Make Nine 2026

I'm continuing with the habit of a Make Nine grid for 2026 -- even though I have never completed a Make Nine yet! But I enjoy the planning and it helps to think about what you might want to sew in the months ahead. Over the last couple of years I have sometimes included a Use Nine list, looking at fabrics that I wanted to use up. But this year I'm sticking with patterns only.

I only made 2 items from my 2025 Make Nine: 

Simplicity 3684

Burda 121-11-23

But I also made 2 that were on the 'backup' lists that I winnowed down to Nine. Does that count? LOL!

Burda 112-01-2020

Vogue 9364

Just like last year, these are aspirational lists; I'm not holding myself to anything! I'm really a mood sewist, just like I'm a mood reader, so these lists are fun to make but not rigid at all, or I will get sewing block pretty quickly. I know myself. 

And again this year I found it hard to decide on only nine! I started with many more ideas. But I know I have less sewing time and am trying to prioritize things that will fit into my wardrobe plans while still also being fun things I'm excited about. This plan is intended to keep these projects top of mind, not act as a hard and fast rule that I must make all of them. And so, starting fresh with a new 9x9 grid, here are my hopes and plans for 2026 projects.

1. Butterick 3895 

This pintucked blouse is one I've been thinking of making for a few years now. 2026 is the time!

2. New Look 6476 

I want to make the tie neck blouse from this pattern, which also includes pants and a jacket. 

3. Lysiane Blouse by Les Lubies de Cadia

I bought a few patterns in the last Black Friday sales, and this was one. I've had my eye on this pretty pleated blouse for a while! 

4. Butterick 7036

I love this 'retro' 80s design. I am looking at the short sleeved dress version of this one. 

5. Vogue 9029

I picked up this dolman sleeve dress pattern at a church sale recently and I just love the silhouette 

6. McCalls 8500

Another fabulous 80s silhouette. Want to make the dress view of this one too. 

7. Vikos by Itch to Stitch 

One of the other recent Black Friday purchases, this one is such a nice basic. I usually love ITS patterns so am looking forward to making this one. 

8. Simplicity 2289

I made the tunic from this pattern in 2023; now I want to use it for the knit pant part of the pattern. I don't really make pants so have to start with an easy one! 

9. Vogue 2006

I bought this in the fabric store sales this year, specifically for the interesting skirt (includes a back pleat that I like). I want to make it this year! 

I also hope to use all stash to make these items, even if I'm not sure which actual fabrics yet. And surely I can make more than 2 of this list in 2026!