2021 Summer Sewing Makes
I was a busy maker these past couple of months, I was able to cajole my teen daughter into taking pictures of my makes. Here is a round up of what I made, patterns I used and also links to fabrics that are still in stock at the time I wrote this post.
Closet Core Pietra Pants - This is a great indie pattern for any beginner or advance maker. The pattern features a high waist for a more polished aka. dressed up look but the back has a 2” wide elasticated band. So if you hit the picnic a little too hard this summer the pants stretch with you. I wore my pair of shorts just about every other day. Great pattern to have in your pattern stash so you can make it again and again. It comes in shorts, tapered and a wide leg version. Cannot say enough good things about this pattern.
B6677 - This dress pattern from Butterick is a good one. Quick easy make, I made it in this light blue Lyocell fabric. You can make it as a long dress or in my case a knee length dress.The pattern can be worn sleeve less or you can also add flounce for a sleeve like detail.
I’m going to call this my four yards of summer. I made quite a bit of things with these four yards of fabric from Zealouff Fabrics. It is a printed scuba, so perfect for dresses, shirts, skirts AND a swimsuit.
I did a mash up of the bottom for S9261 (can’t pass up on those pockets!) and the top v neck portion of M8058 for a sleeveless dress. I love this dress and the fabric makes it look dressed up and since it’s a scuba I can move, stretch and go about my day.
I also made S9273 for a quick make with 1 yard of fabric, M7386 a knee length skirt and a swimsuit using pattern B4532. So you can say I got my money’s worth with these four yards of fabric.
I also hopped on the wrap dress bandwagon with S8925. I used this blue knit print from Joann’s, and I believe the fabric is now completely sold out. It was part of their summer fabrics. It took me a while to fall in love with it but now seeing the finished dress and I absolutely love it. I love this pattern, you get four garments in this pattern. A dress, a top, a skirt and a pair of pants.
Let’s keep going down summer sewing memory lane! I tried to make myself a few tops this summer and I made two tops with pattern B6662. This pattern has gathering on the front with a drawstring. I love this pattern because not only can you make it in a cotton lawn fabric but also nicer fabrics such as a crepe. The pattern also has a few other views with a tie in front.
This next pattern is S8912, I actually used this pattern as a test for my orange dress that I talked about in my fall sewing plans video. I used some inexpensive fabric from Joann’s. But this turned out to be a great cover up for going to the pool.
Although I don’t love PDF patterns that doesn’t mean I don’t love Indie Designers. Believe me I do love those indie designers and if they have a tissue pattern in my size… Double bonus, I’m happy to pay so I can get a copy of it. Although Friday Pattern Company doesn’t have the Adrienne Blouse in my size, I bit the bullet and purchased their PDF pattern. Printed the 13 pages at home (I will say that’s my page limit) and do the cut / glue / zigzag puzzle thing. I will say although I’m late to this pattern’s party. I’m so glad I got it. It is a perfect top pattern and better yet I can see myself hacking this one into a midi length knit dress. Highly recommend it.
I also made M7974… it is not an easy pattern to make and I will be honest. This is more of an intermediate pattern. It does take some time to make it but its a GOOD one. It has three different types of sleeves, not counting the sleeveless version. It has different length of skirts and you can also add a collar if you wanted to. As I said, it is an intermediate pattern and a lot of the versions I have seen online most makers raise the neckline. So just keep that in mind. You can also use the bodice and add a peplum … and use it as a top. Great pattern!
I also made a By Hand London Anna dress using this beautiful Austin print from Dashwood Studios that I got off Minerva’s website. Although its a lovely pattern I don’t know if I’m in love with it. It is available as a printed tissue pattern. I think I may just modify a few things like the pleats at the bust and make them into gathers. I love this dress and its mostly because of the fabric I got from Minerva.
My last make for the summer was M7967. I did view C with the gathers at the bust but used the sleeves from M8058. I sure have gotten my money’s worth out of that M8058 pattern! The sleeves provided in the M7967 pattern have gathers and I rather not have extra gathers by my shoulders. The fabric I used is now sold out in stores and online. I mention in the video this is my summer pajamas dress but I absolutely love it. I put a slit on the side for a less pajamas look but it still looks like a pair of pajamas. Its a good thing as far as I’m concerned and I love this dress!
