30 December 2011

2011 in review and some New Year's intentions

This time last year, I had a sewing machine but didn't really sew. And while I haven't been as productive as some of my fellow bloggers, I don't feel at all bad about it because I've achieved much more than I thought I would when I set out.

Successes!
Hills are Alive Dress (Vogue 8232); Cambridge Blue Dress (Vogue 8511); Falling Stars Skirt (Simplicity 2215)

Top: Spring is Here Top (Simplicity 2593); Sweet Treats Top (Colette Sorbetto)
Bottom: The Refashion (Colette Sorbetto); Second Scoop Top (Colette Sorbetto)

Birds quilt; Giant Granny Square baby blanket
Knitted Necklet and Toasty Armwarmers; Saffron Jane hat
Other successes include an unphotographed and unblogged-about Pendrell, some as yet unblogged-about Xmas pressies and some bags, stuffed toys, etc.

Fails 
Pink Ginger; Ugly Crepe; Weird Poof Sencha
I am planning to revisit a couple of these fails. I already have plans for a Ginger skirt, which I hope to start working on in the next week. The Crepe is only a fail because of the hideous fabric. This coming summer I have plans to recreate it in (hopefully) a cobalt blue cotton with a contrast sash (I have a very specific image in my mind of what I want). The Sencha will need more work and I don't feel confident in my fitting skills yet.

2012: good intentions
For 2012, I don't want to get carried away with (for me) unachievable goals. I do want to continue improving my skills. If I were to have a wish list of what I'd like to make in the coming months, it would look something like this:
For all of these, I plan to use what I have in my stash. I also intend to finish the shirtdress I started in my sewing class (15 button holes - yikes!). I absolutely won't let myself sit on this project, because I really do think it's going to be lovely. I'd also like to make a dress for a wedding in June (maybe the Colette Truffle?), and I really want to get to grips with my overlocker. And finally, I want to make a quilt (I've already cut out the pieces). So quite a few things, really!

speak soon x

*Happy New Year and all the very best for 2012 - may your shears be sharp, and your pins pointy!*
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8 comments:

  1. Wow you have made some really beautiful projects in 2011. I especially love the dresses - they look so well made. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with in 2012

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  2. Lovely 2011 projects - especially your dresses. Wishing you a happy 2012

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  3. You've made such lovely things (and you make a stunning model!). I particularly love the two dresses - so elegant. Looking forward to seeing what you make in 2012.

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  4. Well done for making things in such a range of crafts - I particularly like your dresses and the quilt.
    I agree that the Colette Truffle would be lovely for a summer wedding - I was thinking the same, in fact!

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  5. You have made some absolutely beautiful things in 2011 and even your 'failed' items look great to me. I'd love to attempt a knitted necklet myself this year, which will be challenging as I'm a very beginner at knitting. Funnily enough, I'm also eyeing up the Colette Truffle dress for a wedding this year...in July...so I'll be following your progress ;o)

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  6. You really did make some gorgeous things in 2011 - well done! I also really love the two dresses you made...and I always love the fabric you choose.

    Good luck with your projects and plans for 2012. I've come up with a '12 in 2012' plan...and I'm just hoping I'm not in over my head! lol.

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  7. Great 2011 makes Shivani!
    Happy New Year to you :)

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  8. You've made some gorgeous things! I especially love your Cambridge Blue Dress and the Second Scoop Sorbetto (am loving the internal pleat thing!)

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