I have a full post to come later detailing my mission this
year in creating a me made wardrobe however I was browsing instragram when I
came across the tag #makenine2017 created by Rochelle New. I loved seeing the
nine projects that other fellow sewers had planned for the new year so I
thought I would share with you my nine projects that I hope to make this year.
This plan is by no means set in stone. Simply a response to what is missing
from my wardrobe or pieces that will make my current wardrobe more wearable and
then finding suitable projects that made me excited in response. There is also
an item for a very exciting occasion included, not an everyday piece but
something I will treasure.
1. Tyyni Cigarette Trousers by Named clothing
2. Sew House Studio Toaster sweater hack
3. Ginger jeans by Closetcase files
4. Self-drafted kimono inspired top
5. Cleo by Tilly and the buttons
6. Pattern Magic inspired bow top
7. Arielle by Tilly and the Buttons
8. Self-drafted T-shirt
9. Wedding Veil
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| image: named clothing |
Ever since this pattern launched at the end of last year I
have had my eye on them. That fit with a slight vintage nod in a classic
nostalgic way rather than in an over powering way makes these trousers a must
for me. Even as I am writing this I am not sure why I am setting myself so many
trouser patterns to make up, ones enough isn’t it? Surely…..? Or at least it
would be if I had never seen this pattern. I was recently reminded of this
pattern by Holly Dolly in her 1940’s inspiration video and knew it had to
feature in my make nine.
I am currently making this pattern as part of #sewmystyle
the challenge set by Alex from Bluebirds fabric. I was scanning pintrest as you
do for inspiration when I came across a jumper that was created crossed over
and just looked really cosy. I feel that this idea would make the perfect Sew house
Seven toaster sweater hack.
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| image: Closet Case Files |
I have long avoid the task of making my own jeans with all
those trivets and top-stitching. However with the fit of my current jeans not
quite right and my decision to have a me-made year means that if I want a new
pair of jeans I am going to have to make them.
The reason I have decided on the Ginger jeans by Closet Case
files is simple really – I am a high-waisted skinny jean kind of woman. Not to
mention I have read loads of good reviews about the fit of those jeans that I
kind of have to give them ago.
Although I can’t promise there will be any rivets.
Self-drafted kimono inspired top
For me this year is all about the tops, if there is one gap
in my wardrobe it’s here. I’ve had this idea of a loose wrap top made from
linen for a while it seemed only right that I commit to making it this year. I want this item with its nod to Japanese kimono’s
to be causal while remaining one of those items that you can throw on and look
instantly put together. As I am planning on camping when I can this summer, I
wanted something that I could throw on and be light and breeze for during the
day at the campsite and smart when exploring the local towns.
Can you tell I am
hoping for a hot summer?
I feel like everyone and there aunt has made this pattern
but I feel its with good reason. Inspired by the many versions I've seen on instragram including this version by Self Assembly Required I had to include this versatile piece. I love Emily's version although inspired to go with a check after reading her post I am still leaning towards making it in black denim. What makes the Cleo for me is its nice to throw on a jumper or
blouse then pull over this simple dungaree dress (then maybe a pair of thick
tights as after all its currently freezing) and be ready to go. I can see myself
in cosy layers wearing this dress dungaree in the winter or relaxed on a
camping trip in the Cleo with a simple tee.
Pattern magic inspired bow top
I have been obsessed with this book forever, I find it so
inspiring. One thing that I want is blouse with a bow probably out of organza
but most definitely not as oversized as draw here. I haven’t quite decided on
scale or any of the fine details yet. So this one is going to take a fair bit
of planning and quite a few toiles but it will be worth it. This top idea has
always being hanging around ever since I first got hold of the first two books
so it will be satisfying to finally make it.
As I have so many tops planned it seemed only right that I
had a classic skirt to wear them with. I love this pattern as it has a simple
silhouette but the buttons give it real character. I feel that you can play
around a little bit with this pattern and it has the smart relaxed feel I am
after this summer starting with my honeymoon.
Self-drafted T-shirt
As I am having a thing about tops currently it only seemed
write to include a t-shirt. I know it’s the most basic item I could think of
but I only have one basic T-shirt in my wardrobe. It would be great to wear
under the Cleo or tucked into trousers. I haven’t quite decided on fit yet. I
might end up making two; one fitted and the other loose and relaxed as I have
drawn here. I haven’t thought much about fabric choice in this post but I am
thinking a medium weight soft white cotton jersey. If I have time I might even,
make a quilted version.
Wedding Veil
This is definitely the most important project this year –
making my wedding veil. I am not even sure what style I want yet, so I better
get sampling. I am planning on incorporating some lace passed down to me from
my fiancés Grandmothers collection. I
will do a blog post after the day detailing what I did.
I currently have a Vogue accessories pattern in V8374 that I
am going to use. Currently I am leaning towards veil B as I like the double
tiered effect and might be the best version to show of the lace I have in mind
for this project.
I do have a few other things planned mainly projects from last year. I really look forward to my year of sewing and I do have a post on its way detailing my plans for my me-made wardrobe.
I'd love to hear what your sewing plans for 2017, so let me know in the comments.
