I can’t believe the end has come! Is it really about to be 2022 tomorrow? This wasn’t the best year of my life, but it was certainly WAY better than 2020 was. I got to see family this year and actually traveled a little bit. I’m not one to keep track of all my makes and as I was looking through some of my favorite makes from 2021, I realized that I didn’t even blog about them all. Some of them didn’t get a dedicated blog post and that is something I’m promising myself, I’ll be better about. What happens sometimes is that I have deadlines to meet and then can’t post about it for months, then I forget or life gets in the way. I promise that I will be better about it next year. I swear. I owe it to me and to you. So without further ado, let’s get right into it. Below are some of my favorite makes from 2021 in no particular order.
So, I did write blog posts for the majority of these looks so I’ll provide links to the posts. If I did not write a blog post, I’ll post a link to my IG posts. I’m not going to be re-writing my blog posts, so make sure you click on the links of the looks that interest you.
Zen Blazer and Black Ball Gown Skirt – This entire look is a vibe for me. My girl Jazz (@sewmuchjazz) started making patterns this year and of course I wanted to be part of the pattern testing team. I made her Zen Blazer and I paired it with this gorgeous black ball gown skirt. This pattern is from @ellissewingco. You can get links and read all about this look HERE.
Simplicity 9186 – I made a coat!!!! This is a full on coat y’all. Like, I wore this in the cold and I was warm. You can read all the details HERE.
Paloma Maxi Dress – This was a pattern test I did earlier this year from Studio Calicot. It screams cute and comfy. Check all the deets HERE.
DIY Chanel Inspired Jacket – This jacket has been on my to-do list forever and was always intimidated. I finally made one and I love it so much. This was a Fabric Mart make but I also shared on my blog how I made the trim for this jacket. Check it out HERE.
Queenora Renee Fabrics Matching Set – Let’s talk about my most worn me made garment of the year. It’s this super cute matching set I made using M8217 for the top and a matching pencil skirt. Catch all the details HERE.
Black Bikini – Did someone say bikini? Yes, please!! So, your girl threw cation to the wind this summer and made a bikini AND wore it out in public! lol Here is the link to my IG post.
Anse Marcel Shorts – This was another pattern test from Jazz and I can’t believe I didn’t blog about these babies. I think I need to make them again. I was thinking of doing an upcycle. You can see my IG post HERE. I paired it with this bralette I made a while ago and you can read all about it HERE.
Marley One Piece Swimsuit – This was definitely my favorite swimsuit I’ve made so far. I also made a self drafter coverup/robe to match. Unfortunately, I have her away to my sister so I’ll be making another one soon! Read all about it HERE.
Molly Jacket – I whipped up this Molly Jacket from Fibre Mood earlier this year. It was so easy to make and I love how it’s oversized. Read all the deets HERE.
Ada Peplum – My other Sew Sis Duana from @duanadiypatterns also released some patterns this summer. This super cute peplum has buttons down the sleeve, which I love. I wrote a blog post for this baby HERE. You can also check out this post where I share how I made my own fabric covered buttons HERE.
Grace Top – This was another beauty that didn’t grace my blog this year. I made Grace Top as part of Fibre Mood’s link party that they have whenever they release a new pattern magazine. I love their patterns. I’ve made a few things in the past from them, like THIS top and the Molly jacket I mentioned above. You should check them out!
Allison Tent Dress – Another garment that got A LOT of wear this summer is my Allison Tent Dress from @jdesireestudio. The possibilities are endless with this dress. Read all about it HERE.
Lou Lou Wrap Dress – Another goodie from @duanadiypatterns is the Lou Lou Wrap Dress. Seems so simple, yet so cute! I love the fit of this dress. Find all the deets HERE.
McCall’s 7634 – This hoodie dress was a Fabric Mart Fabricista make and it’s up on their blog HERE. This hoodie dress is right up my ally since it’s cute and comfy!
Matching Two Piece Set – I’m wrapping it up with my matching two piece loungewear set that I finally finished. I had been working on this for what seems like forever! Surprise, surprise, I wrote a blog post for it. I’m ending with this piece because it seems like this will be my last completed piece for 2021. I do have something else on my cutting table, but I don’t think I’ll be done before the ball drops, we’ll see. For now, you can read all about my set HERE.
Well, I hope you guys enjoyed my 2021 round up of some of my favorite makes. It was a little difficult to decided and not list them all. I still can’t believe I have a few garments I didn’t blog about. That makes me sad and promise to be better about it in the upcoming year.
Thank you all who took the time of your busy schedules and supported my blo and me. It really means the world to me. I’ve got a few things planned for next year and I’m already planning out my up coming collaborations. I want to bring you all more content on a consistent basis and I also want to focus more on the beginner sewist. I was there once and I get it. We need all the help we can get and I want to help by sharing all of the invaluable information I’ve gained through out the years.
Until Next Year Boos. I love you ALL. Happy New Year! 2022 HERE WE COME!
xoxo,
Johanna
