Inspiration...Ruffled Top

 I found this feminine little top:

This is the Ruffle Trim Blouse from Ann Taylor.  Price tag: $109.00.  Details:  Flouncy Ruffles, pintuck details, v-neck, long sleeves with smocked detail, lined body, relaxed fit, 22-inches long, polyester.

This is such a pretty little top.  I have not seen any exact patterns like this.  However, you might be able to use this pattern:

This is the Seamwork Cosmo Collared Blouse pattern.  The silhouette is similar to the inspiration photo.  Changes would be remove the collar and add the flounce.  You might be able to use the collar as the start of the flouce and then add length for the center front seam.  As for the pintucks, it would be easiest to stitch them before cutting out the top.   This way you do not have to figure out the extra width.  The sleeves would need a little extra length to get the flounce.  I do not know if width would need to be added to get the smocking.  That is a detail that would need to be investigated.  Of course, you could just add the flounce and simply the sleeve detail by just having a row of elastic.

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Long, Flowy Skirt

 Earlier this week, the inspiration post was a blouse.  Here is a long flowy skirt to go with the blouse:

This is the Emma Linen Maxi Skirt from Bodin.  Price tag: $190.00.  Details:  gentle gathers, relaxed fit sitting at natural waist, fabric covered buttons, functional pockets, falls to the ankle, machine washable.

This is the perfect type of skirt.  If you pick the right color/fabric combo, it could go right into fall.  I found a skirt tutorial for this one, if you are interested.  Size modifications would be necessary, depending on your size.  

Actual patterns for this exact skirt was not easy to locate.  Feel free to let me know if you know about a similar pattern.  Here is a pattern that would work for the long flowiness of this skirt:

This is the Elowen Gathered Midi Skirt pdf pattern from Seamwork.  With this pattern, you get the long, flowiness of the skirt.  If you want it to be at the ankle, just add to the length.

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful. 

Happy Stitching!

New Itch to Stitch Trousers PDF Pattern..

 Itch to Stitch has a new trouser pattern.  Here is the line drawing:

This is the Zubiri Trousers pdf pattern.  This is a high-rise fit with a wide leg silhouette.  There is no side seam as the waist darts provide shaping.  

Features:

• High-rise fit (natural waist)
• Wide-leg silhouette
• Front fly closure
• One front dart and two back darts for shaping
• Unique side dart in place of side seam
• Front and back patch pockets
• Ankle or full length (or customize your length)
• Designed for fluid, bottom-weight woven fabrics

Skill Level:  Intermediate

Sizes:  00-40

The Zubiri Trousers pdf pattern is on 20% off through June 2, 2026 at 11:59 US Mountain Time.  The volume discounts still apply.

Be sure to check out the testers' version of these trousers. There are many lovely versions and it gives you a really good idea of what the pants look like in solids and prints.  There is lots of inspiration.

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Inspiration...Embroidered Top

 This top is so springy:

This is the Cotton Embroidered Yoke Top from Bodin.  Price tag: $110.00.  Details:  relaxed shape that falls between the hip and the waist, embroidered yoke front/back, embroidered front bodice, notch neckline, cotton, machine washable.

This is a sweet little top.  I would use this pattern to kinda duplicate the look:

This is the Kit Blouse pdf pattern from Seamwork.  It is not actually like the inspiration photo but I think it would work.  You could still put plenty of embroidery around the neckline and the front bodice.

I did find a couple of options on Amazon that might be wonderful for this top.  Amazon is a good option for me as then I do not need to pay for shipping.

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

More Fabric Coming....

 There will be another thud on the porch soon.  Fabric purchasing is an addiction.  Hopefully, it will get used quickly.  Here is my latest round of purchases:

This is a marble look cotton/polyester shirting.  Purchased: 2 yards.  Care:  Machine wash gentle cycle.  Plans:  Seamwork Hansie

This is a blue/black/white 100% cotton sateen shirting.  Purchased: 1 3/4 yards. Care: Machine Wash.  Plans:  Itch to Stitch Vikos Top.

This is white/royal blue 100% cotton floral poplin shirting.  Purchased: 3 yards.  Care: machine wash.  Plans:  top with matching skirt no specific pattern.

I really need to quit shopping for fabric and start sewing up all this fabric that I am purchasing.  Wish me luck.

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Happy Stitching!