Inspiration...Linen Dress

 This is a perfect hot weather dress.  It hangs from the shoulder and has some cute details.

This is the Ruched Pintuck Linen Dress by Lafayette 148 New York.  Price tag:  $998.00.  Details:  textured pintuck bib and front ruching, approximately 37-inches from shoulder to hem, band collar, concealed button front, short dolman sleeves, back yoke, on-seam pockets, hits around the knee, a-line silhouette, linen, unlined, machine washable.

I seriously doubt that we would be able to find an exact pattern for this dress.  I did think of this pattern:

This is the Itch to Stitch Nosara Shirt pdf pattern.  It is not the perfect pattern but if you own it, it is a very good start.  Here are the changes that I would make - eliminate the collar, length the pattern and straighten the hem, make the concealed button placket, add the pintucks.

Easy Peasy, right?  It might take a little bit longer to make the dress because of all the changes.  As for the pintucks, remember to stitch them and then baste to the hem.  That way the pintucks do not interfer with anything.  Hope you are inspired.

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Fabrics For Wardrobe Plan...

 I have spent a couple of weeks going through my most stash looking for appropriate fabrics for the fall/winter sewing plan.  Folks, I have a lot of fabric.  I have looked and looked. Here are the fabrics that have been pulled so far:

From left to right top row - blue knit for t-shirt, pink cotton pique & gray oxford for button down shirt, and teal challis for blouse. From left to right bottom row - navy sateen for skirt, and gray twill for pants.  

As much as I try to use up what is in my stash, only one item in the above is from the stash - the gray twill.  Although you could argue that once fabric comes into the house, it is stash.  I have really dug through my stash and found tons of fabric that I had forgotten but I do not have any navy twill.  Yes, folks, I was very surprised. I have enough to keep me busy while I look for the fabric pieces that are missing.  

The piece that is first up will be the navy sateen for a skirt.  It is a little bit on the light weight side and will definitely work for summer but will need replacing if I want a navy skirt for winter.  Then, I will work on the Love Notions Rhapsody blouse as I have already been working on fitting that blouse. Once it is fitted, I will make a summer blouse and then the teal blouse.  I have really been wanting to new clothes for now.

That is it for now.

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Inspiration...Shorts

 I rarely post shorts but the length of these shorts would be perfect for me, the little old lady:

This is The Boardwalk Short by Ann Taylor. Price tag: $69.50.  Details:  hits just above the knees, zip front with double hook & bar closure, belt loops, front off seam pockets, back welt pockets, side slits.

Yep, this is pretty much the perfect shorts.  Now, for a pattern or two:

This is Simplicity 9647.  You get trousers and shorts.  The shorts look pretty good.  They has a slash pocket instead of the side seam pocket.

This is Vogue 9008.  This pattern offers two styles in three lengths.  I think View C is the closest match.  I would copy the side seam pockets and the waistband from View D, E, or F (probably the same pattern piece for all three). 

Hope you are inspired.  It is getting a little late to make summer items but maybe you live in an area that has warm/hot weather well into the fall.

Happy Sewing!

New Itch to Stitch Mindelo Top...

 Itch to Stitch has a great new top pdf pattern that is perfect for hot summer weather.  Here is the line drawings:

The Mindelo Top pdf pattern features a flattering V-neckline, center front button closure, and four fun sleeve options so you can sew it exactly your way:

• Sleeveless
• Sleeveless with single ruffle
• Sleeveless with double ruffles
• Flutter sleeves

It’s designed for lightweight woven fabrics and comes in sizes 00 to 40 with cup options included—so you can get the fit you love with the fabric you adore. Be sure to check out the blog post to see that many versions of the Mindelo Top pattern in action and for a bit of inspiration.

The pattern is on sale at a 20% discount through June 25, 2025.  As a bonus, the volume discounts still apply.  So, it is a good time to look around for additional patterns,

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Inspiration...Button Front Pencil Skirt

This is the Button Front Pencil Skirt from Ann Taylor.  Price tag: $129.00.  Details:  button front, front slash pockets, back welt pockets, belt loops, length 34-inches, cotton/spandex.

This is a great every day kind of skirt - work, casual.  Here are a few options for patterns:

This is Vogue 2118.  The skirt in this pattern gives the illusion of the inspiration skirt.  The pockets are different.  If you have patterns with similar details, they could be moved to the skirt pattern.

This is Silhouette Patterns Vera's Skirt.  This is another pattern that gives the illusion of the inspiration pattern.  This one does not have a waistband or pockets.  All design details of that type would need to be added.

This is the Seamwork Brookes Skirt pdf pattern.  This kinda leans more toward a denim type skirt but the pattern has potential.

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!