Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
My 12 Best and Worst Sewing Projects of 2020
THE WORST:
• Simplicity 8529: simplicity.com/simplicity-storefront-catalog/patterns/women/tops--vests/simplicity-pattern-8529-misses-knit-sweaters
Camel Cable Knit: fabric.com/buy/0725188/telio-carson-cablestretch-knit-camel
• Sezane Jade Dupe
McCall’s 7084: somethingdelightful.com/pdm7084
Viscose Linen Noil in Cinnamon (currently sold out, but black is available): blackbirdfabrics.com/viscose-linen-noil-cinnamon
• Full Circle Skirt: youtube.com/watch?v=b1K2BK03aHg
Black + Gold Organza (from a fabric store in Bay Ridge, but here are other options): fabric.com/collection/telio-silk-organza
• Wrap Top:
New Look 6560: simplicity.com/simplicity-storefront-catalog/patterns/women/tops--vests/new-look-pattern-6560-misses-wrap-tops
Silk Chiffon (from FabScrap in Brooklyn, but this is similar): fabric.com/collection/silk-chiffon-solids
•Bustier dress:
McCalls 8116 (bodice): somethingdelightful.com/m8116
Half Circle Skirt: youtube.com/watch?v=HSUMMxe4B_k&t=193s
Black Floral Rayon Challis: fabric.com/buy/0730044/fabric-merchants-rayon-challis-mini-floral-black-coral
THE BEST:
• Kami Skirt by The Hemming: thehemming.com/blogs/the-tutorials/the-kami-skirt-diy-sewing-tutorial
6 oz Tencel Twill in Midnight Spruce: (this color is currently sold out but others are available) blackbirdfabrics.com/6oz-tencel-twill-midnight-spruce
• Thierry Colson Inspired Skirt:
Half Circle Skirt: youtube.com/watch?v=HSUMMxe4B_k&t=193s
+ Gathered Tier in black pleated chiffon: (black sold out at Mood, but they have other colors available. Black is available on fabric.com: moodfabrics.com/black-accordion-pleated-chiffon-314082
Black Silk Chiffon: fabric.com/buy/0448196/preview-textiles-100-silk-chiffon-black
Black Cotton Lawn (lining): fabric.com/buy/ff-339/kaufman-cambridge-cotton-lawn-black
• Luxe Provence Tablier Jupe Dupe
Half Circle Skirt: youtube.com/watch?v=HSUMMxe4B_k&t=193s
Merchant & Mills Linen from Picnic House Supply (fabric was a PR Sample): picnichousesupply.com/collections/all-fabric/products/laundered-linen-in-fudge-check
• Pattern Mashup Favorite Summer Dress:
Patterns Used:
Étoile Dress by French Poetry: frenchpoetry.com/produit/french-poetry-etoile-dress
McCalls 6955 (out of print, check Etsy!)
Kami Skirt by The Hemming: thehemming.com/blogs/the-tutorials/the-kami-skirt-diy-sewing-tutorial
Black Floral Viscose Poplin: blackbirdfabrics.com/blossom-viscose-poplin-black-white-blush
• Sezane Dino Skirt Dupe:
Pleated Chiffon Rectangle cut 1.5x the length of my waist and trimmed to the desired length + the waistband from the Pauline Alice Rosari Skirt
Pleated Chiffon from Mood: moodfabrics.com/burnt-orange-accordion-pleated-chiffon-321431
• Sicily Slip Dress (Top) by Sewing Masin: sewingpatternsbymasin.com/sewing-patterns/sicily-slip-dress-pdf-sewing-pattern
Atelier Brunette Moonstone fabric in Ochre: atelierbrunette.com/en/fabrics/366-moonstone-ochre-viscose-fabric-2049691123221.html
• “Me as a dress”
McCalls 6955: (out of print, check etsy!)
Half Circle Skirt: youtube.com/watch?v=HSUMMxe4B_k&t=193s
Textured Tencel Viscose in Blue Mist: blackbirdfabrics.com/textured-tencel-viscose-blue-mist
My 12 Best and Worst Sewing Projects of 2020
THE WORST:
• Simplicity 8529: simplicity.com/simplicity-storefront-catalog/patterns/women/tops--vests/simplicity-pattern-8529-misses-knit-sweaters
Camel Cable Knit: fabric.com/buy/0725188/telio-carson-cablestretch-knit-camel
• Sezane Jade Dupe
McCall’s 7084: somethingdelightful.com/pdm7084
Viscose Linen Noil in Cinnamon (currently sold out, but black is available): blackbirdfabrics.com/viscose-linen-noil-cinnamon
• Full Circle Skirt: youtube.com/watch?v=b1K2BK03aHg
Black + Gold Organza (from a fabric store in Bay Ridge, but here are other options): fabric.com/collection/telio-silk-organza
• Wrap Top:
New Look 6560: simplicity.com/simplicity-storefront-catalog/patterns/women/tops--vests/new-look-pattern-6560-misses-wrap-tops
Silk Chiffon (from FabScrap in Brooklyn, but this is similar): fabric.com/collection/silk-chiffon-solids
•Bustier dress:
McCalls 8116 (bodice): somethingdelightful.com/m8116
Half Circle Skirt: youtube.com/watch?v=HSUMMxe4B_k&t=193s
Black Floral Rayon Challis: fabric.com/buy/0730044/fabric-merchants-rayon-challis-mini-floral-black-coral
THE BEST:
• Kami Skirt by The Hemming: thehemming.com/blogs/the-tutorials/the-kami-skirt-diy-sewing-tutorial
6 oz Tencel Twill in Midnight Spruce: (this color is currently sold out but others are available) blackbirdfabrics.com/6oz-tencel-twill-midnight-spruce
• Thierry Colson Inspired Skirt:
Half Circle Skirt: youtube.com/watch?v=HSUMMxe4B_k&t=193s
+ Gathered Tier in black pleated chiffon: (black sold out at Mood, but they have other colors available. Black is available on fabric.com: moodfabrics.com/black-accordion-pleated-chiffon-314082
Black Silk Chiffon: fabric.com/buy/0448196/preview-textiles-100-silk-chiffon-black
Black Cotton Lawn (lining): fabric.com/buy/ff-339/kaufman-cambridge-cotton-lawn-black
• Luxe Provence Tablier Jupe Dupe
Half Circle Skirt: youtube.com/watch?v=HSUMMxe4B_k&t=193s
Merchant & Mills Linen from Picnic House Supply (fabric was a PR Sample): picnichousesupply.com/collections/all-fabric/products/laundered-linen-in-fudge-check
• Pattern Mashup Favorite Summer Dress:
Patterns Used:
Étoile Dress by French Poetry: frenchpoetry.com/produit/french-poetry-etoile-dress
McCalls 6955 (out of print, check Etsy!)
Kami Skirt by The Hemming: thehemming.com/blogs/the-tutorials/the-kami-skirt-diy-sewing-tutorial
Black Floral Viscose Poplin: blackbirdfabrics.com/blossom-viscose-poplin-black-white-blush
• Sezane Dino Skirt Dupe:
Pleated Chiffon Rectangle cut 1.5x the length of my waist and trimmed to the desired length + the waistband from the Pauline Alice Rosari Skirt
Pleated Chiffon from Mood: moodfabrics.com/burnt-orange-accordion-pleated-chiffon-321431
• Sicily Slip Dress (Top) by Sewing Masin: sewingpatternsbymasin.com/sewing-patterns/sicily-slip-dress-pdf-sewing-pattern
Atelier Brunette Moonstone fabric in Ochre: atelierbrunette.com/en/fabrics/366-moonstone-ochre-viscose-fabric-2049691123221.html
• “Me as a dress”
McCalls 6955: (out of print, check etsy!)
Half Circle Skirt: youtube.com/watch?v=HSUMMxe4B_k&t=193s
Textured Tencel Viscose in Blue Mist: blackbirdfabrics.com/textured-tencel-viscose-blue-mist
