Well, I guess I will start with some stats. In 2024, I focused on two things, sewing from the stash and no more polyester. Let's start with what I managed to make this year. There were a total of thirty-eight projects created this year.
Aprons (one for moi, one was gifted)
Boy's shirt (gifted)
Caftan (for moi)
Cardigan (for moi)
Dresses (four were gifted, two for moi)
Foam block Covers (three, for moi)
Garment Bag (for moi)
Pajama Sets (two for moi)
Panties (six for moi)
Reusable Grocery Bags (eight for moi)
Skirts (three for moi)
Sweatpants (two for moi)
Table runner (for moi)
Tops (nine for moi, six were gifted)
Tuque (gifted)
Winter Coat (gifted)
Winter Jacket (for moi)
During the year, I used Vogue patterns eight times, Butterick patterns four times, Simplicity patterns seven times, McCall's patterns ten times, The Assembly Line once, Tessuti patterns twice, The Littlest Studio once, Closet Core patterns four times, Sew House Seven pattern twice and SD Patterns once.
January
The El Niño that started in the later part of 2023 continued into the new year. Even though there were some winter ready pieces made this month, they didn't see much use this month. It became one sad January for those of us hoping for snow to transform the region into a winter wonderland.
February
Our local winter festival typically fills the landscape with snow sculptures, but this year with the winter heat wave and lack of snow, plans changed. And then irony came into play and dumped snow the day after the festival closed.
March
March came in, as the saying goes, like a lion and out like a lamb. With the exception of an early March low pressure system, it didn't feel like we experienced winter at all.
April
Before mid-April came around any resemblance of snow had mostly disappeared. Only gray mountain-like piles left by snow clearing trucks remain in shopping malls parking lots. And tulips in flower beds tried to bloom.
May
L to R: Cotton French terry sweatpants (Vogue 8909) and colour-blocked cotton knit pullover dress (SD Patterns). |
It was a quiet month at the work table as yard work took up most of my free time.
June
Sewing, for the most part, was about making clothes that I hoped could be worn over the back brace. And there was one gifted project as well.
July
August
Clockwise: cotton patchworked garment cover (no pattern used), cotton panties (OOP Simplicity 8229) and reversible wool coat (OOP Vogue 2571) |
You wouldn't know by the type of sewing projects completed this month that we're experiencing heat warnings this month. I'm longing for cooler temperatures and the end of summer.
September
Five more pairs of cotton knit panties (OOP Simplicity 8229). |
A few cooler days, lots of yardwork, and then the return of the hot summer temperatures.
October
A snowless October and a break from yardwork allowed for some time at the sewing machine.
November and December
No more sewing, this journey has come to an end as my reusable grocery bag collection is full, I have a full drawer of knickers and clothes that I need to lose some weight to make sure they are wearable. My sewing life has been quite a ride, thank you for sharing this journey with me. I have moved on to other things, most importantly and firstly prayer, exercising and maybe I will find the time to pick up a book or two and read along the way.
Happy Sewing and New Year!
Just wanted to pop on and say I’ll miss your blog! I’ve enjoyed reading about your sewing journey and even bought a couple of patterns on the baiss of seeing what you’ve done with them. All the best - I agree that we need to focus on our health as we grow older and it’s important to get the right exercise and look after ourselves. Good luck! And would love to see you back one day if you have more sewing to do.
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