2011 Projects in Review

2011 Projects in Review | Grainline Studio

I was so excited to do this end of the year roundup, in my head I had sewn a zillion things in 2011. Turns out I sewed a zillion things for hound and only 12 things for myself plus knitted 2 items. I did make myself a few hound garments but it feels weird to post too many of them here. I feel sort of sad about this tiny dozen, though it's definitely an improvement over 2010! I think I really figured out what sort of things I like to sew for myself this year though, and that's not nothing. It's hard to pick out the thing I wear the most since I wear them all a lot (or did when the weather was right) but at the moment it's probably the Moorland Melton Coat or the Scout Tees.

In order for me to sew something I have to actually be able to incorporate it into my everyday wardrobe or else it needs to be for a specific event. I used to sew so many fancy style dresses and skirts etc. back in my younger days but then would find there were really only so many occasions for these things. I actually never really had occasions for these things so they are still in boxes hiding out in the back room. My sewing keywords for 2012 are updated classics, modern, streamlined, color pops and neutrals since I really hardly ever buy or sew neutral colors.  Another thing I really want to do this year is actually utilize my Pinterest styleboard, something Alana mentioned in her 2010 sewing roundup. I have literally never done anything with my pins and it seems a shame to be collecting them for nothing.

I'm trying out this new thing, Thinglink, that I found via Oona via BurdaStyle for the project grid. I'm on the fence, it's sort of weird but I'm going for it anyway.

Mentioned Products

  • Moss Skirt
    Moss Skirt | Grainline Studio
  • Scout Sleeve Variation Pack 0 – 18
    Scout Sleeve Variation | Grainline Studio
  • Scout Sleeve Variation Pack 14 – 32
    Scout Sleeve Variation Pack 14 – 32
  • Scout Tee 0 – 18
    Scout Tee | Grainline Studio
  • Scout Tee 14 – 30/32
    Scout Tee 14 – 30/32