Inspiration...Layered Skirt

 I found this skirt and was very intriqued.  Here is this simple little skirt:

This is the Layered Button-Front Wool-Blend Knee-Length Skirt by Prada.  Price tag: $3,150.00.  Details:  bandless waist, button-front closure, side slip pockets, chambray underskirt, wool blend outer skirt.

The price for the simple little skirt is astonishing.  Granted there are two layers.  Which comes to another intriqueing point - Why to two layers or skirts?   It caught my attention.  Now, for a pattern:

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This is the Silhouettes Patterns  Vera's Skirt pattern.  It is a waistless button front straight skirt.  I do not know if there are pockets included with the pattern but it is easy enough to add.  

To get the look -

• decide on length
• pick the outside fabric and the inside fabric
• the inside skirt will be a little taller and a little longer
• make your skirts

I made that sound simple.  It might not be that simple.   The skirt pattern itself is fairly straight forward.  There is a sew along for this pattern here.

So, pick out a nice wool blend fabric and find a chambray in a color that suits you.  Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

Itch to Stitch sale...

 Itch to Stitch is having a 20% off sale through August 31, 2026 at 11:59 US Mountain Time.  Here are a few of my favorites and some I am sewing for the fall/winter:

This is the Brisas Pullover pdf pattern.  I have made this once and love it.  The zipper is a little tricky but trust the directions they will get you there.

This is the Andorra Top & Vest pdf pattern.  This is the next pattern to muslin in my queue.  I love the idea of this top and can hardly wait to get it the muslin finished. I have my eye on some faux cashmere that will make a perfect sweater.

This is the Elmstead Pinafore pdf pattern.  This is my list of to-dos.  It has nto made it to the muslin stage yet as I am trying to locate fabric in the stash before purchasing something. I love the idea of this in corduroy.  However a denim version would work year round.

This is the Orio Jacket pdf pattern.  I have seeing some great versions of this made up and love it.

This is the Kashi Tee & Dress pdf pattern.  This is a great basic.  The pattern contains lots of options.  I have made this at least three times.  

This is the Quebec Skirt pdf pattern.  This is a great skirt.  I misjudeged the size when I made mine but it is a lovely skirt and I am hoping to make another one in a stretch corduroy.

This is the Zubiri Trouser pdf pattern.  This is a good silhouette for this year.  

This is only a little taste of what is available at Itch to Stitch.  Be sure to hop over and see what is available.  All discounts apply automatically.

I am an affiliate of Itch to Stitch.  If you purchase through any of my links, I will get a small commission.  Thank you!

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Denim Jacket

 The last two inspirations have been denim skirts.  Now, we are moving to a tailored jacket style:

This is the Brushed Denim Jacket by Akris punto.  Price tag: $1,590.00.  Details:  spread collar, long sleeves, button-barrel cuffs, d-loop belt, side on-seam pockets, button front closure, peplum hem, 100% cotton, lining 100% cupro, dry clean.

This jacket is so cute.  Definitely different than the standard jean jacket.  Here is a pattern idea:

This is McCall's M7513.  It is a tailored jacket with a peplum.  It might work for the inspiration photo.  The collar is a little different and there are no cuffs or belt.  I think that with a little hacking the cuffs could be added.  The belt would just need to be sewn.  Denim is not a specific fabric called out with this pattern but wool and velveteen are heavy fabrics which imply to me that denim would work. If you are a Threads Insider, there is an article on how to add details to a princess seam jacket from the 1940s era.  

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Denim Pencil Skirt

 If the last skirt is not the type of denim skirt that interest you, maybe this next will be:

This is the Pencil Winter Denim Midi Skirt by Akris Punto.  Price tag: $495.00.  Details:  high-rise waist, banded waistband,  side zipper closure, 100% cotton, dry clean.

I love the idea of this skirt.  I could not find an exact match to this but I did find this pattern that has the pencil skirt shape and the front slit:

This is the Pencil Midi Skirt Sewing Pattern #1327.  This pattern has a front zipper instead of a side zipper but I think it will make a nice skirt.  The pattern is meant for woven fabrics. Denim is a good option.

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

A Little Something Extra....

 This is a little scrap busting project.  I recently made a Itch to Stitch Brisas Pullover (affiliate links) which you can see here.  However, there are always leftover fabric.  In my attempt to not toss or hoard this little bits of fabric I have been collecting little projects to use them up.  I found this ear warmer pattern and it seemed perfect.  A lot depends on the fabric but it does not hurt to try it.  The instructions are fairly straight forward.  Here is the results:

I think it took longer to print the pattern and cut it out than it did to actually stitch it. Definitely a quick and easy project.

Hope you are inspired to up some of your little leftover knits.

Happy Stitching!