And that’s a wrap!
One of my goals for 2024 was to not sew just for the sake of sewing. I wanted to be deliberate and only make things that I really needed and/or desperately wanted. Need taking priority over desire.
The list that follows below is the sewing project list that I kept throughout the year. Now closing it out for 2024.
I sewed too many things this year. More thoughts to come in my year-end recap and plans for 2025.
Completed Projects
| Project | Fabric | When Done |
|---|---|---|
| French Jacket – Vogue 7975 | Wool Blend | February |
| Spring Vest – Cashmerette Club Murcot Vest | Softshell | March |
| Spring Long-Sleeved T-Shirt – Cashmerette Concord T | Cotton Lycra Print – Baby Goats – from Kenilworth Fabrics, Calgary | February |
| Cosy Winter/Spring Top – Butterick 6848 | Brushed Jersey | February |
| Sew Frugal Project: – Mood Sewciety Clay Blouse – Anna-Zoe Patterns Tabitha Tank | – For Mood top, Red & White Polka Dot Chiffon, likely from Fabric Mart Fabrics – For Tank Top, some random knit from who knows where (a fabulous pattern!) | March |
| Bedroom Window Panels | They’re hanging on the wall | March |
| Pattern Test Thread Theory Bamberton Shorts (for men) | Linen | April |
| Handbag or Cross Body Bag | Zip-It-Up Purse PLUS Uh-Oh Creations Louie Bag PLUS Wonder Wallet | April and May |
| T-Shirt Dress | Aqua Hummingbird Fabric | April |
| Cashmerette Concord | 1) Baby Goat Jersey (long sleeves 2) Winter White Jersey (elbow length sleeves) 3) Blue Floral Jersey (short sleeves) (Ron Collins Class) 4) White Jersey with multi-coloured flecks (short sleeved, V-neck) 5) Black with Las Vegas embroidery (short sleeved, V-neck) | Various |
| Cashmerette Creston Jeans | Winter White Denim (Ron Collins Class) | May |
| Butterick 6899 | Rayon Challis ditsy print from Fabricland | July |
| Itch-to-Stitch Seychelles Top | Quilting cotton (lightweight) in Aqua with horses (for Calgary Stampede) | July |
| Calgary Stampede 2024 Creative Arts & Crafts Competition: Cashmerette Creston Jeans | Black Stretch Denim (poly-cotton blend) from Fabricland | June |
| Itch-to-Stitch Solana Top | Pink jersey with lemon print (from Rick Rack textiles) | July |
| New Look 6673 (Peplum top) | Spring Print Viscose | June |
| 🐝 Busy Bee Challenge: Pattern Challenge Marilla Walker Nautilus Top | Pearl Grey Dotted Swiss | July |
| New Look 6271 (skirt) | Burgundy Double Gauze (fabric from Core Fabrics mystery box) | August |
| 🐝 Busy Bee Challenge: Transformation | Transformed a ladies work jacket into a handbag | August |
| 🐝 Busy Bee Challenge: Made to Measure Inspired by the Mediterranean Cashmerette Club Franconia Dress | Crinkle Cotton from Rick Rack Textiles | September |
| Calgary Frocktails Dress Cashmerette Upton | Society Satin from Fabricland in Sari Print | September |
| Precious Fabric Challenge hosted by Tom Kat Stitchery Style Arc Logan Shacket | Burberry Wool Plaid | September |
| Tunic from The Tunic Bible | 1) Fine Wale Corduroy (Nov 15) 2) Groovy Floral Challis (Dec 20) | November & December |
| Kwik Sew 3915 | Striped French Terry from L’oiseau Fabrics | December |
| Pattern Emporium Sweet Cheeks Pullover | Quilted Sweatshirt fabric from L’oiseau Fabrics | December |
| Love Notions Whistler Pullover | Poly-Panne with Foil (✨ shiny for Christmas!) from Rick Rack Textiles | December |
| Anna Zoe Tabitha Tank | Cotton Jersey in steel blue from My Sewing Room | Started in September, finished in December |
| Grainline Lark (gift for sister) | Indigenous print jersey from Rick Rack Textiles | December |
Projects on the list that were not done
| Project | Fabric | Status or Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Not certain yet | Poppy print fabric from Edinburgh | |
| Skirt for niece | Autumn-tones check from stash | |
| James Pants (Fresh Press Patterns) | (need to buy ponte) | |
| Plan: Pants | Black Double Gauze | ⬇️ low priority |
| Plan: Eileen Fisher Style Top | Taupe Linen Blend | ⬇️ low priority |
| Plan: Princess Seamed Peplum Top | Indigenous Print Poplin | ⬇️ low priority |
| Plan: Tie Waist Top | Fabricland Sewciety Satin | ⬇️ low priority |
| Peplum Top with ‘hint of a waist’ | Washable Satin | ⬇️ low priority In Progress | Fighting with pattern adjustment |
| Cashmerette Dress Sloper Class | Muslin | ⬇️ low priority8-Week Program through May (still in progress … ) |
| Bedroom/Bathroom Cornices | Use window panels from Wayfair | By end of spring (staple gun project) (not yet done) |
| Family Room & Kitchen Window Treatments | Need to Research | By end of the summer (not yet done) |
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