Retrospective 2024
Every year, I indulge in a little tradition: going back through my Instagram account to take stock of my professional year.
In the whirlwind of my daily life, I am often absorbed by the tasks to be accomplished and at the same time turned towards the future, driven by the excitement of the projects that I dream of making a reality for my company. Taking the time to be fully in the present moment is not always easy, especially with my impatience that is difficult to contain. This start-of-year ritual allows me to take a step back and savor the concrete achievements that have come to fruition.
I offer you a look back at the main highlights of the year 2024 at Atelier Charlotte Auzou.
winter
I started the year by celebrating 10 years of full-time entrepreneurship. Although my company was launched a little earlier, it was at the beginning of 2014 that I took the plunge: I left my salaried job to devote myself entirely to the development of Atelier Charlotte Auzou.
You literally dazzled me! When I put out a call for testimonials for you to share your wedding dresses made from the customizable patterns and the ebook, I did not expect such an avalanche of responses. More than 70 of you sent me photos of your magnificent creations, sewn for yourselves or for a loved one. Your stories deeply moved me, and the exceptional quality of your creations left me speechless. A huge thank you from the bottom of my heart! I am honored that my patterns were able to accompany you in the realization of these precious projects.
And 2 other slideshows followed, also visible on Instagram .
spring
My big project of the year was born in May: the new edition, completely revised and expanded, of my sewing book Apprendre à coudre ses vêtements et accessoires . This first book, published in 2014, deserved a real fresh look. Since then, the world of sewing has evolved a lot, as has my way of working. The fundamentals remain at the heart of the book: basic sewing patterns and detailed teaching instructions. But this edition goes further: it offers a wider range of sizes, many photos, as well as complete guides. I am particularly proud to be able to offer this method, ideal for beginners in sewing or for experienced seamstresses wishing to have fun with simple and pleasant projects to sew.
Spring also means new patterns to customize! Goutte d'eau , Bain de Soleil , Tailleur and Jupe à Godets are the new additions of the season. I really enjoyed working with Maëva and Katy to capture these creations during a memorable photoshoot. Among them, the Goutte d'eau top was your real favorite ♡ Many of you shared your beautiful personalized creations made with this pattern last summer, and it was a great joy to discover your creativity.
summer
Summer is always a quieter time, when I take a step back and get away from social media to enjoy precious moments with my family. This year, I had an unforgettable experience: a road trip to Sweden, a country where I lived for a year during my studies and where I love to return.
I also launched a new monthly appointment: the customization of the month. Each month, I highlight a unique composition of patterns (among the 25,000 possible combinations 😅) with, as a bonus, a small discount to allow you to discover these creations. I would like to enrich this appointment with even more content and ideas, but for now, I am short on time. One more idea to add to my (very) long list of projects to realize!
You were also won over by my daily stories from August: one inspiration board per day. Starting with a piece from ready-to-wear, I offered you patterns to personalize and a fabric to create a similar garment. All these inspirations are now available on the blog . This appointment has become monthly, and I try to stick to it with pleasure :-)
autumn
I promised you for a long time: a tour of my sewing workshop ! I took the time to think carefully about its layout to make it a space that is both functional, ideal for sewing and working, but also warm and pleasant to live in.
Although I have gotten used to releasing only one collection per year in recent years, a new idea came to me during the summer: to create new sleeves for the customizable patterns. The selection was not very large, it had to be remedied. Inspired, I got to work and launched a mini-collection of four sleeves: Bishop, Ballon, Cloche and Nœud .
Personally, I have a weakness for the Knot sleeves, but many of you have voted for the Bishop sleeves, which have been a great success!
2025...
There is no shortage of ideas, now we need to know how to channel them! Two major projects are taking shape for the coming year, and I will tell you more about them in my next newsletter which will be sent in January. Don't hesitate to sign up at the bottom of this page ;-)
I wish you all the best for the New Year: may creativity infuse every aspect of your life and make it sweet, inspiring and enjoyable.
Charlotte
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