#Makenine2017 Review

It doesn't seem five minutes ago that I was planning what I wanted to make in 2017. and these where the patterns that made it onto my make nine list! 

So lets see what I actually got around to making!

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Simple sew kimono dress. Yep I made another one of these this year [as yet unblogged] and I have plans for more! 

Jackie 0 jacket. Yep I made this and even filmed a cheeky video about the process! 

Prima Wrap skirt - I've got a denim one of these and a tartan one. I know I made the tartan one this year but I'm not sure if the denim one was the year before? 

Remake Flamingo dress. I decided to skip this one. Just because I couldn't really find a fabric I loved for it. 

Vogue 8974 -Yep I made this pattern twice. One was successful and the other sucked! 

GBSB wrap dress. I now have another two of these in my wardrobe! A red velvet version and a as yet unblogged black velvet version.

Halter neck top dress. I didn't get round to this. Whilst I like the idea in my head I'm not sure it would get a lot of wear? Which makes it a bit of a pointless make. 

Prima Raglan top. Yep I made a few of these [some blogged some not] and I want to make some more this year. Just as soon as I find some awesome cotton prints!

Simple sew Lily dress. Yet again this is one that I didn't make because I couldn't find the right fabric. I want something brocadey but not too thick? Any ideas?

And that's it! I guess now I just have to get all of my patterns out and work out what I'm going to make next year! GULP!

Much Love

Frankie 

xxx  

#makenine2017

There's been a huge buzz over on instagram about the #makenine2017. Basically this idea involves you picking 9 things your going to make over 2017.  Now I am a bit late to the party but its mainly because I had such a hard time choosing things I would definitely force myself to make! Being a fly by the seat of your pants sort of human I tend to just go with the flow. 

So without further ado here's the final nine things that I will definitely try and make in 2017!

The burda hack dress. Basically I want to make this dress in a slightly more wearable colour, whilst I love this dress and I love the style but thew pale turquoise is only really suitable for summer I'd like to make a version in a purple/red colour and maybe in a floral? 

Prima Raglan Top. After the success of my first version I've now decided that I want a huge wardrobe of these! One for every day of the week at least!

Simple sew jackie o suit. I really want to test myself and try and make a beautifully fitting suit. I'm thinking of using a black or charcoal coloured wool/tweed and having it as my funeral suit, or is that a bit grim?

Prima wrap skirt! I love how contemporary this skirt is! I am hankering after a mini one in a faux leather or suede.

The kimono Wrap dress. This dress is such a wardrobe pleaser I can just throw it on with a slip and its instant boho or I can team it with jean and a vest top and use it as a cardigan.

The simple sew Lily dress. Okay confession time I brought the copy of this magazine for this dress! I kind of want to make it in a lace with something lining it underneath. But I just love the style and I think it will make an awesome dressy dress.

GBSB wrap dress. This is another one of my wardrobe staples now. Its just so easy to throw on and I've had so many compliments! I definitely need a few more of these!

Simplicity 1365 - I have already made the halter top but I;d love to make a dress version by attaching a skirt and having a zip at the back not ties!

vogue v8974 , this is a vintage reproduction and I actually have the fabric to make a wearable toile of it. Hopefully it turns out nicely and then I have some liberty cotton to use on a proper version.

So have you joined the #makenine2017?

Much Love

Frankie

xx