I've come up with 10 immediate "must haves". No, I'm not going to sew all 10 this month alone! haha! But I will make a nice dent. I will have lots of time to sew from next Tuesday through Friday and I will be making the most of it.
Besides, you all know if I need to get some fast sewing done, I can get some fast sewing done! ;)
So, I decided I need:
2 woven tops with sleeves
2 woven tops w/o sleeves
2 knit tops with sleeves
1 knit top w/o sleeves
1 vest
1 jacket
1 cardigan
I could really use a pair of lighter pants and will try to squeeze those in in the coming weeks as well.
Tops:
Starting with the sleeveless knit, since it's done (yay for pattern's that have been made before and sergers!)
I made M6078, view B from this really pretty navy and white diamond print ITY from Fabric Mart
Size M
1/2" seam allowance through bust and waist
narrow hems on arm openings and 2" hem (turned up 1" twice and twin-needle stitched)
As worn on Thursday
This has become one of my most favorite patterns ever. Swoon.
Already mentioned B6169 was next, I cut the pattern pieces out today, will do some measuring and hopefully get it going this weekend.
It'll be made in a gray suiting fabric
Burda Style 07/2013 #103 in an ivory rayon challis
New Look 6104 in red (not pink) cotton chambray (this pattern has been made 3x before)
Simplicity 1916 in a colorful jersey (pattern made twice before)
Burda 6911 in striped jersey. I will muslin this one to check that twist and the depth of the v
Butterick 6026 in a lightweight navy polk-dot cotton sateen
Simplicity 1499 vest in a deep red-orange (more orange than red in real life) cotton twill
Lastly, I have this white jacquard double knit. I originally bought this for more of a jacket but it is not very structured at all. I need to do a little more thinking on what kind of cardigan I want from it. Initially I was thinking S1945, which I like, but I don't want it to read 'couch or curtain'. Maybe something more fitted?? We shall see.
At any rate, I kinda want all of these in my wardrobe like - NOW!!!!!! With any luck I'll have the Butterick jacket done before Tuesday and can knock out at least two of the more time consuming tops (buttons, collars, etc) during my sew-a-palooza days :) and will go from there.
The wardrobe contest was just announced on Pattern Review!! I will angle the sewing plans to meet the contest rules:
4 tops
3 bottoms
2 choice (ONE item may be previously sewn or purchased)
Each top must coordinate with each bottom. If a dress is sewn it must coordinate but can be worn alone.
I *love* the wardrobe contest! :-D
ETA: A Style Arc sale and a dress needed in May and ta-da! Mini wardrobe planned.
So from my above plans; I will save the Butterick shirt, Burda tank and Simplicity top for the contest. Still...I'm going to be busy!!!
The moto jacket will be my one "previously sewn" item.
Happy sewing!!
