What are your Sewing Plans for the New Year? I already have a long list of things I would like to accomplish with the knowledge that there probably won't be time for everything on my list. In any regard, I'm very excited to get started. Take a look below at some of the things in the works:

Miss Fisher Wardrobe Expansion

Since I'll be attending the Miss Fisher Convention in June (Portland, Oregon), I will need to plan and organize several outfits for each day over a 3 day period. I'll try to mix and match and maybe have a color scheme per day. I'll also have to make some coordinating hats. I was lucky enough to be gifted a gift certificate to BRITEX FABRICS which I was able to use during their sale, back in November. I bought a lovely array of Navy Blue and Black Fabrics. Additionally, I still have turquoise rayon crepe in my stash along with some coordinating vintage silk burgundy Chinese brocade.

I think my goal will be two-three new pairs of wide leg trousers, another shell, a camisole or two + two new blouses and a velvet cocoon jacket with removable fur collar. Oh, and maybe a flouncy sweater coat as well. I've got my work cut out for me.

2018 Art Deco Society Preservation Ball Gown

I still have the fabric and sketch from last year's 2nd choice. Still kind of in love with it, so no hemming or hawing this time around.

Upcycle Conversion of a 1990's Coat to a Miss Fisher Inspired Fur-Collared Coat

My Mother-in-Law bequeathed me her beautiful cashmere winter white coat, It's made from the softest fabric and feels like a dream on. It has more of a 1990's feel, but I have plans on converting it into something reminiscent of the Winter White Wool Fur-Collared coat that Miss Phryne wears in the Miss Fisher Season Two episode - The Blood of Juana the Mad.

1930's Puff Sleeve Sweater

This is a project I started last year. It's coming along, but taking FOREVER. Not sure if it's the monotony of stocking stitch or just a lot of stitches, but I'm very close to starting the armhole shaping on the front side, having finished the back panel already. Exciting Stuff.

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Breton Striped Tee Shirts

I've already got quite a collection of Striped Tees in my closet, but some are becoming threadbare and it's time to make some new ones. I would also like to use the opportunity to provide some instruction on how to create your own (Classes & maybe an online tutorial?) from scratch or from your favorite existing T-Shirt. Keep your eyes open for more details coming soon.

Historical (or Hysterical??? at this point) Costumes

I have two corset patterns - one Victorian and one 18th century. I'll start with each of those, and plan to make a costume that will go with each of the underpinnings (you have to have those first). The Victorian Costume has a bit more priority, since I would like to wear it to the Dicken's Faire in December.

Gatsby Summer Afternoon 2018

I think this year is maybe an all WHITE Gatsby year. I have this photo of my grandmother from the late 20's or early 30's with the most lovely dress. I've always wanted to reproduce it so maybe this is the year. I think Mena Lazar (@makethislook on Instagram) would be proud of me if I can pull it off.

There are actually a few more things on my list, if you can believe it - An Alabama Chainin hand sewn cardigan using Art Deco stencil and Colette Parfait Dress made from a myriad of different Japanese fabrics. We shall see if I get to those, but I do have high hopes.

Wishing you all a great start to your New Year and Happy Sewing!

xoxo