Saturday, January 14, 2012

2011 Sewing

This is what I managed to get sewn in 2011. Less than the year before. I made several small items and fewer clothes. Then my arm started hurting which really slowed me down. L did start sewing, though. She is learning a lot using my Singer.


Jalie shirt muslin, fabric from Mimi
Calendar project #1, pillow cover
draft dodger
dress from Olivia fabric
Simplicity 2907 I's birthday shorts
Marie-Madeline 1, H's bloomers
Marie-Madeline 1, L's bloomers
Marie-Madeline 1, E's bloomers
dress fail
L's bathing suit
ironing board cover
E's bathing suit skirt
lil cutie pouch
rice sock, hand warmers for McDowells
bag for Rummikub
scientific seamstress shorts for me
doll blanket for nursery
8 doll blankets for CCC nursery
quilted drying towel
dominoes bag and jenga bag
2 doll outfits for gifts
DS case for E
purse for me
muslin for circle skirt
O's circle skirt
E's circle skirt
H's circle skirt
L's circle skirt
superhero capes (made by L)
misc. Christmas crafts and gifts by L
pouches for girls


The fabric in was 42 yards, and the fabric out was 47.71 yards. Still more going out than coming in, but not as much as I would like. I made very specific fabric purchases this year and sewed it up quickly. There was only a bit of random purchases.

I keep track of my sewing to help me judge my stewardship. Am I just buying and collecting fabric? That would be poor stewardship of the money Charlie makes. Am I actually using the fabric that has been sitting here for ages, including fabric that people have given to me? I needed to learn to shop my own stock before going to the store. It's hard for me to let go of the perfectionist tendencies and not use the "perfect" fabric for a project. It is also hard to cut into fabric when I think another project would suit it better.