In this video I’m doing a full end-of-year sewist debrief: 23 projects I made in 2025, what I genuinely loved, what I learned, and the handful of makes I’d tweak if I were sewing them again. I walk through everything in order—from tops and dresses to mash-ups, jeans, and gift-y little makes—so you can see how my style and skills evolved across the year. And yes, I’m calling out the “wins” (the pieces I actually reach for) as well as the projects that taught me something the hard way. I also zoom out and talk about two really special trips this year, plus what it’s been like building Catherine’s Sewing Room—my online membership—into a place where we can sew together, troubleshoot fit, and keep the momentum going week to week. My biggest takeaway: a “not perfect” project is still valuable if it helps you learn what you like, what you’ll wear, and what you’d change next time. I’m heading into 2026 feeling grateful, more confident in my choices, and very excited to keep making clothes that don’t just look good on the hanger—they work in real life.