Ten Things I want to sew - Update

Back in October I posted a list of ten things I wanted to sew.  I thought I'd do a quick update about how I was going with this list.

Thankfully I've managed to cross a couple of things off, some are long term projects, some are much shorter term.

1. Marlborough Bra
2. Swoon Quilt
3. A Quilted Half Circle Skirt
4. A Raincoat
5. Crossover Shorts 
6. A silk nightgown
7. Simplicity 1105
8. Simplicity 1104
9. A Maxi Dress for Summer
10. A winter jacket or cloak

A Marlborough Bra

                I've made a couple of Marlboroughs now and while they're okay, I haven't managed to prefect the fit or come as close as I have with the Bolyston.  I'm sure I'll come back to this again soon, but for the time being I'm quite happy to mark this one as done :).

A Swoon Quilt

                This one is a very long term project, no progress update other than I've been quilting again.  I'm not sure what fabric I want to use for this one either, I often think Make Life by Sweetwater would be fun but then again some lovely soft florals might be better.

A Quilted Half Circle Skirt

                 It's been much to hot to even think about this one!  Days well over 30 degrees means it's shorts weather and nothing warm needed!  I'm very keen to get this one going for winter though.

A Raincoat

                 Again, nothing happening yet, hopefully one day soon but to be honest it's not very high on my to do list.

Crossover Shorts

                  Cut out, half together, something didn't line up and they're somewhere in the bottom of my sewing room.  They'll be a quick finish when I feel like it :).

Silk Nightgown

                 No fabric yet but I did purchase Vogue 8888 the other day so I think I at least have the pattern sorted.

Simplicity 1105 

                   Done!  You can find the post about it here.  I'm rather tempted to make a shirt using a different view of the same pattern.  I think I'd get a bit more wear out of it being a shirt rather than a dress.  Again it should be a quick simple make, when I get around to it.

Simplicity 1104

                  I made a muslin of this one a while back with some scuba knit.  There was a CRAZY amount of ease in the pattern I ended up having to take it in about four inches to make it wearable.  At least I know this now and will cut out a more appropriate size this time.  I've also picked up some satin backed shantung to make the dress.  Lets hope it works!

A maxi dress for summer

                 There's always next summer right?

A winter jacket or cloak

                I now have fabric and a pattern! (Very Easy) Vogue 8959 and some fabric from deep in the stash.  I'm pretty keen to make this, one day when I can bare the thought of cutting out heavy fabric (It's been so long I think it's a wool blend but I'm not sure).  I'm planning on making view B (the middle length). The best bit is if I don't like it my mum has already said how much she loves the  pattern so I'm sure it will bet used.

I've also got a few additions...

A cot sized Come What May Quilt
                I've got to finish this one in about a week or so..... It's for my nephews birthday, he has a fire engine bed so what better than a fire engine quilt to go with it.  Expect to see this one soon, I've already started cutting it out.  The last time I made a quilt from this pattern I had it finished in a day, Lets hope I can knock this one out in record time too.

Vogue 1374 Sequined Ball Gown
                I scored this pattern the other day when I took advantage of Spotlights 2 for $12 Vogue pattern sale and I fell head over heels. I seriously need somewhere to wear this dress so I can justify making it.  I'm totally lusting after it.

Vintage Vogue 1172 
                I've been wanting this pattern for a while, I love the neckline and princess seams.  The skirt is a little too full for my liking but I'm planning on just not adding the godets. I've already purchased some navy delustered satin (at 50% off!).  Again I'm in no rush to make this one, it's a long term make and nothing I want to rush into for fear of stuffing up.

So these days my list looks something like this....  

1. Marlborough Bra
2. Swoon Quilt (one day)
3. A Quilted Half Circle Skirt
4. A Raincoat
5. Crossover Shorts (half finished)
6. A silk nightgown (pattern picked)
7. Simplicity 1105
8. Simplicity 1104 (Pattern and fabric)
9. A Maxi Dress for Summer
10. A winter jacket or cloak (Pattern & fabric)
11. Cot Sized Come What May (this week!)
12. Vogue 1374 Sequined Ball Gown
13. Vintage Vogue 1172

10 things I want to Sew

Well that was an impromptu blog break!  Thankfully I've been doing plenty of sewing in the past few days so I should have more to blog about soon.  Anyway, here is today's post.

I'm a list writer.  I don't tend to follow them but I can write them like you wouldn't believe. I go though stacks of post its at work like it is no ones business.   Anyway I started this list about a month ago and I've only just got around to posting it.  This means I've finished some projects, started some others and a majority are still on the list :).

1. Marlborough Bra
2. Swoon Quilt
3. A Quilted Half Circle Skirt
4. A Raincoat
5. Crossover Shorts 
6. A silk nightgown
7. Simplicity 1105
8. Simplicity 1104
9. A Maxi Dress for Summer
10. A winter jacket or cloak

It really is quite an eclectic mix so let me explain a few of them here.

A Marlborough Bra

                I've been making a few bras this year, firstly bralettes, then some Watsons so I think an underwired bra is the next step.  I've ordered a kit and some supplies so I'll buy the pattern when they arrive and get stuck in.  Yay for wearable handmade lingerie!  Check out my first Marlborough here

A Swoon Quilt

                I don't think this one really needs much explanation, it's a Swoon Quilt, Swoon-worthy.  Enough said.

A Quilted Half Circle Skirt

                 I saw this one by Miss Maddy at Miss Maddy Sews, hers was inspired by Gertie.   Maddy warns you not to try this at home, but I think given the climate I live in, it would make skirts wearable year round.  I'm keen to try it for next winter.

A Raincoat

                 I found this on pinterest and I've been keen to try it out ever since.  Thankfully I should be able to make one for a special girl for Christmas.

Crossover Shorts

                  These were all the rage last summer, often trimmed with pompoms.  I have a bit of colourful rayon put away for these and I'm planning to trim them in white bias binding.

Silk Nightgown

                  It's one of those why not projects.  It would be fun to try, plus not to mention wonderful to wear!

Simplicity 1105 

                   I found this pattern online before it had been released here. Thankfully I have a wonderful sister who bought it back from the UK for me. It is a simple tent dress pattern and ready to be blogged soon.

Simplicity 1104

                  I discovered this pattern at the same time as 1105 and fell in love the the top. I have a couple of scuba knit remnants I'm keen to try it out with!

A maxi dress for summer

                 I've had some amazing chiffon set aside for a maxi dress for years! I bought it when I was working at spotlight (and I finished there nearly 3 years ago!). I'd like to try and get it finished for Christmas this year. 

A winter jacket or cloak

                This is another bit of fabric I've had for years, from my time at spotlight. I've had the fabric set aside for this project but haven't gotten around to it. Let's hope by putting it on this list I get around to it!

Anyway I'll try and come back to update this post from time to time though I won't promise that I will ever finish all of them!