Inspiration...Knit Skirt

 I am still looking toward planning (starting) spring/summer sewing.  This skirt would be very easy to include.  It would be a take along project once the pattern was fitted.  

This is the Helton Skirt by Alabama Chanin.  Price tag: $198.00.  Details:  slim fit, flared at knee, length is 25-inches, 100% cotton jersey, wide elastic waistband.

I did choose a darker color to showcase but there are several colors to choose from for this skirt.  The thing to remember with this type of skirt is that the cotton jersey will grow as it is worn.  So fitting is key.  The perfect pattern is this one:

This is The School of Making Swing Skirt pattern.  This pattern can also be found in the Alabama Studio Sewing Patterns book.

Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!

Shirt Bundle...

At the end of May, I bumped into a Shirt Bundle from The School of Making at Alabama Chanin. I decided to take the risk that I would actually make the shirt. Here's a picture of the bundle:

The bundle included the following items:

 • The Jumpsuit Pattern (includes variations for The Shirt, Shirt Dress, and Jumpsuit) with instructions
• 2 yards of 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey in the color of your choice
• 3 spools of matching Button Craft thread
• 1 spool of matching Embroidery Floss
• 7 #7 Snaps
• The School of Making label

 I chose navy jersey. It seems like a very good value. Of course, that is only if I actually get it accomplished. I will need to muslin the pattern for fit before attempting in the cotton jersey.

 Wish me luck.

 Happy Stitching!