More Fabric...

 I have been trying really hard not to purchase anymore fabric but sometimes I just can not resist.  Here are the latest purchases:

I purchased 2 yards of the denim jacquard.  I just love this type of fabric.  This is enough for a pair of pants or a dress.  It could end up as the Love Notions Duet Trousers or New Look 6500 shift dress.  Only time will tell.  Care: Machine Wash Cold, tumble dry low.

This is a moisture wicking athletic knit in dusty pink.  I purchased one yard and it is an extra wide fabric.  This is enough for a top.  I just could not resist this color.  Care: machine wash cold, tumble dry low.

I guess that is enough of my confessions for now.  All I know is I need to sew sew sew.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Button Down Shirt

 It is time to start thinking about wardrobe addition for cooler weather and this one is a classic:

This is the Wright Button Down Cotton-Blend Shirt by Lafayette 148 New York.  Price tag: $598.00.  Details:  approximately 25-inches from shoulder to hem, spread collar, concealed button from, single button split cuff, long sleeves approximately 30 1/2-inches, back yoke, rounded hem, relaxed fit.

The cuff is very interesting.  Here is a close-up:

I like the look of this cuff.  I would have to play a bit to recreate the cuff.  If you are going to have a white shirt, why not have a fun cuff on it?

I am going to go with my standard classic shirt pattern:

This is the Classic Shirt pattern by Liesl & Co.  Changes needed would be the front placket and the cuff.  I am all for taking a pattern and using it over and over.  It reduces the amount of time on fitting and increasing the enjoyment of sewing.  Along with saving money to spend more on fabric. 

As far as the concealed button front instructions, there are links to a couple of tutorials here. The cuff, I am not sure about.  It would be an experiment.  If I decide to try and figure it out, I will post a tutorial.

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful for your wardrobe.

Happy Stitching!

itch to Stitch...Icaria Pants

 Itch to Stitch new Icaria Pants are a great looking pull-on pant.  The pdf pattern will be on sale through July 10th.  Here is the line drawings:

This pant has the following options:

• pull-on elastic waist
• sits at natural waist
• two length options with the ability to further shorten or lengthen
• front slant pockets
• wide legs with relaxed fit
• designed for fluid woven fabrics

This pattern comes in sizes 00-40 and is rated beginner +.  Here is an idea of the type of fabric: rayon twill, crepe, tencel  twill.

Check out the Icaria Pant blog post to see the many variations made by the testers.

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Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!

Black & White Shift Dress...

 When back in March, I had an inspiration dress that I really loved.  Here is the dress:

The link above is for the post which gives the details on the dress.  Here is the fabric that I found:

Not an exact match but close enough to get the idea.  Yes, I am going to use the Butterick 6500 pattern.  It is already fitted, well mostly. I made changes to the armscye opening returning it closer to the original drafting of the pattern.  Here is a glance at the pattern cover:

I will not be lining the dress this time but I will be using a one-piece facing which gives a very clean look to the dress.  Since the facing is already drafted, I used this video to assist with the attaching and turning of the garment.  This video will work as well.  Two methods that both work well.  Here is a couple of places to find information on installing an invisible zipper - method 1 and method 2,  Invisible zipper is not needed for the dress but I like the invisible zippers.

Here is the finished dress:

Now, I just need some new accessories like a long necklace or a different pair of shoes.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Tank Top

 When it is hot out, I spend most of my time in dress or a tank and a skirt.  This is a great little tank:

This is the Fringed Denim Tank Top by Akris Punto. Price tag: $495.00. Details:  stretch denim with fringe detail, crew neckline, sleeveless, relaxed fit, invisible back zip, cotton/spandex, dry-clean.  

This reminds me very much of my favorite tank top pattern from fabrics-store.com - The Phoebe Tank:

The changes would be to create a yoke so that you could insert the fringe.  The best part is this is a free pattern and fairly easy to fit. 

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!