I can’t turn down a good Challenge!
I have slowly realized that I am not one to make New Year’s Resolutions … in life or in my sewing. Instead, I just blather away about all the things I want to try this year … sometimes it happens and sometimes it doesn’t … sometimes I plan one thing and it ends up being another!
I am finding though, being exposed to so many new things on these wonderful sewing blogs, that there are many, many “Challenges” out there and I am having a difficult time saying “No”. Give me a Challenge and I will sign on!
So that is how I find myself signed up for FOUR Challenges in 2015 – this is going to be so fun! There’s the RTW Fast 2015 and Jungle January and the 2015 Vintage Sewing Pattern Pledge! and the Make A Garment A Month Challenge! I think I can do it all… really! Seriously!
I already roared through the Jungle January Challenge. Yippee! Now I have to conquer the RTW Fast, the MAGAM Challenge (that one might be difficult!) and the Vintage Sewing Pattern Pledge.
I have a few vintage sewing patterns, given to me by my sister, that I could sew up. (Thank you, Rose!) I would like a vintage dress. I would like a few actually. I am unsure though how much time I have this year for sewing up vintage dresses. So give me a hand here … which dress should I sew up first? Let me know and I will start hunting through my fabric stash!
Here’s some more patterns from the 2 boxes my sister gave me …
Now these are not vintage, but they are “retro” patterns. (click on one photo to start)
What do you think … can I pull off all these Challenges? and which vintage dress should I do first? Love to hear from you!
Happy Sewing!
7238 gets my vote! Though I know you would totally rock all the patterns – they are all so lovely👏. Of course you will be able to do all the challenges, looking forward to seeing your makes😄
Thanks for playing along! And thanks for the compliment!
Well, I just had to vote. As you know, I have had all of these in my closet and the one that, so far, has gotten the most votes is the one I got married in (at city hall). Now, the one I found to be the most casual and comfortable one was 9045. I made that dress, as a summer dress, and loved it. Never did make the jacket. I am definitely with you, shoulder pads are vintage but a definite thing of the past. Good luck to you on all your projects.
I remember that of course, but the dress… Was it a soft light blue? Because I seem to remember it being a soft light blue. Very pretty! Again, I say Thank you! for the boxes of patterns!
7238 in a lovely print would be my choice. Great set of patterns though – I look forward to seeing which one wins the vote!
Thanks! I hope you voted!
Of course! 😉
I do like the full simplicity skirts and the Simplicity coat pattern is just amazing! I haven’t tried anything vintage yet – I keep meaning to check out my mum’s attic for old patterns! Good luck with all the challenges
Louise
Thank you! I like full skirts better than pencil skirts. Ooh! You just couldn’t keep me out of an attic! Sounds like a fun treasure hunt!
I voted for the Simplicity pattern–7238. I’d want comfort. 😊
Comfort always wins out in the end, doesn’t it! And a heartfelt Thank you for the “Gloves” pattern. I will make them someday you know! (Just Challenge me not to!)
Oh, decisions, decisions 🙂 Glad to see I’m in tune with everyone else here. Think you’re right in a nice fabric, this would be perfect.
Thank you! We shall see if the majority votes for it!
I’m with Thimberlina on the classical dress. A good honest wardrobe staple. LOVE the coat pattern to the point of pattern envy….. I would make the jacket first purely for trip down memory lane value. Had one very similar in a bright burnt orange in the early 80’s and wore the thing to its grave.
Haha, looks like another vote for the dress! I do love the coat. Anyone know of a coat challenge I can sign up for?? 😀
I’d definitely have a crack at the last three, the 80spatterns can be voluminous. I used one in a PR pattern stash contest and took eight inches out of the bust.
Oh! Thank you for the tip! I will be sure to use my bodice sloper! Anyone have any more tips!
Lucky you to be given lots of patterns to choose from!
Yes, I have very thoughtful sisters! I am lucky!
You’re gonna be one busy lady! I’ve voted for the simple dress as I think you need to make something you’re likely to get most wear out of – too practical??
Good luck 😀
Isn’t there a saying about “idle hands”? I can’t stop sewing, so I might as well have some direction, I guess? 😝 that’s a good idea – choice of dress – I spend most my time at work or home, so something practical is a good choice. We shall see what the vote says next week! Fingers crossed! And Thank you!