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Did I just get my sewing mojo back? I think I did! When I say that I haven’t actively sewn anything without rushing it because I pushed it off to the last minute, I mean I haven’t done so in YEARS! So it feels good to get back into my groove.

I actually took the time out and started writing down the projects that I want to accomplish this year. I used to tackle projects one by one, and with having ADHD -I would lose focus easily because my brain would also want to do 101 other things. So I would convince myself that I can’t start a new project until I get through my current, and because I lose focus, it took me longer to want to pick it up again to finish, and that in turn frustrated me. It was a weird little vicious cycle. I decided that this year, by having the projects already written, I don’t have to stick to a set order. And I plan on dedicating at least 1 hr a night to sewing. Whether it be hand sewing or machine work, or just drafting and cutting out the patterns, 1 hr is a good springboard for me. And hey-if I feel like keep going even after I hit the one hour mark? Even better!

So anyone, with all of that said-I want to show you a quick little project that I did over this past weekend. Most of being done while hanging out at my sisters house.

I hand stitched a pair of engageantes for my 18th century gowns! Better yet, I upcycled a lace shirt that I snagged at Goodwill to make it. I have enough left over to make a lace tucker, and I believe just enough after that to make a lace ribbon choker! And I spent maybe $2 on that shirt!

I haven’t photographed them finished with the complete ensemble yet, but here are some progress pictures.

I used The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century dressmaking for guidance & the grid pattern.

I still need to edit and narrate my 1920s cocoon robe video and post it here and on my Instagram reels for you guys to watch. And then of course make a blog post for that detailing the process. Which wasn’t hard at all actually!

So I am going to try to get my measurements and draft out a scaled down pattern to make an Edwardian walking skirt before I go to bed. Happy costuming!

One of my goals for the new year was to actually start a blog for my costuming, along with my family’s youtube channel. So here we are! And I apologize for all of the sewing puns that you will encounter, but come on! It’s SEW EASY! (I crack myself up)

I haven’t started my official list for the projects that I want to start on this year, but a lot of it will involve the 1920’s, regency, and 18th century. I especially need to make pieces for my daughter Charlotte, who is now 10 and grows like a weed. However, January will more than likely be dedicated to 1920’s projects. I have been obsessed with The Frankie Drake Mysteries and Miss Fishers Murder Mysteries as of late.

Additionally, I think this was finally be the year in which I do my costuming challenge! For the entire month of February I plan to dress in my historical or vintage clothing. I have clothing ranging from the Norse period (which is quite comfy and warm), all the way up to the 1950s. It’s too early for my ADHD brain to plan whether I am going to do set days of the week for a specific style, or just randomly what I feel like when I wake up in the morning. This also means that I do need to whip up a couple of more undergarments.

But other than that, welcome to my blog! I’ll be updating and creating pages and such as time goes on, but I *needed( to get this blog published today or it would have never gotten done (yay ADHD problems!).

Other than that, it’s time to cook dinner. Catch yall later!