✨ Everything I Made in 2022 ✨ | sewing year review

Hello everyone and welcome to a new video!
I did one of these end of year reviews last year, and I personally found it really helpful to see everything I had sewed, embroidered, crocheted, knitted, etc, all together. I have a terrible memory and so I often end up thinking I have done nothing this year at all (exactly how I started when I sat down to fill out the spreadsheet), but having looked at some of the things I made this year, I feel a bit more accomplished! I think there was a good balance this year between big costumes that very rarely see the light of day and things I can wear now and then as part of my wardrobe.
Something I definitely want to work on for next year is to sew more from my stash, since I've collected several cuts of fabrics over the year for which I have projects in my head, but never get around to. I sew a lot on a whim, but now I want to steer those whims towards my stash. I am well excited for 2023 and more sewing adventures!
Most of the things mentioned in the video have their own videos here on KZbin, so if you'd like to know a bit more about the projects, feel free to browse! I can't find exactly the pattern I used for the crochet blanket, but this one is super similar: easycrochet.co...
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[@pattimichels1284]

Please embrace being a Jack of all trades. The complete saying was originally “A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.” I think the shorten version is a negative view but the saying in its entirety is very much a compliment.

[@aksez2u]

"Only one crochet project" Yes, but it was an entire blanket! As a newish crocheter myself, I enjoyed seeing you branch out into the yarn arts. Loved all the garments as well, of course!

[@katecapek3116]

I truly love your, "It's your project. Do what you want!"

[@windyloweryking1826]

Made my Nerdy soul so happy with the graphs and pie charts!! Gave me a flash back of my graphs of how much milk I pumped for my first baby.

[@ColorJoyLynnH]

I also think I never finish anything, and then when I go out I see I made at least one thing I am wearing. Especially since I have been knitting seriously since 2001, Cold weather is good to remind me.

[@NortherlyK]

The Chevron crochet blanket is gorgeous! 🥰🥰

[@ericavalentine816]

You should be very proud of what you accomplished this year. My favorite is the Pemberly dress and your pinafore you are wearing. Keep up the cozy and informative content.

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

Having a two hour repair on an almost finished project sitting there for months waiting to be done? Collecting all of the skills and being average at best at all of them? Sounds awfully familiar... Did I leave the cover off the laptop camera again? We could be sisters in adequacy and procrastination!!! Love the crochet, those colours are so you! I've crocheted countless blankets but actually following patterns, well... uh, I'm up to... three now. All VERY simple patterns and even then I screwed them all up a bunch before coming up with something adequiate. I made Sewstine's kefta pattern a few months after it came out (after much modification, as my bust size is 4 Mood sizes smaller than my Mood waist size and 4 Mood sizes larger than my Mood hip size), using grape purple boiled wool and a lining of blue bunny-print flannel (and I cut up a satin pillowcase for the sleeeve linings because even I'm not that cruel to myself), added additional wool and cotton twill interlining so it can be a winter coat, and my nod to the embroidery was... a line of chain stitch in rainbow cotton crochet yarn to keep the lining from bulging out the front. I did make a hat for it, but I kind of want to take the collar off and re-set it a bit shorter so it doesn't poke me in the cheeks when I sit in the car. I think all your things are lovely, and all of them fit your figure beautifully. You know what looks good on you and how to change a pattern or garment to do just that, something I'm still trying to skill up, most of the time I still need an assisted dice roll :)

[@thorunns.craftstudio]

love "historically adjacent"...i usually say "historically adequate"...i might use your term as well 😁

[@agimagi2158]

I love your shawl! It really inspired me to learn to knit sometime!

[@ColorJoyLynnH]

Shawls are so useful! It’s crazy we stopped having them as a matter of course, culturally.

[@DebbieGring]

You are amazing! I love your comment "its your project"! I really like all of your projects. Other skills are great too. I call myself a jack of all trades, master at none. I have done or am doing the following crafts: basket making, crochet, knitting, spinning fiber into yarn, embroidery, sewing, some quilting and will be learning to weave on a loom. Would love to try pottery sometime too!! Yeah....keeps me out of trouble!

[@annelieserose7928]

The white robe looks really cool and like some pretty Star Wars woman Jedi robe lol

[@threadsandpurrs]

I love that shawl. I have a similar one as a work in progress myself that I look forward to wearing when it's done. They look so cozy, like a wearable hug.

[@MilkyRose]

A jack of all trades is a master of none but oftentimes better than a master of one ;) Keep going an learn as many crafts as you like. I think it is brilliant, that you add more skills bit by bit as you go 🌟

[@vincentbriggs1780]

You made some fabulous things this year!! I really love the thistle embroidered stomacher & green jacket! And the construction sounds were no matter, because there's also construction happening outside my apartment, alas :( I'm also very impressed by anyone who can get out this kind of list on time! I'm always at least a week late with my sewing "year in review" blog posts.

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

Thank you for a fun year! I don't have any friends IRL that sew, so I hope you don't mind that I consider you one of my KZbin friends lol.

[@jeansando6849]

My daughter is also doing a Kefta. She’s hand embroidering a royal blue version.

[@makeda6530]

I relate with those repairs, we’ve been without gas for almost a month and have no idea when it’ll be back, they estimate 3 months because of multiple gas leaks in the apartments basement. Thankfully it only effects our stove and ability to cook at home not our hot water or heat. Anyway, your projects were so lovely this year and me having aight memory I should do it too. Nice graphics~

[@jenniferfahnestock450]

I cannot wait to see your lacey blouse that turned out so well!

[@Sarahgetsdressed]

Thank you for this, Cat! I messaged you to show you the shawl you inspired me to make - what a great year of accomplishments and thank you for sharing with us

[@ColorJoyLynnH]

Love the walking skirts. I live in caftans all summer, and In winter my legs get cold. I am now starting to make some winter long skirts & pinafores/jumpers. I also bought a never-worn vintage wool skirt made in West Germany… wool with Velveteen edging!!! Score.

[@WerewolfStyleGuide]

Being a Jack of All Trades has served me so well. I know just enough about so many things my sewing and art is varied and fun. I’m always learning and having fun doing it! You did great in 2022! I am so inspired by what you completed! Here’s to more making stuff in 2023! ❤

[@roadrunnercrazy]

Fantastic projects this year! It will be fun to see what you make in 2023.

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

That’s an amazing list. You have had a very creative year! Plus all the other wonderful things you accomplished this year. Love your charts and graphs! I’m with you on forgetting what I’ve done and thinking I have accomplished nothing!! I’m also thinking of starting a crafting journal but first I’m cleaning and straightening my sewing room!!! It’s become a cluttered mess!

[@CatsCostumery]

That's a great idea to keep track!

[@sharonlevine483]

I love the whole range - techniques, colors, eras, garments. You did great, and are really accomplishing a huge amount. Just keep going as you have been.

[@Ashley_tipsyshades]

So much of your crafting process is so relatable. I learned to crochet two years ago now, right when I discovered costube, and I say the exact same thing about all of my craft dabbling. Your embroidery is so so impressive, but I think the outlander outfit is my fave. I'd love to make and pull something off like that (i just struggle with layers cause it's hot where I live most of the time, and now that it's not, I don't have any of it made, but I also only want to live in joggers and jumpers lol).

[@kerrieowens4414]

I started following you this year. You are a true inspiration to me. I don't have friends who do the types of crafts that I do, so I understand where you're coming from. I've never been one to sew by hand, but after watching a lot of your videos I am trying to learn to do hand sewing, better. Thank you and keep up the great work.

[@MichelleSMV]

2022 was the year for quite a few projects for you! I really loved the cosplay you did. We’re only 3 months into 2023 but I hope it’s going well for you so far

[@cristinacrizi7579]

You inspired me to graph my activity, thank you

[@holzlastname1976]

I don’t often comment, but I just wanted to tell I love your videos. ❤ I also enjoy the fact that you show your struggles as well sometimes it’s encouraging to me, I’ve been sewing for a while and still don’t often get it right especially the first time, sometimes second or third anyways thank you for your time ❤

[@zebraskin]

With the knitting if you're not knitting the continental way do it. It's so much faster!

[@juleseebean3695]

“It’s my own costume, whatever.” I say that all the time. I love making 18th century clothing but sometimes I want do something that’s not considered “right” or proper by period standards but I always say the same thing. This is my garment and I can have it to my liking especially if I’m making it. Keep creating! Love the channel!

[@mirandadiaz3446]

My favourite one is the pinafore! 🧡

[@jessicabey275]

My projects this year is to sew the simplicity 8161 (you showed me and my husband gave it to me for Christmas 😄) Actually start sewing my wardrobe You made some beautiful garments and I am inspired I still need to sign up for patreon to get those patterns!

[@BethAge95]

Really like this type of video! Should really also make a list of what I make in a year bcs I always only see the stuff I didn't make and not what I actually accomplished. I think the garments you made were all lovely! Cannot wait for the Edwardian suit video to come out bcs the blouse and skirt already looked stunning!

[@maudline]

I just like your approah to sewing/crafting in general tbh. You’re so calm and supportive and that makes me want to get making all the things. Excited to see what you make next (this) year and hope it will be a good one ❤

[@elainebye9090]

I love the dress your are wearing, and was very intrigued by the tartan vest! Can't wait to see the video on that outfit.

[@petapendlebury9024]

Hopefully your construction people have fixed your power! I had a thought re the missing embroidery - could you embroider onto a thin or dissolvable stabiliser and then applique it onto the collar and cuffs? Good graphs! Looking forward to seeing what you make in 2023.

[@CatsCostumery]

What a great idea!! I'll definitely give this a go, as not having to undo the sleeves and collar will help with motivation, thank you! ☺️

[@New_Wave_Nancy]

Happy New Year, Cat. I used to knit for a while but I never did such large projects as you did! So I'm truly impressed by your knitting as newbie. I also love the Edwardian pieces since I love Edwardian. (Since I started sewing in 2020 I still haven't completed one Edwardian outfit which is my goal. I have skirt, corset and am (sorta) working on petticoat. I purchased an Edwardian-like blouse from C&A in France which will help shorten the journey a bit.)

[@maudline]

Oh love the graphs at the end!

[@laila.tov.]

I would love to get that spreadsheet, wanna see how my projects would look in those

[@knittingmoose]

Happy New Year. :)

[@juniperjr2017]

You made great projects last year! I'm really loving the idea of tracking projects and I'm with you on learning all the crafts 😀

[@skeinofadifferentcolor2090]

The dressing gown is one of my favorites, the shawl is stunning, the Elizabeth Bennet dress is so elegant, as a crocheter I am obsessed with the chevron blanket (I might make one this year from different yarns that I have that are the same blend and weight), and I really love the dress that you're wearing right now!! A very Happy New Year!! May you be blessed with endless creativity and minimal burnout this year.

[@johannaandersson2298]

You inspire me! 😊 So nice things you have made!

[@tiamatmichellehart6821]

Thanks to you I got one of those thread Advent calendars this Christmas and was not disappointed! I went with fairly *heavy silken thread*, not only for a possible 1880 Natural Form but also because I'm *sewing steel to leather to make a plate armour gauntlet!* Happy New Year and continue with your classy and creative crafting!

[@CatsCostumery]

That sounds so cool! I definitely missed having the calendar this year, I'm glad you enjoyed it ☺️

[@sarahmwalsh]

I have never thought to graph my makes but I love that idea! My favorite of your projects this year was specifically the embroidered stomacher for the Outlander jacket. Maybe I'm biased because I love purple, but thistles make for a great statement piece and it really came out lovely.

[@quicksilvertears921]

I loved your projects. Thank for your content. It makes me happy to watch.

[@emmadavey3892]

I love the graphs! How did you do them?

[@CatsCostumery]

Just from a spreadsheet! ☺️

[@strongallib]

Hey Cat! Loved your year in review! And your sewing is so beautiful you are definitely more a master of it! Can’t wait to see your 2023 projects and thanks for the reminder about being historical adjacent! I find that’s where I like to design and sew from too!

[@stevezytveld6585]

You always do such beautiful work. Thank you for sharing your practice. All the very best for the new year to you, your family and to everyone you love and respect. May it be full of joy. - Cathy (&, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@AliciaB.]

Loved the striped dressing gown in particular. Can you share the pattern ?

[@CatsCostumery]

There's a video about it here on the channel ☺️

[@conniemurdoch8528]

I love all your projects and can’t wait to see the ones that you said are to follow. I really like that you are sewing for how it fits and flatters your body and your fabric. I loved the lilac stays and can’t wait to see the lace blouse that’s to go with the cotton sateen skirt. How is your school work going.? When will that be finished?

[@CatsCostumery]

It's a four year degree so there's lots to go still! ☺️

[@conniemurdoch8528]

@@CatsCostumery Oh goodness! That is a long time! I thought it was 2 years.

[@fluffydragon84]

Could you add links to your project videos in the description?

[@ColorJoyLynnH]

I also think I never finish anything, and then when I go out I see I made at least one thing I am wearing. Especially since I have been knitting seriously since 2001, Cold weather is good to remind me.