Inspiration...Round Neck Top

The hot days of summer are coming and I think this is a perfect top for that.

This is the Eileen Fisher Organic Cotton Stretch Lawn Round-Neck Top.  Price tag: $148.00. Details:  relaxed silhouette, short sleeves, crew neck, about 25" from shoulder to hem.

An almost identical pattern is:

This is Indygo Essentials Easy Top & Tunic pattern.  It is very close to the inspiration picture - change the facing to bias tape, re-shape the hem, change front/back pieces from the fold to a seam.

Go find your favorite color fabric and make a quick top.

Happy Stitching!

Weekly Timeless Wardrobe - Week 46

Week 46 of the Weekly Timeless Wardrobe have arrived.  You can find Week 46 here.  The introduction chart is always a good place to start if you are just now bumping into this series.  Note: as the series progresses, the chart changes a wee bit.  It should be shown on the weekly posting at the bottom.

Week 46 is a neutral light-weight second layer.  This could be a button-down shirt, a cardigan, a wrap, a cape, etc.  I think you get the idea.  It is something to wear when you go into a restaurant that is really cool or for a cool evening.  Here's some ideas:

This is the Grainline Studio Archer button up shirt pattern.  It is a classic pattern.  Once it is fitted, you can easily make it may times. View A would work well as a light weight 2nd layer.  However, it might be fun to use View B.

This is the Loes Hinse Zipper Jacket pattern.  It is a little harder to locate but can be found here.  You get two views with this jacket.

This is the Indygo Junction 5-Way Wrap pattern.  This could be a fun, versatile piece to add to the wardrobe.

Hope your inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!

Seamwork Special...

For those who have an interest in Seamwork, the annual subscription is 50% off right now.  Use this link and get an additional $3.00 off (I also get a small benefit.).

I have been a member at Seamwork for a year now.  I have made a few of the patterns and have been surprised at how well they have been drafted.  You will be seeing more posts of me-made items from Seamwork in the future.  As of right now, I am still making muslins of each pattern and draping them to fit.  As you know, this takes time.

Happy Stitching!

Weekly Timeless Wardrobe - Week 45

Weeks 45 of the Weekly Timeless Wardrobe have arrived.  You can find Week 45 here.  The introduction chart is always a good place to start if you are just now bumping into this series.  Note: as the series progresses, the chart changes a wee bit.  It should be shown on the weekly posting at the bottom. 

Week 45 is dark, neutral, lightweight pants.  This is probably more my style than last week's shorts.  As stated last week, it doesn't have to be pants.  This could just as easy be a dress.  Here's a couple of options that would work well:

This is Jag's Woven Yoga Pants pattern by Silhouette Patterns.  This is a nice elastic waist pant with an ankle length.

This is McCall's 7942.  It's an elastic waist pant with side pockets.  This pattern also includes shorts and a skirt. Making it a good option for those items also.  I guess this is a good bang for your buck.  I'll be surprised if we see cheap patterns any more.

Hope you are inspired to create some light-weight pants.  

Happy Sewing!

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!