As 2010 comes to a close, I thought it would be worthwhile for me to look back & see how much I've grown as a seamstress. Here are the projects I've completed.
- Ruffle butt onesie
- Ruffle diaper cover
- Pillowcase dress
- Pillowcase dress #2
- Toddler tie
- Toddler tie #2
- Toddler backpack
- Baby jumper
- Matching hoodie
- diaper cover
- Harper Dress
- Kylie Dress
- 2 pairs pajama pants for Shawn
- Lounge pants for myself
- Lounge pants for mom
- Apron for myself
- Apron for my sister
- Sweater cardigan
- Fleece hoodie cardigan
- Toddler dress coat
The biggest challenge for me was just learning the quirks of my (borrowed) machine. I didn't have the manual (though later acquired it & found it useless) & like anything, the machine had it's own quirks & only time could reveal them. Now that I've bought a new machine, we're starting at square one.
My biggest victory, I'd say, was getting comfortable with my (again, borrowed) serger. I used to get so nervous using it that my heart would pound. But we get along quite well now.
I think my favorite project was the toddler back pack. But the project I'm most proud of is my son's dress coat.
As far as I've come this year, I have a few things I'd like to accomplish in 2011.
- Experiment with different types of seam finishing
- Sew a vintage pattern
- Gain proficiency in buttonholes & zippers
- Make my own slip
- Work with "tricky" fabrics
- Sew outfits, rather than individual "orphan" pieces
- Find & develop
a stylemy style - Keep fabric stash size down (maybe keep track of yardage in/out)
- Buy fabric from more resources
- Make Shawn's Quilt
It's been a good year! I am happy to be following along with you on your sewing adventures, and I look forward to more in 2011!
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