Inspiration...A-Line Midi Skirt

 It is time to start looking toward fall and winter wardrobe considerations.  Here is a cute little skirt:

This is the Check Wool A-Line Mid Skirt by Akris Punto. Price tag: $775.00.  Details:  Stretch wool, high waist, angled side slant pockets, a-line silhouette, hem falls below the knee, walking vent front, invisible side zipper, lined, dry clean only.

This would be a great day-to-day skirt but not the dry clean only label.  Here is my first thought for a pattern:

This is the Merchant & Mills The Penna pdf pattern.  It is a very simplified version of the inspiration photo.  It is more of an a-line with a front slit and side seam pockets.  A perfect little pattern. Honestly, if you are interested in a closer representation, then you need to look more toward older patterns.

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful. 

Happy Stitching!

New Itch to Stitch Top/Dress PDF Pattern...

 Itch to Stitch has a new top/dress pattern and it is perfect for hot summer days. Here is the line drawings:

This is the Aiken Polo Shirt/Dress pdf pattern.  It is a classic polo style.  

Here are the features:

• Regular and full bust options
• Bust dart on full bust option
• Sleeveless, short-sleeved, and long-sleeved options
• High-hip-length shirt or knee-length dress
• Side slits for comfort and ease of movement
• Optional ruffles along the front placket
• Classic polo collar and front placket
• Designed for light- to medium-weight knit fabrics

Skill Level:  Intermediate

Sizes:  00 - 40

Be sure to check out all the testers' versions for inspiration.

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Inspiration...Denim Jacket

I am looking toward fall/winter wardrobe planning.  I always plan more than I can execute.  Here is a great denim jacket:

 This is the Three Pocket Cotton Denim Jacket by Lafayette 148 New York.  Price tag: $1,298.00.  Details:  22-inches from shoulder to hem, notched lapels, button front closure, long sleeves approximately 32 1/2-inches long, front patch pockets, relaxed fit, cotton, dry clean only.

Yes, it is a cute jacket and well worth duplicating.  I suspect a jacket like this would be worn a lot.  Here is a look at the jacket on a model with matching jeans:

This gives you an idea of the of proportions and what it would look like as a two piece set.  Here is a pattern that gives a similar look: 

This is the Merchant & Miles The Ottoline.  This pattern might be a little more casual than the inspiration photo but maybe it is just techniques used to make it.

Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful. 

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Long Sleeved Dress

 This dress screams latefall to me.  I can not imagine wearing it when it is hot.  Here is the dress:

This is the Floral Cotton Muslin Tiered Mini Shirt Dress by Akris Punto.  Price tag:  $1,660.00.  Details:  Lightweight Cotton Muslin, bond collar, self-tie split v front, long sleeves with button cuffs, side seam pockets, a-line silhouette, falls below knee, invisible back zip, cotton/polyurethane, dry clean only.

Folks, I looked for a pattern that was similar but failed.  How about look and feel of the inspiration photo?  The Love Notions Rhapsody Blouse/Dress.  Here is the line drawings:

This pattern would give you the tie and split neck.  The dress already has the first tier.  You would need to calcalute the remaining tiers.  For the sleeve, I would use one of the long sleeve options and add length if needed.  I found this tutorial on using this pattern and adding one tier.  If you have a pattern that explains how to do tiers, use it.

Fabric will make the dress.  Here is a link to the Florals at Mood.  You will need to page through to get to 2-tone florals but they are there.  

Hope you are inspired to create something fabulous.

Happy Stitching!

Itch To Stitch Kashi Tee Round 2...

 With this round of the Itch to Stitch Kashi Tee, I chose the v-neck option and made a small FBA.  Here is the result:

I really like the v-neck of this view of the Kashi Tee.  It is a really good height.  The minor FBA that I did seems to be good although there is still a bit of wrinkling above the bust.  I will make another small tweak to the shoulder slope next. I might even add a little bit of additional length to front maybe not a traditional FBA.

This version is very wearable and will be worn.  The next version will be another scoop neck version.

I feel like the needs to be some changes made to the armscye but I do not know how to make the corresponding changes to the sleeve.  If you are aware of a tutorial or explanation of what needs to be, I would welcome the information

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