Friends it is hard to believe that it has only been a little over three and half months since I started this blog! Some of you already feel like old friends that I have known forever. In my short bloggy career here, there have been over 6500 hits on my site. What wut? I would have never dreamed that would be the case back when I launched in September.
I was sewing long before I was blogging. The idea of showing my clothes on my body was a little intimidating. But as I read posts by other plus size bloggers, I felt like there might be something that I could add to the conversation.
My name is Alicia BTW. Yet, this blog is called Pandora Sews. Who is this Pandora person? Friends, I have an Etsy shop called Pandora's Vault, it's kind of a long story and no, there isn't much for sale there right now. When I first started this blog I was planning to blog more about refashioning and vintage clothing, than my sewing endeavors. However, the name stuck with me, and here we are.
Enough of that. We are here to review 2014.
First, a shout out to my favorite bloggers this year:
The lovely Mrs. Hughes (or Tanya as it may be) over at tanyamaile.com has had an epic year. From sewing an amazing evening gown, to finding her perfect sweater pattern, I have thoroughly enjoyed watching Tanya's sewing journey as she has really come in to her own style wise.
Then there is the always sophisticated Carolyn over at sewingfantaticdiary.blogspot.com/. Carolyn's Tri-Color Ponte Dress is the stuff that sewing dreams are made of. Then there is the Leather and Ponte Sweater she made...perfect use of mixed media. If only I had half the sewing knowledge and skill that Carolyn has!
Next up, my favorite me made pieces of 2014.
Of course the Red Dress that was a winner in the Curvy Sewing Collective Wrap Along (this is the last time I will mention it...promise).
And then there is my latest make...a grey and black textured knit Centerfield Raglan. I am loving this shirt, and it gets so many compliments! I am starting to really think I have a problem with textured knits, and raglan shirts!
This brings me to my pattern of the year for 2014! The Green Style Creations Centerfield Raglan T, has become a go to pattern for me, and this dotty one is a favorite. It took a little bit of tweaking, but now I have got this baby set for TNT status. There may or may not be a few of these that I have not shared on here, as I fear you may think I have gone stark raving raglan mad!
Friends, these are my favorite things of 2014 as far as this crazy sewing thing goes. I have to know, what was your pattern of the year? Which sewing blogs do you love? What was your most enjoyable sew of the year?
I was sewing long before I was blogging. The idea of showing my clothes on my body was a little intimidating. But as I read posts by other plus size bloggers, I felt like there might be something that I could add to the conversation.
My name is Alicia BTW. Yet, this blog is called Pandora Sews. Who is this Pandora person? Friends, I have an Etsy shop called Pandora's Vault, it's kind of a long story and no, there isn't much for sale there right now. When I first started this blog I was planning to blog more about refashioning and vintage clothing, than my sewing endeavors. However, the name stuck with me, and here we are.
Enough of that. We are here to review 2014.
First, a shout out to my favorite bloggers this year:
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| Photo stolen from tanyamaile.com |
The lovely Mrs. Hughes (or Tanya as it may be) over at tanyamaile.com has had an epic year. From sewing an amazing evening gown, to finding her perfect sweater pattern, I have thoroughly enjoyed watching Tanya's sewing journey as she has really come in to her own style wise.
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| Photo stolen from sewingfantatic.blogspot,com |
Then there is the always sophisticated Carolyn over at sewingfantaticdiary.blogspot.com/. Carolyn's Tri-Color Ponte Dress is the stuff that sewing dreams are made of. Then there is the Leather and Ponte Sweater she made...perfect use of mixed media. If only I had half the sewing knowledge and skill that Carolyn has!
Next up, my favorite me made pieces of 2014.
Of course the Red Dress that was a winner in the Curvy Sewing Collective Wrap Along (this is the last time I will mention it...promise).
And then there is my latest make...a grey and black textured knit Centerfield Raglan. I am loving this shirt, and it gets so many compliments! I am starting to really think I have a problem with textured knits, and raglan shirts!
This brings me to my pattern of the year for 2014! The Green Style Creations Centerfield Raglan T, has become a go to pattern for me, and this dotty one is a favorite. It took a little bit of tweaking, but now I have got this baby set for TNT status. There may or may not be a few of these that I have not shared on here, as I fear you may think I have gone stark raving raglan mad!
Friends, these are my favorite things of 2014 as far as this crazy sewing thing goes. I have to know, what was your pattern of the year? Which sewing blogs do you love? What was your most enjoyable sew of the year?
Happy New Year Alicia! I've enjoyed getting to know you/your sewing projects this year.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debbie! I have read your blog for a long while, and I am glad to see things getting better for you.
DeleteI'm so honored to be featured on your blog and for being someone who inspires you. I'm sure that 2015 will bring you amazing sewing journeys and I for one will be reading along and cheering you on! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carolyn! I know that you will have many great sewing journeys as well.
DeleteHappy New Year. Great choice of bloggers, I love Tanya's style. I read far too many blogs but I am really liking finding fellow curvy seamstresses through the CSC. Really like your raglan tees (and your blog). Xx
ReplyDeleteThe CSC has been such a great forum for all of us curvy gals to get together. I promise there is more to me than raglans, and plan to showcase that a little more in this year.
DeleteAwe, thanks for your kind words, Alicia! :) I love reading your blog and seeing what you make! Love your dresses and your raglan tops! I, too, felt the same way when I first started sharing photos of myself -- especially from behind. I think sewing and photographing your sewing while learning what styles/colors/poses are flattering for you really help with any body image issues. I know it has for me! :)
ReplyDeleteI actually read this the other day, but have been sick and didn't feel much like commenting....
Thanks, Tanya! Hope you are starting to feel better! We all have those days when we just don't feel like leaving a comment, but thanks for swinging back by and leaving kind words.
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