Now that I'm finished with work travel until Labor Day - and boy has it been a brutal 5 months - I'm full of plans and sewing mojo. I normally know exactly what I'm sewing next as I finish a project, but finishing my McQueen jacket as I headed to London and knowing the weather was changing left me with a blank slate. I didn't get to all my winter projects, but at this time of year I tend to chuck previous sewing plans out the window anyway in a massive case of spring fever.
So here are a few of the things I want to sew in the next few months.
The Future Dress
I've been sort of obsessed with this Claire McCardell inspired dress since Christine of DaughterFish recreated it about two years ago. Thankfully, Christine did a thorough tutorial on how she drafted it. I have some rayon challis, which I think will be perfect for it.
A Not-A-Diaper-Bag for myself
This one was on the winter sewing list. Every year I knock out a diaper bag or two for a special friend who is expecting. Here's the one I made at this time last year for my dear friend Magenta. I think it was my best yet.
It always strikes me that with all the travel I do, I really don't have a fun weekender or carry-on bag that I love. So, I think it's time. I haven't decided on a fabric yet. I'm tempted to make it leather, but a little worried that leather might make the bag too heavy. We'll see.
More Wax Cloth
Pop Muse brought me three more pieces of wax cloth from his recent trip to Ghana. He had two demands: that I make a tote for Mom Muse from some of the blue and a dashiki style top for my youngest nephew (10.5 mos) out of the orange/gold one. I have no idea where I am going to find a suitable pattern, but I'll try. Holler if you have any ideas. I may also make a caftan for my mom because, well, she' s awesome.
It's Bombshell Time
Yep. One year late to the party, I'm going to sew myself a Bombshell Swimsuit.
I plan to make it into a bikini a la Norma Kamali. There is a Muse family reunion with all aunts, uncles, cousins and the next generation of kids at a lake we used to go to as kids over the 4th of July weekend. So, it seems like a fun time to have a new suit. Maybe next year I'll sew a Nettie.
And Drape Drape
I received a copy of drape drape for Xmas this year. I think it's time to take it for a test drive.
More Generally
After all of the fitted garments I've sewn since September, I'm a little ready for change, and my recent Ralph Pink Hareem Pants have inspired me to experiment with volume a bit more than I normally do. I've been wearing them non-stop and have already sewn another pair (stay tuned for the reveal). So, expect to see some cool summer drapey items soon.
Also, in the non-drapey category, I'm currently almost finished with another version of V1314, the Tracy Reese ruched dress that I've sewn twice already and used parts of in my lace Sew Sexy dress.
So, there is a lot happening in the Craft Lounge. What seasonal garments are you working on? And, like me, do all your sewing plans change along with a change of seasons?
So here are a few of the things I want to sew in the next few months.
The Future Dress
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| From DaughterFish.com |
I've been sort of obsessed with this Claire McCardell inspired dress since Christine of DaughterFish recreated it about two years ago. Thankfully, Christine did a thorough tutorial on how she drafted it. I have some rayon challis, which I think will be perfect for it.
A Not-A-Diaper-Bag for myself
This one was on the winter sewing list. Every year I knock out a diaper bag or two for a special friend who is expecting. Here's the one I made at this time last year for my dear friend Magenta. I think it was my best yet.
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| Butterick 5055, which I've made 3 times already |
It always strikes me that with all the travel I do, I really don't have a fun weekender or carry-on bag that I love. So, I think it's time. I haven't decided on a fabric yet. I'm tempted to make it leather, but a little worried that leather might make the bag too heavy. We'll see.
More Wax Cloth
Pop Muse brought me three more pieces of wax cloth from his recent trip to Ghana. He had two demands: that I make a tote for Mom Muse from some of the blue and a dashiki style top for my youngest nephew (10.5 mos) out of the orange/gold one. I have no idea where I am going to find a suitable pattern, but I'll try. Holler if you have any ideas. I may also make a caftan for my mom because, well, she' s awesome.
It's Bombshell Time
Yep. One year late to the party, I'm going to sew myself a Bombshell Swimsuit.
I plan to make it into a bikini a la Norma Kamali. There is a Muse family reunion with all aunts, uncles, cousins and the next generation of kids at a lake we used to go to as kids over the 4th of July weekend. So, it seems like a fun time to have a new suit. Maybe next year I'll sew a Nettie.
And Drape Drape
I received a copy of drape drape for Xmas this year. I think it's time to take it for a test drive.
More Generally
After all of the fitted garments I've sewn since September, I'm a little ready for change, and my recent Ralph Pink Hareem Pants have inspired me to experiment with volume a bit more than I normally do. I've been wearing them non-stop and have already sewn another pair (stay tuned for the reveal). So, expect to see some cool summer drapey items soon.
Also, in the non-drapey category, I'm currently almost finished with another version of V1314, the Tracy Reese ruched dress that I've sewn twice already and used parts of in my lace Sew Sexy dress.
So, there is a lot happening in the Craft Lounge. What seasonal garments are you working on? And, like me, do all your sewing plans change along with a change of seasons?
