New Itch to Stitch Blouse Pattern....

 Itch to Stitch has a new blouse pattern and it is perfect for year around.  Here is the line drawings:

This is the Talavera Blouse pdf pattern.  This easy little blouse is made for knits with 50% vertical and horizonal stretch.  

Talavera Blouse features:

• - Regular Bust and Full Bust options for a great fit
• - Elegant classic collar
• - Curved front and back yokes with soft gathers
• - Front button closure
• - Short-sleeve and long-sleeve options
• - Sleeves gathered at the cap and bottom, with cuffs
• - Designed for lightweight knit fabrics

The Talavera Blouse will be on sale through October 26, 2026.  It is a good time to look around at other patterns and use the volume discount for additional discounts,

Be sure to check out the blog post to see all the wonderful versions that the testers created.

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Happy Sewing!

Inspiuration...Plaid Skirt

 I am really loving the long skirts this year.  This one is a lovely wrap skirt:

This is the Plaid Wrap Midi Fringe Skirt from Ann Taylor. Price tag: $159.00.  Details:  32-inches long, hidden back zip with hook and eye closure, fringe, front button closure, lined, hits mid-calf, polyester/wool/other, dry clean only.

Obviously with a back zipper, it is not a real wrap skirt.  The pattern that I selected is:

This is Simplicity 8699.  You get a variety of wrap skirts styles with this pattern.  A wool fabric is mentioned as a recommended fabric.  The silhouette of the pattern is a little bit different than the inspiration photo but I think it gets the same idea across.

Hope you are isnpired to create something wonderful.  

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Shirtdress

 I seem to be very attracted to dresses this season.  This one is very wearable:

This is the Long Shirtdress from Poetry Fashion.  Price tag: $298.00.  Details:  gentle a-line silhouette, rayon/linen blend, full-length sleeves gathered into cuffs, stitch detail waistband, side seam pockets, machine washable, collar and stand, deep hem. 

This is such a great silhouette.  I even like the port color.  Here is the pattern that I think would make a great version of this dress:

This is the Penny Dress from Seamwork.  It would need a different sleeve.  However, once you have fitted the dress there is a possibility that you could get three dresses - long sleeve, short sleeve, and sleeveless.

I found two companies that offer a rayon/linen blend - Charlee Fabrics and Denver Fabrics.  I have no doubt that there are many other companies carrying this type of fabric.  These two companies have colors that I am interested in.  

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Trousers

 As the weather starts cooling off, it is time to look at cooler weather clothes.  Today's inspiration is a trousers:

This is the the Wide & Straight Leg Trousers from Poetry Fashion.  Price tag: $248.00.  Details:  wide-legged tailored trouser, 5 pocket styling, curved pockets, ticket pocket, back darts, rounded back patch  pockets, metal fly zipper, belt loops on waist band, all over twin needle detail, linen/wool blend, machine wash.

These trousers look so comfortable.  I do not know how easy it would be to find that particular fabric blend but it might be worth looking at the big on-line stores.  If  you are lucky enough to have a good local store then shop there.  Here is the pattern that can to mind:

The is the Frankie jean pattern by Closet Core Patterns.  It is designed for non-stretch denim but I think as long as the weight of the fabric is correct that you might be able to get by with another fabric.

We have one other pattern choice:

This is the Hollywodd Trouser pattern from Liesl & Co.  It is a straight legged trouser.  You would need to add pocket detailing from a pair of jeans.

Hope you are inspired to create a great pair of pants or so for fall and winter.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Wrap Skirt

 I really like the idea of this long skirt.  

This is the Wrap Over Skirt from Poetry Fashion.  Price tag: $228.00.  Details:  machine wash, hemp-organic cotton-yak cord (corduroy), gentle a-line shape, wrap over skirt, real horn buttons, single button inside to hold wrap, pockets in side seams, darts in the back waist, deep hem finish.

I just love the look of this of this skirt.  Especially, with the sweater.  Pattern ideas:

This is Simplicity 8699.  You get a variety of wrap skirts styles with this pattern.  The corduroy is not mentioned as a recommended fabric but I think it would work as velveteen is mentioned as a recommended fabric.

This is Laura Skirt pdf pattern by Seamwork.  This skirt would probably work. The a-line silhouette might be a little fuller than the inspiration photo but the corduroy is a definite go with this one.

Fabric - if corduroy is a go for you then the following locations have great options:

Califabrics

Mood Fabrics - lots of fun options here.

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!