A New Year 2013 (Updated)

The year 2012 was a great year for sewing.  I was able to check a lot of things off my list.  As someone who loves list making and checking, it was really fun.  Check!

I learned to sew knits with my serger, including 2 knit dresses, 2 swimsuits and some shorts.  I drafted a shawl collar for Butterick 5315, resulting in a fun, yellow Easter dress.  I made pattern weights, a duct tape dress form, and learned how to separate serger thread spools.  I had a rockin' time making Halloween costumes for my husband and me.

I also made a ton of mistakes.  Whoops...did I let the cat out of the bag?  Yes, lots of projects were attempted and not all of them succeeded, but I learned a lot in the process.  I learned that I can't fit pants to save my life.  I learned that I really, really like knits.  They are quick, easy to fit, and comfortable to wear.  I learned to properly make a Small Bust Adjustment.  Yay! 

I'm hoping to be able to get a DSLR camera to document all of this properly.  It is frustrating to know that pictures doesn't look how they could and that I don't have the right equipment to make them look better.  I wish they weren't so expensive.

I hope your New Year brings you possibilities, sunshine and smiles!