Sounds like you have been having FUN!!!
I don't do well without a pattern.......especially when it comes to clothing. EXCEPT for those CUTE pillowcase dresses! I have those down pat thanks to LoganHogan. :-)

(Sewing keeps me sane) Dee

Dayenu, I don't do clothes "solo", but I'm really good at home dec stuff without a pattern. I do some quilting w/o patterns, too. Are you a member at Pattern Review? They have a stash reduction contest going on now. I signed up for it but haven't entered any of the things I've made yet. I have a big Rubbermaid bin that was full of fabric washed and ready to sew, complete with patterns picked out. I made up my mind that bin will be empty by the end of the month! So far I've sewn a blouse, 2 tank top & shirt sets, and a Madeira applique kitchen towel, plus embroidered 3 store-bought T shirts that have been in there about a year now. I'm down to a dress, a skirt & top set, a pair of pants and a skirt. Then I can start on the next stash! ;)

Donna

Donna, I dont check pattern review often enough because I didn't know about the fabric swap. I save way way too much of odds and ends. Not a quilter but I have done some kids applique which needs funky smal pieces. the question with quilting is how many quilts can you use? and although I I have seen alot of clothing incorporating quilted areas, thats all too linear for me.

Home sewing is really rewarding, I love table linens and throw pillows and simple reupholstery jobs. What about you?

You're very talented to be able to do all this without patterns, and everything you've made sounds lovely. I often combine patterns, or add to, or take away, but always need the basic pattern for pants--skirts are easy W/O, not so pants, for me.

I'd love to see your creations. Can you post pics??? Pics always inspire me.

I love sewing especially quilts and house decorations. I am not as much into clothing as I used to be and especially since the patterns have gotten so pricey. I never made pants w/o either.

warning: the pants I make are very loose fitting ethnic types. for darts and zippers I use a pattern too. But I will gladly take photos and post them. right now I am wearing a skirt made out of a seldom used shawl with pleated pockets and a fringe botton. My husband thinks I went too far with this skirt.

posted a few garments in gallery made without patterns. proceed at your own risk... :-)

I really like that two piece red outfit. A Stunner!!