In fact my only completed make this summer was my Strawberry New Look 6262 that I blogged about here! I have worn it a lot though so it has been a success.
As well as a lack of time, one of the reasons for lack of sewing was the fact that quite a few more pounds than I'd like have crept on over the last couple of years. Coupled with a lack of exercise in the last year caused by achilles tendonitis, even some of the handmade clothes I'd made in the last year were starting to get a bit tight!
Rather than half heartedly dieting, I decided two weeks ago to join Simming World. It's a sensible eating plan, and it's pretty easy to follow with out feeling like you are denying yourself. So far in the last two weeks, I've lost four pounds in total and I have a target weight loss of two stone in total to reach. I'm feeling optimistic as I know Slimming World works as I followed it before when my daughter was small. I thought sharing my plan here on my blog would further incentivise me to stick to it! I also went a physiotherapist about my achilles tendonitis last week and had acupuncture and ultrasound. I'm going back next week so hopefully the treatment will help so I can get back to running. In the meantime, I can go to the gym or use my exercise bike.
As I'm following a healthy eating plan, there will be no stitching for myself in the immediate future. I've created a Pinterest board from my existing pattern stash that I'd like to stitch this winter once I'm nearer my target weight. I'm not going to make any official stitching plans though.
Instead I'm going to concentrate on my knitting as I have quite a few UFOs to get on with, including the cardigan I'm making for my sister after she saw mine here - so expect a few knitting posts! I might also try my hand at making some accessories if I fancy sewing...
Anyway here are a couple of my favourite patterns for Autumn/Winter:
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| Deer and Doe Pavot |
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| New Look 6298 |
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| Burda B8281 |
I've also treated myself to a new pattern, Mcalls M7241, lovely isn't it!
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| Mcalls M7241 |
I'll let you know how I get on with the diet! In the meantime I'd love to know what you've got planned to stich for Autumn/Winter 2015?
I'm also planning on going to the Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace in October so that's something to look forward to!
Catherine x
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