2013 Sewing Review

[mala_14]

I think I used up all of my sewing productivity in 2012. I only have four items for 2013:

1. Muppets (Animal) pajama pants (anniversary gift for my BF)
2. 1960 forest green wiggle dress (to wear to a wedding)
3. Dorothy pinafore skirt (Halloween)
4. Star Wars pajama pants (Christmas present for my BF)

Pretty sad, but I have good plans for 2014. I'm going to try and do the half-marathon Historical Sew Fortnightly, so a Historically Sew Monthly. I will be doing all the even challenges but I'm throwing in an extra bonus one at the beginning, just so I can line up with the challenges that I want to do and to get my stays out of the way. My first couple of projects for the first few challenges are:
1. Make Do & Mend: 1790 plum silk stays (UFO)
2. Innovation: 1940 grey wool pants
4. Under it All: late-18th century shift
6. Fairytale: Snow White-inspired white, striped round gown to wear over my 1790 underthings (not entirely decided yet)

Other projects that I hope will fit in with some challenge throughout the year, some modern/retro garments that I also want to make, and some things that I hope to eventually get around to some day that are possible for this year:
- 1790 habit shirt
- 1790 brown redingote
- 1790 embroidered voile gown
- 1790 overgown
- 1790 riding habit
- 1880 corset
- 1880 petticoat
- 1908 corset cover
- 1908 blouse
- 1908 skirt/jumper dress
- 1920s robe de style
- 1930s sweater (UFO)
- 1942 green shirtdress
- 1949 charcoal shirtdress
- 1960 plaid shirtdress
- retro tan houndstooth pants
- 2 baby quilts (for friends' babies expected around April/May)

It's unlikely that I'll get all of those things done (or even half), but I have my heart set on the ones in bold and will prioritize those ones. 2014 should definitely be more productive than 2013. I was rather burnt out from all the sewing in 2012 and also had to spend the last part of the year getting used to the immense amounts of reading for grad school. I just have to hold myself more accountable and I think the HSF will help me push through the procrastination.

Comments

[girliegirl32786.livejournal.com]

I look forward to seeing what you make in 2014! :)

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I've got my fingers crossed for this year. :)