So instead of posting the few things I did when I first started sewing in 2015 I have decided to just put them here. After this I can start fresh with all my 2016 garments and can keep better track :)

In December I was dreaming about Summer. Maybe because I booked a cruise. So I decided to plan for he heat and make this tank top using the Simplicity 1372 pattern.

I opted to use some cute linen fabric I found at Joann's. For the straps I used silky fabric (I have no idea what it really is - Joann's had it under "silky types")

Here is the finished product:

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Then, my next attempt was my first knit project. I quickly learned I do not have the machine for the job. I can't use twin needles, I have no stretch stitch of any sort, I only have the small zig zag you turn until it's a big zig zag (I'm sure there is a name for it). So, I put it on the smallest it would let me and went with that. Hopefully I don't break the seams...

I used McCall's 6964 pattern, only the long sleeve version rather than this short sleeve one below.

And this is how it turned out:

One thing I learned from this one, other than I need a better machine, is be careful when pulling out threads! It is a lot harder with knit. I accidentally made a hole in my shirt! I had to pull it up slightly on the left to hide it behind the neckline. So sad!

I had one more shirt for 2015 but I don't have pictures so I'll just let it go. For my future projects I hope to get better pictures of me actually wearing the items so they wont seem so baggy on my tiny dress form.

My first blouse

This is the first blouse I made after all of those pajamas. I'm actually quite impressed with myself!

This is the pattern I chose to use. Simplicity 1280.

You know what is amazing? I actually found the exact same fabric for view B (the one on the model)! I got the fabric at Joann's. I'm starting my sewing journey with cheaper fabric before I move to those wonderful fabrics I am finding online.

Sorry, I do not have any step by steps. I wasn't planning a blog when I started. But here is my finished product. No so bad for a newbie huh?

The only thing I changed was extending the length of the sleeves. I'm not a fan of 3/4 sleeves. Everything else was exactly to the pattern. Pattern size 12.

Now I just need to find a photographer so I can get pictures of me wearing it! My dress form doesn't do it justice. Considering it is like a size 2, and I am not.

The main thing I learned from this project. Always write down or take a picture of the care instructions and fabric type! I have no idea what this fabric is or how to wash it.

An entire wardrobe, all handmade

Can it be done?

Can someone make their entire wardrobe themselves? Does anyone have the time? The money?

I'm hoping one day to find out. But I know it isn't something that will happen quickly.

Years ago I had a blog. I didn't really know what to post about, so slowly I stopped posting. It had no theme, no direction. It's still out there. I actually wanted to use it, delete the old stuff, and go from there. But sadly I have long forgotten the password and no longer can access the email address used to create it.

So here I am new blog. But this time, with a purpose. Seeing so many other sewing blogs has inspired me.

I have rekindled my love for sewing. After taking a sewing class in high school I was interested. My mom bought me my very first sewing machine. I remember using it to make simple things. But something happened where I became stumped and I gave up.

I'm back now. And with internet being as awesome as it is, the information I probably needed back then is right here. No more getting stumped and stopping. Answers are easy to find and things can be fixed.

I began my new sewing journey before Christmas. Re-teaching myself the basics on the sewing machine. Started off simple with pajamas. Made lots of pajamas. LOTS of pajamas. Kids, adults, everyone was getting pajamas. That helped me understand my machine again and how it worked.

I have since moved on from pajamas to see what I can create. Spending time learning about garment assembly, fabric types, thread types, and all that goes along with it. So this is my new journey into sewing. And I'm hooked!