Inspiration...A-Line Midi Skirt

 I found this perfect little skirt.  Yes, it is perfect for fall.

This is the Ruched A-Line Maxi Skirt by Lafayette 148 New York.  Price tag: $698.00.  Details:  elasticized waist, double side ties, on-seam pockets, ankle length, a-line silhouette, pull-on style, cotton/nylon/polyamide, unlined, machine wash cold.

This is a great little skirt and so easy to replicate.  Here is the pattern that I think would be perfect:

This is New Look 6287.  The pattern has four views which could make it a veratile pattern.  You might need to add a little bit of width to get the same volumne of the skirt.  Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Popover Shirt

Here is a perfect top for everyday use.  Here is that tunic:

This is the Wool-Cashmere Flannel Pocket Popover Shirt by Lafayette 148.  Price tag:$ 1,198.00.  Details:  Relaxed shirt, drop shoulder long sleeve, pleated cuff, pullover, flap patch pockets, high-low shirttail hem, dry clean only, 94% wool/ 4% cashmere/ 2% elastane.

That price tag is a whole lot out of my price point but it is reasonably easy to replicate.  I have picked a pattern that is actually in my pattern stash and is not exactly like the inspiration pattern but it is a tunic.  Here is the line drawing:

This is the Liesel & Co Galley Tunic & Dress pattern.  This is a relaxed-fit pull-on tunic.  It does not have the dropped shoulders or the pockets on the tunic front.  In looking at the material list, it might not be appropriate for the flannel but I think I would try it if it was not a heavy flannel.

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

New Itch to Stitch Orio Jacket PDF Pattern

 Itch to Stitch's newest jacket pattern is here.  Just in time for the fall weather.  Here is the line drawng of the Orio Jacket:

The Orio Jacket pattern has the follow features:

• Cup sizes for a better bust fit
• Princess seams from the shoulders for shaping
• Two-piece sleeves with simplified plackets and cuffs
• Center-front zipper closure
• Hood with a drawstring
• Optional single welt pockets
• Shirttail hem for a classic finish
• Unlined and lightweight—ideal for layering
• Designed for medium-weight woven fabric

The sewing skill level is intermediate.  Sizes are 00 - 40.  The Orio Jacket will be on sale at 20% discount through September 30, 2025.  All purchasing discounts still apply so it is a good time to purchase any additional patterns that you have been eyeing.

Be sure to check out the testers' versions of the jacket on the blog.

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Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Corduroy Jacket

 It is time to think about jackets for fall.  This is a little bit like a chore jacket:

This is the Organic Cotton Stretch Corduroy Jacket by Eileen Fisher.  Price tag: $248.00.  Details: relaxed fit, classic collar, button front, and button cuff with double pleat, and patch pockets.

I am not convinced that a stretch fabric is needed for a relaxed fit but that is for you to decide.  I do love the idea of this style of jacket in corduroy.  Here is the first pattern that I thought of:

This is the Rhett Jacket pdf pattern by Seamwork.  It is a workwear inspired chore jacket.  

I have made this jacket and it is one of my favorite jackets that I have made.  I did not realize that it had been so long since I made the jacket.  It is still going strong.  Maybe it is time to make a new version.  Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!