2025 sewing projects review

In previous years I've not done much in the way of end of year review, but I collected some stats this year and thought you might enjoy them.

No of items made this year  - 108 no 109 (see pink waistcoat for me here)

81 of these were for me, and 27 for other people.

There were 8 bags, 1 novelty cushion and 99 garments. found another garment so its 100

I made 19 jackets, 19 shirts/blouses and 18 knit tops....

Overall the most popular colour was Blue or Navy, though when I exclude things made for other people the most popular colour was Burgundy.

I had the joy of attending two weddings for which I made garments for myself and others, though thankfully no bridal dresses! The hardest item was a custom waistcoat (vest) with welt pockets for the father of the bride.

I tried new patterns, sewed with sequins, velvet, silk and corduroy. I entered a few online contests. I blogged and chatted on Forums. I started an online sewing class.

A few garments I made went to the charity shop. This is perfectly OK! One local charity shop are happy to take fabric, haberdashery, home sewn clothing and even scraps, so I often drop things off with them.

Some of the things I sewed for myself I have not yet worn, though everything has been tried on. Dresses and skirts need the right hosiery and footwear. Some things need a bit of tweaking.

I put a lot of time and effort into making a surprise for DH which did not fit. I'll be reworking that next year!

I sewed and unpicked, I altered things, I learned.

I sorted all my patterns and fabrics, but haven't fully maintained it. It has made accessing the resources I have a lot easier though.