79 Garments Made! Some Wins and Some EPIC Fails :: 2023 A Year In Review!

[@karenmiddleton1681]

I think the pencil skirt dress is very attractive on you. Very sleek looking.

[@cynthiavallejo6271]

I agree! The pencils skirts look great on you!

[@kitlondon6171]

I agree as well , they are fabulous 🎉

[@patsmith9400]

The pencil skirts all look fabulous on you…quit saying…’’ this doesn’t look good on me’’…instead, say…‘’I look wonderful in this …pretty soon you’ll begin to see yourself differently in straight skirts…you’re still seeing yourself with larger hips than you have now since you’ve lost so much weight…all of your designs are beautiful and I love the fabric choices…BE BLESSED💐

[@patsmith9400]

Definitely wear the red dress…step out of your comfort zone…I know heads will turn, in a positive way, when you step out in this gorgeous design…go girl !

[@babeage]

The pencil skirt dress looks PHENOMENAL on you. Absolutely gorgeous. It flatters you beautifully. I can see you wearing it to a dinner or a tea with a cute hat. And your design placement is MAGNIFICENT!!!! It’s my favorite make (along with the red Star Trek dress). Well done. GO FOR IT and wear it often! 🙌🏾🙌🏾👍🏽👍🏽

[@laurelnolen2056]

That white sheath dress with the red diagonal floral motif just looks so perfect. I know you don’t feel like the style is really “you”, but it turned out so well!

[@janiceperkins6115]

Pencil skirts look great, don’t know what you worry about. Nice to see you making something different from the full circle dresses, although everything looks good.

[@jeanettespracklen5777]

I love the pencil skirt dress made with the white fabric with the flowers. I think you should wear it out.

[@Klcnaus]

So many gorgeous fabrics

[@vanessajones3508]

I like you Star Trek dress. I love the red color. I like your fabric choices for your dresses. Well done 👏.

[@pamelasmith6306]

A one person fashion,I thoroughly enjoyed it…such beautiful dresses,I like that you shared your fails….your refashions were well done and look so nice…Thank you for taking the time to make and share this long video….HAPPY NEW. YEAR💖

[@wingsinthewood]

My anticipation for the Star Trek dress video is mounting!😅 Can't wait to see what your sewing adventures are this year.

[@jamilehbaadarani4740]

Love all ur makes even the pencil skirt dresses u didn’t like ,thank u for your efforts,bags are fabulous too

[@susan571]

I had forgotten about that green cotton lawn grace dress with the over shirt. I loved it when you made it and I love it again. I have to recreate that.

[@bedajh]

I look forward to this every year 🎉

[@jurkiewka13]

Another summary of the year and I'm over the moon. I love your year summaries, they give me a lot of inspiration. The dresses you created are just gorgeous and I must make at least one of them this year. I know you don't like pencil dresses, but in a white one with a floral print you look like a goddess 😍

[@janetmaffy5375]

The star trek dress looks great on you.

[@marilynmetz226]

Love all of your makes! And you are right, we pears simply cannot wear anything pencil! (Although I think you can get by with it since you lost weight.) I also love dresses and wear them a lot. Wear tops only with pants and capris. One difference--I have no use for low-cut garments. But your makes are gorgeous!

[@SimplyAnca7]

I love all your makes, even though not all are my style. My favourite is the lace dress... 🤯💖💖💖 I also love the variations of the same pattern like the grace bodice or other patterns. I am looking forward to 2024 sewing adventures.

[@lynneozzyblackbeard]

Loving all your makes, and I'm looking forward to seeing your pattern drafting plans. Good luck with them!! Lynne 🤩☘️

[@alteredreality8767]

Fantastic makes! Not sure I can really pick a favourite, but maybe the hat 😍🐈‍⬛😻

[@sewvintageglam]

Hey Sian, the skirt and shirt refashion at 32.51 mins - what about dying them so they’re more suited to your colouring? Dead easy to do Dylan dyes in the washing machine - I’ve done that several times.

[@scribe6430]

Love your sweater, looks good on you ❤️ So many lovely makes 😍 Happy new sewing year! God bless, Dora

[@christinem281]

Just came across your video. Wow you know what styles to make that are right for you! They look great! Also appreciate your critiques and reflections. Anyway well done!

[@rachiemaude]

Thank you for sharing again!! Haven’t watched for a little while as life has gotten in the way… now I am annoyed as your makes are beautiful!!! I seriously can’t choose which dress I prefer howeverI love how you layer and adjust your dresses! Off to watch the ones I missed!!!🎉

[@jburd07]

I am so impressed with the refashions! mixed with the scary projects it seems like the perfect balance. I don't know if you have more to refashion but I am definitely inspired to have a refashion month, or two, to get more use of my loved fabrics that didn't go totally as planned as makes. Thanks for sharing!

[@Moon_Child_14]

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[@eleanapapadopoulou7058]

My favourite video of the year!!!🎉🎉🎉 I tend to watch these a million times and I really love them!!!

[@koumorinohime8333]

I really enjoyed this year with you 🥰 It was a good mix of challenging makes, new things and your tnts 🤗 And I really loved your December makes, these little bags and pouches are very useful. My favourite has to be the booby red floral dress with the teared and gathered skirt, it looks amazing 🤩

[@Eneri-z9v]

The big beautiful floofy Mary Poppins dress 👗 is still my favorite of all of your makes😊. I am glad you have made a beautiful witch's hat🧙‍♀️. I am glad the hat 🧙‍♀️you have made won 🧙‍♀️🥇 😊.

[@asajarl5519]

You look so lovely in a pencilskirt🤩🥰

[@KittenishBehaviourSian]

Thank you 😊

[@Rotten_Ralph]

52:02 you need to put evening jackets/ bolero on your list of things to make that beautiful red silk that you can't lift your arms in, needs a bolero so you can wear it to the opera or opening night of a play

[@KittenishBehaviourSian]

It is indeed on the list 😊

[@melindamansfield8917]

🌻

[@dani_sews]

🤗🤗🤗

[@dragonfang95]

Will you ever be releasing the grace pattern or showing how to draft it? It's beautiful!

[@ssujh1]

🎉

[@nancyk1054]

Gorgeous outfits.... your choice of fabrics are beautiful making each one a brand newlook...... just wondering all the fabrics behind you.... do you purchase as you see something you like for future projects...and do you buy a standard amount...??? You are a very talented lady....keep it up.... love watching your videos.... ❤

[@KittenishBehaviourSian]

Thank you so much! Behind me is my fabric collection that spans about 20 years! I now usually buy 5 metres of something like a viscose or cotton lawn if the print takes my fancy. If a fabric is on the pricer side I tend to only buy it if I have a specific project in mind and then I buy the exact amount needed for that project :) I hope that helps!

[@Eneri-z9v]

I love 😍 the white bias floral print dress 👗. Actually I love 😍 the first bias floral print dress 👗the best 😊.

[@KittenishBehaviourSian]

Thank you 😊

[@Eneri-z9v]

@@KittenishBehaviourSian You're indeed welcome 😊.

[@flatbatterymakes2495]

New drinking game!! Every time Siân mentions linking in the description... Take a shot! 😂

[@KittenishBehaviourSian]

Have you got to the bit where I say NOT to do that 😂 I think it might actually be damaging to the health 😉🤣

[@flatbatterymakes2495]

@@KittenishBehaviourSian Bahahaha not got that far yet, you've just made the pirate hat... But yes, always drink "responsibly" (😉) peeps. Do as I say, not as I do... 🤣😂🤣

[@Rotten_Ralph]

36:50 pajamas are for the beach, not the bedroom, I have beach pajamas on my to do list 😂

[@KittenishBehaviourSian]

Hmmmm trouble with the beach is it's full of sand! Plus I have three sets of the Beach Pyjamas already made! 🤣

[@Rotten_Ralph]

@KittenishBehaviourSian Sand and sun... I don't burn so much as burst into flames. I'm thinking that maybe beach is a metaphor for vacation and lounging about luxuriously. So maybe I can interpret it that way.

[@KittenishBehaviourSian]

That I can get on board with!!!

[@milda0820]

💖💖💖

[@vikkizoo1]

I can’t remember the name of the knit pantsuit you love…(does it start with an F?) would that work for a Star Trek ‘dress’? I’m getting ready to sew a new wardrobe as nothing fits. I have some started projects that are too big now and I’ll have to rework those. I’m setting up a new sewing room in my youngest’s childhood bedroom. Everything is at our other house in another state. I’m doing it as efficiently as possible and will have to be strategic about how I split supplies and projects.

[@KittenishBehaviourSian]

The Sirocco actually started life for me as a Star Trek uniform 😂. Good luck with setting up your new sewing room 😊

[@emmadavey3892]

They all look amazing ❤ Happy 2024 peeps 🎉

[@A.K.N.]

Apologies if I've missed this anywhere, but if you don't mind sharing, how tall are you? Your self-styling is fantastic, thank you for sharing your projects!

[@KittenishBehaviourSian]

Thank you ☺️. I’m 5ft8”

[@kadycrea]

They are all beautiful makes and very inspiring !!!! I just wanted to know which bodice - gathered skirt combo would you recommend in terms of sewing instructions? As in the easiest to follow? xxx

[@KittenishBehaviourSian]

Thank you :) I would recommend something from an Indie designer like Tilly and the Buttons or By Hand London as they tend to have better instructions and usually a sew-along to help :)

[@kadycrea]

@KittenishBehaviourSian ah brilliant thank you! And yes I agree indie patterns are a lot easier to follow for sure. I have sewn a couple of big 4 patterns and it was fine, I was very surprised I managed to do these without any problem but they were easy ones so will probably start with the indie ones for that sort of dresses. Thanks!

[@maureencullen1008]

The dresses you have made are gorgeous.

[@dannyidlerocks]

🐝

[@lottiebeard1638]

👒

[@blw1502]

What is the grace bodice? I can’t find the right link?

[@KittenishBehaviourSian]

It's a pattern I designed for myself. I did say in the description it's not available to purchase. The By Hand London Kim is similar 😊

[@marymanning9883]

❤🙌🏻👏🏻😊

[@moniquegroom2353]

OMG those pencil skirted dresses are A-MAZE-ING!!!!

[@HelenM60]

👌🏼👏🏼

[@nimuenorth6295]

🦉❤

[@whatnow8362]

55 new pieces! That’s incredible! My goal this year is two pieces per month.

[@josefinebrannlund7297]

👗💜

[@ninapettersen5220]

😍👗💃🏻👍🏻

[@Ccherry18]

🍒 🍒 🍒

[@sodaisysews]

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[@__Vox__]

[@SewFelicia]

❤❤

[@Rose___________]

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