Everything I Sewed for Myself in 2025 - I hope this gives you Sewing Inspiration!

Happy New Year, and welcome to 2026! I can’t believe we’re here already. As I’m writing this, it’s snowing outside my window here in Connecticut—absolutely beautiful. I truly enjoy winter, especially when we get real snow, so it feels like the perfect time to reflect on the past year. In today’s post, I’m sharing all of the clothes I sewed for myself in 2025. My hope is that this gives you some inspiration to take time to sew for yourself this year, along with a few pattern recommendations for garments I genuinely love and wear often.

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For this post, we’re focusing entirely on adult garments I made for myself in 2025. I’ll be sharing them in reverse order, starting with colder-weather makes and working my way back to spring and summer. Come back next week for my children's makes!

Oliver Sweater – Seamwork

The first garment is one of my favorite sweatshirt alternatives: the Oliver Sweater by Seamwork*. I love this pattern so much that I made it twice.

The first version I’m sharing was made for the holidays. I wanted something fun, easy, and comfortable to throw on, and this fit the bill perfectly. Connecticut weather is unpredictable—it can be snowy one day and 50 degrees the next—so this sweater is warm but still lightweight. This version is made from a beautiful double knit from Fabric Mart (Pennsylvania). It’s an easy piece to wear around the house while still looking polished and stylish. The pattern comes together quickly, which made it an easy decision to sew again.

The second Oliver Sweater was made in the fall using a French terry from Style Maker Fabrics, and I may like this version even more. I used the stand-up neckline option, which was very easy to sew, and I wore this constantly throughout the fall.

It’s one of those pieces you can pair with jeans and instantly look more put-together than a basic sweatshirt, while still feeling incredibly comfortable. You really can’t go wrong with this pattern.

Lisa Sweater – Seamwork

Another Seamwork make from this year is the Lisa Sweater*. This version was sewn using a sweater knit from Style Maker Fabrics. I made a size 6 in both the Oliver and the Lisa sweaters. While the Oliver fit perfectly, I found the Lisa sweater to be a bit too oversized for my liking. I ended up removing the sleeves, shortening them by almost an inch, and taking in the sides as well. If I make this pattern again—and I likely will—I’ll size down to a size 4 and possibly shorten the sleeves slightly. Even with those adjustments, it’s a cozy and versatile sweater, and I often wear it layered over my Tilda blouse.

Tilda Blouse – Maison Fauve (Free Pattern)

The Tilda Blouse is a pattern I’ve made twice, and I absolutely love it. This version was sewn in a linen from Style Maker Fabrics as part of my fall sewing. I wanted a great transitional piece—something that works when the weather is still warm but feels appropriate for fall. On cooler days, it layers beautifully under a sweater.

The Tilda blouse features lovely pleats at the front and on the sleeves. It’s a free pattern from Maison Fauve.

Fit Adjustments I Made:

• Sized up one size after finding the smallest size tight across the back

• Removed 2 inches from both the front and back (4 inches total on each side) to reduce volume

• Shortened the length so it could be worn untucked

• Increased the cuff size, which runs very small in the original pattern.

Despite those tweaks, it’s a wonderful pattern and one I highly recommend with a few thoughtful adjustments.

Flannel Tova Blouse – Wiksten (Discontinued)

Next is a flannel blouse made from an Art Gallery flannel, also from Style Maker Fabrics. Flannel is one of my favorite fabrics to sew and wear—comfortable, cozy, and perfect for Connecticut’s fluctuating winter temperatures. This is the Wiksten Tova, which unfortunately is no longer available unless you find it secondhand. What I love about this pattern is the pullover placket and gathered sleeves, which give it a more feminine feel than a traditional button-down flannel shirt. It’s one of those pieces I reach for often, especially on milder winter days.

Tilda Blouse (Spring/Summer Version)

I also made another Tilda blouse in a light blue linen for warmer weather. This one is currently in Florida, since I don’t need it in Connecticut right now, but it’s been a favorite.

The pleats really shine in a solid fabric, and this version reminded me just how much I love sewing with linen.

More Sewing Inspiration with the Own Your Magic Dress

One of my favorite summer makes was the Own Your Magic Dress, sewn in a lightweight French terry from Fabric Mart. This dress surprised me. When I first tried it on, it felt a little fitted, but once I wore it out, I absolutely loved how it looked and felt. The French terry was a perfect fabric choice—it doesn’t cling and has just enough structure to glide nicely over the body. This dress got a ton of wear during the summer because it was so easy to throw on and go.

Nephaline Blouse

I finally got around to sewing the Nephaline Blouse, a pattern I had admired for a long time. This blouse has beautiful feminine details, including tucks on the sleeves and a ruffled collar.

I made several adjustments based on reviews:

• Removed 2 inches from both the front and back to reduce volume (so again 4" from each side)

• Raised the neckline by 1" before attaching the collar

The fabric is a lightweight rayon from Fabric Mart. While I love the blouse itself, the fabric requires a lot of ironing, and I would likely choose a rayon twill or lightweight linen next time for a bit more body. I would absolutely make this pattern again.

Donnie Shirt – Friday Pattern Company

The final garment I made in 2025 was the Donnie Shirt from Friday Pattern Company. I sewed this using a medium-weight linen from my stash that I’ve had for years.

This is such a great, easy summer top. It feels more polished than a t-shirt but is just as comfortable and breathable. I wore this constantly during the summer months.

Final Thoughts

That wraps up everything I sewed for myself in 2025. I’m hoping to sew even more for myself in 2026. Next week, I’ll be sharing everything I sewed for children in 2025, so if

that’s more your focus, I hope you’ll join me.

Here’s to a wonderful 2026—and happy sewing!

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