Sew Together 2026

This one might be my favourite so far. I used a coral cotton that has beautiful drape from my local fabric shop that is going out of business. I lined the yoke front and back and added some light interfacing to the neck line. I might size down half a size next time or maybe just reduce the width of the neckline. I love the length, how light it is, and the drape of the fabric. Definitely a winner for a hot weather

I am really enjoying this 2026 sewing challenge! This dress is definitely not something I would normally choose, but it was a fun and easy make.

I wasn't surprised that the bust and V-neckline didn't turn out very nicely. Even the sample shown by the pattern designer didn't seem to fit or lay well in the photos. Once I tried it on, I realized I just didn't love how it looked on my body.

But that's the beauty of sewing—you can always make it work! After taking my photos, I cut off the bodice and turned it into a skirt instead. Now it's a piece I'll actually wear, so I call that a true win!

Thanks for putting together such a fun sewing challenge!

Yesterday, I had enough energy to finally make the Tshirt. It was a nice make. I think I will make the one with the darts next time to see how the fabric drapes. I didn’t think I’d like the fabric but when I put it on it just felt good. I used a poly cotton jersey that I’ve had.

I did enter it into the sewfrugal 26 challenge since today was reveal day.

Hoping to work on Basalie if time permits.

This was a fun easy sew with two mystery fabrics from Fabric Mart.

I wanted to share my Fern Frock even though I am late getting it done. I've been in months long autoimmune flares IYKYK. I think I will take the ribbon out of the neckline and replace it with elastic so it's more comfortable to wear, and just sew the ties at the front. Lindsey, the color was inspired by your cute linen dress, but I used cotton chambray.

Here's my finished top. This is the first time I have worked with double gauze. I found that I needed to wash it after pressing and hemming to get the texture back. I also lined the yoke with a cotton lawn and used the burrito method to enclose the gathered seam of the lower top. And because I didn't bother changing my overlocker thread, it doesn't match!

I finished the Basalie Flutter Sleeve Top and used cotton fabric I had in my stash. This fun, easy free pattern is a great way to create a designer look on a budget!

Such an easy sew! I used a slippery fabric from my stash, which made pinning the seams a little extra challenging, but I absolutely love how the final

product turned out!

I made this out of some Trina Turk voille fabric from mood. It came in panels and I wanted the strings at the bottom to be on the sleeves as well but that would have been four panels of fabric so I skipped that. The sewing was pretty easy and straight forward. I made it is a smaller size along the waist as I felt it was too flowy for me. I am a structured lady. I wear it with jeans and like it a lot. I seem to struggle with bias bindings around necklines.

The Fern Tunic really isn't my style and I knew I would not wear it. With just a few days left in the month, I decided to make the Priscilla dress from the same

designer.

I made it out of a light-weight cotton from the clearance section of my local fabric store. My thought was for it to be a swimsuit cover-up; I think it looks great over a swimsuit and as a dress

I added in-seam side pockets and I roll hemmed all the ruffle pieces to stop the fraying. I like the neat clean finish and the flow of the ruffles.

This is the first garment I ever sewed by hand, I don't have a machine set up right now, but really wanted to make something. I was curious what it would be like to sew something that way. I found a youtube channel a while back of a young lady who is a paper mache artist, but she has started sewing her own clothes, and she doesn't have a sewing machine, so she does it by hand. BB also likes to do it that way. Overall, it was more peaceful, but definitely took longer, so it's not very practical. I liked the finished item and think it makes a really fun and whimsical garment. I wore it all day and it was comfortable. I think the top part could be reused for a blouse. I pinned on a few bows. The second one is around the corner near the othe…

This is not really my style so I shortened it, omitted the pocket, and used rayon challis. Instructions were hard to understand at times. Not my favorite make, but it has been fun!!

I finished my fern dress. I made it out of a blue chambray, which makes it look a little bit like a hospital gown to me. But in the end, I feel like I’m a Victorian child searching through the halls for a ghost.

Mine is Reversible sides 2 different wool plaids from my stash and a maroon cotton poplin for binding and back of one side

Forgot to post before the end of March but I finished my vest. I made it from some black wool from my stash and a grey cotton that was a duvet cover it it's past life.

Made a couple of changes: I add a dart to shape the arm hole at the bust and I double layered the pocket so that I didn't have to turn the edges of the curve.

This was a slow sew for me as I decided that I didn't want to see topstitching so I hand sewed the bias tape.

Here's my finished Hanbock Vest. I made it from some quilting cotton I had and a thrifted shirt. The shirt had a yoke in the back that i was able to incorporate into the vest. I used the shirt to make the binding, which was ok because it is a knit, but it was a challenge because it is thick. My intent was to make the woven side the lining side and to create an interior pocket big enough for my phone - but that side may actually be the side that looks better. I may make another unlined one with sherpa down the road. Another really fun project!

I finally finished my vest. I have been sick so, I am late. I really struggled with my bias binding too. I have a hard time making it look nice on both sides.

My vest is done! The Sew With Me video will be up tomorrow!

Well, it's done, and no one wants to see how the sausage was made. The bias binding! I made it too thin, should have gone for 3" wide, but a lesson was learned. So many mistakes...

Finished my vest and im really happy with the way it turned out. I used a heavy flannel for the outer fabric, one of my last purchases at Joanne Fabric.. 😕( I

really miss Joanne’s)…..and a cotton from hobby lobby for the lining and binding.. I made my own binding which was quite a process but it turned out great.. and I love learning something new with each challenge.. I made a winter weight Hanbok vest but today it is 83 in Northern Nevada., so I will make a lightweight linen vest soon.. !

this went together so quickly and I have gotten so many compliments on i. I'll be making more of them for sure.

A late entry for the February challenge, but I still wanted to share. I made this from jersey fabric that I had bought years ago for pjs, but had never used, and it worked perfectly. I am so happy with how it came out! I have to credit the pattern, as I have made other tshirts in the past with lesser results. The sleep shirt idea was such a good one for this! I also made a headband from the scraps.

This was quite a project and I’m 100% to blame. If you could try 1 new thing, why not 12? As far as the vest itself, I love this so much and will definitely be wearing it. Because of the 4 layers, it’s nice and warm. I think it runs slightly wide for me at the shoulders so if I were to do it over again I’d adjust that for myself.

Materials: plaid was repurposed from a vest and skirt that never fit right. Because of this I had to improvise side panels due to fabric that was just slightly too narrow to cut the

front from. Sherpa was a scrap from another old garment. The blue is quilter’s cotton. Cotton ultralight batting. Random cotton for the back of the quilted section (not visible).

New techniques: quilting, using a walking foot, making bias binding, applying bias binding.

Struggles: Applying bias…

I finished sewing the Hanbok Vest and used patchwork cotton fabric from my stash for a Spring layering look. It is lined with pink cotton fabric that also came from my stash. If I made it again, I would probably raise the arm scythe and also use a wider bias tape. It was a fun and quick project!

I finished my Hanbock Vest. I bought both fabrics from Hobby Lobby. The outer fabric is a stretch denim and the inside is a quilt cotton. It came out so awesome. I love it.

Love this!!! Made a black one for my daughter-turned out so well, made this fur one for me!!

I completed my Hanbok Vest and am very pleased with it. I plan on making more. I don't have anything to wear this version with yet but I'll work on it before next winter. This is definitely a cold weather vest because the outer layer is a heavy wool coating that I've had around for about 30 years. There was just enough to make this. All the fabrics used are remnants. I think this could be made from almost anything as long as there wasn't much stretch to it. I plan on making a fleece version for my sister-in-law.

made 2 closet core tshirts and 1 hacked into a night gown. only have 1 pic. My pocket placement is too high but its okay, it’s a nightgown. I was going for something longer but I didn’t have enough fabric

Finished the Dash. Sweatpants in January and 2 core t-shirts in February!

Sorry no picture as I packed it up. I didn't even try it on but it's fine as I made it to be a top for my PJ bottoms. So much fun sewing along. Can't wait to do March.

Finally finished the Core Tee the other day. Trying to work through the fabric I have already,so I used a knit for most of it but I didn't have quite enough for the sleeves. Found a thrifted cotton sheet I already had and made the sleeves and matching pocket. Pretty pleased since it's my first t-shirt. I do have another remnant of the same knit in a different color and about the same amount. So I think I might try doing a sleeveless top and just shorten the shoulder width and do the same collar technique around the armholes ( or at least something similar)

So after trying to use both of my sewing machines to try and so this and having issues i got out my serger. What a difference . I got it done. I didnt hem it because I wasn't sure how to on my serger and I kind of like it unhemmed. I also didnt do the should binding. I had my husband take a very embarrassing picture of me in it. Please dont judge me.:) I have scoliosis so when I wear tiight things it shows more. I should have gone up a size so it wouldn't be so tight. But I am proud of myself that I kept going and didnt give up with all the issues I ran into. I cut out another shirt from this pattern. I really like it but definitely will go up in a size and figure out to hem it.:)

I finished sewing the Core T-Shirt yesterday and used sparkly knit fabric to elevate the basic tee. It’s hard to see the sparkle, but it shines in person! I made the hip length with 3/4 length sleeves and omitted the pocket. The size I sewed didn’t have darts. I attempted the back band but my fabric didn’t cooperate. So, I removed the back band. At least I learned a new method to try with different fabric later! This is a great basic pattern to have in my stash!

I made 2 Core T-shirts one in a double brushed poly knit which will be a pyjama top and the second is made using a lovely soft Viscose elastane jersey . I am very happy with these makes . The pattern was great and easy to follow .I didn't use the binding but will try this technique with a more stable knit.

I'm finally done with my Core T-Shirt. I've lengthened it into a dress/night gown. I think this pattern worked really well for this as it already accommodated the hips and I just made it longer. I used the finishing technique on the back of the neck, it was tedious but really is comfortable to wear. I also used a double needle to do the hems. I used 100% cotton knit and had to use all the tricks to get a nice finish.

Last month I joined 2 weeks in and did a muslin of the Dash sweatpants. Between the muslin and this month I bought a beginner serger and it was life-changing! This month I did the Core t-shirt and the sweatpants as an outfit. The shirt was from upcycling my husbands too large Abercrombie tshirt. These are my first 3 garments so there were lots of missteps. I didn’t do the shirt binding. On the Dash I went down to a 1” elastic waistband because it’s just more comfortable. Added an interior drawstring and piping (oldschool 1980s). Piping is the devil when it’s doubled up. Biggest question I have is whether the serged blind hem looks like it’s supposed to or did I miss something with the tension (went by the manual’s suggestions)?

This pattern sat on my floor during a busy week, then I finally got it put together and cut out. One day I cut my pieces and the next two days I sewed when I had a moment. I found a video to help me understand the neckband application.  It's finally done and I really love it!

I made the cropped version and skipped the pocket and neck/shoulder binding and I used an oversized rayon spandex skirt, using the skirt hem for the bottom hem of the shirt. Easy enough! I will definitely make this again...it's super comfy!

It goes so well with a fresh haircut. 😉

Love the Closet Core pattern. The blue one was the first one made. The flower one, top right , where I adjusted the full bust adjustment and used a smaller size. The bottom right, which is actually pink, was the final creation with all the size and bust adjustments.

This was my first Closet Core pattern and I really enjoyed making this. I kept putting it off though after cutting it out because I procrastinate things I'm scared of, or things I've never done before, which was the encasing at the back inside collar. But it really wasn't too bad, once I sat down and did it. Anyway, I just love how this came out. This dead stock fabric I had had in my stash for ages was stretchier than I remembered, so cutting out was challenging. But the selvedge! This spectacular fringe, I had to do something with it. So I incorporated it into the design, super fun!

Great, quick sew! I made the crop version out of a wool blend from my stash. The bright red was perfect for Chinese New Year.

Love the cute little pocket. I did the neck binding only across the back neck. Just an esthetic choice as I didn't want a sewing line all the way across the neck and shoulders. I used some elastic in the shoulder seams for stability and I am happy with the results.

I like the boxy style but I will make a longer version at some point as I like the fit in the neck/shoulders.

I finished my Core T-shirt. I am happy with the way it turned out. I did add the pocket and the neckband binding (which is a really nice finish). My stripe matching and bust dart both turned out well. I made a size 16 bust and 18 waist and hips with a 2-inch FBA. I think next time I will just make a straight size 16, because it seems a bit large in the waist and hips since I did the FBA. This is my first Closet Core Pattern and I think I may need to try more.

Hi everyone, I finished my Core T and found it super easy to complete and comfortable.. it’s a bit big, but that’s my fault as I printed the wrong size pattern group.. I am usually a 10 or 12 and I printed the 14+ size group.. but I thought the 14 would work just fine.. I used a waffle knit leftover from Dash pants project and a bit of contrast knit I had on hand. The collar I found was too big for my liking so I changed neck to a mock turtle .there is some gathering around the neck but overall Im happy with the result.. I will play with this pattern and make more Core Ts soon as it’s a great pattern.

Here are the photos of my finished makes. I also made a head band to match the lounge set.

I finished my Core T-shirt last week. I hacked the collar using the raw edge collar technique by Manerva . The body of the stee is out of some cotton stretch frantic and I used the rest of the Jersey top sheet in blue for the sleeves and pockets. I wore this as a lounge set with the Dusty pant to attend the Black History month sewing Reteat in Austin, Texas this past weekend. This is my first time sewing knit fabric. I love both these pattern because they are truely size inclusive. I will make both again.

Finished the t-shirt finally. Takes me forever to hem things because I hate changing the thread in my cover stitch. Made it in a mystery knit from Fabric Mart fabrics in an exciting color, 😂 I didn't want to do the neckband binding, but I'm so glad I did. It is a really nice finish. I love closet core patterns, so I'm so glad Lindsey picked this one. Oh, I did the darts, too, part of the size I chose. Would definitely make again!

This is the t-shirt pattern for February that I made into a Valentines Day themed t-shirt dress. I used my embroidery machine to add the heart cutouts at the chest and sleeves. I've recently lost 140 lbs, so I always get my sizing wrong lol. I should've sized down for the look I was going for, but otherwise, I love the way this dress came out. It's perfect for my Valentines Day date on Saturday!

I love pattern hacking (as you can probably tell from my January make!). For this t-shirt pattern, I modified the sleeves into lantern sleeves with cuffs and added a ruffled peplum for extra shape and movement. I’m especially obsessed with the neckline detail included in the pattern — it adds such a polished finish. I can’t wait to use this neckline technique in future projects.

I finished the t-shirt. The first I’ve made for me, well actually, I did make it much longer to wear as a nightshirt over pj pants and eliminated the pocket. I’ve had this lovely soft cotton thick

‘ Ima-gine Jersey knit ‘ in my stash from Fabricville Canada. Perfect opportunity to use it. I will make another with the leftovers, for my daughter. Pretty pleased how it turned out.

Just saw Lindsay’s ‘short’ showing our makes! 😎 They all look great 👏🏻 Thanks for posting Lindsay.

Hey Mia Clusener. I hope you can see it this time.

I would love to see your simple shirt too.

I finished my Core T-Shirt this afternoon. I will definitely make more of these but with a few adjustments. I decided to try lettuce hems on the sleeves and bottom hem edges. I like the sleeve but not thrilled with the bottom edge. It was fun to try though. I also chose to cover the back neck edge and shoulder seams because I have never done that before. The instructions were easy for me to follow. The pattern fabric requirements for a size 12 were just enough for me to make it with only small scraps left. I will plan on adding a bit for adjustments for my next one.