New Year's Eve Sewing

I started sewing on the KS top this AM.  After DH got up, sewing was put aside until later this evening.  I have just about completed the KS top.  I have mixed feelings about it but I am pleased with how the FBA came out as it worked well.  The dislike is how the front neckline is flipping over.  Obviously this is an issue that others have had as noted in the reviews on PR.  Again I am reading the reviews after the fact.

One person's solution was using a binding instead of the facings.  She then cover-stitched the bindings.  I may give this a try with the next top.    I think I will postpone making another one for now.    I have a KS top I made earlier with cowl neck that I really like the fit.  I want to make a long sleeve version of that.

I am on a kick to make several tops/blouses.  I also have some skirts in mind as well.  I also need to make some jackets.  I toyed with the idea of participating in the a jacket a month sew along mentioned on Sewing Guild.  However I know how my life and work schedule goes and I don't think I will be successful.

I am not sure that I achieved all the sewing goals I set for myself for this year.  No matter I am so happy that I love to sew.  I continue to learn more about sewing and continue to work on fitting.  I truly have enjoyed reading other sewists' blogs, always inspiring and also very helpful.  Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year.

More patterns

Well I have already made new pattern purchases for 2010. So much for my goal of using what I have in stash. But then you guys know how hard it is to resist those Club BMV sales and PR's 20% off sale!

Here's what I purchased

Photos courtesy of Jalie patterns website

Photos courtesy of McCall's website.

My Vogue Chanel type jacket pattern is all cut up and marked up. I never could get the front to hang right. So when I saw this jacket pattern I decided to replace the Vogue one. This pattern has B,C,and D cup size pattern pieces so that was a plus as well.

By the way, the McCall's pattern website has been revamped and I like it. Plus you can sign up for e-newsletter and get some free pattern downloads. Check it out if you haven't already.

P.S. No work on the Vogue dress this week as I had hoped.

So here is what I purchased:

2010 Sewing Goals

This week has been the week from ______! since returning to work from vacation. My job was changed once again; I truly was somewhat ambushed by my boss as I did not see this coming. I have had to work through the many emotions that this change created for me. Sometimes you just have to let go and let God! Once I did that I started to feel better.

With this job change, I just have not had the energy to go into my sewing room and prepare for my next sewing projects. Fortunately though, I have allowed myself the opportunity to think about what I want to work on next. I had been leaning toward dresses and have decided that will be my focus at least for this month. I also decided to come up with some sewing goals for 2010. I don't want to set a goal of sewing X garments. For me, not achieving this will feel like failure and I just don't want to do that. So my goals are broad yet measurable.

1. Spend less time at computer taking advantage of that time to do more sewing.
2. Reorganize sewing room.
3. Refashion some garments acquired through Goodwill, other thrift stores,consignment shops and items already in my closet.
4. Reacquaint myself with machine embroidery and incorporate this into a minimum of three garments this year.
5. Work on sewing with a plan.