Color Blocking...

 Have you noticed the amount of color blocking this year?  Here is a cute patchwork coat video.  How easy would that be to accomplish?  The fun part going through the remnants.  I have been doing just that but my linen, linen/cotton remnants are not in fun colors.  More like blues and grays which is what I wear a lot of.  Here is an blog post on color blocking at Deer and Doe.  Here is a pinterest board with tons of color blocking inspiration. Here is an example of a shirt:

This is a Lafayette 148 New York Striped Colorblock Button Down Shirt.  Price tag: $798.00.  Details can be found on the Neiman Marcus website.

The price on the shirt seems like a lot.  If it was just left over pieces of fabric pieced together. It would be essentially free, right?  I suppose you actually have spent money on the fabric and you should use every little bit that you can possibly use.  

I have actually been going through my remnants/scrap fabric.  I intend to make a scrappy quilt but I also have many pieces of linen/cotton or just linen.  I may try to figure something out because why not. A scrappy top could be fun.  Add a bit of embroidery or other embellishment for some fun.

Have you given any thought to the color blocking trend?  Remember to check out quilting sites/blogs for additional information on putting colors together.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Tweed Dress

 This week's Inspiration is a little dressier than what I normally pick but I love it.  Here it is:

This is the Akris Punto Paneled Fringe-Seam Tweed Dress.  Price tag: $1298.00.  Details: dress featuring paneling and eyelash fringed edges, round neckline, sleeveless, side split pockets, sheath silhouette, knee length, and invisible back zipper.  For a closer look, check the Neiman Marcus website.

Here is a pattern that I think would work well:

This is the Style Arc June Sheath Dress.  You would need to create the yokes and split the front but I think this pattern would work nicely.  The pocket work has already been done.

Here is another pattern that would work well:

This is New Look 6500.  This is my go to pattern for sleeveless sheath styling.  I am pretty much use it if you have it especially if it has already been fitted.

Happy Stitching!

New Pattern - Itch To Stitch Coimbra Wrap Top PDF...

 Itch to Stitch has another new pattern out. It is the Coimbra Wrap Top.  Here is the line draw-ing:

The features are:

    - options for regular bust and full bust

    - bust dart shaping

    - optional collar

    - v-neck finished with facings

    - waist tie

    - long sleeves

    - designed for knits

Be sure to check out the blog post so you can see all the tester examples. There are some great tops there.  The Coimbra Wrap Top pdf will be on sale through February 26, 2023.  All volume discounts apply.

I am an affiliate of Itch to Stitch.  Any purchases made through my links will result in a small commission to me at no cost to you.  Thank you!

Happy Stitching!

Look What I Found...

 When back in November I did an inspiration post on a boxy turtleneck top.  It was a mixed media top with a chunky knitted collar.  For someone who knits that might be able to do this with a couple of hours of spare time but those who do not knit I found something wonderful over at Mood.  It is a 2x2 Rib Knit Trim Bundle or yardage - 2x2 Rib Knit.  This product makes it very easy to duplicate the look of the ~$1000 top.  

Here is a second look at the top:

If you want a second look, the information for locating it is on the first inspiration post.  Also, the Mood chunky knits come in 9 colors.  Whereas the Lafayette top comes in one.  It is great being able to make your own clothes.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Chore Jacket

 A new jacket for spring sounds good to me.  This jacket is a typical chore style jacket.  I really think it is the fabric that drew me to it.

This is the Boden Chore Jacket.  Price tag: $160.00.  Details:  100% cotton, semi-fitted shape, length ends at high hip, front patch pockets, full length sleeve, and button fastening at cuff.

Here is the line drawings of a pattern that I think would be perfect:

This is the Merchant & Mills The Ottoline pattern.  There are differences between the inspiration photo and the pattern.  I think that the Merchant & Mills pattern are very well drafted.  It is the fabric that needs to be located.  

Links on this page are affiliate links.  Should you use one of the affiliate links to make a purchase, I would receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you!

Happy Stitching!