Much longer than I intended but I am back trying to catch up with the huge backlog of things I have to share!
First of all I'm going to share my new season sewing plans.
We are in the process (almost there!) of turning our tiny utility room into a sewing space which is so exciting. Previously I sewed on the dining room table (our kitchen is off the dining room so there's no way to shut the door on any mess) with all my bits and pieces and fabric stuffed in a very full cupboard, so it will be great to be able to have them out. I'm sure it will double my productivity if I don't have to spend 30 minutes digging out a piece of interfacing or the right colour of zip! For this reason I haven't done much sewing for the past couple of months. All my stuff is packed away to keep the dust off it. But I have been planning!
I have had a lot of success in the past couple of years following along with the Fall Essentials Sewalong hosted by Sarah at Rhinestones and Telephones. It works well for me to plan my sewing for the season (actually why don't I do it when there's not a sewalong happening?). So I am working along with that again.
Here's what I am planning:
Fashionable foundations for frosty weather
I wear my Maria Denmark Paula pleat skirt all the time. It's in regular rotation in my wardrobe and so I am planning another 2. I have navy baby cord and wine coloured twill washed and ready to go.
I also want to make a pair of wide legged trousers so I'll be working on the Pauline Alice Sorell trousers. I hope I can nail the fit as these are pretty much my perfect trouser pattern! I have some grey flannel type stuff in the stash for these.
Chic chemises for cool climates
I have had a breton top planned for ages and bought striped jersey in the Guthrie Ghani sale a while back. This will be massively useful in my wardrobe as my last one died last winter. I'll probably use the Renfrew pattern for this but modified to have more of a boat neck.
I am also planning another Jenna cardie (I know I haven't shown you the previous versions yet. Stay tuned!). This will be in teal double knit to replace a RTW one which has developed a huge mystery greasy mark on the sleeve which won't wash out.
Fabulous frocks
My cousin is getting married in October in Scotland. I want to make a dress for it but haven't chosen a pattern yet. I have a few vintage patterns in mind. I'm looking for a red or burgundy fabric possibly polka dot, but until I find the pattern I won't be shopping for it yet.
Underneath it all
Depending on time and how many knit scraps I find when I clear out the fabric pit... er... cupboard I may make vests or knickers but I don't massively need either so they aren't a huge priority.
Tender tootsies
No socks planned. My carpal tunnel is still playing up so knitting isn't really on the cards just now.
Those cosy nights
Probably the most urgent clothing need - pyjama trousers. I have 2 pairs that are falling into holes. Planning to use the Maria Denmark Laura lounge pants pattern again but I think I'll extend the waist up to make a drawstring closure similar to my preferred RTW ones. I've never found ribbing of a quality that I like to make as per the pattern. I need to get fabric for these still.
Baby it's cold outside
I don't need a coat as the one i made last year is still great. But a warmish jacket would be good. I have a lust for a cape but not found fabric or pattern for it as yet. To be honest this may not be finished by the end of the sewalong and I'm not going to stress myself out over getting it done to a deadline!
That's my plans. 8 items plus the cape, 2 sets of repeats and most from patterns I have made before and regularly wear so not much fitting required. Other than the potential cape, all are from patterns I already own and most of the fabric is from the stash (to be honest I am getting nervous about sorting out my stash and being able to see how much I actually have - more than I think I am sure!)
Really looking forward to getting into a sewing routine again after a couple of months off. And also getting back to blogging again and showing you all what I have been making. It's good to be back!
