past patterns

I first discovered patterns at the same time that I discovered the $1 pattern sales.   You can look at the hundreds of different patterns available either online or by looking thru the catalog books at the fabric stores - and believe me, patterns can be very addicting when you first get into it....especially when they are only $1!  Needless to say it didn't take long for me to collect a modest little stash.  In the beginning, I only sewed using patterns - I didn't know any other way (and to be honest I hardly knew that way).  Below is everything I've made using patterns over the past year.  You'll notice how many there were in the beginning and how they tapered off fairly quickly.  That's not to say I dislike patterns; On the contrary, I quite like patterns - I've simply been experimenting with different methods, like tutorials and what I like to call the "winging it method" ;-)

stuffed elephant
Simplicity 2613
October 2010

boy pants
Simplicity 2907
October 2010

monkey shoes
Simplicity 2491
October 2010

jumper dress
McCalls 5916
October 2010

fleece hat
Simplicity 2494
October 2010

skirt
Simplicity 2698
November 2010

jacket
Simplicity 2526
November 2010

holiday dress
Simplicity 2668
December 2010

coordinating jacket
Simplicity 2668
December 2010

Shopping cart cover.  It's reversible, has 2 pockets, 1 bag, and a safety strap
January 2011
McCalls M5721

Shopping cart cover.  It's reversible, has 2 pockets, 1 bag, and a safety strap
February 2011
McCalls M5721

dinosaur rag quilt
Simplicity 2493
April 2011

art smock
(not my pattern - i don't have the info)
March/April 2011

turtle rag quilt
Simplicity 2493
May 2011

 So now you're up to date on my past pattern usage!  I have several *wink* unused patterns sitting in my little pattern bin, so hopefully I will have more to share with you in the near future!