This year I didn't think I would finish many challenges for the Historical Sew Monthly challenge, but with my end of year projects I realised that I had actually made 8 out of 13 challenges, so here they are in one post. IT definitely helped that I got interested in 1930s fashion, which just made them eligible for the cut off year of 1938.
The theme for this year were challenges from the past that had been the most popular challenges with the most entries.
January: Tops and Toes (2014, 12th most popular): Create an accessory that goes on your head or on your feet. - link to my post about my Christmas hat
February: Under It All (2013 & 2014, 11th and 3rd most popular respectively): Make something that goes under your outer garments, to protect them from sweat/grime or provide the right shape/support. - link to post about my 16th century kirtle
March: Black and White (2014, 10th most popular): Draw on the opposite ends of the shade spectrum to create something in black, white, or both. Link to post about my 1930s skirt
April: Procrastination (2016, 9th most popular): Complete a garment you have been putting off finishing. Or make something you have been avoiding starting. Link to my post about my 17th century headwear.
May: Pink (2014, 8th most popular): Make something in the colour pink. Or make a garment that involves pinking/slashing as an ornamental feature.
June: Accessorize (2013, 7th most popular): Accessories add polish to your outfits, helping to create the perfect historical look. Create the perfect period accessory for yourself. - link to post about my 16th century hairnet
July: Stashbusting (2015, 6th most popular): Make something using only fabric, patterns, trims and notions that you already have in stash.
August: Make Do and Mend (2014, 5th most popular): Get your historical wardrobe in order by fixing/mending something that has worn out or gone wrong. Alternatively, you could focus on the historical precedent of making-do by re-making an old garment or remaking something into a historical garment (ex: a chemise from old bedsheets). Link to post about mending my favorite shift
September: Blue (2015, 4rd most popular): Make an item that features blue, in any shade from azure to zaffre.
October: UFO (2013, 2nd most popular): We all have an UnFinished Object or two (or ten!) Now’s the time to complete one of your unfinished historical costuming projects.
November: Foundations (2015, most popular challenge ever!): Make something that is the foundation of a period outfit. This can be a literal foundation (ex: a shirt, stockings or stays) or an item that is a “foundation piece” in your wardrobe (ex: a garment or accessory that can be styled in many different ways). Get creative with your interpretation!
December: The Final Touch: Make an accessory or garment that is the finishing touch to an outfit. - Link to my post about a 1930s belt
**Bonus Challenge** Since the HSM is celebrating thirteen years, we have an optional thirteenth challenge for 2025. Let’s show some love to the “Worst of All Time”, the challenge with the fewest ever entries—a mere five! The WOAT: As Seen on Screen (2022): Make something inspired by something you’ve seen on screen, whether it’s film, television, or YouTube. - link to post about my 1930s Christmas blouse
Looking back I think it's strange that I didn't do anything for the "pink" or "stashbusting" challenges, since my stash is quite full of small pieces of pink fabric. Well still 8 out of 13 challenges in a year when I didn't think I would finish almost any isn't too bad.
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