Inspiration...Maxi Skirt

 Today's inspiration is a simple, elastic waist skirt:

This is the Poplin Maxi Skirt from Gap. Price tag:$ 69.95.  Details:  Elastic waist, side pockets, cotton poplin fabric, cotton lawn lining.

The price on this skirt is not bad but the color selection is limited. It is such a simple skirt and that should make it a very quick item to sew.  Here is one pattern suggestion:

This is New Look 6287.  It is a simple skirt pattern.  I would suggest manipulating View A and incorporate the lace panels into the pattern or just simply add length to View B.  If you want the pockets, those will need to be added.  

Of course, as always, if you already have an appropriate pattern, use it.  Save the money for more fabric.  Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful. 

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Scrappy Skirt

 I really like the idea of this skirt.  It is patchwork of various fabrics making it a good scrap busting project.

This is the Mae Multi Patchwork Striped Pencil Skirt by Ralph Lauren Collection. Price tag: $3490.00.  Details:  high waist, knee length, pencil silhouette, back walking vent.

This is an almost classic pencil skirt.  It does not have a waistband but a facing which is why I say almost.  Here is a pattern that is fairly close:

This is Vogue Patterns 2017.  There are a lot of options in the pattern but the skirt is fairly spot  on for the inspiration skirt.

This is Simplicity 9553.   This is another pattern with several options but that View B skirt is spot on to the inspiration. 

Hope you are inspirated to make something interesting.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Plaid Button-Down Shirt

 There is nothing like a good button down shirt.  For me, this one clicks all the boxes:

This is the Darleen Plaid Chambray Button Down Shirt by Ralph Lauren Collection. Price tag: $1490.00.  Details:  point collar, button front, long sleeves, button barrel cuffs, chest button-flap pockets, yoke back, relaxed fit, linen.

I just love the look of this shirt but I really do not love that price.  The pattern:

This is the Liesl & Co Classic Shirt. The only change I would make is the flap on the pocket.  Although there may be a flap included in the pattern.  As for a linen plaid, Cali Fabrics does have some light weight linen in a plaid.  

Happy Stitching!

More Fabric On The Way...

 I tell myself that I do not need any more fabric but once in a while I see something I must have and it never comes alone.  Here is my latest purchases:

This is Black/White/Powder Blue 100% rayon print crepe.  I purchased two yards.  That is enough for a blouse.  Care:  Machine Wash Gentle Cycle.

 This is a cotton/polyester Dusty Cloud Gray Oxford Cloth.  I purchased two yards and intend to make a button-down with it.  This will make a good basic.  Care:  Machine wash gentle.

This is a Dark Vintage Wash Cotton/Lycra Strertch Denim.  I purchased two yards.  Unknown what I will make with this.  There is enough for a skirt or pants.  Care:  Gentle wash.

Now, I must sew, sew, sew.  I purchased six yards of fabric with no where for it to go storage wise.  I do have projects that will use up that amount of fabric.  So, I will just be replacing old stash with new stash.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Sleeveless Dress

 The hot days of summer are approaching.  Are you ready?  This dress is perfect for those hot days of summer:

This is the Sleeveless Organic Linen Midi Dress by Eileen Fisher.  Price tag: $288.00.  Details:  sleeveless, scoped neckline, 48-inches from shoulder to hem, elastized hem, a-line silhouette, slipover style, organic linen.

Yes, this is a fairly shapeless dress but when it hot you do not want anything touching you and this dress fits the bill.  I can see this in a light weight denim or maybe a heavier chambray.  Your dress, you get to pick fabric and color.  Now, for the pattern:

My first thought is the Phoebe Tank from fabrics-store dot com.  Yes, it would need to be lengthened but if it is already fitted, the majority of the battle is done.  This is a freebie pattern and must create a login to get.

For those who do not really want to go to the trouble of fitting and lenghtening a pattern, here is another option:

This is the Style Arc June Sheath Dress pattern.  Depending on your height, this might need to be lengthened to the your desired location.  

As for adding the elastic at the hem, that is entirely up to you.  It looks to me like the elastic is only slightly smaller than the circumference of the hem.  Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful. 

Happy Stitching!