13 Dresses
10 tops
6 skirts
1 jacket
That’s a total of 30 garments. When I looked back at what I had made during 2009 I was very interested to see that I had made a total of 29 garments. So this year I have succeeded in increasing my output by, er, just one garment!
However, I can say that I feel I have made quite a lot of progress in learning to sew to a much better standard and in making clothes that I really like wearing.
So, what worked for me in 2010? My award for my best garment of the year goes to this dress
Made from Butterick 5520 (blogged about here). As it’s a very ‘dressy’ dress I have, so far, only had the opportunity of wearing it three times but each time I have received compliments and I love having it hanging in my wardrobe, ready for a special occasion.
My vote for my favourite day dress has to go to this one
Made from Vogue 8555 (blogged about here). I wore this dress numerous times during the summer and it always made me smile.
My award for my most useful garment goes to this one
A simple black pencil skirt made from Vogue 8603 (blogged about here). Since making it I have worn it a lot – it just seems to go with everything and is good for day or evening. A classic wardrobe staple.
So what didn’t work this year? I will have to say my coat. What’s that, you are saying to yourself, she didn’t make a coat. Exactly. I said I was making a coat (blogged about here). I bought fabric for a coat. But no coat has materialized. Well, all I have to say for myself is there has been a lot of research and development but not too many results. I picked out a pattern from an old Burda Magazine, I spent ages making a muslin and reworking the muslin and altering the muslin but in the end, with a little anguish and a lot of frustration, I abandoned it. Maybe you, too, know that feeling? I am going to pick another pattern and try again. Perhaps my coat will be finished by the end of next year?
I hope 2010 has been a satisfying and productive sewing year for you? I would like to take this opportunity of saying how much I appreciate you stopping by to look at what I’ve made. I love to read your comments and am very thankful indeed for your friendship, advice and encouragement.
My warmest wishes to you all for a very happy New Year
Happy New Year! I adore all your garments esp. the black dress. My favorite.
ReplyDeletewhat a lot you accomplished! some great items, my favorites are a couple of dresses you made with fabric purchased in NY, the coral print Amazing Fit dress and the Simplicity with the aqua ruffled top and black skirt. I just love summer dresses.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you as well. I really enjoy reading your blog and look forward to may more posts in 2011.
You have made so many stunning things this year! I hope 2011 treats you as well.
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed following your blog Eugenia! I really like the quality of the garments you make, and I know you will make some wonderful things in this New Year!! Here's to another great year!
ReplyDeleteAll year long, I kept thinking, "Eugenia sure makes some fabulous clothing." And now that I see many of those garments again, I know that I was right!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Happy New Year! I have really drooled over more than a few of your projects. lol. Here's to a fabulous 2011, with plenty of productive sewing.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy seeing your projects. You do such a lovely job and everything suits you so well. (My favourite of yours has got to be the first dress in this post.)
ReplyDeleteHave a happy sewing New Year!
You have made a ton of fabulous garments this year - these are just a drop in the bucket!
ReplyDeleteIt's frustrating when things get stuck in the R&D stage but I think you are doing the right thing taking your time and getting it right, especially for a big project like a coat.
Hope you had a wonderful New Year, and I look forward to seeing what you make in 2011!
Maybe you only made one more than last year but this year's pieces are all well-sewn, quality garments that added so much to your wardrobe. It will be interesting to stand on the sidelines and watch what you sew during 2011!
ReplyDeleteI have so enjoyed reading your blog this year. You have inspired me to try (or plan to try) quite a few pattern that I otherwise would have passed by. Happy New Year to you as well!
ReplyDeleteOver the year you've put so much time and attention into each of your garments and it's shown. You produce clothes that look like you've been sewing much longer than you have. So 30 garments that are well sewn is much better than 60 poorly sewn one's (wink)! It's always a joy to see what you do---there's always so much style and taste to it! Can't wait to see what you do this year!!!!
ReplyDeleteI always love to see your creations! Happy New Year Eugenia!
ReplyDeleteHappy New year Eugenia . You have made so many gorgeous items this year . I love your black dress too I think that might be my favourite but it's so hard to choose.
ReplyDeleteYou sewed so many pretty clothes that you suit you in 2010! Considering how well everything fit and how nicely finished it all was, it is amazing that you got so many items finished. I am looking forward to seeing what you make this year. Shoot me an email if you fancy fabric shopping. My little sister is about to roll into town just as my mother leaves, so I am tied up till at least the end of the month.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
I love the garments you spotlighted in this post - looking forward to seeing what you make up next!
ReplyDeleteWow, that black dress looks stunning. I am so happy for you that you have sewn this much. Very talented. I hope I can sew more this year. 2010 was a year that I had less time for sewing because of my big move to Sweden. Hopefully, 2011 will be different.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Happy New Year!!! I loved falling upon your blog this past year. It has been a pleasure to read. I have loved pretty much everything you've made on your blog this past year.
ReplyDeleteHappy new year! Those workhorse garments are not always so much fun to sew, but it pays off in wears. Just bought a black and white boucle to make a simple pencil skirt I plan to wear for years--I just have to knuckle down and do it!
ReplyDeleteYou created some beautiful garments this year and I can't wait to see what you create in 2011!
ReplyDeleteEugenia, you have a wonderful year of sewing and I enjoyed watching your creations! I also appreciate you very nice comments on my creations as well, you've been very inspiring for me this year! Can't wait to see what 2011 brings!! Hope you had a wonderful holiday!!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy reading your blog, you have a talent to pick patterns, fabrics and colours that suit you perfectly,so I always look forward to see what comes next :-).
ReplyDeleteAlso, thank you for leaving your nice comments on my blog - I really appreciate it.
Happy new year!
Lovely review of your accomplishments. All your garment look RTW and fit you well. May be this year the coat will materialize. Happy New Year and Happy Sewing.
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I enjoyed watching everything that you sewed this past year, I hope you have a very productive year 2011 in sewing. You are very talented!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year. I've liked all your pieces from 2010, although I agree that a basic black pencil skirt is essential. I loved the summer dresses made for your NY trip.
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