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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Spring sewing https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-sewingi Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:02:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php elicia on "Spring sewing" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-sewingi#post-1253938 Sat, 17 May 2014 11:32:39 +0000 elicia 1253938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I thank you all for your wonderful notes, and pattern links, suggestions, and wonderful ideas ! What a group of chic, and stylish women! I'm having a great time looking up each one ! Best Regards, "Lise" Laurinda on "Spring sewing" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-sewingi#post-1236751 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 17:12:17 +0000 Laurinda 1236751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I do more dreaming than sewing these days, but I like to dream about <a rel="nofollow" href="http://gorgeousfabrics.com/">Gorgeous Fabrics</a>. Owner Ann also suggests patterns for the different fabrics, and her <a rel="nofollow" href="http://blog.gorgeousfabrics.com/">Gorgeous Fabrics' Blog</a> on sewing is a treat to read. Alexandra on "Spring sewing" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-sewingi#post-1236742 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 17:04:19 +0000 Alexandra 1236742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Beth Ann and MFF, thank you so much for your kind words. MG, vintage silk saris? Wow! I can't wait to see what you make with them. Ingunn, I order fabrics from Banksville Fabrics mostly - they have an awesome swatching service and a wide variety of fabrics. <a href="http://www.banksvilledesignerfabrics.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.banksvilledesignerfabrics.com</a> Most of my purchases are in the $12-25/yd range. Michael's Fabrics is another wonderful source - their website sucks but they're wonderful over the phone and remember you forever. Michael is a jobber so lots of high-end fabrics but usually not reorderable. <a href="http://www.michaelsfabrics.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.michaelsfabrics.com</a> For cool and special fabrics, it's hard to beat Emma One Sock. <a href="http://www.emmaonesock.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.emmaonesock.com</a> Hope that helps. Ingunn on "Spring sewing" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-sewingi#post-1236377 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 09:47:21 +0000 Ingunn 1236377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, this sounds like a lot of fun. I used to sew a lot of clothes when I was young, but lately I haven't done much. The main reason I quit (besides lack of time) is that it is difficult to come by good quality fabric in nice colors these days. If I find it at all locally, it is really expensive. Where do you buy fabrics and notions online? Beth Ann on "Spring sewing" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-sewingi#post-1235077 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 20:01:01 +0000 Beth Ann 1235077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the idea of sewing with saris, Museum Gal. Had fun clicking through your ink, Steph -- you know the magic of fabric selection! So, have you caught the spring sewing fever, Elicia!  Don't forget to check Firecracker's posts.  She hasn't posted for a while, but she does an amazing job of building a wardrobe with a mix of ready to wear and sewn items. mrseccentric on "Spring sewing" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-sewingi#post-1235023 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 18:59:26 +0000 mrseccentric 1235023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ hooray, i love to read everybody's sewing plans! My main focus this summer is on sewing dresses in silk and linen, some cotton thrown in. i'll also need a couple of blouses (I'm thinking that<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=in+house+bow+blouse+pattern&client=firefox-a&hs=o9&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=zVBdU8axOY2oyAT89oLgBQ&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAg&biw=1038&bih=555" rel="nofollow"> In House's Belle Bow blouse will be so pretty </a>in a silk crepe or even georgette over a cami), a skirt or two (i love<a href="http://www.hotpatterns.com/hp-1151-fast-fabulous-lantern-skirt/" rel="nofollow"> Hot Pattern's Lantern Skir</a>t, i want to make another in olive drab linen), and some type of little jacket for pockets and sun protection. I have a pretty sage linen for the jacket but am stumped for a pattern ( i want something utilitarian in feel, but not so hot on a moto or safari style). BethAnn, what a fun board! i'm wanting to mak<a href="http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v1402-products-48387.php?page_id=174" rel="nofollow">e V1402 by Lialia </a>in a rayon ITY i have, <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HFFB-0vcXrU/UzXlQ0EBVbI/AAAAAAAAD9I/1WUykMLbjJg/s1600/14d+mar+2014.jpg" rel="nofollow">i already made some of it up in leggings here</a>.  I snagged some of <a href="http://www.marcytilton.com/item.php?pid=14073&cid=903" rel="nofollow">this blue vintage pattern linen</a> to make up in to V8876,<a href="http://dashingeccentric.blogspot.com/2013/07/my-desert-island-my-onetrue-love.html" rel="nofollow"> the dress i made of this pattern last year is a workhorse and huge crowd-pleaser</a> (including younger men). <a href="https://plus.google.com/photos/105157962178773912858/albums/6004422322938957697?banner=pwa" rel="nofollow">I've drafted a top/tunic/dress</a> inspired by <a href="http://www.hotpatterns.com/hp-1167-fast-fabulous-la-strada-t-shirt/" rel="nofollow">Hot Pattern's La Strada Tee</a> and <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=marcy+tilton+vintage+french+house+dress&client=firefox-a&hs=yaq&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=Y1JdU66KMoyTyASD0ILIDA&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAg&biw=1038&bih=555" rel="nofollow">Marcy Tilton's Vintage French House Dress</a>, i have a length of silk crepe in a blue stripe i'm thinking will be fun and easy in the heat. I'm also wanting to make something along the lines of <a href="http://www.bridgeandburn.com/collections/women/products/rae-orange-stripe-shirtdress" rel="nofollow">Bridge and Burn's Rae popover shirtdress</a>,<a href="http://www.marcytilton.com/item.php?pid=13889&cid=903" rel="nofollow"> maybe in a olive drab linen in the same shadow-stripe weave as this one which i have on hand</a>. I tried on a chambray B & B shirtdress in the city a couple of days ago, really nice fit. My husband said i looked like a<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=mash+hot+lips&client=firefox-a&hs=NyV&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=C1NdU9j2N8OMyAT4lYK4Dg&ved=0CCgQsAQ&biw=1038&bih=555" rel="nofollow"> hip nurse in a military hospital, like on MASH on TV years ago!</a> We'll see how much of this gets done, i usually end up someplace else than how and where i've planned. But i find all the planning and thinking helps me end up someplace i really love, regardless of whether or not i 'stick to' the planning. Happy Sewing Everybody!!  steph MuseumGal on "Spring sewing" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-sewingi#post-1234767 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 13:57:12 +0000 MuseumGal 1234767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, ebay and etsy.  They can be difficult to work with, often very fragile, and of course slippery!  glamourpuss on "Spring sewing" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-sewingi#post-1234552 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 05:15:54 +0000 glamourpuss 1234552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ MuseumGal, I adore the sound of sewing with vintage silk saris.  Do you buy them on ebay, or...? MuseumGal on "Spring sewing" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-sewingi#post-1234027 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 16:00:49 +0000 MuseumGal 1234027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm very much looking forward to doing some sewing this summer.  My plan is to buy a bunch of vintage silk saris to make summer dresses. MovingFashionForward on "Spring sewing" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-sewingi#post-1233989 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 15:23:31 +0000 MovingFashionForward 1233989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I sew too, and have plans for long summer dresses with long sleeves and quite possibly at least one with a hood to protect my skin from the sun when I'm in hot countries. They will also have all sorts of pockets because I hate carrying stuff. I have also just bought enough pale grey blue suede to make a light long jacket. If anyone can tell me what to use to stop the suede staining, I'd really appreciate the tip. I am scared that whatever I use will darken or otherwise spoil the colour, which is perfect as it is. Elicia, I very much look forward to seeing photos of your creations. Judging from her WIW posts, Diane G is hugely talented, and both she and Alexandra sew things I am sure I don't have the patience to sew myself. (I love your green and black, Alexandra!)  I make my own patterns (that is putting it very grandly!) and/or drape -- since I made a dress form of my actual body (using fresh plaster of paris bandages to make the mould, which I filled with expanding hardening dense foam, as in 'My Dress Form' -- tried several less involved methods before that, including duct tape, brown paper tape, etc. and they all failed dismally) everything has become so much easier -- commercial patterns were never quite right and required fiddly changes way beyond my skill/patience level.  Oooh, Beth Ann -- love your pinterest board! So much inspiration for me there! Sarah Beth Ann on "Spring sewing" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-sewingi#post-1233892 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 12:54:29 +0000 Beth Ann 1233892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ P.S.  Check out Alexandra's blog and Diane's former YLF posts for lots of great tips and inspiration! Beth Ann on "Spring sewing" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-sewingi#post-1233890 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 12:51:29 +0000 Beth Ann 1233890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Alexandra and Diana have amazing construction skills!  I, on the other hand, am recovering sewing skills that have been unused for a long time.  I've got the itch again, and plan to make some simple dresses and skirts first, since I'm craving the longer length you simply don't find on the rack.  I've been pinning like crazy, and am planning a trip to Vogue Fabrics, which is just about a 45 minute drive for me.  Here's my sewing pin board if you want some more pinspiration! <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/singcrazy/sewing/" rel="nofollow">http://www.pinterest.com/singcrazy/sewing/</a> Anonymous on "Spring sewing" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-sewingi#post-1233877 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 12:35:50 +0000 Anonymous 1233877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi elicia, well, I custom sew and alter/tailor clothes for a living so sewing for myself is done in bits and bobs in between orders. I do have fabrics for two white summer tops, a light grey blazer and some cream denim for jeans. I also need a couple of summer dresses for my holiday in Greece later in the Summer. One of the white fabric lengths is a beautiful jersey that I want to make into a drapey shirt. Not sure of specific styles yet for the other fabrics. Alexandra on "Spring sewing" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-sewingi#post-1233873 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 12:31:28 +0000 Alexandra 1233873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I sew and am doing the RTW fast this year as well. My current sewing plan includes seven dresses in solid colors. All sleeveless so they'll work well in the heat and I can wear a cardigan to stay comfortable in A/C. For now, I'm using Sophia double knit and looking for the right colors in four-ply silk for future versions. My pattern is a heavily modified M6355. elicia on "Spring sewing" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-sewingi#post-1233848 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 10:50:54 +0000 elicia 1233848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ For the Spring and Summer, I would like to incorporate more dresses, and skirts to my wardrobe. I'm a sewer, and hope to make a few patterns I've purchased from Colette patterns . Do you sew , what will you make ?