Winter Sewing Plans 2022
I finally got used to writing 2022, it usually takes me about two weeks or so. So now that you know my sewing goals for the year lets talk about what I have planned for the winter season.
Sweaters - I could use a few more sweaters in my wardrobe, and my daughter can use a couple of them too. Plus it is cold, we are in deep winter in the midwest.. snow and high of zeros. I ordered this fabric from Minerva. It is a cable knit sweater fabric in Grape and Wine. I had made Sew House Seven Pattern (printed pattern) that is now discontinued but perhaps you can still find it online if you are “itching” to get the exact same pattern. It is Simplicity K8529 , it is a design by Sew House Seven. It is a classic style sweater. Love the neckline because I don’t particular care for anything that feels like its chocking me so I liked this style.
However, I know that I wanted something slightly different so I’m using Sew House Seven’s Toaster Sweater. There are two views to this pattern, version 2 is what I used for my pattern K8529 sweater but the only difference it has a raglan sleeves version for version 1, and that’s the one I will use. It is a great pattern, super easy and quick to make and I know that with 1.5 to 1.8 meters (not yards!! meters) I can make her a sweater.
Dress and Jacket Ensemble - I’ll be using Cynthia Rowley’s S2443, it is also discontinued. I figured after all these years I better start using some of those patterns that I got in the pattern stash. The dress and jacket will be perfect for spring or I can wear the jacket with another top and bottom. I went ahead and ordered the Twill Sahara Stretch Twill Rayon (which I’m afraid to say is now no longer offered as I found some imperfections in the fabric and fabric.com pulled it from their catalogue, but there are a ton of other amazing Twill or even Gabardine fabrics you can use) and a Ponte De Roma fabric for this project. The twill is a stretch woven and I ordered a tad extra in case I want to increase the length of the sleeves or the length of the bodice on the jacket. I need to find a new fabric for the jacket.
Jeans - I’m using the Closet Case Ginger Jeans pattern for this. The pattern calls for a stretch denim so decided to use a 9.5 ounce stretch denim in blue. I’m not so worried about sewing them, let’s just hope my machine doesn’t give up on me, I got plenty of jean sewing needles ready to go. I just know it will be challenging to fit them. I’ve had a few of you mention the Dawn Jeans from Megan Nielsen and its on the list to try, but I want to get the pattern first before I go off buying any fabric for it, and of course see how the Ginger Jeans fitting go.
I’m also using a brand new book called “Fit and Sew Custom Jeans” by Helen Bartley as a reference guide as to a few of the adjustments I need to make along the way.
Sew Along Pattern - Lastly, I owe you all a sew along and I haven’t forgotten about it. I’m using McCalls M6696, a few of you have asked about it. So I think it’s time to get the show on the road. I’ll be using a stretch lightweight denim fabric that I got from Melanated Fabrics about a year ago. The fabric is now sold out but you could also use a chambray, poplin or a linen. I’ll be doing view D.
I also have been looking to make this ensemble for quite some time and I believe the fabric is now long sold out. it is an Indigo Blue Charmeuse I got at Joann’s. The fabric is absolutely beautiful and I’m hoping to make a bias cut skirt using M7931. If you have ever wanted to start getting into bias cut garments, Mimi G did a great sew along for this pattern, and its a great way to get your “feet wet” with sewing on the bias. I’m going to pair it with New Look 6471. Love this pattern, its one of my favorites from New Look and I’ve made it numerous times with different fabrics. it can be a simple short sleeve top or a long sleeve with a pussy bow. The bow pattern piece is cut on the bias, so that’s a fun little detail. One of the things I love the most about this pattern is that the cuffs on all the long sleeves have a cuff band vs. one of those darn elasticated finishes. Let’s just say I do an eye roll every single time. Whatever happened to cutting a short pattern piece on the bias so the finish looks so much better than those elasticated finishes. New Look 6471 is now out of print, but as with all those out of print patterns you can get them on Etsy.
When I look at the list, it doesn’t seem like a lot but like I mentioned in first video of 2022, I’m trying not to do more than I can comfortably do while also juggling all the other stuff. The stuff that I like to call “Kids, Pets and Life”.
So tell me… What are your winter sewing plans?
