Happy New Year, friends! Wishing you all a happy, healthy and stitchy 2016!!! I don't know about you, but 2015 was a pretty challenging one in many ways, both personally and work-wise. The love and support of family, friends and the sewing community got me (and Charlotte) through though, as well as the physical and rewarding act of sewing of course!
With an idea of the challenges that lay ahead, I had enough foresight to set myself realistic 'resewlutions' for 2015, which I always find interesting to reflect back on at this time of year.
CONCRETE PLANS
I was only 50% successful on this front, but my psychedelic Francoise turned out pretty rad if I do say so myself! I still really want to make my floral, gathered-back Archer though, so here's hoping I get around to that this year.
FUN WITH KNITS
Well, there's no denying I had my planned fun with knits, is there? And I'm not about to stop, as I can't get enough of comfy clothes!
FLATTERING SKIRTS
I wanted to explore full skirts that weren't gathered and I'm so pleased with the results. I'm looking forward to more pretty dresses to fill my wardrobe with!
SEWING FOR KIDS
As usual, I had heaps of fun sewing for loved one's kids, who are growing up mighty fast! I've revisited tried and tested patterns, and have discovered some lovely new ones too.
VINTAGE SEWING PATTERN PLEDGE
Just in the nick of time, I managed to complete my #VintagePledge to sew up five garments using the vintage patterns in my stash. It may not sound like much over the course of the year, but with the time-consuming fitting adjustments required for each make, I'm pretty thrilled with my result!
COMING UP IN 2016
More #VintagePledge of course! Kerry and I are currently finalising plans, as the pledge will have to take a slightly different (but still very fun) format in its third year to fit in with our various commitments.
Other than that, I'm not setting myself any 'resewlutions' for 2016. I know I want to sew even more knits and pretty dresses, that I need cute tops to wear with jeans, that I'd like to challenge myself a little (maybe by making jeans or coats) and that I want to tackle some of the older vintage patterns in my stash. But I also know that Charlotte and I face many more challenges this year (including a trip for surgery in South Korea this month), as well as exciting plans to renovate more of our house. So I just want to play it by ear, not stress myself out and just enjoy the creative projects I get stuck into.
How about you? Do you enjoy a good reflection? What are your goals for 2016?
What a year! I'm sending you and Charlotte big hugs and good luck for South Korea... Hope you get a little time to explore it's fabric shops! ;)
ReplyDeleteI've loved your reflections on 2015; you made some incredible garments. My resewlution is to go a little slower and improve the finish of all my makes. I shall continue to explore vintage patterns and I have a few that I want to try. I am also going to try and use my stash rather than buying more fabric. Looking forward to travelling through 2016 with you.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a busy year so thanks to you and Kerry for taking the time to run the Vintage Pattern Pledge again. South Korea will be great for make up and fabric shopping plus the food.Hope Charlotte's surgery goes well. I have a whole house to renovate and would like to get more sewing done this year. Sending you both the very best wishes. Xx
ReplyDeleteI loved the #vintage pledge of course and also want to tackle a shirt dress on an unmarked vintage pattern in 2016. I have just finished an online bra making class on craftsy so we will see what happens there! Happy 2016 and best Wishes. Jo x
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You made so many lovely things! I'm excited to see what you make in 2016 and to see the changes you make to your house! Wishing Charlotte all the best with her surgery and the both of you all the best in 2016!
ReplyDeleteResewlution? To just keep on keeping on. I like goals I really do and we all need something to work towards but also be prepared to shift a little when needs must. I wish you and Charlotte all the best for this upcoming year, you guys are testament to love and acceptance in its purest form. I admire you both so much for the negotiations and strength that defines a partnership that overcomes changes. I have been married for 35 years and we have got through many many changes, I love my partner more than ever because even when it got tough we never stopped respecting each other as people first. I love your sewing projects too. xxx
ReplyDeleteI just want to wish you a happy new year from Chicago, Illinois. I really like your blog and admire you and your projects.
ReplyDelete���� to you and Charlotte. So happy you both felt safe sharing your journey with us last year. Here's wishing you both all the best in 2016. And sewing, sewing, sewing!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! I'd say you have accomplished a lot. Kudos! I can't wait to see what you sew up this year. My goal is to have more time this year to sew for my self. Dedicating January & February to me projects, then back to sewing and knitting for the shop. Cheers!
ReplyDeletehappy new year, and when the time comes, i hope you both have a safe trip to korea! i went there in october and had surgery myself - it can be a bit stressful but having someone there with you makes such a difference. it's also a lovely place to visit, so i hope you get the chance to do some sight-seeing while you're there! :)
ReplyDeleteEverything tht you have made is just lovely and suits you to a t! I hope I can be as productive as you in the new year. :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the surgery! I wish you both a very good and refreshing year! I think I'll join the vintage pledge this year, I got a box of vintage patterns from a friend's mother and it will be a nice challenge to fit them to my lifestyle
ReplyDeleteWow you've made some great things in 2015. Enjoy 2016.
ReplyDeleteYou’ve been very inspiring this year.. I hope you realise that when there are days that don’t maybe feel like it^^
ReplyDeleteIf you are in Seoul and have the time I most definitley recommend going to the Dongdaemun fabric market (Ask the taxi driver for Dong-dae-mun Chong-ap shi jang) … unbelievable amount of fabric and other things in there. Every day I regret leaving Seoul as I have never found any place like it to shop^^ It’s also right next to a newish Marriott hotel that does a fantastic afternoon tea - perfect for relaxing^ Good luck to both of you for your trip xx
Wishing the very best to you and Charlotte for your South Korea trip, hope that it all goes well.
ReplyDeleteI know you'll enjoy your South Korea trip. Please post about it.
ReplyDeleteReflections aren't my strong suit but I have some vintage patterns that are calling out to be made this year :)
You had an amazing and productive year! I'm so excited to craft along with you and the rest of the community in 2016!
ReplyDeleteVery safe wishes for you both for traveling and surgery and everything involved in your upcoming trip! I'm so, so happy that meeting you in person was one of the things I finally did in 2015! I can't wait to follow along with your 2016! xx
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