Everything I made in 2023! ✨15 sewing projects (jackets, dresses, & more!)

Take a look at everything I made in 2023! This video shows you all the clothes I sewed this year. I created fifteen pieces last year, including dresses, shirts, jackets, a blazer, and more! Follow along in this video for inspiration on what to sew for your wardrobe in 2024.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:39 Max Tee
02:11 Nikko tops
03:50 Marlo sweater
05:10 Black Chloe dress
06:53 Pink cut-out dress
08:30 Navy blue floral dress
09:55 Bias-cut skirt (fail!)
11:55 Activewear set
13:20 Fall floral jacket
14:59 Heather blazer
17:00 Oslo coat
19:34 Wrap-up
20:38 Thank you for watching!
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Projects (in order:)
#1 Max tee
Fabric: www.blackbirdfabrics.com/prod... (other colours available)
Pattern: www.chalkandnotch.com/shop/ma...
#2 Nikko top
Fabric: www.blackbirdfabrics.com/prod...
Pattern: truebias.com/products/nikko-t...
#3 Marlo sweater
Fabric: Mood fabrics double knit (various colours available): www.moodfabrics.com/italian-s...
Pattern: truebias.com/products/marlo-s...
#4 Black Dress
Pattern: www.sewlovepatterns.com/shop/...
#5 Pink Dress
Pattern: simplicity.com/new-look/n6731
Fabric: fabricville.com/products/soli... (similar)
#6 Blue dress
Pattern: Simplicity 5401 (Vintage)
Blue Floral Fabric: Sold out
Blue lining fabric: sewnotcomplicated.com/product...
Interfacing: Light-weight woven interfacing (purchased locally)
#7 Bias-cut skirt
Pattern: www.etsy.com/ca/listing/97859... (make sure to choose correct height)
Fabric: sold out
#8 Activewear Set
Jacket pattern: jalie.com/products/stretch-so...
Leggings pattern: www.seamwork.com/catalog/tino
Fabric: Nylon-spandex 4-way stretch knit (now sold out)
#9 Ilford Jacket
Fabric: Received second-hand
Pattern: fridaypatterncompany.com/prod...
#10: Heather Blazer
Pattern: fridaypatterncompany.com/prod...
Pink plaid etsy seller: www.etsy.com/ca/shop/indigoloom (exact fabric sold out)
Cotton poplin lining: www.blackbirdfabrics.com/prod... (similar)
#11 Oslo coat
Wool coating: www.moodfabrics.com/ketil-gol...
Kasha lining: www.macpheeworkshop.com/colle...
Pattern: www.tessuti-shop.com/products...
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FAQ:
-What are my measurements? B36" W28" H37" (Height = 5'6" or 167 cm)
-How did I learn to sew? My mum taught me the basics when I was young, but I've mostly taught myself using online resources!
-What sewing machines do I use? Kenmore 158.15250 (Vintage) and Singer Model 15-90 (Vintage)
-How to get started sewing? See my video for beginners: • 10 sewing tips for beg...
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[@MadeByMelm]

Hi friends, happy new year! ✨ Thank you for all the support on my channel over the past year! Being able to share my passion for sewing with all of you is a dream come true 🤩 I hope you enjoy today's 2023 sewing wrap-up video. Let me know what you made during 2023 in the comments below! 😊 Stay tuned for more great content coming in 2024!

[@bibliothekla]

You made so many lovely items this year. But, I also appreciate when you share the things you wish had been different or things you consider "failures", because that's just a realistic thing that happens with handmade items sometimes! Taking the learning experiences and moving forward is so important. I think your black thrift flip dress is my favorite of the garments you made in 2023, but your pink plaid blazer and that cozy coat are also fantastic. I look forward to seeing what you come up with in 2024 :)

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you so much for your comment! It's always important to talk about failures, because they happen! 😊

[@rainboworchestra]

you rock! keep having fun, its a joy to be a part of the journey. to the moon!

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you so much, I'm so glad you are enjoying my videos! Happy new year to you! 😊

[@rhondaa18]

Hi. Nice overview. Regarding Marlo sweater, you can still add a binding over the back seam like rtw. You might find video on yt.

[@MadeByMelm]

Ooh, that is a really good idea! Thanks for the tip 😊

[@kartikeye]

Wow, what a collection. I have decided to learn sewing this year. I am inspired by this.

[@MadeByMelm]

That is so exciting! Goodluck on your sewing journey this year, have fun! 😊

[@petrasouth1133]

The pink dress in a festive black fabric would be great for a party

[@MadeByMelm]

Oh so true! I actually have some pi k silky satin fabric that I best would look amazing! Thanks for watching!

[@ChristineSewsALot]

The Ilford sleeves at the lower arm and cuffs are tight. FPC recently had a blog post on pattern adaptation for this given the background of other makers experiencing the same thing.

[@MadeByMelm]

Oh thank you so much for this info, it is definitely helpful! I need to be better about reviewing pattern reviews before I cut out my size in case any changes are needed! Thanks for watching!

[@JP-nl4dp]

Gorgeous pieces. My favourite is the vintage dress. Perfect fabric choices and the silhouette is perfect on you.

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you for such a nice comment! Happy new year! 😊

[@francescaleaton4973]

Loved every minute of your blog - so informative and helpful ❤

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you much for such a nice comment! So glad it was helpful! 😊

[@JulieLeChef]

Neat video. I've gotta say, the outerwear set and the Oslo coat are especially impressive. Well done!

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you so much!

[@lyndsaycollins6468]

I love all these pieces and REALLY love the honesty and helpful info. Great video. Definitely a collection to be proud of.

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you so much! I try to keep it real over here for sure! Glad this was helpful info 😊

[@user-zx3yq2oh2x]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼These are great makes! I love how you blended quality, practicality, and fashion so seemlessly.

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you so much, that is such a nice compliment! Thanks for watching.😊

[@LisaFaiss]

That cutout dress is really nice and suits you well. Love the vintage inspired dress too - great fabric choice.
I love that Jalie jacket. I like to sew with lightning stitch then run it through serger or use an overlock stitch on my normal machine.
That Oslo jacket is great and quite a challenge you were able to successfully execute. Woohoo!

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you for your kind words about my projects! I agree about using the lightening stitch and overlock on a sewing machine, they are great alternatives if you don't have a serger (which I don't!). Thanks again for supporting my channel😊

[@emmy8526]

Great work! Side seam pockets are seldom an asset visually imo, good idea to switch them out.

[@MadeByMelm]

I totally agree about side seam pockets, I will definitely be wary of them from now on. Thanks for watching!

[@karenlowes7802]

Very nice!😊

[@MadeByMelm]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Happy new year!

[@joesmay]

Very impressed.

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! 😊

[@RezaMarz]

Thanks.

[@MadeByMelm]

Thanks for watching!

[@scribe6430]

Happy new year! Thank you for your contribution, you are so talented 💕 Love your makes 2023. Ps. You can just add a colourful bias binding to fix the inside edges of your jacket 😉 God bless, Dora

[@MadeByMelm]

Thank you so much for such a nice comment! That is a great tip, I am going to look into using some binding for it 😊

[@LoirJesus-wg3ku]

Essa loira é demais

[@MadeByMelm]

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