Look Back At 2024 Project List...

 Here is a look back on the Project List I did for 2024 - 

1.  Sew only what I need - I think I did fairly well with this with 2 skirts & 2 shirts.

2.  Sew one or more non-garments items a month.  This did not really happen.  The first four months of the year were spent working on slipcovers.  Totally burned me out.  Sewjo took a long vacation.

3.  This one did not happen because of burnout and now the sewing room is totally buried.

4.  I purchased 47 yards this year.  This that great?  No.  I could have done better but it is less than some years.

5.  I did purchase a few patterns.  I hate it when I forget that I have purchased a pattern and then wonder why.  I sold a few patterns as well but I think I may have purchased more than I sold.

6. I did work on fitting one pattern and I did use up some fabric on a couple muslins that I made.  I ended up deciding that the pattern was not for me.  

It was not my best sewing year.  Honestly, my sewing time is limited to no more than about 2 hours a day generally.  Maybe 2025 will look better.  

Happy Stitching!

Fingerless Gloves...

 Today's scrap buster is a Scrappy Fingerless Glove.  It is aimed toward knits.  You can make it as scrappy as you want. The link to the Fingerless Glove is here.

Hope you are inspired to use up those bits and pieces.

Happy Stitching!

Zip & Text Mittens...

 Today's scrap buster is Zip & Text Mittens.  This is aimed at the fleece scraps that would equal 1/4 yard and those extra zippers that have been collected.  The link to the tutorial is here.

Hope you are inspiration is use up some of those scraps.

Happy Stitching!

Fleece Gloves...

 This week's scrap busting is aimed at those fleece scraps.  If you like sewing fleece, I have no do that there are scraps available. You will need between 1/4 yard and 1/2 yard total of fabric. Gloves are a little more challenging to make than some of the other scrap busting projects but very rewarding.   

The link to the tutorial is here.  Hope you are inspired to use up those left bits and pieces of fleece.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...A-Line Circle Skirt

 This inspiration is a simple skirt:

This is the A-Line Circle Skirt in double-cloth wool blend.  Price tag: $228.00.  Details:  back zip, lined, dry clean, sits at waist, 29-inches long , 75% wool/25% polyamide.

I really wish that I could see and touch this skirt in person.  As usual, there is no perfect pattern.  I did find this one:

Thisis the Liesl & Co Garibaldi A-Line Skirt.  View B is very close to the silhouette of the inspiration photo.  It is missing the center front/back seams.  The seams would be easy to re-create by moving away from the fold and adding a seam allowance.  This would be fabulous in a black suiting.  Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

New Itch To Stitch Cape Pattern.....

 Itch to Stitch has done it again.  Produced a quick and easy pattern that would make a great gift.  The latest pattern is the Koersel Cape pfd pattern.  Here is the line drawing:

The Koersel Cape has the following features:

• Choose between single-welt or bias-bound patch pockets
• Finished with bias binding for a polished look
• Spacious elbow-length sleeves
• Rounded hem at front and sides
• Open-front design (no zipper or button closure)
• Mid-thigh length for added coverage
• Oversized hood for extra warmth and style
• Suitable for woven or stable knit fabrics

The sewing skill level is beginner with the sizing starting at XXS through XXXL.  Fabric choices range from medium to heavy weight wovens to firm knits.  Lining and interfacing required for pockets.  Be sure to check out the testers' versions of this cape on the blog.

This pdf pattern will be on sale until December 11, 2024.  All the volume discounts still apply.  Just in case there is a pattern or two you have been eyeing.

Please note, I am an Itch to Stitch affiliate and if you use any of my links above to purchase, I will get a small commission. Thank you!

Happy Stitching!

Twisted Turban Knit Headband...

 Today's scrapbuster project is a Twisted Turban Knit Headband.  This would be require scrap pieces of a lightweight knit.  What type of scrap?  Narrow and long.   The tutorial for this headband is here.

Hope you are inspired to use up those bits and pieces that you just can not bring yourself to toss.  

Happy Stitching!