Make Nine, Top Makes of the Year
It’s time to look back at the first year here on the blog. It’s been a great journey! Here are my top Nine projects of the year according to Google Analytics!
Make Nine, Top Makes of the Year
Last year I had a dream, a dream to start a sewing blog. I had a vision for this business ten years ago when I started my home decor blog but at the time sewing just didn’t seem like the right fit. I was busy home schooling Mom of 4 boys and just didn’t have time to sew much of anything, I had little space or equipment for a sewing studio. Home decor and lifestyle topics were easier for me to write about because it was all things I was doing anyway in my day to day life. Since then our sons have grown up and left home. Now I can focus on sewing, not just for me but for the home too. Thanks for all your support this last year on the blog! It’s been amazing, the sewing community is very supportive and a joy to be a part of. The sewing niche is a much small group than the home decor niche, and I have already made a number of friends and contacts that are very special. Sewing is a world wide top, much more than the home decor niche which seems to revolve mainly around American style homes and interiors. My home decor blog is still active, and I have recently rebranded. You can check it out at Cozy Traditional Home.com.
I have lots of new things planned for the new year ahead here on Chambray Blues which I am not quite ready to announce, but here are my top projects to date. I am always amazed at which projects rise to the top, I can never accurately predict what will be the most successful.
Make Nine List
Men’s Thrifted Upcycle Hack in 7 Steps
Upcycled Sewing Hacks
Upcycling is a big topic in sewing. There are several upcycyling projects that have made the list, I am so glad you all enjoy them! Being a good steward of what we have is very important to me, and I will continue to come up with new ways to use old clothes and fabrics!
How to make an upcycled hat from old jeans
Add style to your t-shirt with this easy pattern hack!3 Step Easy T-shirt Pattern Hack
Pattern Hacking Tips
Pattern Hacking is one of my specialties. When I worked as a designer in the apparel industry making the first pattern was my job. I love showing you my pattern hacking tips! I am making new videos for my You Tube Channel regularly with pattern making techniques. Be sure to subscribe for updates!
Sewing Pattern Reviews
Sewing patterns have changed a lot since I learned to sew 40 years ago. Not all have changed for the better! I am reviewing patterns from some of the Indie designers as well as the Big 4 Pattern companies here on the blog, much more to come!
Cricut Maker Projects
My relationship with Cricut sponsor has been a huge part of blog. They are a great company to work with and I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with them. Sewing with my Cricut Maker is so much fun! I will continue to have more great projects here on the blog using my Cricut!
Sew a Recycled Denim Ruffled Purse with Cricut and Simplicity
Riley Blake Throw Quilt Made with the Cricut maker
Tees Refashioned to Undies, Refashion Your Shirts to Underware
That’s the Make Nine list! You can see more sewists top Make Nine on Instagram using the hashtag #Makenine. Thank you for your support, looking forward to even better things! If there is a particular project or technique you would like to see me sew here on the blog, please send an email with your suggestion to [email protected]. I would love to hear your suggestions, they are very important to me!
In case you haven’t been around, here are some of the other posts that are not to be missed:
Sew Along Dinner Date Dress Reveal
Meet Mimi Goodwin, Successful Sewing Entrepreneur
Anyone Can Make a Cut and Sew Sweater
Sew a 3 Step Buffalo Check Cardigan
Sew Your Own DIY Christmas Decor with Cricut
Make a Chill’n Cricut T-Shirt Collection with #YogaLife
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