One of the most exciting things to come out of 2021 was my three new nephews: a local pair of twins, and then a new cousin in Colorado.
But closer to home - and more relevant to me and my sewing journey - was my new sewing room! Technically it's not a new room - just new a wall that separates my sewing area from the dining area. And it's also not a dedicated sewing room, because I share the space with the Kids' entertainment center. But it's still a closed-off, private space for me to sew, with doors I can close to keep distractions out. That's pretty exciting.
2021 also had lots of sewing for gifts; babies, nephews, even my mom, dad and brother got in on the action. I also dipped a toe back into the water of quilting, although starting new quilt projects was still shelved for the time being.That said, here my completions for 2021:
Completed: Feb 2021
Pattern: Halla Cozy Wrap Cardigan
Fabric: Kammie Lou Lou
Completed: Feb 2021
Pattern: Simple Life Pattern Co Hampton Leggings
Fabric: Kammie Lou Lou
For my newborn niece!
Completed: Feb 2021
Pattern: Max & Meena Max Raglan, Tie Dye Diva Zee's Tee
My kids loved baby Yoda, and with a three-panel set there was enough left over to get their cousin in on the action.
Completed: Feb 2021
Pattern: Apple Tree Bunny Bottoms
More fun for my local Nephew, with a grow-with me flair!
Happiest Place Trip Set (link)
Completed: March 2021
Pattern: Peekaboo Patterns Violet
Completed: March 2021
Pattern: Max & Meena Max Raglans
My kids love hoodies and Imposter, so when I saw this fabric... a natural combination!
Completed: June 2021
Pattern: Peekaboo Patterns Yukon
Completed: June 2021
Pattern: Cole's Creations Jerry Raglan
Completed: July 2021
Pattern: Peekaboo Patterns Body Suit, Cap, and Shorts. Apple Tree Bunny Bottoms and Classic Cardi
A set for my newborn nephew in Colorado, using one yard and one panel set
Best Friends Rescuers Tee (link)
Completed: July 2021
Pattern: Tie Dye Diva Zee's Tee
Rescuers fabric is hard to come by and my local nephew is a big fan, so when I saw this I had to!
Patronus Jammies for Me (link)
Completed: July 2021
Pattern: Patterns 4 Pirates Essential Tee, Pattern Niche Portlander Pants
A low-stakes way to use fabric I loved and try out a tempting pants pattern on me
Here for the Snacks Tee (link)
Completed: July 2021
Pattern: Patterns 4 Pirates' Favorite Tee
Completed: July 2021
Pattern: Create Kids' Couture Haven Hoodie (modified)
Completed: August 2021
Pattern: Apple Tree Bunny Bottoms and Classic Cardi, Peekaboo Patterns Baby Cap
Completed: August 2021
Patterns: SLPCo Isla, Peekaboo Patterns Chikka Bum Bums, VFT Lelani Headband (modified)
Completed: August 2021
Completed: August 2021
Pattern: CKC Delaney
I flubbed this one by using the back neckline for the front, but it still turned out cute!
DBZ Bed Set for the Twins (link)
Completed: Sept 2021
Bedroom set and matching outfits for my twin nephews!
Princess Bride Set for 2 Princely Nephews (link)
Completed: Sept 2021
Pattern: Peekaboo Patterns Chica Bum Bums
A hospital gift for my twin nephews, frantically sewed shortly before the delivery.
Embrace Your Dreams (link)
Completed: Sept 2021
With 3 Nephews whose parents are crazy about Final Fantasy, I couldn't resist making the blanket twice!
Mickey's Not So Scary Raglan (link)
Completed: Oct 2021
Pattern: Cole's Creations Jerry Raglan
A Halloween Make for my Mickey-Loving Brother, slid in just under the wire!
Christmas Train Ladies Shirt (link)
Completed: October 2021
Pattern: Patterns 4 Pirates' Favorite Tee
Completed: October 2021
Pattern: Halla Amanda
Fabric: Kammie Lou Lou
I'd hoarded this fabric for years before finding the perfect fabric (and occasion) to sew it up!
Chokobo Tee (link)
Completed: November 2021
Pattern: Tie Dye Diva Zee's Tee
Did I say I had 3 nephews with FF-loving parents? Turns out I have 4!
Completed: November 2021
A wall to separate my sewing area from the kitchen, complete with french doors and new lights!
Frozen Sister Set (link)
Completed: December 2021
Pattern: Simple Life Co Isla
Twirly Dresses for two Frozen-loving sisters, using fabric I could not resist!
Santa is Sus Sibling Set (link)
Completed: December 2021
Pattern: MegaMax Raglan and Pattern Niche Dublin Dolman
The logical (and festive!) successor to the March Impostor shirts
Multiplying Gremlins (link)
Completed: December 2021
Pattern: Tie Dye Diva Zee's Tee & Peekaboo Patterns Lullabye Baby Bodysuit
One good turn deserves another for last year's Do Not Feed After Midnight kiddo, who is now a big brother x2
Silent Night Dolman (link)
Completed: December 2021
Pattern: Pattern Niche Dublin Dolman
Fabric: Kammie Lou Lou
A quick Selfish Sew with some delicious Kammie Lou Lou Fabric!
Christmas Traditions FMQ (link)
Quilting Completed: June 2021
Dragged this one out of the mothballs and quilted it on my Mom's Handi-quilter. Next up, binding!
Stats:
Garments: 40
Woven vs knit: 39 vs 1 (!)Kids vs Adults: 33 vs 7
Garment Sets: 12
Non-Quilt Blankets: 8
WiPs without any progress in 2021: Star Wars II, but Christmas Traditions still moved forward!
