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Editor’s Note: With the kids back-to-school, there's more time to sew! From Sept. 6-15, we’ll be celebrating “back-to-school” season in a number of different ways -- from ideas for sewing for children to inspiration for sewing for yourself!
Back-to-school
isn’t just for kids! In fact, for those of you with empty nests, it’s a
wonderful opportunity to find some creative “me time.” For today’s post, we’ve gathered together some of our favorite clothing designs for
women. Whether you’re looking for an heirloom lace blouse or a comfy knit
jacket, there’s something to suit any style:
Daisy Top – When we first spotted what has come to be known as the
“Daisy Dress” hanging among a collection of Martha Pullen’s antiques, we knew our
readers would fall in love with a reproduction dress. What we didn’t know was
that it would inspire Helen Lively to make an irresistible top for adults, but
here it is. The clever designer worked up a contemporary version in black voile
with ecru cotton trim. She changed the shape of the sleeve to fan out a bit
more than the original girl’s dress and added a drawstring inside the lower
bodice seam for a more fitted silhouette at the hips. Download the Daisy Top instantly and
start working on this project today!
Timeless Lace Heirloom Blouse – For the
past few seasons, a number of highend designers have infused their collections
with touches of heirloom sewing. But as to be expected, at the same time
they’ve made purchasing an age-old tradition extremely fashionable, they’ve
also made it a very expensive proposition. You, however, have the goods and the
sewing talent to capture this trend for little expense using scraps of lace and
fabric in your stash. It’s a very savvy and stylish way to use up those small
yardages you’ve been accumulating. Here, Andrea Birkin used the pattern "Vogue
Basic Design Custom Fit 8689 View C (multi-sized)," and created
lace panels for each side of the center front placket and one down the center
back. She also created lace blocks for the yokes. Instructions for recreating
the lacy embellishments are in Sew Beautiful issue #152.
Cape Cod Jacket – This basic, stylish Cape Cod Jacket designed by Nancy Zieman can be made quickly, and it looks and feels great. The
garment has three variations and was designed specifically to work with knit
fabric.
Shana Tunic – The Shana Tunic from Sis Boom combines a comfortable fit
with a classic appeal. The design features a unique keyhole neckline with
delicate tucks. This top is free fitting, yet gently curves in just the right
spots to accentuate the figure. The bell sleeves add flair and femininity.
Patricia Tunic – The Patricia Tunic from Sis Boom is cool, comfortable and
elegant. It is just as perfect for running errands as it is for an evening out
on the town. Wear with cropped white pants, jeans or even a skirt. With lots
of size, length and finishing options, you can create a range of looks for
yourself and your friends.
Fleecy Rose Scarf – We can’t leave out
the accessories! This simple-to-sew scarf featured in Kay Whitt’s Sew Serendipity Workbook will keep you super warm while looking stylish, all at the
same time. The construction is so easy that you will find reasons to make more
than one! The scarf is composed of two layers of fleece, so you could easily get a
totally different look by using two coordinating or contrasting colors. The
addition of elastic down the center with a hidden opening to pull the end through
makes the scarf slightly springy in nature adds to the comfort level. The roses
are optional, so if an unadorned look is more your style, simply leave them
off.
Shop our "Back-to-School" sale for a variety of women's patterns at 50 percent off - plus the fabric, notions and more you need to complete your "me time" projects!
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Monday, September 8, 2014
Back-to-school = Back to 'me time'
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