Just One More Dress Pattern...

 I have been thinking about getting this pattern for months.  Honestly, for now the summer dresses are covered pretty good but this little dress is just a little bit different with the little twist. 

This is the Style Arc Corina Knit Dress. Basic details: pull-on fitted dress, round neck with neck band, extended shoulders, and twisted front. Style Arc was having a sale and I decided to take advantage of it.  I did not realize that the Amazon Style Arc patterns were printed.  It was a pleasant surprise.

Now, I just need to figure out the sizing as I have not used a Style Arc pattern before.  I know I have fabric that will work to make the dress.  I just need to get the pattern fitted over winter.

Happy Stitching!

Fall/Winter 2023 Sewing Plans...

 I really tried to get my sewing plans started early this year along with starting the sewing early but here it is mid-September and sewing has not started.  I kept my sewing plans small so that I could accomplish them.  I am a Seamwork member so I set my project goals as follows with the date ending 11/30/23:

1. The Octave Coat pdf pattern by Love Notions.  This one was planned way back in early July.  I need to get going on it.  Pattern needs fitting.

2.  The Liesl & Co Classic Shirt in a black/blue check.  This one has already changed from a shirt to a dress as I had a lot of fabric and I wanted to use it.  You can read my thoughts here.  I will need to add another shirt.  This fabric is stash.

3.  The Liesl & Co Classic Shirt in red/black/gray plaid.  It is already fitted.  I might as well use it. This fabric is stash.

4.  The Liesl & Co Classic Shirt in periwinkle/gray plaid shirting.  Gotta love a fitted classic shirt pattern.

5.  The Seamwork Piedra knit dress pattern in a gray jersey. This is a simple t-shirt type dress perfect for every day.  Pattern needs fitting.  This fabric is stash.

6.  The Seamwork Tia dress pattern in teal knit.  This is another simple shift type dress that is perfect for every day.  Patterns needs fitting.   This fabric is stash.

I used the bi-annual Design Your Wardrobe to assist with the process.  I no longer follow through all the steps but I follow through enough that I go through my existing fabric stash and pattern stash.  I admit the first couple of times I went through the program it was a little overwhelming.  There is a lot to think about and learn.

So, that is my plan for this season.  I think that I have left myself lots of wildcard stuff so I do not get bored.  After all, I am making three Liesl & Co Class Shirts or a variation of it.  So, half of the plan should be easy to make.  I will definitely sew on other items as well.

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New Itch To Stitch Dress Pattern...

 Looks like I missed a new Itch to Stitch pattern release.  Check out the new dress:

This is the Tustin Dress pdf pattern.  This pattern is designed for medium weight knits, have options for regular bust or full bust, short or long sleeves, wide neckline finished with neckband, asymmetrical front with tie coming from front.  

Check out the blog post to see the different tester versions of this lovely dress. It is on sale through April 7, 2023 with 20% off.  All additional discounts apply. Check out the lovely double brushed polys at Knitfabrics.com.

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Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Colorblock Raglan Sleeved Wool Dress

 If you have a favorite raglan sleeved pattern, now is a good time to use it.  This week's inspiration is a fabulous comfy dress:

This is the Eileen Fisher Colorblock Raglan Sleeved Wool Dress.  Price tag: $348.00.  Details:  wool knit, jewel neckline, raglan sleeves, shift dress, pull over styling, hits about the knee.  

Doesn't this dress look like a hug?  I would style it differently but that could be age related.  Here's a pattern with a similar silhouette:

This is Simplicity 8548.  The dress is pretty much the silhouette of the inspiration photo but it may need to be lengthened.

Wool jersey blends can be found at Mood.  Something to remember with wool is it might need to be lined.  Wools vary in how itchy they can be.

Hope you're inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Velvet Dress

Velvets seem to be really big this year.  Here's a beautiful dress:

This is the Eileen Fisher Mock-Neck Short-Sleeved Tie-Back Velvet Shift Dress.  Price tag:  $328.00.  This dress is made from a rayon/silk velvet. 

If I were making this, it would be with a stretch velvet and I would use a T-Shirt pattern that had already been fitted and create a mock turtle neck on it.  This type of style change is pretty easy to do.  Just widen the neckband to the desire width.

I've been working on fitting this pattern:

I'm almost finished with fitting.  Maybe one more muslin which hopefully would become a wearable muslin.  By the way, this is Silhouettes #195.   Use your favorite t-shirt pattern, lengthen to the length that you want, add a mock turtle-neck.  Now, you have a fun, fun little dress.

Hope you're inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Knit Dress

How do you feel about knit dresses?  Love them, hate them, somewhere in-between?  I found this lovely little number at Neiman Marcus:

This is the St John Collection Short-Sleeved Herringbone Knit Dress.  Price tag:  $1295.00.  Isn't that a heaping amount of money for a knit dress?  No doubt the fabric is fabulous. I love everything about this except the call to the hips by the pockets.  I love pockets in a dress so I would probably figure out a way to have pockets just not the detail that the pockets on this dress has.

I do occasionally see a herringbone knit.  I have never purchased this type of knit but I may well in the future if the color is right.  I did an inspiration post on long-sleeved t-shirts in August. There are a couple of t-shirt patterns mentioned in that post.  If you have a well fitting t-shirt pattern already, that is the way to go and just add some length and the details. Here's an actual t-shirt dress pattern:

This is the Classic T-Shirt Dress pattern by Pamela's Patterns.  This pattern may not be for all but it comes with a ton of options.  I would have to guess that the New Necklines and Sleeves Options pattern would also work with this.  Of course, it you already have the The Perfect T-Shirt pattern by Pamela's Patterns then you can use that pattern. 

Hope your inspired to make something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!