It's been quiet in my little corner of the blogosphere. I'm here and sewing, just not talking much about it here.
The last post was on my 2019 Make Nine plan. It's fitting (hah!) to make the first post since then on the same topic. Cheers for continuity? =)
The results:
(I don't know why some pictures are weirdly cropped.)
COMPLETED
- Burda 11-2017-106 (#2): Love it and wore it a few times this year.
- McCall's 7429 (#3): I made two versions of this dress and wore them both a few times.
- Blue Calla Boronia Bowler (#5): After eight months, I finally finished this bag. This probably deserves a separate blog post because whilst it wasn't difficult to sew, it took forever and required me to unpick the entire thing more than once. Oof.
- Jalie Éléonore (#6): I made two more versions of this and wear them all of the time. I seriously love this pattern for its ease in construction and wear.
- Butterick 6388 (#8): Love this dress and intend to make at least one more.
ABANDONED
- Burda 9-2006-104 (#1): After losing a fight with the interfacing, I gave up. I still want a trench coat with piping detail, but it's not happening with this fabric.
- Ottobre 5-2012 #7 (#4): I really tried to make this work, but the fabric was too stiff and the collar was abnormally large. I corrected the collar and tried to make this pattern two more times. Both were fails. I don't think I'll try this a fourth time; there are just too many patterns out here to be fussing over this one.
- Burda 5-2011-113 (#7): This is the only pattern I didn't make or muslin. I still like it, though have no immediate desire to make it.
- Ottobre 5-2010 #11 (#9): I made a muslin back in September and it looked promising. I didn't make the coat because there is no back neck facing and I didn't feel like making one. I don't understand coat patterns that are lined to the neck. It has front facings, but no back facing?! Why would you do that? What is the advantage? I really want this pea coat, so either I have to make a back facing...or...make a back facing.
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Until I saw your post I hadn't paid much attention to Make Nine but now I think it's going to be a useful way to organize my sewing for 2020. I am going to take patterns I have liked and used with partial success and refine them into TNTs for the small selection of garments I really wear. And then sew from stash. ;-) I will follow your goals and progress with interest!
ReplyDeleteI like your plan! I like the make 9 idea because it reminds me of garments that I've long wanted to sew. I also like that the plan is fluid - no pressure! =)
DeleteThat bowler bag looks phenomenal!!! You did a wonderful job with the Make Nine! I am excited to see what you plan on for 2020.
ReplyDeleteIt was a lot of work (user error), but quite fun to make! I love it and intend to 'wear' it a lot!
DeleteI like that you came back to the makenine to give an update. These all seem to fizzle out after a couple of months and I always want to know how they worked out for the sewist. You did a great job and I'm sure you're really happy with the finished pieces.
ReplyDeleteThanks Carolyn! Despite the silence on this here blog, I do sew quite a bit and worked on every piece of the plan except the Burda jacket.
DeleteIndeed I am happy with the finished items and wear them often (except for the bag, haven't used it yet).
You done good! :) I know how much you liked several of those completed garments (like the Burda skirt!) so I'm glad you focused on them!!
ReplyDeleteAnd YAY for finishing your awesome bag!!
Thank you!
DeleteI *love* that Burda skirt! I think I saw you make it first and because I fangurl pretty hard, I had to make it too! =)
I definitely need to write a post on that bag!
You made some great items. Love the bowler bag. I use one that shape for my workout bag and it is falling apart. Great to find a pattern for one the same style. I have yet to make a sewing plan and stick to it.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I like seeing everyone's make9 results as well. I have the perfect wool for the no9 coat, too. I need to get to work on that facing. =)
ReplyDeleteYou make some lovely garments - plan or no plan. =)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the bowler bag pattern can be enlarged for a workout bag. Celine has a wonderful 5-part video tutorial on YouTube that walks through each phase of construction. It's a really great pattern!