This was a great year for sewing. Here are some of my favorite projects:
Mermaid Halloween Costume
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Colette Macaron
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Black Denim Suspender Skirt, McCalls 3730
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Denim Suspender Skirt, McCalls 3730
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What else happened in 2012:
- Learned how to sew knits
- Finished my first tote bag
- Bought a Featherweight
- Made my first modern pattern
- Learned how to take pictures outside my living room
- Went to Fashion Week
- Started to incorporate pictures of my daily life, for better or worse
- Met a lot of great bloggers and sewing friends (Ginger, Cindy, Zoe, Gertie, Elizabeth, Nettie, and so many more!)
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What happened in 2012, in my personal life:
- Hurricane Sandy
- Went to San Francisco
- Finished my first mud run
- Went to a lot of shows (Bruce Springsteen, Morrissey, Alt J x2, Amanda Palmer, among others)
- Finally went for my belt test in jiu jitsu (I’m long overdue for another belt test)
- Am learning how to play the guitar
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My only goal for 2013 is more sewing.
I am in love with that Colette Macaron. Every thing about it just fits you exquisitely.
Damn! What a great year you’ve had! You really made some great outfits! I’m so glad I got to meet you this year!
You’ve a had a great year. I love seeing your emerging style. Happy new year!!!
Thank you! Happy New Year to you too!
What a terrific year you had and to celebrate that year with your stylish projects! Best wishes for 2013.
The mermaid is still my fav. XD
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