2018 Make Nine in review

At the end of 2017 I planned out some proposed makes for 2018. Having participated in the Make Nine challenge before I know that for me, it's more of a guide, rather than an absolute "to make" list although this year I did actually try all of them. I got on better with some rather…

Ginger Jeans

Pattern Jeans have been a dream make for me for pretty much as long as I've been sewing. I put them on my 2018 Make Nine list to encourage me to get on with making them. I chose the Closet Case Ginger Jeans pattern and opted to make the mid-rise skinny version. I also signed…

Datura Blouse

This year I'm going to try to write a little review of at least my #2018makenine choices. A couple of weeks into January and I've ticked the first one off my list! Pattern Datura Blouse by Deer and Doe Patterns. I liked the look of this pattern because of the little details such as the…

2018 Make Nine plans

During 2017 I took part in the #2017makenine and completed 6 of 9 makes. Of those I didn't complete 1 I changed my mind about at 2 weren't really wearable. I found it a useful tool for planning my sewing though and at the beginning of the year nine garments seemed like an awful lot!…