This post, The End of Summer-Thinking of Fall is about some plans I have and some recent pattern purchases. It’s that time of year where before you know it, the weather will be changing and leaves will be falling off the trees. In fact, I’ve already heard some of the (very small) acorns hitting the deck in the back yard.
Wardrobe Planning
Because it can be so hot and humid in the summer where I live, I don’t really wear pants very often during the summer months. I’ll wear dresses and skirts, shorts and skorts – that’s basically my summer “uniform”.
Once things start to cool down, I have a lot of different items I’d like to sew. I’ll show you some of those in this post. If you’d like to follow along with a more formal “class”, Seamwork offers a free for subscribers process for the Fall (and in the Spring). Here’s an affiliate link to become a Seamwork member or check them out if you’re interested. I’ve been a member for years and I enjoy making many of the patterns they offer.
Recent Pattern Purchases
One of the projects I’d like to tackle is using KnowMe 2052.
I have saved three pairs of jeans that either don’t fit or that I just don’t wear anymore. I’d like to try to repurpose them into this pattern, or something similar. I also have some denim that I can add to the pattern as well. In fact, one of the jeans I want to repurpose is in a picture in this post I wrote years ago. Looking at this, I see it’s been a VERY long time since I’ve written about this topic. But, I can also see that my process is basically the same –
Clean out the closet and figure out what’s needed!
Have you gone through this process (or something similar)? I find that it’s helpful, especially since I sew so much. I’ll donate as many things as I can.
Another project I’d like to try is a cropped jacket. I haven’t really made anything like this before, but I purchased this pattern recently.
Blazers are another things that’s lacking in my closet. I have some patterns that I tend to use for a basic lined blazer that are really good.
The Plans
Basically, I want to use as much fabric stash as I can. There are lots of patterns that I have that are suitable to make all the things I’m thinking of. I hope this will inspire you to go through your fabric and patten stash and see what you can use for your own seasonal sewing.
Currently, I’m about to start this pattern from Seamwork – the Iggy pants.
Usually I don’t try a new style by making it myself, but this time I decided to challenge myself. These are a slightly barrel shaped pant with a fly front and elastic at the back. I’ll do a later post to show you how they turned out.
That’s all for now. I’ll keep you readers updated on how my ambitious plans are going.
