Cozy Slippers...

 Today's scrap buster project is a good one, if you have left fleeces, shrunk sweater, whatever.

The Cozy Slippers should be a really good project.  They could be really scrappy as well.  Nothing says that they need to all the same fabric.  

Hope you're inspired to create something fun.  Remember to share.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Striped Button-Down Cardigan

I love a good cardigan.  Especially one that is worn as a top.

This is the Striped Button-Down Cashmere Cardigan by Lafayette 148 New York.  Price tag: $898.00.  Details:  Approximately 28 1/2-inches from shoulder to hem, cashmere, v neck, button front, long sleeves, relaxed fit, unlined, dry clean.

The striped knits are easy to come by but the cashmere striped knit is not.  Just grab your striped knit combo and make it.  Here is a perfect pattern:

This is the Itch to Stitch Foz Top pdf pattern.  The main difference between the inspiration photo and the Foz is the Foz has a slimmer fit.  So you would need to account for that unless that is the fit that you prefer.

I have made this particular pattern at least three times and love it.  Looks like it will be used again this year.  I think both the long sleeved version and the short sleeved version should be used. Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

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Happy Stitching!

Patchwork Top...

If you have scraps that are of similar weight, then think about actually making more clothing.  This is where you can get very creative.  

1. DIY patchwork cropped tank

2. Patchwork Top

3.  Patchwork Top

4.  This idea could extend the life of a garment - Lazy Patchwork

5.  This idea is more like crazy quilting - Patchwork Top.  This idea can be applied to the scarfs in earlier posts as well.  Do not forget embellishments as it makes the crazy quilting look fabulous.

6.  Patchwork Dress

I think this is enough to get the creative juices flowing.  Have fun.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration..Collared Dress

 This collared dress has vintage feel because of the sleeves.  I have not seen a dress pattern with this feature in a long time.  Here is the dress:

This is the Collared Silk-Linen Midi Dress by Lafayette 148 New York. Price tag: $998.00. Details:  Pick-stitch detailing, center front seam, approximately 48 1/2-inches from shoulder to hem, stand collar, short sleeves, hem fails below knee, a-line silhouette, slip over style, silk/linen, unlined, dry clean.

Folks, I love this dress style.  It is the perfect dress for a long, hot summer day.  Unfortunately, I can not find a perfect pattern match.  Here is a couple of dresses that I thought might give you the general feel of this dress:

This is Vogue 1777.  This is a loose-fitting, partially lined dress with dropped shoulders, short sleeves with turn back cuffs, bust darts, waist pleats, welt pockets.  This dress pattern gives you the collar and the loose feel of the inspiration dress.

This is the Merchant and Mills Factory Dress.  This is a slip over dress with cuffed shorts sleeves, and pockets.  With this pattern, I think you could length the top pattern into dress.  This would give you the center front seam, the collar, and the fullness of the inspiration photo.

I think this would be wonderful in a blue gray linen/cotton blend.  Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful. 

Happy Stitching!

2025 Project List...

 I have a few thoughts for projects in 2025:

1.  Make a loveseat slipcover.  Fabric is already purchased.  I will need to draft a pattern or maybe use drape it.

2.  Make my DH a new housecoat.  This is a slipped project from 2024.  Thankfully he does not care.

3.  Make a Love Notions Octave Coat.  This is another slipped project.  2025 is the year to finish it.

4.  Make a Love Notions Clef Coat.  This is a pattern I purchased early in the year and forgot that I had it.  

5.  A quilt for my nephew.

6.  Various home dec projects.  

7.  Work on fitting Love Notions Duet Trousers.  

8.  Work on clothing items as I see a need/hole in the wardrobe.  

9.  Make a JOY banner for my niece. 

I have not sewn much the last couple of years.  I also have not shopped much.  I am starting to see holes in the wardrobe.  I would imagine that will encourage a bit more sewing or have to shop.

Goal for 2025:

1.  Reduce the amount of fabric purchases.

2.  Reduce the number of patterns purchased.

Honestly, this list should keep me busy even if I only accomplish half of it.  The slipcover will keep me busy for a couple of months.

Happy Stitching!