organisation of my upcoming sewing plans.

I was first compelled to tidy up my thoughts when I heard Anya (Anna.Zoe.Sewing) discussing how she organises her sewing projects using Excel spreadsheets on EP01 of the Style-Maker Podcast a few months ago. As a total spreadsheet nerd myself, I have no idea why I hadn’t already thought to do something similar, just that I…hadn’t! My plans, thoughts and inspirations were so multitude that it was starting to feel like a jumbled mess in my brain. Things are messy enough up there as it is, let me tell you. So I created my own spreadsheet with an attached ‘mood board’ for inspiration. And wow, not only did this immediately clarify my sewing plans but it also freed up brain space for more mess to be added later. Result!

It was therefore relatively easy to pin down my Make Nine plans. These are not cast in stone and I reserve the right to completely and utterly change my mind on a whim, haha. That said, I know myself well enough to know that I’ll be wanting to fulfill this checklist now it’s ‘in print’ just so that I can give myself a resounding pat on the back at the end of the year!

In no particular order:-

1. Sewaholic ‘Fraser’ sweatshirt

Bit of a no brainer really this one. I love their Renfrew and,  whilst this is very similar, I have to have me this one too. I’m still on a bit of a knit kick.

Fabric wise, I’m thinking of doing the contrast in …pleather? I may stick on elbow patches too. Just because.

2. New Look 6095 Jersey Dress

Ah this one. Recently I saw another mother poolside at my daughters’ swimming lesson wearing a fairly fitted striped jersey dress. I stared at her without reservation whilst mentally cataloguing the details.  I found this very similar fabric at Girl Charlee and ordered it immediately. They had a mere 35 metres left. Oh my goodness, I thought, what if everyone sees this woman today and decides they too must make this dress?! Order the fabric now, I told myself, and beat the inevitable stampede. I then Googled for a suitable pattern. This is the closest one. I figure it will look just as good with flip flops/sandals during a day at the beach, as it will dressed up at night with heels. Oh, I lead such an imaginary life ;-)

3. True Bias ‘Emerson Crop Pant’ – hacked 

Two inspirations behind this one, firstly these pics above from my mood board. I was looking for a wide legged pant that I could wear with a more fitted top; a 1950s vibe.

Secondly, the aforementioned Anya also recently hacked this pant to make it full length; in fact to be worn with heels with the hemline just skimming the floor. Honestly, she nailed it. It was the hack this pattern needed. I may hack it further still to reduce some of the leg width if they’re wide enough to flap and cause me to fall over. I am a clumsy oaf after all.

4. Coppelia Wrap Cardigan by Papercut

Not much to say on this ballet wrap cardi except I need it in my life. Oh and that every time I see this picture, the shorts make me full-on cringe! Anyway, the cardi itself is a bit of a classic and the pattern also comes as a full on sweater version too.

5. New Look 6327 – a simple Overlay Skirt

Rather more ‘girly’ than other skirts in my wardrobe and sewing plans but I found myself repeatedly thinking about swanning around in something like it. In a pinky nude colour? In reality, I’m not much prone to being swan-like but make this simple skirt I shall.

6. Cigarette Pant, Gertie Sews Vintage Casual

I’m thinking I’ll maybe crop the leg length a bit. Fabric wise, houndstooth to start with, natch. Then a black pair. I love that the invisible zip is at the centre back seam and, crucially, they have pockets.

7. Marlborough Bra by Orange Lingerie

If I don’t work this pattern until I end up with the ultimate fitting bra, I shall consider it more than just a sewing fail; I will berate myself as a total failure of a human being. No pressure there then. I am only partly joking.

8. McCalls 6696 Shirt Dress

I bought the Sew Over It shirt dress pattern ages ago and it’s festered in my collection. Don’t think it’s ever going to happen; I’m scared what looks glamorous on others will just look ‘mumsy’ on me so, like a gazillion other people, I’m making this one (View A) instead. I’ve yet to try a pattern catering to different cup sizes so I’m really keen to give this a go.

9. Grainline Linden Sweatshirt 

I’ve recently made my first one and, with some fit alterations, my next version will probably be one of my first makes of 2017. I’m adding it to the list then merely so I can check it off straight away, hahaha!

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This is by no means a comprehensive list, I have patterns and fabrics lined up for other specific projects too but these are the ones I’ll kick myself for if they don’t make it to my sewing machine. Any here that you’re planning to make too? Any you think I’d rather do instead?!

Here’s to a great year sewing in 2017 eh!

Until next time,

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  # 2017 Make Nine : Organising my Sewing Plans Happy New Year to you!!!! Hope you had a great time over the festive period! I relaxed to the point of almost total inertia; dividing my attention between my kids, a good book and the seemingly never ending supply of chocolate and cheese.