2025 in Review

The Round-up

This past year I made a total of thirty-nine sewing projects:  

• 5 scoliosis back brace undershirts (Vogue 9057)
• 1 scoliosis back brace pajama top (Vogue 1852)
• 1 blanket (No pattern used)
• 5 skirts (OOP Vogue 2327, OOP Vogue 1247, The Assembly Line's Tulip skirt, Daughter Judy's Henry skirt)
• 7 pullover dresses (Merchant and Mills Trapeze dress, Vogue 9268, Butterick 6784, McCall's 7709)
• 2 scarves (No pattern used and OOP Vogue 2793)
• 8 pullover tops (The Assembly Line's Puffed sleeve shirt, OOP Butterick 6859, The Assembly Line's High Cuff Sweater, McCall's 7709, Style Arc's Elita Designer Jacket / Top, OOP Vogue 2334)
• 1 pair of panties (OOP Simplicity 8229)
• 1 nursing baby cover (No pattern used)
• 1 pair of leggings (McCall's 7709)
• 1 baby onesie (McCall's 7367)
• 3 saddle covers for the back brace (No pattern used)
• 3 pairs of pants (Vogue 1739 and Butterick 6717)

Eight projects were gifted and and seven projects did not work out.  

Vogue patterns continued to play a leading role at the cutting table but there were some new patterns that I tried this year.  Twenty twenty-five was the first time I tried Style Arc, Merchant and Mills and Daughter Judy patterns.  Many patterns were repeats as they were tried and true patterns from the stash.  

There was a lot of stash busting this year.

• 62.6 metres of fabric
• 4 buttons
• 5 snaps
• 1 zippers
• 15 labels
• 6.1 metres elastic
• 1.2 metres basting tape
• 11.2 metres Knit 'N Stable tape
• 0.5 twill tape
• 1 hook and eye set
• a whole lot of thread!

January

I slowly started to make my way back to the sewing machine.  There was work to do and projects that needed to get done.  There was the upholstery repair that I put off for years.  And the need to make undergarments to wear under the scoliosis back brace that could prevent the abrasion wounds under my arms.  Along with a box of socks that need mending.  

And sewing became political before the convicted felon even took office with his threats to use economic force via tariffs to hurt and annex Canada.  It is an act of economic war.  My 2025 sewing goal became to sew from the stash and if I needed any supplies, I vowed to not support the convicted felon's economy while the annexation threats and maneuvers persist.  Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing became my focus as the country navigates the global upheaval and chaos from the convicted felon from our geographic neighbour.   

February

After stitching a prototype of a scoliosis back brace undershirt, I stitched more.  There was a piece of fabric that was turned into a blanket just to clear it out of the stash.  And I made something just for me, a wool wrap skirt.  

Sewing remains political as I compiled a list of Canadian fabric outlets.  The country mobilized to take action against the disrespectful rhetoric and act of economic war coming from the convicted felon's government and his supporters towards my country and others.  There is a grass-root national and global boycott of  U.S. products and travel.  

March

There really wasn't a focus on sewing projects this month.  I stash busted some leftover wool fabric into a scarf and made a wearable toile for a dress that I actually wanted to make last year.  And then there was an upholstery repair job that I should have addressed last year.  

Sewing remains political and the boycott continues.  

April 

I rediscovered my sewing mojo in sewing some denim projects.  The skirt is made with a cherished and vintage Vogue pattern and has been seeing a lot of wear since it was made.  The top is not experiencing the same kind of love since it shrank after the first wear despite pre-shrinking the fabric.  I should have known better and pre-washed denim several times before cutting.   

Sewing is becoming a reprieve from the chaos and callous actions from the convicted felon and his cohort.  The boycott continues but it's heartbreaking to watch what is happening around the world.  I sometimes wonder if the boycott is making an impact.  

May

It appears that the theme this year is getting to those projects that long needed to be addressed, using up scraps and finishing long forgotten project.  One of those long forgotten projects was this partially sewn pair of panties from a year ago.  And that's it, it was pretty quiet at the work space.  

The boycott continues as does the global trade war.  The convicted felon even put tariffs on Heard and McDonald Islands--two tiny Antarctic islands occupied by penguins and seals.  Yup, that right.  Even penguins and seals are dragged into the global tariff war.  I'm finding escape in the garden and kitchen instead of the sewing machine.  Frugal / austerity chic is dominating my sewing and grocery decisions.  I'm making cheese, sundried tomatoes and spiced nuts at home as grocery store prices around the globe are an issue in part thanks to the convicted felon's trade war and corporate greed.  These activities are replacing my time at the sewing machine.  

June 

Wildfires in the our country are displacing thousands from their homes and wildfire smoke is felt here in the city.  This is pulling me back indoors and towards the sewing machine.  

This month the Big Four patterns were sold into liquidation proceeding and the local Fabricland stores that carries their patterns has started selling them off.  IG Design Group said that US tariffs were a contributing factor to the liquidation sale.  I broke my goal of avoiding US products momentarily to take advantage of the deep discounts on the patterns.  

July

I don't know if it's the lack of rain or the smoky air that is causing an unconventional harvest time.  The apples are falling from the tree so early and sending me into apple pie and juice making sooner than I normally would be harvesting apples.  And with all the displacement of people and loss of life from the wildfires, U.S. lawmakers complained about Canadian wildfire smoke travelling south is "making it difficult for some Americans to enjoy their summer."  This fanned the flames on the elbows up movement.    

This month was quiet at the sewing machine but busy at the cutting table.  

August

Wildfire smoke continues to be an issue and likely why I managed to stay indoors and sew.  

There was a burst of sewing activity this month, it was about revisiting some previously loved TNT patterns and some gift sewing projects.  I was actually shocked at how much sewing was completed considering all the yardwork there was to do and trying to keep up with the apple harvest.  I can't wait for the cooler weather to arrive and for things to slow down in the yard.  

September

Finally, some cooler weather.  I don't deal well with the heat and this summer was horrible with all the wildfire smoke we had to deal with this year.  More often than not, it was hard to breath with the smoke.  I don't recall previous wildfire seasons being this bad.  

I am longing for the cooler days of autumn and giddy with the thought that winter will soon arrive.  Fingers crossed.  And my sewing projects reflected this anticipation.  

October

No one is more shocked than I that there was actually sewing done this month.  

There is a new scoliosis back brace that I'm trying to break in and for that to happen, I need to address a section that is pushing up my left underarm and creating pressure marks.  In the end, I didn't get much use of it as most of the month was trying to deal with a cough that wouldn't quit.  It's hard to to wear a rigid brace when you're coughing up a lung or two.  

November

The tariff war continues and it is now to the point that the convicted felon and his cohort are a cringe worthy joke.  Sewing is a reprieve from the horror show playing out on the news channels.  And to add to all the sadness, there hasn't been any snow yet.  I really wish it would snow.  

To get ready for winter, if it decides to make an appearance, I made a new pajama top to wear underneath my back brace.  I will be able to pull the hemline up and cover the Velcro straps to protect the bedding and even my pajamas.  But my heart is longing to sew something fun and cozy.  

December

It finally snowed!  Alleluia!  And with that, the chill of winter arrived and fuels my desire stay indoors and sew.  I finally got around to sewing that something fun and cozy, an oversized sweatshirt made with a vintage Issey Miyake pattern.  It turns out to be my favourite make of the year.  

Would you believe that the last month of the year was one of the busiest at the sewing work table?  

Here's to wishing peace in the world and an end to all the wars, whether they be military actions or economic / tariff wars.  

Wishing all, peace in the world, an abundance of kindness in 2026 and joyful memories made at the sewing machine.  May all your projects fit the way you like!  

Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing!

Top Five Sewing Mistakes of 2025

And there were sewing mistakes or questionable decisions make at the workspace.  

1.  This is The Assembly Line's (TAL) puffed sleeve shirt.  Where did I go wrong on this one?  It was my fabric choice.  It would have made it on the top five favourites list if I chose a better fabric and it didn't continue to shrink after a second wash.  Yes, I did pre-shrink the fabric before it hit the cutting table but it did not hold up well at all.  It did not even make it to the donate pile, it shrunk that much.  

2.  This is another TAL top, but please don't just the pattern company by it's second appearance on this list.  I do like working with TAL patterns.  I cut this one in a size large and the neckline is too wide.  It looks sloppy.  I should have cut it out in the small size and maybe a couple of sizes smaller in the neckline.  It's currently sitting in the donation pile along with the plaid version of this top.   

3.  This is the first Merchant and Mills sewing pattern I worked with and I did not chose the right size, it's too big in the neckline and armholes and it just doesn't sit right in this area.  And I struggled with sewing the facing piece.  I ended up hand stitching the neckline opening.  I am torn with what to do with this one.  I would like to try to save fabric and make something else with it.  

4.  This is actually a TNT pattern, OOP Vogue 9268, but again it was miscalculating sizing and poor fabric decisions.  The fabric has a lot of drape and the hem hung too low and then I cut it to fix that problem but now it's too short for my liking.  It's likely heading to the donation pile.  

5.  Another new-to-me pattern, Daughter Judy's Henry skirt.  I got the sizing all wrong.  I tried to follow the measurements but it came out too big and I feel frumpy wearing this but that could also be thanks to the wool blend fabric I chose.  It make it to the donation pile.  

Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing.  

Top Five Makes of 2025

These are my top five makes for this year.  

1.  Pullover wool and cashmere dress.  I revisited out-of-print (OOP) Butterick 6784 this past summer and cut out a few versions of this Katherine Tilton's pattern.  This one is my favourite one from the bunch, it's all about the beautiful suiting fabric that made the cut.  

2.  This is a saddle sock cover for a part of the brace that was causing some discomfort.  Sometimes, it's practical simple sewing projects that brings happiness and some relief.  

3.  This skirt used to be a dress that shrunk.  The merino wool fabric actually has a felted texture to it now and I was lucky enough to make it into a skirt.  Sometimes, it's the fabric that matures into something more beautiful than what it was originally.  

4.  This sweater was made with Style Arc's Elita pattern and a beautiful merino wool.  The fabric is beautiful, light and warm.  

5.  Oh my goodness, this one is my absolute favourite make of 2025.  It's so comfortable.  I have plans to revisit this Issey Miyake pattern, OOP Vogue 2334, in the new year and make another one.  This version is make in a lightweight sweatshirt fleece and it cozy.  

Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing.  

Happy Holidays!

 

I just want to take a moment to wish you a Merry Christmas this holiday season.  May it be filled with peace, joy and kindness.  Happy holidays!  

Gift Sewing: OOP McCall's 7367

Yes, one more pair of baby sweatpants.  The first one fits, these are for when they are out-grown.  Same French terry fabric and out-of-print and vintage McCall's 7367 pattern, just two sizes bigger than the ones made yesterday.  

Another Canadian made and tariff free sewing project.  Exactly as yesterday's project.  

Project details

Seams:  Knit (lightening bolt) stitch

Seam finish:  Serged

Fabric:  0.60 metres

Elastic:  0.70 metres

Pattern:  OOP McCall's 7367, circa 1994

Label:  1--KATM "You are loved" label

Additional Tools & Supplies:  Cutting table, fabric scissors, pins, wrist pin cushion, measuring tape, measuring gauge, iron, ironing board, Janome 4120 QDC sewing machine, walking foot, Janome AirThread 2000D serger, threads, thread clippers and tea.  

Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing.  

Gift Sewing: Baby Sweatpants / OOP McCall's 7367

Oh my goodness, these are so cute but it's hard to imagine that they will fit a wee little one.  They are so tiny.  Or maybe that is just my perception coming off sewing a pair of adult size pants.   

These are the pants from out-of-print (OOP) and vintage McCall's 7367, an infants layette pattern from 1994.  Super easy to sew, even a sleep deprived parent can whip these up while the baby is sleeping.  Or maybe sew them before the baby arrives.  😉  There are no side seams, and only two pattern pieces.  The only challenging part was sewing those tiny little leg bands.  I am thankful for the stretch of the fabric which made it a manageable task.  The fabric is a cotton French terry.  

I was disappointed when I found that my original copy of this pattern contained a disappearing pants pattern.  Half of the pattern did not print.  I'm really thankful for a second copy that I recently purchased after I discovered I lost a pattern piece for the onesie.  Once all of that was sorted out, this was a quick project to cut and sew.  I spent more time changing the threads on the sewing machine and serger.  

Sewing IS Political

This is another Canadian made and tariff free sewing project.  Everything needed to sew these pants were found in the stash.  The fabric came from Marshall Fabrics, a Canadian fabric outlet.  The patterns are printed in the U.S.A. but I'm happy to report they were not tariffed items nor did they contribute to the convicted felon's economy.  The second pattern that I picked up earlier this year came from a Canadian reseller.  The elastic used is a Tailor brand, an American company.  It is a product that was made in China and has been in the stash prior to the convicted felon's global tariff war.  The label is from KATM, an Australian company.  The Gütermann threads were made in Greece and were purchased at Fabricland, a Canadian fabric outlet.  The fabric scissors are Merchant and Mills, a U.K. company and were purchased from The Workroom, another Canadian fabric outlet.  

Project details

Seams:  Knit (lightning bolt) stitch

Seam finish:  Serged

Fabric:  0.5 metres

Elastic:  0.45 metres

Pattern:  OOP McCall's 7367, circa 1994

Label:  1--KATM "made with love" label

Additional Tools & Supplies:  Cutting table, fabric scissors, black marker, measuring tape, measuring gauge, Janome 4120 QDC sewing machine, walking foot, thread clippers, seam ripper, Janome AirThread 2000D serger, iron, ironing board, pins, pin cushion and tea.  

Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing.  

Wool Pants: Butterick 6717

This pair of pull-on wool pants, Butterick 6717, has pockets!  

These are the first pair I've made with this pattern that do have pockets.  There are eight pairs of pocket-less pants previously made.  I left them off the previously made pairs.  I don't know why.  Maybe it's because that pocket pattern piece looked small but they don't feel that way when I wear these pants.  

Butterick 6717 is a keeper.  I do have a hard copy of this pattern but it's no longer available for sale on the Simplicity website.  It is, however, available in PDF format here.  I made these in a size large (16-18) with no changes to the pattern other than shortening the leg length one and a half inches.  The pants have a one and a half inch blind hem.  They were easy to sew and the pants are comfortable.  

The fabric is a charcoal coloured British wool fabric that has been hiding in the stash for many years.  It was pre-treated prior to hitting the cutting table.  I do have enough fabric to sew another pair of pants.

Sewing IS Political

This is another Canadian made and tariff free project.  Everything used to make these pants were found in the stash.  The fabric came from Fabricland, a Canadian fabric outlet.  The Butterick pattern, circa 2019, was made in the U.S.A. prior to the start of the convicted felon's global tariff war and did not contribute his economy.  It was purchased as a discounted pattern from Fabricland.  The scissors used to cut this project are Merchant and Mills, a U.K. company and were purchased from The Workroom, a Canadian fabric outlet.  The sewing machine needle was replaced with a Schmetz needle, a German company and was purchased at Fabricland.  The threads used were Gütermann Threads from Germany.  The label used is from KATM, and Australian company.  

Project details

Seams:  2.8 straight stitch

Seam finish:  Serged

Fabric:  2 metres

Interfacing:  0.70 metres (fusible)

Elastic:  1 metre

Pattern:  Butterick 6717, circa 2019 (printed copy now out-of-print)

Label:  1--"2025" KATM 

Additional Tools and Supplies:  Cutting table, pins, wrist pin cushion, measuring tapes, measuring gauge, fabric scissors, tailor's chalk, Janome 4120 QDC sewing machine, walking foot, blind hem foot, screwdriver, thread clippers, threads, Jean-a-ma-jig, Janome AirThread 2000D serger, seam ripper, ironing board, iron and tea.  

Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing.  

National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

Can you believe that it's six days before Christmas?  SIX!!!  That's if you're celebrating in the traditional or commercial sense of the holiday.  What about ugly Christmas Sweater day?  Is this part of your holiday tradition and if so, are you donning your ugly Christmas sweater today?  

Monday's Mending Pile

There has been some work done on the mending pile.  Let's see, 

This yellow cashmere wool scarf required some attention with a fabric shaver to remove the pilling that has happened over the past few years.  And it was during this time that a small hole was discovered near the hem.  A little hand stitching with some silk thread and it is ready for another winter.  

The first Style Arc Elita Designer jacket / top that I made was on the mending pile for some adjustments.  I really like the length on the second version and this one just needed to have some length cut off from the bodice and sleeves.  I cut two inches off the bodice hem.  I chicken out of cutting the sleeve length and decided to leave them rolled up.  Now that the hem length is fixed, I hope to get some more wear out of it.  

The Daughter Judy's Henry skirt is a recent make and would be perfect for these colder temperatures but it's too big.  I didn't get the sizing right when I made this one.  It was in the mending pile to see if adjusting the hook and / or button might fix the issue.  But in the end, I decided to donate this skirt.  If I revisit this pattern, I will have to remember to go down a size or two.  

The oversized sweatshirt I recently made has a little hole that is starting to show.  I know!, it's not even a week old.  Just a couple of stitches were needed to address that issue.  I wonder if it could be the age of the fabric that led to the hole development?  It was made with a piece of fabric that did have several flaws but I thought I was careful with my cutting to avoid those.  Hmmm, hopefully this will be the one and only.  

Well, that's all that I managed to knock off the mending pile this week.  

Tools and supplies:  hand sewing needle, threads, thimble, fabric scissors, thread clippers, Fray Check, fabric shaver, seam ripper, measuring tape and tea.    

Stand strong, elbows up and keep mending.  

A New Favourite Sweatshirt: OOP Vintage Vogue 2334

As we're living through an Austerity Chic cycle, I'm breaking the rules and going with an exaggerated design from the Issey Miyake 1980's vault.   I just wanna sew something fun.  

And this was a fun project.  As I was piecing it together I was getting excited to see how the final look would turn out.  I haven't felt this kind of excitement over an pattern in years.  I will admit that the cozy softness of the wrong side of the fabric help with the anticipation of having something cozy to wear. 

Issey Miyake was a genius when it came to pattern making.  This is a well drafted pattern, quite simple and unexpected in its design.  Just two big circles, a hole to poke your head through and some openings for sleeves and the hem band.  But my goodness, this is so comfortable.  There will certainly be another hitting the cutting table if I can find a suitable fabric.  The design calls for moderate stretch knits.  

Fabric suggestions listed on the pattern envelope were cotton interlock, jersey and rabbit hair jersey.  I made this in a sweatshirt fleece that has been in the stash for decades.  Even though it was not on the suggested list, it worked out well.  The fabric was pretreated with a tumble through the washing machine and dryer before hitting the cutting tables. 

Sewing IS Political

This is a Canadian 🍁made and the first tariffed sewing project.  The stretchy sweatshirt fleece fabric was purchased from Marshall Fabrics, a Canadian fabric outlet.  The fabric has been in the stash for over a decade, prior to the Trumpian era.  But back in July, I broke away from the austerity chic trend and splurged when I found this vintage and out-of-print pattern online in my size.  I was shocked at the additional amount I had to pay on top of a pricey shipping fee to receive the package from the post office.  It was an elbows down purchase so I take the blame here.  Tariffs hurt and since then and especially since the de minimis exemption has been removed in August from small parcels I won't even entertain the thought of a pattern from a U.S. Etsy or Ebay seller.  It's just too expensive.  Chalk this up to an expensive lesson that I won't soon forget as I'm back on the boycott.  The fabric scissors used to cut the fabric are from Merchant and Mills, an U.K. company and were purchased from The Workroom, a Canadian fabric outlet.  The label is KATM, an Australian company.  The threads are Gütermann threads, a German company and are labelled as made in Mexico.  The threads were purchased at Fabricland, a Canadian fabric outlet.  

Project details

Seams:  Knit (lightening bolt) stitch

Seam finish:  Serged

Fabric:  2.1 metres

Pattern:  Vintage and OOP Vogue 2334, circa 1989.

Label:  "2025" sewing label

Additional Tools & Supplies:  Cutting table, paper scissors, fabric scissors, pins, pin cushion, tailor's chalk, Janome 4120 QDC sewing machine, walking foot, Janome AirThread 2000D serger, threads, thread clippers, measuring tape, measuring gauge, iron and ironing board.  

Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing.  

Mending Mondays

Last week I shortened these ski pants.  This week they are on the mending pile because I cut and shortened the interior elastic piece and reinstalled it the wrong side.  Ooops!  

I just cut them off and finished the edge on the serger and calling it done.  

Replacing buttons always seem to take the most time.  This vest has been hanging out in the mending pile for weeks.  It's now making its way back into the closet.  How I missed those lovely pleated pockets!

Remember that turtleneck dress I recently refashioned into a pull-on skirt?  Well, the left over piece from the dress is perfect for sewing patches on my socks.  

Well, that's all that I managed to fix from the mending pile today.  

Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing.  

Merino Wool Sweater: Elita Top / Jacket by Style Arc

A few months ago I made the Style Arc's Elita Designer Top / Jacket in a boiled wool.  And since then I've want to sew a sweater knit version.  Finally, it's done after a few tweaks to the pattern.  

1. The hemlines were shortened; two inches on the bodice and two and a half inches on the sleeve length.  
2. The front curve near the bustline was widened
3. An addition of width at the back to provide more ease. 
4. The edges were finished with the machine roll hem feature on my serger.   
5. The ties were left off, I'll style it with a brooch instead.  

The sleeves are still a little long but I don't mind rolling it up once.  The pattern is lovely it's a keeper.  I like how it fits and I'll be able to wear this over the back brace if need be.  

The fabric makes this top.  It is made in a merino wool knit, a beautiful previously owned fabric that I picked up at Winnipeg Sews.  I feel very lucky to have found it.  And I will admit that it lingered in my own stash for quite some time because I was afraid to cut into it.  I was also afraid about shrinkage when it came to pretreating the fabric.  

But I decided that I have been holding onto the fabric for far too long.  I want them to shrink before cutting, not later.  I threw the burgundy colour merino wool jersey in the washing machine on the delicate cycle and used Woolite.  Afterwards it went in the dryer, again in the delicate cycle while I kept my fingers crossed.  I know risky, right?  

The fabric shrank.  I started out with 2.2 metres and in the end there was 2.06 metres.  It also shrank in the width but it came out looking beautiful.  And thankfully even with the shrinkage, I was able to cut out this project.  

The beige wool sweater knit received the same treatment but I didn't lose any length much to my surprise.  I still have to decide on the project.  

So the question, do you pre-treat your fabrics?  

Sewing IS Political

This project is another Canadian 🍁 made and tariff free make.  The Style Arc pattern originates from Australia.  The fabric was found locally at Winnipeg Sews, a now closed fabric outlet.  The threads were from the stash.  

Project details

Seams:  Knit (lightening bolt) stitch

Seam finish:  None.

Fabric:  2 metres

Pattern:  Style Arc's Elita Top / Jacket

Additional Tools and Supplies:  Cutting table, pins, pin cushion, fabric scissors, tailor's chalk, measuring tape, Janome 4120 QDC sewing machine, walking foot, screwdriver, tweezers, canned air, Janome 2000D AirThread Serger, threads, tailor's ham, pressing sleeve, iron, ironing board, measuring gauge, good tunes and tea.  

Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing.  

Hooded Scarf: Vintage and OOP Vogue 2793

This is a gift sewing project.  The plan was to save it as a Christmas gift but the cold weather arrived and it didn't seem right to wait.  

I was drawn to vintage and out-of-print (OOP) Vogue 2793 for the hooded scarf.  According to Vintage Patterns Wikia, this pattern is from 1982.  It's self-lined and made in a merino wool.  I am certain this will provide ample protection during a prairie winter.  

This pattern is a keeper.  The instructions were lovely, although I did skip the section that calls for seam binding at the bottom of the hood piece.  It just seemed unnecessary.  And it worked out fine.  No dislikes with this pattern.  

Sewing IS Political

This is a Canadian 🍁 made and tariff free project.  The fabric and the pattern were both purchased in 2023 before the convicted felon and his cohort were re-elected (and elected) into office and started their tariff war on the world and trying to interfering in other countries policies and launching gaslighting tactics.  Sewing continues to be a reprieve from the chaos.  

Thank goodness for a stash, the worktable and some good tunes for the escape.  The merino wool fabric was in the stash for a couple of years, purchased from Marshall Fabrics, a Canadian fabric outlet.  The pattern, OOP Vogue 2793, is a vintage find and came from a Canadian Etsy seller.  It was purchased around the same time as the fabric.  The fabric scissors are Merchant and Mills, a United Kingdom company and were purchased from The Workroom, a Canadian fabric outlet.  The threads have been in the stash for years.  The cotton thread used on the sewing machine is Gütermann threads from Greece.  The silk thread used for hand stitching is Gütermann threads and are Swiss made.  The threads used on the serger state they are from Indonesia.  

Project details

Seams:  Knit (lightening bolt) stitch

Seam finish:  Serged and / or trimmed

Fabric:  1.3 metres (39 inches wide)

Pattern:  vintage and OOP Vogue 2793, circa 1982.

Additional Tools and Supplies:  Cutting table, pins, pin cushion, measuring tape, measuring gauge, Janome 4120 QDC sewing machine, walking foot, Janome AirThread 2000D serger, fabric scissors, paper scissors, threads, hand sewing needle, screwdriver, mini vacuum, tweezers, canned air, new needle for the sewing machine, iron and ironing board.  

Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing.