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Firstly, I have to give a shout out to Gillian of Crafting a Rainbow, who inspired me to start participating in the Sewing Top 5 last year. Although, this year I’m really not sure we can properly call this post a “Sewing Top 5” because I haven’t even fully made 5 things this year (for me – I don’t count things I sew for other people). But, like last year, I sort of want to participate in the…

I was surprised to read I had named 3 garments that I said I would make in 2016 when I was just looking back at my 2015 review .  None of which I did!

Lets home my #2017makenine that I’ve posted on IG is more successful!  

  I’m basing my post around Gillian’s Annual Roundup but only doing the top 3 of each category and I’ve tweaked them a bit too.

So here’s my top Threes………

TOP 3 MOST POPULAR POSTS

1  – The GBSB Drapey Knit Dress

Is this really me!!!

This was made,  blogged and given away in 2015 but was THE most popular post on my blog in 2016 as well and in 2015. Lets hope it doesn’t make 3 in a row!

 I don’t have many regrets in life except maybe not putting some make up on, doing something with my hair, and using the self timer – I don’t scowl at myself like I do when H is attempting photos  on this particular day!

2   – The Yorkshire Spoolette Meet Up in Dewsbury

Yet again the Spoolettes meet up I organised in Dewsbury made the Top 3 most popular posts.  The 2 meet ups I’ve organised have been quiet affairs compared to Sew Brum and Sew Up North, but Dewsbury still is an ace place for shopping and there will be another meet up in 2017 – watch this space!

  3   Inspiration From People Watching

A post I wrote after people watching and taking lots of photos at York Races Ladies Day in the Summer.

  It just goes to show it’s not just my handmade garments that bring readers to my blog!

MY TOP 3 FAVOURITE GARMENTS

1  Butterick 6390

I only completed this in November but have worn it to death and have received so many compliments.  I think if I’d have made this earlier in the year it would have been in the top 3 most viewed – it only had 2 months on my blogs but wasn’t far off.  I’ve shown it with my Holly Jumpsuit which was a favourite but didn’t quite make my top 3.

2  Vogue 9082 – Made for the Big Vintage Sewalong

My all time favourite frock. Umpteen (2!) muslins, though it felt like umpteen!  The fit was spot on and I just know no one out there has a dress like mine!

3    – The Brooklyn Hoodie from SCBB

No where near as glamorous as the other 2 in my top 3 but worn probably the most out of everything I made in 2016.  Comfy, stylish, smart when needed and can wear it with jeans, a maxi dress or my gym gear!  A definite winner!

TOP 3 MISSES

1   Simplicity 1873

Unfortunately only worn 3 or 4 times. I had high hope for this pattern with the fabric.   It was the style not the fabric, it just never hung properly and I felt I was forever adjusting myself.  I still have it and it’s free to a good home if anyone would like it!

2  Vogue 8805

Another garment that I had high hope for.  it’s all finished except for buttons and has some stunning edge stitching, but I just felt like I was in theatre scrubs when I put it one!!

3  Jersey Top that came free with love Sewing

I won this gorgeous gingham from Girl Charlee but it just doesn’t fit properly.  I think I might have sewn up the wrong size, so again free to good home if theres someone who’s a RTW size 10 it should fit you.

3 NONE SEWING HIGHLIGHTS

I met up with a patient from over 10 years ago.  He fell from of about 2-3 storeys and wanted to say thankyou for saving him.  I remember the day it happened like it was yesterday, and it was very humbling to meet him again.  It had suffered life changing injuries but how he coped was an inspiration.

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Another year as a none smoker!

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I can’t think of anything else that I’d call a proper highlight – does that sound bad or ungrateful for what I have, I hope not!

So that’s 2016 gone in a flash!  I’ve just had a count up and I made 27 garments, I baby quilt and quite a few other bits and bobs.  They call all be seen on my Handmade in 2016 page.

I’m hoping to carry on the Sunday Sevens in 2017, as well as focussing on making garments that will be worn lots, and not just filling my wardrobe with orphans.  I’m also going to carry on thinking about quality and not quantity, which I think I managed to do in 2016.

So in 2017 may your seams be straight, your collars pointy and your reader be full of inspiration!

Top 3’s of 2015

I’ve really enjoyed reading everyone’s reflections and review of 2015 and thought it was about time I scrambled a post together for mine. I’ve been blogging now since September 2013 but this is the first time I’ve looked back and post on the previous year.  I’m basing my post around Gillian’s Annual Roundup but only doing the top 3 of each category and I’ve tweaked them a bit too. So here’s…

Top 5 Reflections of 2015

This post was more difficult than the previous three. I reflect on my work all the time, whether we’re talking my job-work, or my blog/costuming/making in general-work. But to boil all that down to 5 is more difficult. Here we go! 1. I’ve learned to fit my body better. It’s still not perfect, but as I learn which fitting techniques and tricks to use, it’ll go better. This holiday break I had an…

Top 5 Highlights of 2015

This post is all about what happened to me this year! This year I did not graduate from college or study abroad or anything terribly exciting, so it’s more about the little things for me this time… 1. My Susan costume was finished! I’ve been dreaming of making this costume for years, and this year its finally done! It took a long time, and a lot of frustration, but I’m very proud of it. 2. I…

5 Goals for 2015

It’s been a fun week for me, and I hope not an annoying one for you, with my multitude of posts!

But I have thought long and hard about these goals, since my year may prove to be crazy, with another possible move, the beginning of research for my master’s degree, and more.

So here we go!

1. Make more pieces for subtle cosplay that would work in my daily life.

For instance, I just finished up my…

Top 5 Reflections of 2014

Happy New Year! Cue the confetti!

Reflecting on last year seems appropriate, no?

(And I’m really glad that the goals are for tomorrow, because I still haven’t thought about it!)

1. I’m happier with the finished product when I love the fabric.

Some discount fabric stores draw me in with low prices that make me buy things I think I want (like a cute pattern in a polyester) , until I make something…