My Projects

Planned projects :

• a new swimming cap
• a set of neck warmer, mitts and hat in fleece and wool
• new wallets 
• Pyjamas

Projects in 2021

Sewn project :

1. Adding pockets to my daughter's school pants
2. Misc. pants hemming and mending
3. TODO : Bra #5 : Finishing my altered PUG Classic, long line, in raspberry duoplex
4. TODO : Use my bamboo knit + Tropical rayon challis + Floral scuba

Pandemic Projects : 

1. Art during weekly paint classes and drawing classes
2. New fence for the backyard with sliding doors
3. Bedroom furniture swap on Marketplace
4. TODO : Bedroom ceiling insonorisation, paint and decorate
5. TODO : Outdoor plants and patio...

Project in 2020

Sewn project :

1. Jalie #3997 Rachel Top in white bamboo jersey
2. Daughter's graduation high-low hem wrap skirt
3. Daughter's 2 tones swimsuit (Jalie 3893)

Pandemic Projects : 

1. Art during weekly paint classes and drawing classes
2. Painting hallways and decorating with photo frames
3. Upcycling a IKEAN dresser into a mid-century-look hallway storage
4. Cardboard storage for cardboard Nintendo Labo toys and accessories
5. New Tables top for the patio with abstract paint and epoxy on top with the kids
6. Japanese classes 101 & 102
7. Making bread...

Projects in 2019

Sewn projects :

1. Jalie #2318 Polar slippers
2. Montreal Frocktails dress (Cashmerette Appleton) in printed velvet
3. Then I turned my Appleton dress into a top later on.
4. Vera Venus Granny panties to wear at Frocktails

Activities :

• Went fabrics shopping at Tonitext and Globetext (Chabanel) with Les Spoolettes (Mtl Sewing Bloggers) in January 2019.
• Visited the Thierry Mugler exhibit with Couture et Rouge à lèvres (sewing school) in March 2019.
• Serger Introduction class at Couture et Rouge à lèvres on March 15 2019.
• Organised a guided tour to the Thierry Mugler exhibit and La Virée des ateliers with sewing friends and family in May.
• Contributed to the organisation of the first Montreal Frocktails in November 2019 (working on it from August to November)

Projects in 2018

This year I took a sewcation for a week in Hamilton to go to the Boob Camp at Bra Maker Supply. It was super fun! I learned a ton and sewn 2 complete bra and started another one...

1. Bra #3 : a nude sheer striped bra : PUG classic modified to be partial band.
2. Bra #4 : a sheer mesh top bikini top with foam cups
3. Bra #5 : WIP, a long line raspberry duoplex and black dot mesh...
4. a black lycra mini skirt for my daughter

Visited the Balenciaga exhibit with Les Spoolettes (Mtl Sewing Bloggers).

Projects in 2017

This year, I started working full time at Deloitte.

1. Gertie's dress (B6453) and bolero (B6354) in tropical cotton sateen
2. My First Bra : PinUpGirl Classic, gothic arch, in nude and red thread/bow!
3. 2 self draft batwing sleeves dresses for Eloise (black knit and purple crushed velvet)
4. Bra #2 : PUG Classic, thiniest band, thin straps, extreme gothic arch in black duoplex
5. Black Leggings with Mtl Sewing Blogger at The Atelier Fiber Arts in Verdun.

Work in Progress : a one piece swimsuit in raspberry lycra

Visited the Fashion Expo 67 exhibit with Les Spoolettes (Mtl Sewing Bloggers).

Projects in 2016

This year, I started working part time for Shumac again.

My Sewing Projects in 2016

1. Bra Sewing Afternoon at my place : I had a blast! Thanks Sewing Ladies Friends. 
2. I started sewing a bra and a one piece swimsuit ; still in progress.
3. I sewed a swimming cap and use it all the time now.
4. I followed several Beverly Jonhston's classes on Craftsy about sewing Bras and swimwear too...
5. I did finished my mother's kaftan on December 23rd and she wore it the next day! :D

Finally, I did the usual numerous alterations, hemming, "summerizing" my kids clothes, sewing ribbons on mittens and patched about 1000 000 pair of pants' knees!!

Projects in 2015

My mother's RTW top copy : UFO - I never finished, she discarded the original so I didn't made the copy. Plus, I didn't do anything on my mother's kaftan this year ; for fear of sewing the chiffon devore or procrastination?!? We will see in 2016...

My finished projects in 2015 :

1. My Daughter's maryjane slippers (Too small for my daughter, but they fits her brother!)
2. McCall 6844 Wearable Muslin (I should have made a size smaller and do a FBA. I still wear it a lot and I love the color but that fabric piles!)
3. My daughter's muslin for her dress to wear at my sister's wedding
4. A purse for my mother in law retirement party!
5. Several Camino tops and dresses
6. My muslin for my bridesmaid dress to my sister's wedding
7. My navy cotton sateen bridesmaid dress for my sister's wedding.
8. My daughter crystal blue dress for the wedding.
9. Altered the Groom vest to fit his slender body shape better ; I was so nervous but I was proud of the result and he was very happy with the fit afterwards! :D
10. A rocking chair cushion and some curtains for my cousin's newborn nursery in delightful to sew wool herringbone fabric.
11. A pair of mittens and a wallet in B&W wool for my husband as a Christmas gift.

My Sewing Projects in 2015

Projects in 2014

I started my Mother's Kaftan and experimenting sewing a bikini top.

I did numerous alterations, hemming, "summerizing" my kids clothes, sewing ribbons on mittens, etc.

And finally, finished my Master Degree!!  :D

Here are my finished objects :

1. My Daughter's Dress and Son's bow tie for New Year (Big hit!)
2. Embellish black "Cagoules" and sewn neck warmers for my kids (The animals are a HUGE hit!)
    
3. Fushia knit top (I wear it, but feel self conscious ; too short and clingy)
4. 2 Maxi skirts in rayon knit (I love them for casual days)
5. Blue Camino Top in super thin rayon knit (Too thin, need a camisole under, I do not wear it a lot)
    
6. Floral Vera Venus Granny Panties (Loves them, but nylon one slide better under cotton skirts)
7. Bikini bottom (post about my plan here) (I recycled the too big bottom I bought into the top band for the new bottom and wore it all summer)
8. Shorten my husband's RTW jacket sleeves (He seems pleased, but he was wearing it too long too!)

My Sewing Projects in 2014

Projects in 2013

1. Monique Dress - UFO
2. Tiramisu Knit Dress
3. Simplicity 1882 - Muslin with collar
4. S1882 - Floral Sateen  
    
5. Kristen Kimono Tee v1 
6. Kristen Kimono Tee v2
7. Kristen Kimono Tee v3
8. Little Miss Kimono Tee
    
9. Grey Dress Refashion
10. Grey Dress Embroidery
11. RTW Copy Back draped cowl with added sleeves
12. Wallets Duo
     
13. Underpants Comparison Serie
14. Russian doll embroidery for my mother
15. Twin bed Quilt
16. Halloween 2013 - Bjork inspired Swan dress

Sewing Projects 2013

Past Projects 

A few past sewing projects...

1. Both my bride maids's dresses
2. A too full for my body shape gathered skirt (UFO)
3. Women shirt refashioned into a toddler dress
4. Several toddler's magnets ties
5. Best Friends skirts and hair bows
6. A baby dress in satin with a sheer ovelay
7. Refashioned a wide leg trouser into boot cut
8. Toddler grey corduroy pants, with quilting cotton pockets
9. Refashioned a women mumu into 2 toddler's nightgowns
10. Baby sleeping bags (dormeuse ou gigoteuse)

• Severals tote bags, hair accessories, little zipper bags...
• Severals VW Westfalia customizations projects
• Baby girl nursery decor : curtains valence, crib skirt, changing cushion, cover and pad.
• Baby boy nursery decor : curtains valence, crib skirt, sheets, rocking chair cover...
• Big girl quilt
• Family room couch pillows