Make Nine 2024 Results

It's that time of year again to summarize sewing feats for the year. First up are the results of my Make Nine 2024 challenge.

 

Ah well. I didn't complete as much as I had intended. I started the wrapped top, Burda 8-2022-109, however I got bored with the fabric and stowed it in Area 51. Though it is unlikely that I will finish this version, I do intend to revisit the pattern in a different fabric.

 

McCall's 8367 (cargo pants)

 

I really like this pattern and the pants I made. I wore them quite often over the summer and like how they fit. They're good for errands and doing general day-stuff. The waist is a wee bit snug, but that can be fixed by restitching the end seams on the elastic.

 

Maggy55 Ciara (handbag)

 

This was a challenging bag to sew, but I'm glad I pushed through and finished it. It's super cute and has a lot of room. I'll probably make another one in a solid color. I blogged about it here. 

 

Burda 8-2009-103 (tie-neck blouse)

Originally, I intended to make Vogue 1973 (bel0w), however I had some trouble getting the right fit and abandoned the pattern for my TNT.

What drew me to the Vogue pattern is the concealed button placket and tie-neckline. My version doesn't have the concealed placket, but I think I can adjust the pattern to include it. I'll give it another go for sure.

 

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I like doing the Make Nine challenge and intend to keep going. I am going to do something different for 2025 as I found myself losing interest early on with the patterns in the original plan. Instead of selecting specific patterns to sew, I am going to do what others have done and make a grid of intended garments to sew. More details on that in the next post.

Wherever you are on Earth, I wish you peace and joy in the coming new year.

L

Make Nine 2020 Results

Back in May, I posted a new Make 9 because I was not inspired by the original plan made in January. I can happily say that I made lots of progress and completed 6 of 9 items.

 

First, the Burda love is in full effect. I don't know why I continue buying Big 4 patterns when I rarely sew them. I can probably find a similar pattern in a Burda magazine and be more confident in the drafting/fit. I digress.

COMPLETED

•  4-2008-107 (blue jacket):  Wore it once whilst working from home. Love it and will certainly wear it again.
  
• 1-2008-125 (blue shirt):  This was a surprise favorite. I detest stretch cotton poplin, but was very happy with the comfort and fit of this pattern. The style is very distinct, so I don't think I'll make the pattern again. But, maybe I'll give stretch cotton poplin a second...nah. That stuff is evil.
• Blue Calla Amaryllis (tote bag):  After much fussing, swearing, and broken needles, the bag is finished! It was worth it and I'm glad I kept with it.
• 2-2005-129 (striped skirt):  I like the style, but not the fabric. This is likely going in the donation pile.
• 11-2016-102 (plaid skirt):  Still haven't worn it. I keep forgetting about it. 
• 1-2018-121 (polka dot skirt):  Quarantine eating has made this skirt a wee bit tight. Maybe I'll get to wear it next summer.

 ABANDONED

• 5-2005-120 (orange shirt):  I tried to like this, but I just don't. The front and sleeve ruffles are cute, but the wrinkles are not. All this needs is buttonholes and buttons, but that's not going to happen because I'm not motivated to finish it.
• 1-2008-105 (shirt of a 1000 buttons):  Still want! It's in the plan for 2021.
• 1-2008-109 (skirt):  Good skirt; not interested in it right now. Maybe later.
  

I really like this concept and intend to continue with it in 2021. The tentative plan has some interesting and time-consuming Burda magazine patterns. 😬 We'll see how that goes! I'll post that along with my sewing year-in-review next.

L