New Itch to Stitch Jean Pattern...

Itch to Stitch newest pattern is an on-trend jean.  Here is line drawing for the Bellville Jean pdf pattern:

The jeans offer the following features:

• High rise
• Above-ankle length
• Darts at knees and front hem
• Classic five-pocket design
• Pocket stay to keep pockets in place and trim the tummy
• Designed for non-stretch bottomweight fabric

Check out the fabulous versions of the jeans made by the testers on the blog.  The pdf pattern will be on sale through April 8, 2024.  The volume discount still applies. 

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Hope you are inspired to create some new jeans.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Pre-Fall Suit?

 I have been looking at the Lafayette 148 New York Pre-fall Collection and thought I would share a little bit.  Here is a casual suit:

This is the Denim A-Line Chore Jacket and Crosby Boyfriend Jean.  Price tag: jacket - $898.00, jean - $598.00.  

This caught my eye because I think it is very wearable.  There are lots of chore jacket pattern around but the Fabrics-store.com Paola Workwear Jacket would translate well to denim.  The Style Arc Carlisle Jean pattern would most like translate well for the jeans.  Even purchasing a pattern or two along with denim would save a chunk of change to make/buy other needed things.

Other styles that are being shown for fall - Long slim skirts which appear to be woven and most likely has a deep kick pleat at the back with matching sweater, chucky shoes, and chunky jewelry.  Shirtdresses worn as jackets. Suede Shirt Jacket and matching suede wide-legged pants with chunky jewelry.  This is pricey like in the $4,000.00 range.  Long flowy skirts with matching tops/sweaters.  These remind me very much of the mid-90s.

Are you ready to start planning fall/winter outfits?

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Casual Outfit

 Lafayette 148 New York has their resort wear collection available for preview.  I picked the following outfit as something wearable day-to-day:

This outfit is composed of many elements.  The L148 Denim Crosby Boyfriend Jeans - price tag: $598.00.  The Organic Cotton Poplin Color-Blocked Oversized Shirt - price tag: $798.00.  The Matte Crepe Sleeveless Turtleneck Shell - price tag: $498.00.  The Calfskin Leather Pointed Toe Slingback Pump (not shown - matches blue color on shirt) - price tag: $798.00.  The Irregular Ear Cuff - price tag: $148.00.  All items are available to reserve in the Lafayette 148 New York Bouquet.

Details:  

The L148 Denim Crosby Boyfriend Jeans - mid-rise, full leg fit, full length, 13oz denim, zip fly, 5 pocket detail.

The Organic Cotton Poplin Color-Blocked Oversized Shirt - Oversized silhouette, shirt collar, drop shoulder, long sleeves, button cuff, hidden button placket, button patch pocket, side slits with curved hemline, pleated back yoke, thigh length.

The Matte Crepe Sleeveless Turtleneck Shell - relaxed fit, turtleneck, sleeveless, pullover, ribbed trimmed neck and hem, double-knit, hip length.

The Calfskin Leather Pointed Toe Slingback Pump (not shown) - pointed toe, slingback slip-on, calfskin leather with leather lining, moccasin toe construction, 3 1/2-inch architectural icon heel, cushioned insole with leather outsole.  (This is a beautiful shoe and definitely worth looking at if you are a shoe person.)

 The Irregular Ear Cuff - handmade open cuff, pale gold finish, 1/2-inch x 1/2-inch with 1/2-inch opening, 100% brass.

I am all for knock-offs here.  Go check out Etsy for Ear Cuffs.  They have similar cuffs available.  The shoes make a take a while unless you just match the color to the shirt.  

The turtleneck shell - Take your favorite crew-neck t-shirt pattern and add the collar, remove the sleeves (do not forget to adjust the size of the armscye).

The color-blocked shirt - this might be a good time to check the large pieces of stash.  This shirt has one side of the front and the back with one color (blue) and the sleeves, yoke, collar, and one-side of the front a second color (brown). This might be a good time to find a pattern with the oversized silhouette and get it fitted or you can take an already fitted shirt pattern and use it.    Do a search on the blog for the instructions for the hidden placket.

The L148 Denim Crosby Boyfriend Jeans - I do not know of a specific pattern for this styling of jeans.  However if you could locate a trouser pattern if might work.

Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...T-shirt

 T-shirts are a wardrobe staple.   Here is a beautiful example:

This is the Lafayette 148 New York The Modern Long-Sleeved Tee.  Price tag: $ 248.00.  Details: length approximately 23 1/2" long from shoulder, crew neck, long sleeves, relaxed fit, pullover style, cotton.  (Model is 5'10")

The details that make this t-shirt a little different is the hems.  Here is a close-up:

If you zoom in a bit on the picture, you can see that the hems are very deep.  I would guess that they are about 2-inches deep.  I do have a pattern from the late 90s with this type of detail.  This type of change is easy to do yourself to a pattern that is already fitted.

As for the jeans it is stated in the listing which jean is shown with the t-shirt, but I think it is the Wyckoff Italian Hertiage 13 oz wide legged jean.  Price tag: $498.00. Details: 12-inch rise, 26-inch inseam, 21 1/2-inch leg opening, high rise, 5 pocket styling, wide legs, full length, button/zip fly, belt loops, cotton/spandex.  (Model is 5'10")

The details on the inseam seam off to me.  Personally, I have a 30-inch inseam and the model is 5-inches taller than me.  The only way to know is to actually find the jeans at a store and try them on or order them.  

I am not going to recommend any patterns for this one.  I would say any t-shirt pattern that you have already fitted that is not a tight fit would work and the same goes to the jeans.  Remember it is the details that matter.

Inspiration...Sleeveless Blouse and Jeans

 It has been a while since I have made an inspiration post.  It has been a while since I have seen anything that was inspiring to me.  However summer is coming and we must be prepared.  Here is a cute idea:

This is the Ari Sleeveless Eyelet Blouse by Lafayette 148 New York.  Price tag: $398.00  Details:  Sleeveless, spread collar, button front, box pleat at back yoke, relaxed silhouette, shirt tail hem, approximately 26" from shoulder to hem.  

The eyelet fabric is fabulous but I do not think I would make a top with that particular fabric.  I would be very self-conscious which is probably an age related thing.  This is the pattern that I would probably use:

This is the Seamwork Willis top.  This is a pretty close match to the inspiration photo.  However if you have an already fitted shirt pattern, save time and use it.  Remember all you need to do to use a shirt pattern with sleeves is raise the armscye to a point that you are comfortable.  As for finishing, use a bias tape either purchased or home-made.  

This is the Reeve High-Rise Straight-Leg Jean by Lafayette 148 New York. Price tag: $398.00. Details:  5-pocket style, high rise, straight legs, button/fly zip, belt loops, cotton/spandex fabric,  29" inseam with 29 1/2" outseam.  

Here is a pattern to consider:

This is Seamwork Tessa pattern. This is a high-waisted jean.  It may be a little more relaxed than the inspiration but they are pretty much perfect.  If you already have a jean pattern fitted, use it.  

I have a yearly membership to Seamwork.  So I do try to use the patterns.  A membership is only worth it if you use it.  There are many other patterns available that could be used for either the blouse or the jeans.  Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Jeans

 As we go into spring, I decided to check out the jeans styles.  Jeans are always in style.  The silhouettes change slightly.  Here is some of my favorites:

1.  Baggy Jeans - Generally, this is a high waisted jean that is fitted at the waist and hip with  a roomy leg.  Here is one pattern that fits that bill:

This is the Dawn Jeans pattern by Megan Nielsen Patterns.  View C will fit the bill for this. The pattern has a vintage feel.  With four styles available this is a good value.

This is the Peppermint Magazine Wide Legged Pants.  This pattern would definitely give you a good silhouette when made in a denim fabric.  If you go this route, please consider leaving a donation.

For ready-to-wear look at Wrangler or Levi's.

2.  Vintage Inspired Straight-Legged Jeans.  This is a high-waisted jean.  The Megan Nielsen Dawn pattern View B is perfect for this.

There are other jeans that were specifically mentioned in the article I read but the two above are my favorite.  Jean number 3 is a distressed jean.  Jean number 4 is a Bootcut Jean.  I don't have much to say about either of these jean styles.  If you like them, wear them. 

Hope you are inspired to creative something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...White Shirt and Jeans

 Let's complete the outfit from last Monday.  Here is another look at the picture:

This is Lafayette 148.  I have no idea if the jeans and shirt are from the same label but I would suspect that they are.  Here is a couple of ideas for the shirt:

This is the Grainline Studio Archer Button Up pattern.  View A is a classic shirt pattern. 

This is the Liesl & Co Classic Shirt pattern.  As the name implies, this is a classic button-up shirt pattern but with a little twist.  It has cup sizing which for some can be a wonderful addition to a pattern. 

Here is a couple of jean options:

This is the Ginger Skinny Jeans pattern by Closet Core.  If you prefer a slim fitting jean, this one is highly rated by most people in the sewing world.

This is the Merchant & Mills Heroine Straight Leg jean pattern.  It has a looser fit than the skinny above. I am all about options here.  

All of these patterns are hiding out in my pattern stash.  They are fairly basic patterns that can be used over and over.  I think I really need to get working on fitting a pair of jeans.  I have a very hard time finding jeans that fit. Remember once those patterns have been fitted, you can change the style lines to whatever you desire.

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Hope you are inspired to create some fabulous basics for yourself.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Velvet Top and Skinny Jeans

Here's another everyday run around look:

This is the Eileen Fisher Long Washable Tunic Top and Organic Stretch Skinny Jeans. Top price tag: $278.00 and Jeans price tag: $178.00.  It is made from a rayon/silk blend velvet and is machine washable.  I don't really have access to this type of fabric.  I think a velour might work.  For the pattern, you can check the Boyfriend Shirt inspiration post as it looks to be a longer version of that top.

For the jeans portion, this pattern may work well:

This is a new Silhouette pattern Camtuo's Stretch-woven Pant #3218.  This pattern line has several skinny jean type patterns.

Hope you're inspired to sew!

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration.. Corduroy Skinny Jeans

Here's another fall trend:

This are Thompson Corduroy Skinny Jeans by Lafayette 148 New York.  Price tag: $328.00. These are a mid-rise jean made with a corduroy blend.

I really like these jeans and they would work well with the plaid jacket from the last inspiration post. Here are a couple of patterns to consider:

This is the Closet Case Ginger Mid Rise Jean.  I'm thinking it is just about perfect pattern choice.  Not sure about the skinny legs?  How about this one:

This is Silhouettes #3300 Lana's Jean. 

How do you feel about corduroy for skinny jeans or just jeans?

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Jeans

Here's some jean inspiration:

This is the Thompson Curvy Slim-Leg Jean by Lafayette 148 New York. Price tag:  $298.00.  Fabric is a cotton/nylon/spandex mix.  Jeans in this color would be a wonderful addition to my wardrobe but the price is all wrong.

Here's my best guess at a pattern that might work:

Yes, the pattern would need to be pieced together to make the front and back pieces one piece each but I think this is a close pattern.

What are you thoughts?  Do you know a better pattern?  Have you made your own jeans?  How did it turn out?

Hope you are inspired.

Happy Stitching!