2018 Sewing Recap in Pictures

My goodness, my sewing was prolific in 2018.

There are a few reasons why, and the most obvious of which was that I literally needed things to wear as I sized down out of my existing wardrobe and much preferred to sew something rather than buy something.

That's not to say I stopped buying ready-to-wear clothes in 2018, but other than jeans, undergarments, and some sweaters, I could count the newly added RTW items on one hand. (I'm not at the point of wanting to sew jeans and undergarments yet, but maybe we'll get there one day.)

According to my 2017 recap, I sewed:

• Garments: 10
• Shirts: 6
• Dresses: 4
• Quilts completed: 5
• Kid things: 3

That makes a total of 18 completed projects. Let's see how I did in 2018!

December 2018: My most productive month

1. Dove Blouse (#2) [Megan Nielsen Patterns] in Rifle Paper Co. Cotton + Steel Rayon from Michael Levine/LowPriceFabrics.com
2. Rowan Bodysuit [Megan Nielsen Patterns] in a lycra jersey from Fabric Mart 
3. Kiddo Grand'Ourse cardigan [ikatee] in faux fur/leftover jersey both from JoAnn
4. Kristy Woven Top [Style Arc] in a teal satiny fabric - Will Not Finish (poor fabric choice)
5. Butterick 6384 Coat [Butterick] in wool/poly Melton Wool/crepe back satin from Fabric.com
6. To Sell: Many adorable bear ear hats to sell at craft fair - Fleece from JoAnn
7. To Sell: Many beautiful wristlets/cosmetic bags to sell at craft fair - assorted Rifle Paper Co. canvas from Cotton Candy Fabrics and home decor canvas from JoAnn
8. Pussy hat in fleece from JoAnn
9. Vogue Donna Karan DKNY V1194 in a knit crepe from Fabric Mart - Did Not Finish YET

1. Simplicity 1067 in Fleece 
2. McCall's 7254 (#2) in crushed velvet
3. McCall's 7254 (#1) in knit boucle
4. McCall's 7380 [Melissa Watson Designs] in viscose linen noil from Blackbird Fabrics
5. Kiddo Be Curious Dress (#lost count) [Ellie and Mac] in quilting cotton from Birch Fabrics
6. Gifted Isla's Infinity Dress (#5?) [Simple Life Pattern Co.] in knit/double gauze from Birch Fabrics
7. Home Starburst Tree Skirt [Ev Quilts] in fabric from stash and Cotton Candy Fabrics
8. Gifted Forte Top [Love Notions] in jersey from Birch Fabrics
9. Gifted Forte Top [Love Notions] in Hemp & Organic Cotton Jersey from Blackbird Fabrics

November 2018:

1. Gifted Mini heart quilt for dolls for my niece in stash fabric
2. Harmony Woven Top [Style Arc] in sandwashed crepe de chine from Fabric Mart 
3. McCalls 6991 in crepe from Fabric Mart - WILL NOT FINISH (not in love with fabric pattern/too large)
4. Elmira cropped wrap (#2) (Seamwork) in lycra jersey from JoAnn
5. Home Tacky Christmas stockings in quilting cotton from JoAnn
6. Kiddo Full size Scrappy Attic Windows Quilt (Sunny in Cal) in stash quilting cotton - Finished quilt top
7. Aldaia Dress [Pauline Alice] in ponte knit from Fabric Mart - Modifications needed
8. Home Faux roman shade in leftover home decor fabric from Fabric.com
9. Simplicity 1325 in jacquard from JoAnn - wearable toile that I won't be wearing

October 2018:

1. Home Curtains in play room/dining room fabric from JoAnn
2. Kiddo Be Curious Dress (#lost count) [Ellie and Mac] in fabric from Fabric.com
3. Kiddo Modified Isla's Infinity Dress (#4?) [Simple Life Pattern Co.] in stretch velvet/knit from JoAnn
4. Started for kiddo: Scrappy Attic Windows Quilt (Sunny in Cal)

September 2018:

Sorry - adding numbers was time consuming so I gave up...

1. Turner Dress (modified neckline) (#3) [Cashmerette] in jersey knit from Michael Levine/LowPriceFabric.com
2. Sonata Dress (#3) [Love Notions] in crepe de chine from Fabric.com
3. Kiddo Isla's Infinity Dress (#2?) [Simple Life Pattern Co.] in knit from JoAnn
4. Estelle Ponte Jacket [Style Arc] in Ponte knit from Fabric Mart 
5. Blackwood Cardigan (#3) [Helen's Closet] in a sweater knit from ?
6. Emery Dress [Christine Haynes - website currently under construction] in chambray from Fabric.com - WILL NOT FINISH (fabric choice is too depressing - pattern required looooots of modifications in upper chest)
7. Forte Top [Love Notions] in jersey knit from JoAnn (test version for gifted versions later in the year)

1. Blackwood Cardigan (#2) [Helen's Closet] in a sweater knit from ?
2. New Look 6301 in a terrible unstable knit from JoAnn - WILL NOT WEAR because fabric is terrible
3. self-drafted circle skirt out of acrylic coating from JoAnn - mistakes were made
4. kiddo self-drafted elastic waist skirt out of Frozen (TM) plastic garbage from JoAnn
5. kiddo Modified to make a wrap top Isla's Infinity Dress (#1.5?) [Simple Life Pattern Co.] in knit from Birch Fabrics
6. Highlands Wrap Dress (#2) [Allie Olson] in bubble crepe from Fashion Fabrics Club

August 2018:

1. Be the Leader Top [Ellie and Mac] in black ponte knit
2. Dove Blouse (#1) [Megan Nielsen Patterns] in white linen Michael Levine/LowPriceFabrics.com
3. Springfield Top [Cashmerette] in poplin from Fabric.com
4. Fringe Dress (#2) in rayon from Michael Levine/LowPriceFabrics.com - post on my blog here
5. Kiddo Be Curious Dress (#lost count) [Ellie and Mac] in quilting cotton from JoAnn

Listed from top to bottom on the left, then the right pic

1. Lois Dress [Tessuti] in sandwashed crepe de chine from Fabric Mart 
2. Accessory - self-drafted cross-over bag in Rifle Paper Co. Canvas from Cotton Candy Fabrics
3. Willamette Shirt (#1) [Hey June Patterns] in fabric from Fabric.com
4. Willamette Shirt (#2) [Hey June Patterns] in Rifle Paper Co. rayon from Cotton Candy Fabrics
5. Butterick 6556 [Patterns by Gertie] (modified neckline) in cotton sateen from Fabric.com

July 2018:

1. Ogden Cami [True Bias] in salvaged (from another failed project) Rifle Paper Co. Rayon - WILL NOT WEAR (fitting)
2. Montrose Top [Cashmerette] in a mesh fabric from JoAnn - WILL NOT FINISH (scratchy fabric)
3. Gifted Baby vest for a newborn in stash fabric
4. kiddo Isla's Infinity Dress (#1!) [Simple Life Pattern Co.] in knit from Birch Fabrics and quilting cotton skirt from JoAnn
5. McCall's 7745 wrap dress in crepe from Fabric.com - WILL NOT FINISH (I want to burn this pattern in a fire)
6. Turner Dress (#2) [Cashmerette] in double brushed jersey knit from Fabric Mart
7. kiddo McCall's 7459 in quilting cotton from JoAnn
8. kiddo Butterick (See & Sew) 6341 in salvaged (from another failed project) Rifle Paper Co. Rayon

1. Jessica Dress [Mimi G] in linen-like fabric from JoAnn
2. Kate Dress [Style Arc] in ITY knit from Fabric Mart - post on my blog here
3. McCall's 7351 Shirt Dress in poplin from Michael Levine/LowPriceFabric
4. Self-drafted Wrap circle skirt in Rifle Paper Co. Rayon 
5. McCall's 7774 (#1) in leaf print poly crepe from Fabric Mart
6. Southport Dress [True Bias] in crepe from Fabric.com
7. McCall's 7774 (#2) in poplin shirting from Fabric Mart

June 2018:

1. Gifted Roller Skate Dress  (#2) [Oliver and S] in cotton from JoAnn
2. Kiddo Roller Skate Dress  (#1) [Oliver and S] in leftover linen-like fabric from JoAnn
3. Gifted Pinwheel quilt in fabric I won in an Instagram contest from Windham
4. Sonata Dress (#1) [Love Notions] in non-stretch crepe knit from JoAnn - post on my blog
5. Sonata Dress (#2) [Love Notions] in linen-like fabric from JoAnn - post on my blog
6. McCall's 6696 shirt dress in a quilting cotton - wearable toile
7. Vogue 9251 in crepe from Fabric.com

May 2018:

1. Unfinished quilt project
2. Home self-drafted plastic bag holder for bathroom
3. Turner Dress (#2) [Cashmerette] in double brushed jersey knit from Fabric Mart
4. Two projects:
1. Elmira cropped wrap (#1) (Seamwork) in lycra jersey from JoAnn 
2. Kim Dress [By Hand London] with circle skirt in fabric from JoAnn
5. Highlands Wrap Top (#1) [Allie Olson] in bubble crepe from Michael Levine/LowPriceFabric
6. Fringe Dress (#1) in rayon challis from Fabric.com - post on my blog here

January, February, March 2018:

1. Rivermont Dress [Cashmerette] in scuba knit from JoAnn - wearable toile
2. Stay sexy and don't get murdered quilted banner
3. Baby quilt
4. Appleton Dress [Cashmerette] (#2) in double brushed knit from Michael Levine post on my blog here
5. Appleton Dress [Cashmerette] (#1) in Art Gallery jersey knit from Clementine Maine post on my blog here
6. Washington Dress [Cashmerette] - WILL NOT FINISH (fitting issues and fabric woes) - blogged here
7. Blackwood Cardigan (#1) [Helen's Closet] in a sweater knit from Michael Levine/LowPriceFabrics
8. Ug, I don't even want to look this project up - sadly I did wear it for a time but it was a disaster
9. McCall's 7429 - WILL NOT WEAR - more info blogged here

1. kiddo Finished a quilt for the kiddo's bed
2. Home Lots of pillows
3. Accessory Quilted heart tote bag
4. Quilt top finished (baby quilt) - quilted and just waiting for binding as of today
5. Quilt top finished (throw quilt for living room - I did quilt this eventually and we use it all the time)
6. Wonky star quilt (baby quilt)
7. Home Living room curtains - the pic isn't impressive but they're nice! I made like 8 for all of our many windows, adding to 4 I'd already made for our last house
8. To Sell Lots of cosmetic bags
9. scrappy heart quilt (square wall size)

Total Projects: 101 

• Projects by type:
• Home projects: 7
• Quilts finished: 7
• Garments for me (successful, wore/wear): 45
• Garments for me I chose not to finish: 6
• Garments for me I will never wear but finished: 5
• Failure Rate: a mere 10% of all projects, 20% of garment projects
• Kiddo projects: 14
• Husband projects: 1/2 - he gets to share a coat/robe I made 
• Gift projects: 7
• Projects to sell: lots
• Month by month:
• Month with the most makes: December with over 18, including lots of things to sell
• Month with the least makes: April 2018 with 0, nada, nilch. Not sure what was happening?

I'm exhausted just pulling this together so I'll save more of the narration of this year for other posts.

Happy new year! Onward and upward (but probably not an upward number of sewing projects because this is getting kind of ridiculous).