We have moved to Facebook

This will be my last post on the Make a Garment a Month Blog.  You have all been a wonderful community and we've made some great garments - it's always a pleasure to see what everyone has made.

For personal reasons, I can no longer facilitate this blog - it does take quite a lot of time, and I need that now in my off blog life as it is getting busier.

I also find that Facebook is a much more interactive medium, which works well for a community group. already our numbers have expanded and there is a lot more creative energy.

It's a great pity that some of you can't come over - but you all have sound personal reasons as well- so I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you well.

And you can always follow our members on their own personal blogs.

For those of you who want to join us on Facebook, please either friend Sarah Liz (the facilitator) on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/sarah.liz.104

Or email Sarah Liz :  stylishsarah251@gmail.com.

Happy New Year and good luck with your sewing :)

Sarah Liz

Goodbye!

Hi all! Chances of me finishing my December garment in December are, uhm, zero! On the other hand, I may be the first one to complete a 2015 Christmass dress. Always look at the bright side of sewing! I just posted pictures of a new Mabel skirt I did finish recently on my blog. For the next year I have lots and lots of sewing plans: coats, jackets, a wedding guest dress and of course high on my list is finishing my French jacket. So many plans, so little time. That's why I won't move to Facebook with you guys. I blog, and I use Instagram. Keeping more social media platforms up to date will cut into my sewing time, which is scarce enough as it is. I will keep a close eye on your blogs and you're more than welcome to follow mine if you want to check what I'm up to. I will miss the community feel of Make a Garment a Month and I thank Sarah Liz for starting and hosting this blog. Wishing you all a very Happy New Sewing Year!

December MAGAM is done - with only a few days to spare!

Just a few days before the Facebook switchover - I've finished my December MAGAM.  Simplicity 1465 is done!

More views and comments on my blog.  Looking forward to seeing everyone on Facebook (once I figure it out!!)

Star's Threads

Xmas dress

Hello everyone !

Here is the last dress for 2014 !
Perfect for eating a huge Xmas dinner !
A bit too short. I need to see if I can work on the hem to lenghten it a little.
I'm not going to follow you on Facebook so I'll come and see your creations on your blogs !
A big thank you to Sarah Liz for hosting this meeting and always being kind and supportive. You're a gem !
Happy sewing,

Karine

Reminder - Moving to Facebook in a few days..

Just a reminder to all of you that we are moving to Facebook in 2015.  For those of you who are in this group and want to continue with Facebook, please either friend me on my personal page https://www.facebook.com/sarah.liz.104  and I can add you to the Make a Garment a Month Group on Facebook.

Alternatively, email me, stylishsarah251@gmail.com and then I can send you an invite to join.

This group will be closed, which means only members can see what is posted.  Nothing will show on your timeline.

You will find the Make a Garment a Month  showing up on your Homepage under groups.  If you do not want to see the post showing up on your  please  Unfollow the Make a Garment a Month on your newsfeed, and nothing will show.  Then go directly to the Make a Garment a Month group page.

Happy New Year.

Sarah Liz

December plans

Is it too late to post my December plans? After a muslin marathon I finally decided what pattern to use for my festive dress. It will be a mix of McCall's 6696 and Burda 5/2010#137, with a half circle skirt. I'm using a black jacquard fabric and some lovely silver buttons. Happy holidays!

December Garment In Progress

Hello..
I am making a simple basic long sleeve top for December.
Pattern : Moda Diana no 75 - 3P size 34/36
Fabric : 2 yards of knit cotton in purple color
As the minimum size of the pattern is 38/40, I have to grade down the pattern for size 34/36. Even so, I am still thinking that the pattern still too big for me. I will see...

The picture below is my sewing in progress that I shared in My Facebook Page two days ago,

I wish everyone Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!