Wednesday 4 January 2017

#2017makenine

The word on the street at the moment seems to be #2017makenine, an Instagram initiative to make nine items during the course of the year. I can never resist jumping on a bandwagon so immediately started making lists of fabric and patterns. In my typically contrary way, I could only come up with six patterns that I really want to make in 2017 though! I don't want to include patterns just for the sake of it, so my version will have to be #2017makesix instead. My sewing strategy for the past couple of years has been to sew fewer items and focus more on wearability and fit. This seems to be working, so I'm sticking with it! I have lots of sewing plans spinning round in my head at the moment and am fully intending to sew more than six items in 2017, these are simply the six I've set my heart on.

1. Heather Dress - Sew Over It 
I've had my eye on this dress since it was first announced as a class at Sew Over It, so when it was released as a PDF pattern last year I snapped it up immediately. 


I really like the interesting side panels and pockets and I think it will be a big success in my winter wardrobe. A length of navy Ponte Roma is currently winging its way to me from Clothspot and once it arrives I'll be wasting no time sewing this up. If I can get the fit right I'd like to try a short sleeved version in a lighter knit for summer too.

2. Sangria Dress - Capital Chic
Remember the lace bonded scuba I bought from The Man Outside Sainsbury's last year? Well I think I may have found the perfect pattern to do it justice! 


The Sangia dress is a simple, elegant sheath especially designed for scuba fabric, yay! And to further inspire me, Nina has already made a beautiful bonded lace version here, which looks amazing.

3. Easy Short Sleeved Kimono Sleeved Dress - Pattern Runway on Craftsy
My simple, kimono sleeved New Look tops were a big success in 2016, so I was on the hunt for a dress version. Yes, I could probably have drafted one myself, but this pattern that I found on Craftsy seems to be absolutely perfect, so I'm saving myself the trouble! 


For my first version I'm going to use this fab, boat print rayon from Fabric Rehab (sadly they closed for business last year).


If that turns out well then I'm already dreaming of a second version in red luxury crepe.

4. Wrap Dress - New Look 6123
This pattern first came to my attention after seeing Rosa's dreamy vision of a dress here. Her dress was a mash up of two different New Look patterns, but it was the wrap style of the bodice that really caught my eye. 


Annoyingly the pattern is now out of print and I promptly fell down a rabbit hole online trying to track down a copy. Eventually I found one on eBay and am sooo excited to use it, as the pattern includes lots of different bodice and skirt variations. I find New Look patterns are a great fit on me more or less straight out of the envelope, so I have high hopes! For fabric I'll be using this firework print Liberty Tana Lawn, which was a Christmas present from my lovely husband.



5. Melilot Shirt - Deer and Doe
I love a summer shirt and this pattern has some nice details such as dropped shoulders and a rounded collar. 


I'll be using a cute sailor print viscose twill that I picked up at a Fabric Godmother open day last year (now sold out).


As an aside, I saw a gorgeous version of this shirt worn by a lady at the Handmade Fair in September. It was made from Atelier Brunette fabric, worn with a denim Arielle Skirt and she looked FAB! I chatted to her but I'm afraid I didn't get her name, so if you recognise yourself from this description, please let me know in the comments as your shirt really inspired me!

6. Maritime Shorts - Grainline Studio
I made a pair of these shorts last year and they were a roaring success on holiday so it makes sense to sew another pair. 


The stretch cotton sateen from Fabric Godmother was a good match for the pattern so I'll be using the same fabric again, probably in red. Hopefully this time round it will be a more straight forward sew, especially if I remember to use the most up to date instructions!

No doubt there'll be more than a few in-betweeny patterns, but these are the six I'm most looking forward to sewing. Have you put together a #2017makenine list? Which patterns are top of your list? x




26 comments:

  1. Happy making. I am in desperate need of a stash clear out so I am planning too. Jo x

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    1. It's a good thing to do, I discovered a couple of patterns and fabrics I'd forgotten I had...! x

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  2. Oh i love your plans jane! I have been looking for something similar to that pattern runway dress so i am really tempted! I am working on a simplicity mimi g shirt dress at the moment and i have fabric for another version if i like it. I made the muse philippa dress in ponte which i really like - nice lines and so well drafted. So i may make another. Trying to plan around stash fabrics rather than picking patterns. Hope to see you soon!

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    1. Thanks Joanne! I was so thrilled to find that pattern, it's EXACTLY what I've been looking for, fingers crossed it turns out well. I've never seen that Muse pattern before - I really like it. The dress version isn't that dissimilar to the Heather dress and I like that it comes as a skirt and top too. And yes, definitely hope to meet up soon! xx

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  3. I'm loving your fabric choices! The New !ook pattern looks great, well done getting your mitts on a copy! I find their fit really good too. Looking forward to seeing you make these up! I remember the shorts were great xx

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    1. Thanks Sarah! I was on a mission for that New Look pattern, once you set your mind on something...! x

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  4. Love your plans! I also have the maritime shorts on my to-make list, and I really liked the new Sangria dress - I think will be fab in that scuba!
    I also really like that ponte you have on order from ClothSpot - do post how it is. I'd love to make a New Look 6000 out of it (a pattern I'm addicted to currently).
    I'm also really wanting to make a wrap dress to match my RTW dresses but not sure which pattern to go with yet - it seems I have some similar plans to you!
    Look forward to seeing your makes!

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    1. I'll definitely be posting about the ponte fabric, fingers crossed it's as lovely to work with as it looks. I made a NL6000 in ponte (double knit) and it was fab, I wore it loads of times before it got too bobbly! x

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  5. Fun plans!! NL6123 is such a great pattern!

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    1. Thanks for your great reviews of the pattern, they inspired me! x

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  6. I share your esthetic, so I got some inspiration here! Thanks!

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  7. I have made the non-wrap bodice of the new look dress before but found the fit a bit off (I don't usually) so haven't really considered this pattern since.... but seeing it here has made me want to try the wrap version! Make it soon, so I can see how you go!! :)

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    1. I'll definitely be making a bodice muslin beforehand, especially as I'm hoping to use fancy fabric! Will report back...! x

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  8. A nice mixture! I've more got a #makethirtyseven plan going on! I tend to plan for spring/summer then autumn/winter. So left on my summer list is another Alder shirt dress, Emerson shorts, a denim new look shift, maybe some Tap Shorts, a bunch of Bento tees, fitted black trousers..... and winter is jeans and outerwear! Ooh I love a good plan!

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    1. Haha! I like the sound of #makethirtyseven! Love your Alder shirt dress. x

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  9. I have so enjoyed reading your blog during the past year. I love your plans for 2017 and can't wait to see your posts for each project. Happy sewing

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  10. I have a slightly different version of a resolution for 2017; if I don't use 5 specific pieces from my stash by 31 December they're going on the fire! I am in need of a kick up the posterior to actually use special fabric! More details on the blog.

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    1. That sounds like a good plan (and it made me laugh! Good luck with it, the special fabrics are always the hardest to use, there's so much riding on them! x

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  11. Your nine sound great! I've just joined in myself and posted my nine on my blog today.The Melilot shirt would have been number 10 on my list if possible - the short sleeve version in particular is lush!

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    1. It's gorgeous isn't it?! Good luck with your nine! x

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  12. Thanks for reminding me of the SOI Heather dress. It's now joined my list for the next year. Those pockets are seriously cute (and handy!)

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    1. I've just finished my Heather dress and will be blogging about it soon. Spoiler alert: it's FAB! x

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  13. Just caught up with your blog and realised it was me that you met at the Handmade Fair. Thank you for your lovely comments; I've got another Melilots planned. Looking forward to seeing yours! X

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  14. Hi Peta! Hoorah for recognising yourself! Loved your Melilot shirt, it really did inspire me, so thank you! x

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