This was a #sewmystyle2018 pattern for September and I had been waiting all year to make it. The fabric is a Birch Fabric double gauze I got from Spun Honey Fabrics. I contemplated making it a full dress at first because I didn’t expect it to be so bright in person, but am so glad I did! The pattern was fun to work through and now I know why everyone’s been raving about it. I’ve only made one so far, but I would love to make more in the future in both the top and dress variations.

Boundless Dress from Patterns for Pirates

I’ve had a knit maxi dress on my wishlist for years, even before I decided to make a handmade wardrobe. There are a lot of different patterns out there, but I ultimately chose the Boundless because it has a ton of great options. This fabric is a double brushed poly from Spun Honey and another bold print that I wasn’t sure I’d love until I completed it. This didn’t fit me as well as I would like so I decided to size up with my next try.

Boundless Dress from Patterns for Pirates

With my second try at the Boundless, I ended up with this beautiful dress. I used another double brushed poly I got from Spun Honey. (I’m in her Facebook group and I went a little crazy so a lot of my fabrics are from her.) I sized up and did the higher neckline in the back which really made all the difference in fit. I also did a lot better with the gathering here which made me really happy.

Suki Kimono from Helen’s Closet

This was another pattern for #sewmystyle2018. I made this early on in June and loved it so much that I made a mini version for Isabelle. I decided to follow Helen’s hack for a cover up instead of doing the original pattern which made this a great lightweight summer layer, but I really want to make the robe at some point in the future. The fabric is a rayon from Hobby Lobby.

Kalle Shirt from Closet Case Patterns

This was my second make for #sewmystyle2018 and has ended up being the pattern I’ve used most this year. I am not usually a button up person, but this pattern is just too comfortable and sophisticated to ignore. This shirt was my first try at the pattern with a flannel from Joann. Full blog post on my experience is HERE.

York Pinafore from Helen’s Closet

The York Pinafore is my most worn pattern this year. The second I saw it was released, I knew I needed it and it has not disappointed. This one is my first try at the pattern with a linen blend from Joann I had leftover from a previous project. I love how quick yet satisfying it is and I ended up making 2 more that I wore all summer long.

York Pinafore from Helen’s Closet

This York Pinafore was made by using the gathered skirt hack on Helen’s blog. I totally forgot to add pockets so that is the only thing I’d change on this make, but that didn’t stop me from wearing it so much. I made it using a linen blend from Joann. My favorite (and most worn York Pinafore) actually didn’t even make my top nine so I will definitely get a blog post dedicated to this pattern soon.

Boundless Dress from Patterns for Pirates

I think Instagram really likes knit maxi dresses, because this dress made the top 9 again. People aren’t kidding when they say anything made with DBP is like wearing secret pajamas. This dress paired with a jacket from my closet was one of my favorite fall looks, because I felt so put together with very little effort.

Tea House Dress from Sew House 7

This is actually the second Tea House Dress I made. I made it for my sister from a Robert Kaufman floral chambray (again purchased from Spun Honey). I do have other pictures of this posted, but the one with my sister jumping was a favorite. She’s actually been able to wear this a ton and always gets compliments so it’s been another favorite make of mine this year.

I hope this was fun to see more about my top nine posts of 2018! There have been a lot of really fun makes (and misses) this year, even more than what I’ve posted, and I can’t wait to catch up on them. If there’s something you’ve seen on my feed and would love more info on, just let me know!