Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Sewing Challenge: 12 in 2012


It's a little late in the game, but I'm going to join Su Sews So-So '12 in 2012' challenge.   I found Suzie's lists so inspiring!  Here's what I'm planning:

12 Garments to Sew:
  1. "The Auction Dress" Butterick 5212 - already well underway
  2. Linen trousers
  3. Summer dress
  4. Skirt from BurdaStyle Handbook
  5. Blouse from BurdaStyle Handbook
  6. Colette Patterns Jasmine blouse
  7. A McCall's "classic fit" shirt
  8. Knit top
  9. Lingerie item - perhaps a silk slip
  10. "Marilyn" dress - inspired by "Smash" television show
  11. Pencil skirt
  12. Slim stretch pants
12 Techniques to Try:
  1. Rolled hem - done in February
  2. Invisible zipper
  3. Lined skirt
  4. Buttonholes
  5. Waist stay
  6. Boning
  7. Underlining
  8. Pockets
  9. Petersham waist
  10. Collar
  11. Bust dart
  12. Hand-picked zipper
Wish me luck!

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