Wednesday, May 23, 2018

For the Love of Linen!


Nothing says summer like a linen suit and I've put together two great Burda patterns along with khaki linen from Roz at Sew Much Fabric to make an outfit that I think will be a real workhorse in my wardrobe. The jacket is Burda Style 04/2018 #102 and the minute I saw it in the magazine I knew I had to make it. It was a challenge but nothing difficult so I thoroughly enjoyed making it. Really, the only time consuming part was tracing the 17 pieces!




This jacket has so many cute design details. The front, of course, but I also love the curved cuff on the sleeves:



and also the safari jacket styling in the back:




The pants are Burda 7062 which I've made many, many times and always come back to for a great fitting pant. And I was crushing on the rayon knit Roz has in stock called Random Dot so I used it to complete my outfit pairing it with NL 6470, a TNT in my stash:


I'm completely smitten with my linen suit and can't wait to wear it. Linen is so comfortable to wear in Houston's heat and humidity and it launders beautifully, too. Run on over to Sew Much Fabric and I'll bet Roz has linen in one of your favorite colors!



Thanks for stopping by and until next time, happy sewing!

 
 
 
 

Thursday, May 3, 2018

Spring Sewing is a Wrap


 
With temps pushing 90 in Houston our coveted, albeit short-lived, spring is quickly departing. The good news? Bring on the summer sewing! My first make is my uber-favorite Grainline Studios Moss skirt made with this fabulous embroidered border denim by Telio now in stock at Sew Much Fabric.
 
I have a closet full of shirts that look great with this multi-colored floral embroidery. The colors are so vibrant and rich.



I used cotton shirting for my pockets and fly shield and topstitching was easy on this denim, as it is on the lighter end of the denim weight scale.


And of course, this summer skirt is special enough to deserve a lining. I used cotton broadcloth and a decorative stitch hem.

 
I love wearing this skirt and it has already become a staple in my wardrobe! The embroidered denim and both the white and orange 11 oz. rayon knits are all available at Sew Much Fabric. So summer, welcome to Houston! I'm ready for you.



Thanks for stopping by and see you next time. Until then, wishing you happy summer sewing no matter where in the world you are!