2013 Sewlutions

posted by Marie on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 31 comments
Karen has all the best ideas! Unless you've been hibernating, which would be totally understandable considering the current icy weather, you'll know about her latest clever idea to help us all achieve our sewing resolutions this year.

The 2013 Sewlutions Jar - image cheekily borrowed from Karen's blog!


Often one to back out of a scary challenge, I forced myself to get on board this time...but I decided it would be wise to keep it simple. Alongside 186 other promises, this is what I threw into Karen's jar: 

"I'll be happy if I make one dress this year that is gorgeous and that fits like a glove. I want it to be 'frosting', but frosting that I'll wear more than once."

Why am I telling you this? Because when Karen picks a random sewlution to check up on during the year, I so don't want to be the face of shame! I want to nail my sewlution earlier rather than later, so I don't end up rushing it.

I flagged up this pairing back in September 2012 and I still can't get it out of my head. I think it fits my criteria perfectly - Butterick 2315 is beautiful, yet wearable and the 1950s wool crepe will give it that frosting quality that I'm after.


Wish me luck!

Have you thrown something into the 2013 Sewlutions Jar and how do you fancy your chances of success?

As an aside, you must read Karen's breakdown of the jar's contents - it's really fascinating!
Marie

Obsessed with stitching since 2009. Passionate about vintage styles yet mainly using contemporary patterns. Instigated the #VintagePledge to rectify this and help inspire others.

31 comments:

  1. Lynne23 January 2013 at 16:48

    I'm a sewlutioner too! I want to make a pair of Sewaholic Thurlow trousers, and I so hear you re nailing it sooner rather than later - I don't want to be the face of shame either! So I have just finished tracing the pattern this afternoon.

    I absolutely love your dress pattern and fabric, the shape and colours are gorgeous. Good luck with it. :)

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    1. Marie24 January 2013 at 00:49

      Wow, I'm so impressed that you'e making trousers and that you've made a start already! Can't wait to see your Thurlows!

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  2. Sew little time23 January 2013 at 16:55

    ooh, that fabric is gorgeous and it will be perfect for that dress! i'm not sure if i got my sewlution in in time to be in the jar, but mine is to make great fitting trousers. i have the juniper pattern and fabric and have it traced off, but i am majorly procrastinating for fear of the fitting!

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    1. Marie24 January 2013 at 00:50

      Gosh, another trousers person...how inspiring! Good luck, I'm sure you'll be fine once you get stuck in!

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  3. Adrienne23 January 2013 at 17:06

    "I want to nail my sewlution earlier rather than later, so I don't end up rushing it."
    Wise words, lady! I shall try to follow your lead!
    I need to get cracking on those pants complete with zipper placket because I would hate to stick out like a sore thumb among the 100+ sewlutioners!!

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    1. Marie24 January 2013 at 00:51

      Well Adrienne, this is the theory at least...let's see if it follows through in practice ;o)

      Good luck with your trousers...seems like a popular (and very brave) sewlution choice!

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  4. soisewedthis23 January 2013 at 17:59

    I love your plans for the dress! the pattern and fabric are gorgeous. i would want one myself!!! hope it turns out beautifully! i'm just getting started on my sewlution that went in the jar =)

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    1. Marie24 January 2013 at 00:52

      Thanks very much! Intrigued as to what yours is now...so I may have to pop over to Karen's post and have a nose ;o)

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  5. Craft Sanctuary23 January 2013 at 19:23

    Love the pattern and the fabric! I can't wait to see it, the blue flowers are going to be perfect! I didn't get my sewlution in the jar, I chickened out. Good for you for getting a head start!

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    1. Marie24 January 2013 at 00:52

      I almost chickened out too, so I know how you feel! You may achieve it by yourself anyway though!

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  6. joelle st-laurent23 January 2013 at 19:33

    what a nice pairing of pattern and fabric! the colors are amazing, it will be beautiful cake!

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  7. Shannon23 January 2013 at 20:05

    Your dress is going to be a stunner!! My sewlution was to make one thing a week. So far so good.

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    1. Marie24 January 2013 at 00:53

      Wowzers, that's a challenge...good luck, you'll do brilliantly!

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  8. House of Pinheiro23 January 2013 at 21:27

    I'm sure you will do well.

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  9. Kat23 January 2013 at 21:51

    Love that fabric! Your dress is going to be stunning. I can't wait to see the finished product. No I didn't get in quick enough to put a sewlution in the jar. I saw the post and thought "oh i'll leave a comment later" then never did. But I am working on my 101 in 1001 items of making 20 dresses for my wardrobe and having 30 handmade items of clothing in my wardrobe. Hopefully I can take a chunk out of those goals this year.

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    1. Marie24 January 2013 at 00:55

      Oh yeah, your 101 in 1001 is brilliant in itself! Can't wait to see the 20 dresses!!!

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  10. Anonymous24 January 2013 at 01:48

    Oh, man, I'm so boring! Mine is to make a pair of trousers, too. They're my favorite thing to wear, but I've been too chicken to make any!

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    1. Marie25 January 2013 at 10:49

      Are you crazy?!? Making trousers isn't boring, it's brave and exciting!!!

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  11. BusyLizzie24 January 2013 at 06:29

    Your fabric is wonderful - what a find!
    I have made a sewlution too, mine is to make a pair of pants I am happy with and wear. Hmm, I really should start soon, it could take me a while to get the fit right!

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    1. Marie25 January 2013 at 10:50

      Trousers has been such a popular sewlution, I feel like I've gone for the easy option ;o)

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  12. Erika24 January 2013 at 12:24

    The fabric and pattern are both beautiful and together they'll be just gorgeous! Start early sounds lika a great plan... My sewloution was to draft, fit and sew a shirt for my boyfriend (I wanted it to be a challenge, and menswear is a foreign territory for me). This might be what gets me over the roadbump, the other week I was pondering a rough sewingplan for 2013 and upon remembering Karen's challenge the shirt was moved from October to March =)

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  13. Sew Sleepy24 January 2013 at 15:01

    The fabric is lovely. Will be back to see how it works out. My sewlouition is to make 12 items this year.

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    1. Marie25 January 2013 at 10:50

      Thanks, you'll get to see sometime soon I hope! Your sewlution is great!

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  14. Amanda24 January 2013 at 21:32

    That pattern is delicious! And the fabric is divine. This is going to be one epic pieve of frosting!

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  15. Rachel25 January 2013 at 08:05

    I love the pattern you've picked, maybe it's just the thing I'm looking for... I need to make a dress for a high tea and was hoping to also be able to wear it to a wedding later in the year, but am still trying to find 'the pattern' for it... (I'm hoping to use my liberty you see)

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  16. Jen27 January 2013 at 05:10

    That fabric is just gorgeous!! I cannot wait to see this made up, I'm sure you'll get plenty of wear out of it! If you don't, please feel free to send it my way :)

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  17. Scruffybadger29 January 2013 at 15:38

    Oh goodie goodie!! I'm so glad, as I remember you showing this off last year and it's such a perfect match of pattern and fabric. Cannot wait to see your perfect 2013 dress Marie!!

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