I sewed 30 garments this year, 28 for me and 2 for my daughter. These are my most-loved and most-worn.
They include the Beatrix blouse, the Isla dress, the Jade top, the Gemma tank and the Josephine blouse, all by Made by Rae, the Grainline Patterns Tamarack Jacket and the Helen’s Closet Blackwood Cardigan and York Pinafore. Details on each of these and most of the other garments I sewed this year are on the blog. Pictures of all of the 30 garments are on my Instagram ( #nursebeansews2018 ).
True to form, what works for me is to find a pattern that works well for me and sew it in multiple versions. I sewed 7 Islas to add to the many others in my closet and 7 York Pinafores. Those two patterns have become wardrobe staples. I have sewn both warm weather and cool weather versions. They both use just 2 yards of fabric and can be hacked to make very different looking garments using the same pattern. The Blackwood Cardigan is a quick sew and I wear my 4 versions all the time. The Tamarack Jacket was such a fun project and has gotten tons of wear. I have a second version cut out and ready to go.
I am looking forward to sewing some new to me patterns in the new year. Here is a picture of my #2019makenine plans. Can you guess the patterns?
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All of your York Pinafores makes me want to try out this pattern even though it’s pretty far outside of my style comfort zone!
Loved following your makes on IG this past year. Here’s to 2019 and more great makes!
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Thank you Whitney! I think you might be surprised. The York is really flattering and there are so many great versions out there. Thanks for following along!
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I’m still a nursing mom, that’s my only hesitation. I could probably make this work right now if I wore a button up under it. I just want to make sure that if I love something it’s going to get worn!! This is the trouble with my Burnside Bibs. I adore them and the look, but because they don’t provide “easy access” I don’t reach for them on the daily. 🤷🏼♀️
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I hear you! There is a nursing mom on insta who swears that the York works for nursing with a knit top underneath because of the large arm opening but I totally get it.
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Ooh yay!! love that Isla made your most-made list. looks like lots of pants for you this year!!! 🙌🏻
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#allthepants 😊
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