Thanks, Gillian, for creating this series!
Here are my top 5 hits of this year:
✄ 5. Moustache stamped t-shirt
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It's in my hits because it allowed me to play with fabric stamping, something I had wanted to do for such a long time and will further explore in the future; and it also showed me how much you guys appreciate tutorials, motivating to do more. I will, I promise!
By the way, the "faux waist stay" tutorial I mentioned here is coming soon, yay!
✄ 4. Dahlia-inspired pinafore
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Just as I thought, this little pinafore transitioned without problems into colder months. The fabric is a little too thin for winter, but it looks so good with a button-up underneath, that I wear it anyway.
✄ 3. Bombshell swimsuit (pattern by Heather Lou)
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Fingers crossed Heather has more beautiful patterns in store for us!
✄ 2. Black and white Viviane dress (pattern by République du chiffon)
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I ended up wearing this dress on Christmas day instead of my plaid Emery and it was the right choice. While I love my Emery, its fitted waist would have killed me, with the quantity of food and alcohol I ingested (I feel sick at the mere thought).
The looser silhuoette of Viviane just saved me; it's such a comfortable dress, but it allowed me to look cute and feminine as I like to. I also got a few compliments for it, which is always a good sign. There are definitely more dresses in this silhouette to come in the future.
This dress was also the result of a collaboration with the lovely Julie, one of the people I got to know better this year, so that's another plus.
The looser silhuoette of Viviane just saved me; it's such a comfortable dress, but it allowed me to look cute and feminine as I like to. I also got a few compliments for it, which is always a good sign. There are definitely more dresses in this silhouette to come in the future.
This dress was also the result of a collaboration with the lovely Julie, one of the people I got to know better this year, so that's another plus.
✄ 1. Bleuet (pattern by Deer and Doe)
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I made this dress 3 times and they are definitely the handmade garments I wore the most this year. The only reason why there hasn't been a fourth one yet is because I have too many new patterns to try out.
This summer, I've literally lived in my floral sleeveless ones; when one was in the wash, I was wearing the other, and viceversa.
This is still the pattern to beat as my personal favorite, in terms of fit, versatility, details (bow, buttons and collar... I mean) and how much it reflects my personal style.
What are your top 5 hits of 2013? Did you make your list?