Summer Sewing Plans

 Hello everyone!

Here we are in the month of JUNE, and I have been seeing so many wonderful sewing plans popping up!  I decided that now is the perfect time to create my own Summer plans, and today I wanted to share them with you!

Last month ended up being pretty intense for me.  The kids finished school, I finished teaching, and I was EXHAUSTED! Whew! After celebrating my husband's 40th birthday in Hilton Head with family, I knew I needed to take a small break.  Here is a pic from our trip:

So, over the next two weeks following our return I began to bring some more intentional order to our home.  It is amazing what gets neglected while trying to keep other things in motion!!  One of these tasks was tackling my closet, and sorting through things I wanted to keep, donate, or throw out.  After I finished this, I realized my Summer wardrobe was pretty sparse.  What on earth did I wear last year?  Oh yeah...lockdown...lounge wear.  

Since I don't recall buying or making many things last year, I need to replenish A LOT.  My approach for Summer Sewing is to sew what I can until August 1st.  At that time I will turn my attention to preparing for the next school year of teaching.  For now, I came up with quite a few plans that I would like to see come to fruition:

From the left to right, top to bottom:

1. S8890: This jacket from Mimi G is one I keep forgetting about during the warmer months.  I think it would also transition well into Fall, and I am thinking of using a cotton twill for this version.

2. S8883: This is an inspiration top.  I saw a similar top on Pinterest, and fell in love with it!  I love the ruffles at the sleeve, though I may have to edit the one in the princess seams.  I have chosen a striped cotton for this one.

3. Ottobre top with lettuce edge sleeves: I like this variation with the lettuce edge.  I believe it is a rib knit used.  I have both black and red in my stash.  I am leaning toward the red.

4. Ottobre top with square neckline/gathered waist: I had this top on my Spring Break sewing list, and changed it out last minute.  I still want to make it in a purple mystery woven.

5. ITS Nittany top: I missed out on the chance to test this top, but adore it so much! I am excited to try this, and already have the pattern cut out.  I am not sure what fabric I will use, but will check my stash.

6. NL 6963: This is a pattern I have had for years! I think it is OOP.  I plan on making this one in a blue shirting, perhaps also in a striped cotton.

I also pulled out my pattern stash and began digging around for shorts patterns.  I will definitely adjust the length for all the versions I have chosen so that they are more comfortable for me.  I am thinking more of a Bermuda short, or a hem that falls just above the knee.

Here are my choices:

From left to right, top to bottom:

1. Ottobre 2/2017: Imagine my surprise when I found these in an old issue of Ottobre Woman!  I don't ever recall seeing them, but they are so cute.  I like the darts in the front, and the back waistband is elastic.  

2. Burda 6/2011: These are actually a pair of pants! I like them because they seem to be a fuller, roomier style.  

3. Simplicty 1887: I have had this pattern for a while. I bought it for the pants version, but upon seeing the shorts, decided to give them a try.  I love the tie at the waist, and the back waistband is elastic for this one too.

4. Burda 6/2011: This pair of shorts is also in the Burda magazine.  It is a less structured style with a side closure.  I would love to sew this in a fabric with a bit of movement.

I have not chosen the fabrics for all of these shorts patterns yet, but plan on doing so as I get to them.

I am open to adding a few dresses as well, though I haven't fully decided on the style I want.  I think that these plans will keep me plenty busy for now.  I will be back to update you as I progress.

Stay sew filled!