I’ve not gone back to work yet (hurrah for working in education) so in my mind this isn’t late! #2018makenine, let’s see how we did.. Although I didn’t make everything on the list, I think I did reasonably well as I made several off-list items last year, which was really my first serious year of sewing. 1️⃣#soivintageshirtdress - really liked the idea of making a shirt dress but just didn’t get round to it. Carrying this one over. 2️⃣#theavidseamstressdaydress - made one in lobster fabric and one is practically finished in an octopus fabric. Great dress to make though I will always add a bit of length to the bodice for future ones as it’s a bit short over the bigger bust. 3️⃣#papercutwaverjacket - I just didn’t find the right fabric for this one so I’m carrying it over for next winter. 4️⃣#beatrixtop - I cut 2 out of bolt ends I got on sale and the first one was HUGE so it needs adjusting before I finish the other one in the lovely blue cow fabric. 5️⃣#christinehaynesemerydress - Still need to work on the perfectly fitted bodice, but it’s my fave go to dress! I made a girly pink one with a collar, a flamingo one which I almost forgot about(!) and a festive dachshund one for christmas with pom pom trim 😄 6️⃣#sewaholichollyburn - I really like this skirt and will def be making more. Last year I made a smart one for work using some Japanese fabric and one that formed the base of a space outfit which I’ve posted pics of previously (I will work on the taking pictures thing this year, promise!). 7️⃣#soidorisdress - I made this during some evening classes @sew_retro but it lost its sparkle very quickly due to fit errors and I soon put it to one side. Just got to sew on the buttons and it’s good to go. Maybe I’ll change my mind once the weather’s warmed up. 8️⃣#coletteviolet - I didn’t make a toile, I used amazing mermaid fabric, it doesn’t fit very well. Oops! Must have another tinker with it to get it more wearable. Must make toiles.. Must make toiles.. 🤦‍♀️ 9️⃣#colettezinnia - made a wearable toile out of some navy canvas which was a bit too thick looking back. It’s a really lovely skirt though and I’m keen to make more.

Whilst being full of snot and cold over the Christmas period I’ve had time to select 9 projects to make next year as part of #2018makenine. I would consider myself an adventurous beginner when it comes to sewing and am really looking forward to improving in my new sewing space, a.k.a the shed of dreams! So here we go... 1️⃣ #soivintageshirtdress 2️⃣ #theavidseamstressdaydress 3️⃣ #papercutwaverjacket 4️⃣ Made By Rae #beatrixtop 5️⃣ #christinehaynesemerydress 6️⃣ #sewaholichollyburn skirt 7️⃣ #soidorisdress 8️⃣ #coletteviolet top 9️⃣ #colettezinnia skirt

My first #papercutpatterns #papercutwaverjacket in a dark navy cotton drill with a viscose lining (but I don't remember where from) and buttons from #pigeonwishes and cord toggles both purchased from #the_rag_shop It's a great pattern though coming up quite big which is great for wearing a warm jumper underneath. I used the #grainlinestudio tutorial for the lining step as I found this to be neater. #sewing #memadewardrobe #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #nähen #nähenistwiezaubernkönnen #nähenmachtglücklich

Drizzly day in the Lakes today means I can wear my @papercutpatterns Waver Jacket. Had such fun making this last year at the @guthrieghani workshop with the fabulous @oldfashionedway. I used @merchantandmills Dry oilskin in cumin and lined it with liberty tana lawn and I love it! #papercutpatterns #papercutwaverjacket #waverjacket #guthrieghani #merchantandmills #dryoilskin #libertytanalawn #imakemyownclothes #sewcialists #handmadewardrobe #sewcumbria

I finished #sewing this #papercutpatterns #waverjacket a few days ago, thanks to my husband working at home and covering the naptime watches! I did a review over on #thefoldline, so there are more details there, but here are a few shots of its shimmery self... Fabric was bought a couple of years ago from @clothhouse and snaps were purchased from @minervadotcom #raincoat #stayhomeandsew #papercutwaverjacket

☔☔☔ waterproof ☔☔☔ Papercut patterns waver jacket in black oilskin Fabric from @lanalotta #isew #papercutpatterns #papercutwaverjacket

Yup, I’m that pleased with my new coat. Wearing it this week without buttons, they’re in the post. #papercutwaverjacket #waverjacket was a nice sew & so quick.

First things first! Alles geknipt en klaar om morgen te stikken 🤗 #papercutpatterns #papercutwaverjacket #isew

I needed a new spring/autumn jacket in a hurry, so made up a @papercutpatterns #waverjacket, as I'd sewn it before. I lengthened the sleeves by a couple of inches this time, and went for poppers rather than buttons. I made a scrappy lining to use up some fun mustard yellow prints from my stash, and used a voucher to get a lovely brown gabardine from @higgsandhiggs for the outer. I also changed the shape of the front patch pockets, added one internal pocket, and popped on a hanging loop. It's been worn out twice already and is a great and practical addition to my wardrobe 😊 #papercutpatterns #papercutpatternswaverjacket #memade #sewing #sewingouterwear #stashbusting #scrapbusting

Still folded. £15 #papercutpatterns #papercutpatternswaverjacket #waverjacket