You should take a walk with me around the neighborhood to see how kiddy I get over spring. These past few days have been so sunny and warm, and I can't help but smile. It's the best ever! I'm a sun person through and through. I mean, rain can be fun sometimes, but most of the time, it just gets me down.
The sun also gets me kiddy to start dreaming up ideas for my spring and summer wardrobe. I don't know why, but I'm all about warm weather clothing. People rave on and on about how autumn is the best with all the layers, but I'm a summer girl. This year I'm especially excited to sew something new as I know the summer here is longer than in Estonia, and hopefully warmer, and since I downsized considerably when we moved, it's a great start to build a new handmade spring/summer wardrobe for myself.
My parents are coming to visit in a couple of weeks, which means I can "order" some of my existing fabrics from Estonia, and I thought it would be good to gather some sewing inspiration before that.
1) Skirts & Dresses - Maxi skirts and dresses are my summer staples, so I'm definitely going to make at least one of each. I have this gorgeous black and white printed satin in my stash that's waiting to be turned into a maxi skirt since last year. And I have the perfect pleated version in my head, so expect a tutorial on the blog in a couple of months. I'm not sure about a maxi dress yet... Perhaps something along the lines of this pin I fell in love with.
I want to add another short skirt as well. I wore the Granny skirt refashion all the time these last two summers. I'd love some more variety in that department.
I've been wanting to make a simple striped knit dress for ages no, but haven't splurged on the fabric yet. Maybe this year. I'd also love to try my hand at doing a dress with some cut-outs. I think it would be a fun challenge.
2) Pants - Since I spend most of my time at home, usually crafting something on the floor, I could really use a pair of casual comfy pants. Yes, working in PJ's is pretty rad, but I tend to feel much more productive when I'm wearing an actual outfit. People have been raving about the Hudson pants, so I might give those a try.
I'm also in dire need of shorts. Currently, I have zero pairs, and I wasn't able to find anything suitable last year.
3) Tops & Tees - A few weeks ago I scored a lot of big turtlenecks from Humana, which I'm going to turn into simple tees to mix and match with the skirts. I'll definitely add another lace tee, since I loved the first one and wore it to pieces.
I have a plan to develop a very simple loose-fitting blouse pattern and share it with you guys on the blog. What do you think, anyone interested?
4) Sweaters & Cardigans - I saw this Anthropologie cardigan and thought it had a really cute but simple cut I could replicate at home. And I love the beige one above. That one's going to be a refashion (real soon). I'm also thinking of knitting a simple cotton sweater for spring. Maybe turn it into a knit-along, so all of you could join. What do you think?
Ok, that's a lot of words about sewing plans. But, now that it's out there I hope I can follow through. I feel as if I've neglected developing my sewing skills lately, and I'd really love to make an effort to learn something more this season.
Do you have special sewing plans for spring? Any patterns you want to try, or skills you would like to learn?
xo. Hanna
My parents are coming to visit in a couple of weeks, which means I can "order" some of my existing fabrics from Estonia, and I thought it would be good to gather some sewing inspiration before that.
1) Skirts & Dresses - Maxi skirts and dresses are my summer staples, so I'm definitely going to make at least one of each. I have this gorgeous black and white printed satin in my stash that's waiting to be turned into a maxi skirt since last year. And I have the perfect pleated version in my head, so expect a tutorial on the blog in a couple of months. I'm not sure about a maxi dress yet... Perhaps something along the lines of this pin I fell in love with.
I want to add another short skirt as well. I wore the Granny skirt refashion all the time these last two summers. I'd love some more variety in that department.
I've been wanting to make a simple striped knit dress for ages no, but haven't splurged on the fabric yet. Maybe this year. I'd also love to try my hand at doing a dress with some cut-outs. I think it would be a fun challenge.
2) Pants - Since I spend most of my time at home, usually crafting something on the floor, I could really use a pair of casual comfy pants. Yes, working in PJ's is pretty rad, but I tend to feel much more productive when I'm wearing an actual outfit. People have been raving about the Hudson pants, so I might give those a try.
I'm also in dire need of shorts. Currently, I have zero pairs, and I wasn't able to find anything suitable last year.
3) Tops & Tees - A few weeks ago I scored a lot of big turtlenecks from Humana, which I'm going to turn into simple tees to mix and match with the skirts. I'll definitely add another lace tee, since I loved the first one and wore it to pieces.
I have a plan to develop a very simple loose-fitting blouse pattern and share it with you guys on the blog. What do you think, anyone interested?
4) Sweaters & Cardigans - I saw this Anthropologie cardigan and thought it had a really cute but simple cut I could replicate at home. And I love the beige one above. That one's going to be a refashion (real soon). I'm also thinking of knitting a simple cotton sweater for spring. Maybe turn it into a knit-along, so all of you could join. What do you think?
Ok, that's a lot of words about sewing plans. But, now that it's out there I hope I can follow through. I feel as if I've neglected developing my sewing skills lately, and I'd really love to make an effort to learn something more this season.
Do you have special sewing plans for spring? Any patterns you want to try, or skills you would like to learn?
xo. Hanna
