2020 Wrap Up (Part 1)

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With 2020 finally done and dusted, I thought I'd do a little recap post of all the projects I completed over the last year. Overall I'm pretty happy with the things I managed to make this year - I think I've finally worked out what my personal style is, and how to make clothes that fit with that.

In previous years, I've often poured a lot of time into projects for very specific events, which normally means these garments only get worn once, maybe twice if they're lucky. The complete and utter absence of any event requiring a new outfit has meant I've been more focused on clothes I want to re-wear, and needing to stay within the confines of my home at all times has made me much more inclined to take advantage of the resources I have available, rather than buying new all the time.

I also discovered the art of smocking this year, which it is no exaggeration to say has revolutionised my life, and I fully intend for my 2021 wrap up to include copious amounts of smocking projects. Anyway, enough of the writing, more of the photos! I've been quite slow to blog a few projects, so I'm including a few in here that don't have their own dedicated posts yet, but rest assured they will be coming in the next few months (for this same reason, some projects blogged in 2020 won't be included in here, since I actually made them in 2019). Also, it turns out I've made a lot of stuff, so this post is only going to cover separates (tops, skirts, trousers) and the next post will cover dresses & outerwear. Anyway, enjoy!

Tops

Vintage Style Wrap Tops

Pattern: Studio Faro Retro Wrap

Fabric: Jersey from Tia Knight

Red Lace Top

Pattern: Self drafted

Fabric: Stretch lace from Tia Knight

Black Smocked Jumper

Pattern: Self drafted

Fabric: Sweatshirting from Tia Knight

Batwing Wrap Top

Pattern: Self drafted

Fabric: The Textile Centre

Gold Organza Top

Pattern: Self drafted

Fabric: Spot organza from The Fabric Guys

Smocked Shirt Dress

Pattern: Butterick 5526 (hacked)

Fabric: Twill crepe suiting* from Minerva

Striped Blouse and Polka Dot Skirt

Pattern: McCall's 7868* for blouse, self drafted skirt

Fabric: Striped georgette from The Textile Centre

Edwardian Style Lace Blouse

Pattern: Self drafted

Fabric: Broderie anglaise from Tia Knight

Black Velvet Top (coming soon)

Pattern: Simplicity 1183* (hacked)

Fabric: Steam velvet from Tia Knight

Graphic Shirt Dress (coming soon)

Pattern: Burda magazine (old)

Fabric: Crepe from Cheap Fabrics

Black and White Blouse (coming soon)

Pattern: Self drafted

Fabric: Chiffon from Tia Knight

Bishop Sleeve Blouse (coming soon)

Pattern: Self drafted

Fabric: Chiffon from Tia Knight

Skirts

Houndstooth Skirt

Pattern: Self drafted

Fabric: Houndstooth coating* from Minerva (remnant from Minerva Makers Project)

Black Petticoat

Pattern: Self drafted

Fabric: Upcycled

Smocked Faux Leather Skirt

Pattern: Self drafted

Fabric: PU coated scuba* from Minerva (remnant from Minerva Makers Project)

Gathered Rectangle Skirt

Pattern: Self drafted

Fabric: Cotton poplin from The Fabric Guys

Black Velvet Skirt (coming soon)

Pattern: Self drafted

Fabric: Steam velvet from Tia Knight

Box Pleated Floral Skirt

Pattern: Self drafted

Fabric: Charity shop (second hand)

Smocked Pencil Skirt*

Pattern: By Hand London Georgia Dress* (heavily hacked)

Fabric: John Kaldor Dynasty Stretch Suiting* from Minerva

Brown Twill Skirt*

Pattern: New Look 6158 (old pattern)

Fabric: Cotton twill* from Minerva (Minerva Makers Project)

Trousers & Shorts

High Waisted Check Trousers

Pattern: Simplicity 8342

Fabric: Check ponte from Tia Knight

Velvet Trousers

Pattern: McCall's 7726*

Fabric: Steam velvet from Tia Knight

Wool Check Trousers

Pattern: McCall's 7726*

Fabric: Blue and black wool coating* from Minerva (remnant from Minerva Makers Project)

Brown Twill Shorts*

Pattern: McCall's 7726*

Fabric: Dark brown cotton twill* from Minerva (Minerva Makers project)

Stay tuned for Part 2 coming soon! And let me know your favourite from this list!