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Episode 99: 2022 in review

#99 the year in review – personal 

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Catch up:

Jenny:

Sewed several ponchos, working on a free pattern for two different versions. Struggling to update my patterns to all meet the 60” new PF guideline for mention on the program.

Beverly: Jim’s matching vest and fanny pack

Merchant and Mills Billy

Greenstyle Adventure Bag

New pattern:

Lore Piar Farra Pants Up to 72” hip!  

It is a classic 5-pocket pants, with two front pockets, 1 coin pocket, and two back patch pockets.

The fit of this pattern is high-waisted and fitted at the waist, hips, and thighs with negative ease until the knee.

The yoke cut is unique and not only makes this design look special visually but it is also designed to accentuate and give the best shape to your back with the help of two strategically placed darts.

You can choose the style of the leg with 3 different views:

VIEW A: Straight

VIEW B: Wide

VIEW C: Flare

This pattern also comes with 9 embroidery templates to rock on your patch pockets.

What did 2022 in sewing look like for us? 

Jenny:

203 total makes

2020: 356

2021: 244

2022: 203

664.5 yards of fabric

Average of 3.3 yards per garment

155 Dresses, 23 tops, 13 skirts

34 different designers

Designer#
CaramiyaMaui60
Jenny Hassler44
Other18
Made By Rae15
Cashmerette10
CrisWoodSews10
StyleArc8
Muna & Broad6
Fibr&Cloth5
Jennifer Lauren Handmade5
Fibremood4
Helen’s closet4
SewHouse74
5 out of 43
Closet core3
Elbe Textiles2
Friday Pattern Company2
Grand Total203

47 different sources of fabric

Source#%
Other4120%
Fabrics-store4020%
Joann157%
Fabric.com136%
Seams Fabrics136%
Gift94%
Domesticity84%
Hello Friend Fabrics84%
Mood84%
Core Fabrics73%
Fine Fabrics USA73%
Julia Cost63%
Spoonflower63%
Simplifi Fabrics52%
Dharma42%
Warp & Weft Textiles42%
Blackbird31%
CraftHabitRaleigh31%
Mulberry Silks31%
Grand Total203100%

Linen was my favorite fabric.  Thanks, Beverly!

Type #
Linen53
Cotton35
Cotton knit24
Other22
Rayon10
Double gauze7
Ankara6
French Terry5
Yarn dyed cotton5
Denim4
Jacquard4
Lawn4
Poplin4
Sateen4
Silk4
Eyelet3
Quilted3
Velour3
Voile3
Grand Total203

57 different test sews (some of these are multiples of the same garment, 80% were paid)

Beverly:

I kept track of my makes this year!  I made 98 items, almost entirely garments!

13 were items for other people, namely Jim and my mom.

About ⅓ dresses, ⅓ tops, and half that in pants and shorts combined.  Others are pajamas, workout clothes, bags, etc

Avg 2.3 yds fabric

40 diff designers

81 diff patterns. Jenny: 68

29 diff fabric sources

41 diff types of fabric!  How can this be right?

79 success, 10 fail, 6 meh. Jenny 154 not in my closet now

Top three fabric sources: Mood, Domesticity, Stylemaker

Top three designers: Sew Liberated, Merchant and Mills, Elisabeth Susann

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