Hello and welcome to the December Flickr parade!
Many of us were busy last month sewing handmade gifts and enjoying the festive season with our friends and family but were still able to turn out some beautiful clothes. I know I was still sewing gifts until Christmas Eve and also sewing for myself after Christmas until a hated winter cold took me down.
For me, knit dresses are the way to go when I yearn for a new frock and have little time (or patience) to sew one. They are also easy to wear, every day garments that are great wardrobe builders.
[left to right: Colette Myrtle by chrichrimano; Colette Moneta by Mrs. Hughes; Colette Myrtle by cfa13; Colette Moneta by Nique]
[top row: Victory Lola by Small Seams; McCalls 6713 by Angie. bottom row: Cake Tiramisu by Sharon; Kitschy Coo Lady Skater by Rox Thinks; Vogue 8685 by Angie]
[clockwise from left: violet Violet by Sewing in the Shade; burgundy rose Violet by Mrs. Hughes; red and black Violet by Sewing in the Shade]
[top row: Thread Theory Camas blouse by Cookin’ and Craftin’; modified Simplicity 4366 by Is It Really Sew Strange?; True Bias Hudson pants by Duckndam; True Bias Sutton by Duckndam. bottom row: Muse Jenna cardi by Paisley; Kitschy Coo Lady Skater top and CJ Patterns skirt by It’s Sew Suezyque; Go To Patterns Parisian top by Sew Pretty in Pink]
[clockwise from left: striped Bonnie by Cookin’ and Craftin’; heart print Bonnie and Vogue 8882 skirt by Mrs. Hughes; red Bonnie and Butterick 5285 by Mrs. Hughes]
Some woven top and blouse patterns might take up more of your time, but it sure is wonderful when you finish one and it turns out just how you had planned.
[clockwise from left: Named Kinerva blouse by Cookin’ and Craftin‘; Katy & Laney Geometry top by Busy Lizzie; Harper blouse by Sharon; Katy & Laney Geometry top by Busy Lizzie]
Skirts are also a great option when your time is limited. Pair your skirt with a me-made top and you’re set!
[left to right: Tilly & the Button Miette by DrClanky; Jennifer Lauren Cressida skirt by Pincushion Treats; modified Tilly & the Buttons Delphine skirt by Docksjo; Colette Mabel by Foxgloves & Thimbles]
Dresses are always a satisfying make and when you have a TNT pattern, you can bust those out quickly, too!
[top row: Simplicity 1459 by The Enchanted Lilypad; vintage 1960’s Advance 2799 by Andrea; Vogue 8766 by Busy Lizzie; La Maison Victor June dress by Make Think Go. bottom row: Simplicity 1587 by Docksjo; Mccalls 6696 by cfa13; Tilly & the Buttons Francoise by The Enchanted Lilypad; April Rhodes Date Night dress by NakiaK;
[left to right: Christmas tartan Dahlia by Mrs. Hughes; Christmas party Dahlia by Sharon]
[BurdaStyle Bustier Dress 5/2011 #122A and bra by Docksjo]
[New Look cape by Angie]
It has been exciting to see all of the gorgeous garments the ladies of our community have been making this past year since the CSC was launched and I can’t wait to see what we all sew in 2015!
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Note: Now that the holidays are over, we will go back to sharing our Flickr roundup for each month at the end of the month.
Oh my goodness, ladies, you are gorgeous and talented!!!! I just found this site via a Pinterest search, and it is exactly what I was looking for. Seeing your December creations inspires me to get sewing and add some photos to the community.
Wow ÿou are all so clever and look gorgeous! Love all of those happy smiles.
I love seeing all the creations. Everyone of the ladies look gorgeous in their outfits. This is so inspiring.
Wow again! You ladies nail it every month. So much inspiration to kick the year off right!
Lookin’ lovely, ladies!!!
Such lovely clothes! These posts really help in deciding which patterns to give a try. And thank you so much for featuring me (and my dog)!
Always, always, always my favorite post of the month! So inspiring! So wonderful to be a part of this community of makers!
Dang we are a clever bunch! You all look amazing , ladies. Like Alicia I keep forgetting to put my stuff on the Flikr pool, whoops
Bad Sophie-Lee! We’ve been missing you on flickr!
Probably doesn’t help that I’ve hardly been sewing! Oops.
Love all the looks–great sewing ladies! You’ve taken Plus Size Sewing to a new level of skills, possibilities and determination. Yes!!
Great job everyone! I can’t seem to remember to post my pics to the flickr group for anything. Maybe next month!
I got in the habit of posting a pic on flickr after writing a blog post. That’s helped to ensure I don’t forget. 🙂 Well…. also that I am often trolling through our flickr group! 🙂