My New Floral Blazer That’s Perfect For Summer

Welcome to my post about my new floral blazer that’s perfect for summer! I made this as my latest Minerva project. I’m a Minerva brand ambassador, so I received this fabric for free. It’s terrific, so that’s what I want to tell you about.

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The Fabric

This is a Minerva Exclusive Soft Washed 100% Linen POD fabric called Retro Revival. POD means ‘printed on demand” so there is a definite right and wrong side of the fabric.

It is easy to cut and sew. I didn’t notice any fading of the fabric when I washed it before using. That’s important since the material is printed on demand.

I consider this to be a medium weight fabric. In fact, it’s weighty enough that it has been too warm to wear this summer with the heat we’ve been having. But, the blazer will be perfect for late summer when it cools down and for early to mid fall.

Simplicity 8844

This the pattern I used for the project. I made View A, which is the same as the picture the model is wearing. There’s a variety of fabrics that can be used to make this (all woven) and linen is one of them. The pattern is for an unlined blazer, which is exactly what I wanted for this. Summer calls for easy and quick projects that are still stylish and usable.

The pattern does have different pieces for B, C, D, and DD cup sizes, which is great! There shouldn’t be any need to do a full bust adjustment (FBA) for most people.

The last time I made a blazer was quite a long time ago. That one was also unlined.

Conclusion

Overall, I really love the results. The floral blazer is something I’ve been wanting for a long time. I just hadn’t taken the time to make one. This Minerva fabric is really lovely. It actually softens in the wash. In fact, it washes and dries very well. As I stated, the colors don’t seem to fade at all. I used the serger for the inside seams. But, if you wanted the blazer to be just as nice on the inside, you could enclose them in some seam binding. That will add a bit of bulk, but depending on your fabric, it may not matter.

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Making Butterick 6685

This is one of my latest Minerva Fabrics projects. As a Minerva brand ambassador, I’m able to choose from a variety of fabrics. This time, I chose a supima cotton lawn for making Butterick 6685.

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The Fabric

This is a Minerva exclusive supima cotton lawn called Sylvan Secrets. It is a lightweight, breezy fabric that I thought would be perfect for the hot summer weather we’ve been having. And this was my first time using this type of fabric. There’s no stretch in the Minerva fabric. The fabric is POD which means print on demand, so as it’s ordered, that’s when the design is put onto the material.

The Result

Originally, I had other plans for this fabric. I wanted to make a flowy dress that would be nice to wear during the summer. Unfortunately, a tree fell on our house which caused some damage and a low electrical power situation in the home. As a result, the only way I could get a project done in a reasonable amount of time was to make something very fast and easy. So making Butterick 6685 was the perfect solution.

I do have enough left over for a skirt or some palazzo style pants. View C is the view I made this time. I had previously made View A. One of the differences with this make is I opted not to make the sash.

If you are interested in purchasing this fabric, here is a link so you can check it out for yourself. There are many other prints available for the cotton lawn POD fabric that Minerva offers.

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I didn’t make any alterations to the pattern. But I did try to use one of the rolled hem feet that I have for my Bernina sewing machine for the sleeve hems. This being the first time I’ve really tried it, it came out a bit wonky, but the foot works great. It is something that requires practice and patience. Honestly, I’m not convinced that it is really easier or faster than how I’ve done narrow hems before. But sometimes I believe in trying new things, especially since I had already purchased the foot.

If you’d like to check out the video I made about this project, you can check that out here.

Another Skort With Minerva Fabric

Indeed I made another skort with Minerva fabric that was gifted to me by them. I’m a Minerva brand ambassador, so when I saw this fabric, I knew I wanted it, and I knew what I would make with it. So here are the details about this project.

The Pattern

Sadly, this pattern is OOP (out-of-print) and may be hard to find. I really hope Simplicity brings it back, because it’s so easy and quick to make. And there isn’t another new pattern that’s similar to this at all. Skorts have been in the stores for the past couple of summers, so they have regained popularity. In any case, this is the pattern I used, but with alterations.

Previously, I had given the skirt an A-line look. I’ve also added about 3 inches to the length of the skirt portion as well as adding inseam pockets. Much to my surprise, the shorts fit perfectly, so there was no need to change anything with those.

The Fabric

The name of this fabric is called “Minerva Exclusive Beauty Box Glossy Activewear Lycra Stretch Knit Fabric”.

This is a stretchy knit athletic wear fabric. It wicks away moisture so it’s great for things like leotards, leggings and all kinds of sportswear. According to the Minerva website, this can also be used for swimwear.

The only “issue” with the fabric for me was making sure to cut out the skort with all the pattern pieces facing the same direction. So, that was really no issue at all, just something to be aware of.

My Skort

this is so comfortable and easy to wear. I like these skorts because they are a great thing to put on when you want to look to put together, but you want to be really comfortable. The wide waistband on the pattern also adds to the comfort of the garment.

For the construction of this garment, I used my serger for almost everything but the hem. Using the 4-thread overlock ensures that the seams will stretch when you want them to, but not pop. That would be a disaster! Otherwise, this is a quick and easy project to make. Although this pattern isn’t available, here is a free pattern from Mood Fabrics that is very similar and seems easy to make.

So tell me, would you make and wear a skort? I hope you do because it’s such a fun thing to have in your wardrobe.