Sunday, 25 October 2015

Autumn/winter sewing plans

Ah back to the lists again! When I posted my summer sewing plans I kind of thought they were quite ambitious and yet, here I am, doing the same again. What can I say, I like lists! The summer list had 10 items on it and I got 3 finished. Those 3 items have already had a lot of wear though so I'm happy with that. I made my Marilla Walker sailor top, Dress 'D' from the Stylish Dress book, and the geometric Grainline Tiny Pocket Tank. I also made other items not on the list - two VERY quick jersey pencil skirts and a Victoria Blazer which had been a work-in-progress for about 2 years - all of which have quickly become favourites.

Woven fabric sewing plans

So, onto my Autumn/Winter sewing list.

Woven fabric  - clockwise from top right: Navy geometric fabric (from my summer sewing plans) now destined to be a Marilla Walker Maya top; the blue/beige & brown/orange prints were both lining options for the bottom left - a gorgeous terracotta/brick coloured wool or wool blend that is going to be a full length, long-sleeved, Victoria blazer. I've decided to go with the orange/brown print fabric as it matches so perfectly (so now I need a project for the lovely pale blue/brown fabric which I think is a voile). Last but by no means least top left is a lovely pink twill to be made into a Brumby skirt.

Jersey fabric sewing plans

Jersey fabric - clockwise from top right: The navy and burnt orange jersey are going to be combined to be a Jalie drop pocket cardigan. The purple and purple printed jersey are going to be Plantains. I just can't decide whether to make the printed fabric into a plantain dress or just a top, I need to have another feel of thickness of the fabric to decide if it's suitable for a dress.

And that's it, ha! If I even get two of these things done I'll be happy so we'll see how it goes. What are your autumn/winter sewing plans, or spring/summer if you're in the Southern Hemisphere?
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  1. Unknown25 October 2015 at 22:59

    Great plans, I really like the look of the Maya top, think that will work well.

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    1. Kathryn6 December 2015 at 06:33

      Thanks Louise, sorry for the delayed reply! I finally cut out the pattern last night so hopefully I'll get started on the Maya top soon.

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  2. Helen26 October 2015 at 09:25

    Good plans! I think we all over commit with our sewing plans, but that's OK as its good to have lots of inspiration. I also like the look of the Maya and in that geometric print it will look amazing! you have lots of autumnal colours here. I realised when I went through my stash last week, that it's all very summery fabric. Annoying as I was hoping to use some fabric up before I buy more!

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    1. Kathryn6 December 2015 at 06:35

      Thanks Helen, and again, sorry for the late reply! Yes I can't wait to finally use that geometric print. I was surprised by how many autumnal fabrics I had, though they're far outnumbered by the summer ones!

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  3. Minnado26 October 2015 at 14:21

    Lovely plans. I like the idea of the orange and blue cardigan. My plans include stripey tee and a sailor dress. I would like to sew a coat but it is overambitious for my time

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    1. Kathryn6 December 2015 at 06:38

      Thank you. I'm sorry its taken so long to reply! I had a tracing & pattern cutting session last night so hopefully I'll get the Cardigan made soon.

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