I started sewing because I wanted things to fit. I was tired of the lack of variety in stores too as well as the inappropriate attire for my daughter. Sometimes sewing saves us money, sometimes it doesn't. I take it as a bonus when it does.
Spring is slowly approaching and I got the itch to take inventory on our clothes for spring/summer. Much to my surprise, both kids have more t-shirts than days in the month. Ugh. And sadly, neither child has many shorts to wear. So I pulled up my Evernote database I finally finished with all my patterns and started searching through what I would and wouldn't like. This post will hopefully remind me of what is needed and keep me on track! Below are some of the ideas to get me going.
Mr. T needs:
shorts, and tanks
I would like to find a decent jean short, and cargo short pattern for T too
I will also throw in some of these because I love them
Ottobre 06/2011 #37 modified
For tanks I plan on using the pattern from last year, Ottobre 03/2011 #33, modified:
Miss K needs:
shorts
I will also use Jalie 3243 as in the past, and Ottobre 03/2012 #29 Tulip cropped sweatpants, modified to shorts as in the past.
I need:
shorts, tanks, skirts/maxi's
For shorts, I will hopefully try the Thurlows,
and also this Simplicity pattern 3880 (green shorts on bottom)
I'm interested in the below longer skirt on the right from Simplicity 7229
I'm not too decided on the tanks yet, or the maxi's
But that is my spring/summer needs sewing.
How about you? Are you all set for summer? What fun things do you need to sew?
~ Happy Sewing! ~ Kristin ~
I've made that Simplicity 7229 before. I'd use it again, but only with drapier fabrics, because I've tried it with twill and it was just way too stiff and poofed out funny on the top. Depending on how long you like your skirts, you may want to consider adding length, too--I'm 5'7" and it hits a little below mid-calf on me, which is not the most flattering for me.
ReplyDeleteThanks Becky! I'll definitely keep that in mind when I go to sew it up. I'm 5'7" too, I will be sure to lengthen it also. (I plan on making it in a jersey fabric)
DeleteThe grass green shorts and the romper are on my list for the summer, too. The Otto boys' shorts are always nice. It seems they don't have very many options for girls' shorts (and I have nice selection of Otto magazines to choose from!).
ReplyDeleteAwesome Joy! I look forward to seeing you sew them up. I do find that Otto has more options for boy shorts than girls, but I still didn't find that "it" pattern for jeans/cargos that I was looking for. Perhaps they expect girls to all wear skirts/dresses and leggings? They seem to have tons of those! lol
DeleteI loved reading about your sewing plans. Those boy's shorts with the piping are gorgeous. I also like the long slim skirt, it could be very elegant! We don't have a long summer here as a rule so I don't need a lot of shorts but I have been making plans. I haven't blogged about it yet but I am desperately in need of summer tops, I like cool cotton wovens so they are top of my list, swiftly followed by at least two new brightly coloured skirts. I'm ready for some summer colours! X
ReplyDeleteThanks Philippa! Our summer is really from June to August so I don't think it's very long for us either ;-) I would love some cotton woven tops too but knit seems to fit my lifestyle better. I can't wait to see your skirts!
DeleteIt's so great to read your spring/summer sewing plans. I've been getting the itch to go through my wardrobe and see what I actually need. I have a hard letting go of items I have made even if they just sit there never being worn. I'm planning to do some sort of post about sewing plans/what I actually need to sew sometime soon. I really want to try to sew myself some jeans. It seems everyone is making them and it would be great to have a good fitting pair. I also need more solid color items - I sew with too many prints, so nothing matches! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Elizabeth! I think that we all start to get the itch this time of year when the weather plays with us. It is hard for me to let go of some things I know don't fit or that I don't wear either. Oh! I need some jeans myself! it is a bit intimidating to make pants though. :)
DeleteLooks like you are going to be busy in the next few weeks :) Looks like you have some great basics on the sewing table. I personally love sewing things I need - because then I actually wear them :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jen! I hope to tackle the basics this summer and not be lured to other unneeded patterns! lol
DeleteEvernote Database? What's that? Sounds interesting! I haven't tried the shorts for girls yet, but want to. One of my girls has none that fit and I had to send off an Old Navy order just to get her started before I could have time to make any. My son has asked for tank tops this summer as well, so I need to look and see what I have available in my Otto's for that too. Summer sewing is fun! I too have started thinking about just sewing what we need vs what I am just inspired to make. I want to sew what we wear instead of just wearing what I make.
ReplyDeleteShirley, you should really look into Evernote. It is amazing!
DeleteI also had to pop off an old navy order because I didn't want to be rushed into making shorts ;-)
It can be hard to sew what you need vs. what you feel like sewing. lol
Your plans look great! I'm interested to see what you think of the shorts patterns you picked for yourself since we have similar figures. I'm still looking for that elusive perfect pattern.;)
ReplyDeleteThanks Cindy, I'll let you know on the shorts - I too keep searching for that perfect pattern. LOL
Delete