Inspiration...Sleeveless Shift Dress

 There is nothing like a shift dress for those hot summer days.  This dress is perfect:

This is the Sleeveless Cotton-Blend Shift Dress by Lafayette 148 New York. Price tag: $698.00.  Details:  bust darts, pick stitching, back gore darts, approximately 37-inches from the shoulder to the hem, round neckline, sleeveless, shift silhouette, knee length, back zip, machine wash.

Here is a great pattern -

This is the June Sheath Dress pattern by Style Arc.  Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

New Patterns...

 I got intot the last Simplicity sale and purchased a few patterns.  Here they are:

This is Simplicity 3065.  I specifically purchased this pattern for the neckline.  I'm hoping that I can transfer the neckline to my favorite button down shirt pattern - Liesl & Co Classic Shirt Pattern.  

This is Simplicity 3111.  I purchased it specifically for the zip-front jacket.  The pants and shorts are just bonuses.

This is Simplicity 3136.  You get two views of a classic button down shirt.  I purchased this pattern specifically for view B.  Again, I'm hoping to be able to transfer the pleated to my existed Liesl & Co Classic Shirt pattern.

This particular sale is no longer running but there is a pdf sale going which if you're looking for a particular pattern might be a good time to purchase it.

Happy Stitching!

Itch To Stitch Tuesday Sale...

 Itch to Stitch has resumed the Tuesday sale.  Here it is:

This is the Nittany Top pdf pattern.  This pattern is a perfect summer staple.  Available in sizes 00 - 40 with cup options. The pattern is on sale at $6.00USD  through 11:59 Mountain Time on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.  Want to see on others?  Check out this post.  

As always, the volume discounts apply when purchasing.  So, it is a good time to look around.

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Inspiration...Sweater Vest

 This little cotton vest would make a nice topper anytime.  Here is the view:

This is the Open-Knit Cotton Sweater Vest by Lafayette 148 New York.  Price tag: $898.00.  Details: breezy open weave knit, approximately 23-inches from shoulder to hem, baseball collar, 2-way zip, dolman cap sleeve, relaxed fit, cotton, unlined, hand wash.

This is such a cute little topper.  Yeah, I know that they are calling it a vest but it does not look like a vest to me.  Here is the pattern that came to mind when I saw it:

This is the Itch to Stitch Deba Topper pdf pattern.  You would need to figure out the differencces between the inspiration photo and the pattern - lengthen it, change from a button closure to a zipper closure. This pattern is also for a woven.    Hope you are inspired to great something wonderful.

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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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