Waechter's Blog

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

I am ready for Christmas!

Christmas shopping is done and most of the presents have been sent in the mail. What fun it is to sew and shop for the two grandchildren. Now I am thinking about sewing for the New Year. One of my all-time favorite fabrics is this gorgeous ribbed silk blend...










55% Silk & 45% Linen

Plum, Green Tea, Wedgewood, Deep Earth, Spun Honey, Organic Chocolate…the names are just as wonderful as the colors! We also have it in black and natural. The textured vertical lines in this fabric looks best in a loose-fitting garment without darts and few seams. This fabric would be great in one of the new patterns from Shapes. ..the Plus One Tunic, Twos Company Tunic, 3-Fold Vest, High Five Jacket and the Six Sense Skirt.

Bellagio has a line of designer clothing, Planet, that is made in this fabric. A similar style would be this Spice ‘n Style pattern by Batik Butik. The Sewing Workshop's Plaza Jacket and Pants would also be suitable as the jacket is loose-fitting with straight seams and the pants do not have a side seam. Also, The Sewing Workshop Pattern -- Elle Shirt & Pant would be another great style. The hip-length shirt is loose-fitting and features a stand-up overlapping collar, mitered corner side slits, and dropped shoulders.



I am also thinking about Lois Cutting-Cutting Lines Designs Anything But Ordinary Jacket. This is also a very loose fitting, high-hip length style. The cropped jacket is bulk-free with a cut-on front facing. It has a standing collar, center-back seam and vent with bar tack at the break point. The drop shoulder sleeve is full-length. The side seam has vents at hemline.



Of course, LaFred has the smart Athena Blouse which would make a great jacket over a dress. A short sleeved blouse with unique square armholes, pleated sleeve hem and wing collar would be dynamite. The pattern includes a narrow collar and choice of front opening styles - straight or asymmetrical.



Loes Hinse's Tunic Blouse is a classic style with side slits and a four-button front closure.



Now that I have several ideas in mind, I need to decide which style and color will coordinate with my other ideas for a new spring wardrobe.


Happy sewing!

Joyce