2020 Wrap Up (Part 2)

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As promised, here is part 2 of my 2020 wrap up, which is basically just an overview of all the projects I completed last year. This post is going to focus on dresses, outerwear, and any other miscellaneous items (which I think is just playsuits). Don't forget to check out part 1 if you missed it, which goes into separates (tops, trousers, skirts etc.). Anyway, enjoy this random list of stuff, and tune in next week for an actual new project!

Dresses and One-Pieces

Chiffon Lamour Dress*

Pattern: Lamour Dress* from Charm Patterns by Gertie

Fabric: John Kaldor chiffon* from Minerva (Minerva Makers Project)

Wool Cutout Dress*

Pattern: Butterick 6590*

Fabric: Wool blend coating* from Minerva (Minerva Makers Project)

Red Velvet Twist Dress

Pattern: Pattern Magic by Tomoko Nakamichi

Fabric: Steam velvet from Tia Knight

Rayon Playsuit

Pattern: Vogue 9259*

Fabric: Rayon fabric from The Fabric Guys

Vogue 1545 Dress*

Pattern: Vogue 1545 by Rebecca Vallance

Fabric: Textured knit fabric from Minerva (Minerva Makers Project)

Camelia Dress

Pattern: Camelia dress by Wissew

Fabric: Upcycled from an old dress

Lamour Sari Dress

Pattern: Lamour Dress* from Charm Patterns by Gertie

Fabric: Secondhand sari

Brocade Cape Dress

Pattern: Self drafted

Fabric: eBay (second hand)

Eilidh Dress*

Pattern: Pipe Dream Patterns Eilidh Dress

Fabric: Quilted Textured Knit* from Minerva

Red Scuba Dress (coming soon)

Pattern: Self drafted

Fabric: Scuba fabric from Tia Knight

Velvet Twist Robe (coming soon)

Pattern: Studio Faro Kimono Twist Dress

Fabric: Crushed velvet from Tia Knight

Retro Separates*

Pattern: Lamour Dress* from Charm Patterns By Gertie

Pattern: Simplicity 1426*

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

Outerwear

Lahja Bath Robe*

Pattern: Named Clothing Lahja Dressing Gown*

Fabric: Cotton towelling* from Minerva

Cape Set*

Pattern: American Duchess Cape (& self drafted skirt)

Fabric: Rose Gold Avalon Velour*

Pink Gingham Coat*

Pattern: Vogue 1321* by Donna Karan 

Fabric: Pink wool blend coating* from Minerva

Houndstooth Coat*

Pattern: Vogue 2401*

Fabric: Wool blend coating* from Minerva

And that, finally, is that! While part 1 of this 2020 Wrap Up was filled with separates and loads of pieces I've been wearing again and again, a lot of today's list is much more going out wear, which was inevitably much less relevant last year. I ended up making some of my all-time favourite dresses and coats, so it does feel a massive shame that they've only been worn once or twice so far, and pretty much exclusively around the house. Really hoping that my taste/size hasn't changed too much by the time it's safe to go out and about again, as I have a lot of clothes that need a lot of wear in order to justify the time and money put into making them!

Anyway, 2020 hasn't really been a great year, but at least I got a lot of sewing done! I hope 2021 brings you all health, happiness, and vaccinations!