We do not know what 2021 will bring but I will continue to be in the sewing room. I'm going to change my focus from Explore to A Year of Sewing What I Have. Thanks to a friend who thought this idea up.
I will be recording my inventory as I sew. I would love to see more bare spaces and empty tubs.
Yearly Goals
- To sew down the stash more this year again. What I be buying will be needed to finish very specific projects.
- To sew more of what I want and do less mindless sewing. Ideas are evolving which include:
- Sewing for the dolls.
- Purses/bags.
- Piping for daughter.
- Christmas sewing. One item per month (24-26th)
- Machine embroidery. When making embroidered baskets, I will allow myself to buy the fabric as I have no inventory for them.
- To test stitch more stitches on my machine.
- To finish the couture sewing course for dolls.
- To draft one doll pattern.
- To sew for the fall fair even if it gets put into a tub for another year. (Update - only if it fits into my plan)
Fabric Out Of the Stash 2021
January - 7.5 meters. I did buy 1.5 meters of fabric and fusible fleece.
February - 9.35 meters. I did buy 1 meter of fabric and interfacing.
March - 7 meters and 30 meters for donation. I did buy 2 meters of fabric and 3.8 meters of interfacing.
April - 5.85 meters and I bought just over 4 meters before lockdown started again.
May - 5.4 meters. No fabric was bought due to the lockdown. I didn't miss buying any.
June - 5.75 meters. Two fat quarters of fabric was bought.
Year to Date - 37.3 meters sewn and 12.5 meters bought. Most of the 12.5 meters is sewn. I think it is 1.5 meters that I haven't sewn to date.
July - 2.85 meters sewn and no fabric bought.
August - 8.35 meters sewn and 1.3 meters bought. The 1.3 meters was sewn up into the hot pads I made.
September - 7.65 meters sewn and 1.2 meters bought. I used .6 meters in a test pattern and the rest will become another outfit.
Year to Date - 54 meters sewn and 15 meters bought. Of the 15 meters bought, I have 2.1 meters on the shelf. It will get sewn.
October - 10.5 meters sewn and 9.5 meters bought. I've sewn 1.5 meters of the fabric bought and 4 meters will be sewn in November. Some fabric was bought as the Fabricville near us is closing its doors. Broadcloth as I use a lot of it.
November - 2.5 meters sewn and 3 meters bought for a Christmas gift.
December - 5.9 meters sewn and 4 meters bought for quilts.
Total Fabric Sewn - 72.4 meters
Total Fabric Bought - 31.5 meters
Year End
I am happy with what I accomplished this year. I kept the purchases of fabric to the least amount ever. I didn't sew as much as I normally do but I'm fine with that as most of the fabric came out of the stash and most of what I bought was sewn up. What is left will be gone this year as it has a project attached to it and are gifts for 2022.
December
November was a slow month for sewing. Elliott was sick and took up almost half of the month either being at the vet or monitored until he was his usual self. The list this month is small as I am getting ready to clean the sewing room starting as soon as the sewing is done.
Sewing
- Mixer cover (Done Dec. 12, 2021)
- Pajama pants (Done Dec 17, 2021)
- Masks - 4 Three layer masks for daughter-in-law. No pictures taken. Done Dec. 27, 2020
- Masks - 2 Three layer masks for grandson. (Dec. 29, 2020)
- Masks - 2 Three layer masks for friend (Dec. 31, 2020)
- Test Pattern
Knitting
- Socks - 2 pairs
Twisted Head Band
November
October was a successful month as most of the fabric sewn was taken from the stash. I was amazed at how I dug into the fabrics and found what I wanted for the projects. The list this month is smaller as I will be pulling fabrics from the stash to sew if I have nothing else to do.
Sewing
- finish electronics bag (Done Nov 3, 2020)
- pajama pants for grandson
- pajamas for dolls
- piping
- test doll pattern (Done Nov. 2, 2021)
Knitting
- finish test pattern started in October (Done Nov. 2, 2020)
- finish hat pattern started in October (done Oct. 30, 2021)
- socks for grandson
- socks for daughter-in-law
- Twisted Head Band
October
I had a successful month even if I did test 2 patterns and proof read one by one of my favorite designers. The sewing room has been kept clean and I'm enjoying the process of sewing a variety of items from the stash. I've kept the list small this month and will add to it.
Sewing
- Quilt for daughter's new puppy. All fabrics in the stash. (Done Oct 26, 2021)
- Piping
- Electronic Bag (reusable grocery bag) - started
- Test pattern 1930's Rising Star
Knitting
- Snake River socks
- Twin set short sleeve sweater from left over yarn
- Test pattern - started
- Cat Sweater
September
August was a better month once I made some decisions.
Testing is only 1 item per month and I gave myself permission to use the fabric in the stash not for what it was bought for but for what ever I want to make out of it. It not only sparked my creativity, it made me start cleaning the sewing room.
Sewing
- Quilt for daughter's cat. I have it all in the stash. (Done Sept. 26, 2021)
- Dog's blanket. (Done Sept 10, 2021)
- Test pattern (Done Sept 9, 2021 and Sept. 23, 2021)
- Piping
- Blue linen shopping bag (Done Sept 29, 2021)
Knitting
- Second sock (Hermoine's Sock)
- Test pattern (Done Sept 26, 2021)
- Start a new pair of socks (Done to heel flap)
- Charlotte's Twin Set (Done Sept 9, 2021)
August
July was a slow month for me. I was tired from the heat and humidity along with the stress of fires where our daughter lives. My sewing and knitting mojo came and went but the stash is still waiting for me to sew down.
Sewing
- Quilted squares about 12" x 12" out of the cat fabric for on the table for hot items. (Done Aug 27, 2021)
- Mug rugs for on our end tables to put cups onto
- Piping (done Aug. 13, 2021)
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| 10 meters - Aug 28, 2021 |
- Doll's top and capris for the wardrobe I'm making
- Doll's blouse out of the Spousal Unit's shirt scrap
Apron for Fall Fair 2022 if it fits into my plan- Test pattern (Done Aug 12, 2021)
Knitting
- Test pattern (Done Aug. 16, 2021)
HatSocks (one sock done Aug. 27, 2021)
July
June was a better month for me. I was tired due to the vaccine but got over it eventually. I spent more time outside doing things which helped my mental state. I had a wonderful thinking time in the sewing room and my July projects are planned. There will be some fabric purchased this month. I bought nothing in June.
Sewing
- Quilted squares about 10" x 10" out of the cat fabric for on the table for hot items.
- Pot holders
- Mug rugs for on our end tables to put cups onto
- Doll's quilt and pillow case
- Doll's top and capris for the wardrobe I'm making
- Doll's blouse out of the Spousal Unit's shirt scrap
- Pillows for daughter-in-law.
- Cat quilt for DD's cat
- Test pattern
Knitting
- Test pattern
- Something for the Gotz dolls (and maybe not)
June
May was not an easy month. We both suffered from depression especially when the weather was bad. I did keep sewing but the projects were small and time consuming. I also did some free motion quilting practices. As the weather improved so did my outlook on life and I tackled the placemats. This month I'm grasping at straws as what to make but I need to do a larger project that got put off to one side.
Sewing
- Test pattern.
- Doll sleeveless t-shirts
- Doll wrap knit dress
- Shirt for the Spousal Unit
- Piping
Begin quilting a table runner (UFO #1)- Doll's Quilt
Knitting
- Test pattern
- Best Friends sweater dress for the Gotz dolls
- Kelby sweater for Gotz dolls
May
April ended up being a bit of a rough month for me mentally. Though I wanted the lockdown, the variants of the virus are scaring me. I have had my first vaccine but still worry about getting the virus, being sick, and passing it on to others. I'm slugging on trying to keep positive by playing in the sewing room. In the end, April sewing was more about small amounts of fabric. This month, I'd like to do a larger project.
Sewing
- Test pattern for dolls. It is a Regency era dress. (Done May 7, 2020)
- Doll's t-shirts and capris - Done May 3, 2021. Fabric count in April.
- Test pattern #2
- Quilting practice.
- Placemats
Dave's shirt- Doll's t-shirt tutorial (Done the beginning of May)
Knitting
- Doll's sweater and hat. (Done May 5, 2021) Too small.
- Test pattern
- Daisy stitch sweater
April
The first quarter is behind us and I'm looking forward to shifting gears a bit. I bought a new Juki sewing machine that will allow me to dip my toes into quilting again.
Sewing
Shirt for Dave
Bowl cozies
Masks
Reusable grocery bag (Done April 4, 2021)
Test pattern
Downton Abbey outfit (Lady Grantham's tea outfit)
Piping - couldn't get cording
Couture sewing course - zippers
Pot holders to quilt - Done
Start to quilt
March
March came faster than I thought. We spent a lot of time at home and I did sew. Mainly small pieces of fabric. I did start cleaning and purging the sewing room at the end of February and it will be cleaned this month.
Sewing
Test pattern - have to do one this month. (Done Mar. 13, 2020)
Test Pattern (Done Mar. 30, 2021)
Do samples for Couture Sewing for Doll course (4 done)
Piping for daughter (Done Mar. 25, 2021)
Bowl cozies Knitting Bag (Done Mar. 24, 2021)
Finish wall hanging for downstairs bathroom. (Done Mar. 4, 2021)
Knitting
Finish test pattern for a sweater, hat, and scarf. (Done Mar 5, 2021)
Test pattern
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February
With the room swept and some fabric put away, it is time to sew once again from the stash. I may have to buy one piece of fabric for a gift.
Sewing
Test pattern - Civil War day dress from Thimbles and Acorn. This pattern has been updated. Also Amy by Keepers Dolly Duds.
Doll's clothes -
jeans, pleather skirt, and red dress (not all will get done due to time).Pleather skirt Done Feb. 23, 2021
Basket - not sure what design I will do but I will have to buy a bit of fabric and interfacing for it. This will be a gift.Fall Fair - child's dress and pants - Embroidery on the yoke.Christmas -
Look at placemats - prep for next month and maybe sew one or two. Or make bowl cozies as I have all the supplies for them.Christmas bag from a piece of fabric that I bought as I liked it and didn't know what to make.
Piping -- prep two colors
toand sew during the month.
Knitting
Finish test pattern as it is due the first week of February.
Shawl Collar Sweater by Little Woolens
Start Daisy Stitch sweaterCat sweater
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January
Sewing
- Keepers Dolly Dud's Civil War dress. I have the pattern and the supplies for it. It is for Addy Walker who is coming to live with us. (Done Jan 7, 2021)
- Piping for daughter. (Done Jan. 7, 2021, Jan. 19, 2021)
- Purse
Small embroidered project (tulip wall hanging) for the Fall Fair
- 1 embroidered basket. (Jan 24-26)(Done Jan. 25, 2021)
Test pattern for the dolls
- Keepers Dolly Dud's Nautical Pleats (have the supplies in the sewing room).
Begin knitting doll's dress for Fall Fair.Knit a couple of messy bun hats in a new pattern (Done 1 and it need 3 buttons on it)
Knitting test project (Continued to February)
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