I love making my own clothes but I am always aware that making lots of dresses doesn't always suit a UK climate. However I have chosen a few key things to make lately which have been much worn and feel like real keepers.
This is the Freedom Dress by Wardrobe by me. It is made in a Minerva Exclusive fabric in viscose which was the perfect fabric and pattern pairing. I have worn this dress so much and am completely in love with it.
This is a new style of top for me and I was not sure at first but when it was made I really liked how I could layer it up for sunny and not so sunny days. It comes from a pattern called Alison Glass Knit Essentials. It appears an expensive pattern but I was fully hooked when I received it making all six items from the jersey wardrobe...
...finished up with my knicker pattern so all of my knit fabric was has gone.
Other makes have included this top called the Jain top from IAM patterns. I think I need to go down a size but it was good to make a solid colour top. I gave it to my friend who was pleased.
More of Minerva's new viscose was used to make a puff sleeved top by Assembly line patterns. Again it is a pricey pattern but this is my third one since I got it two years ago so I am measuring value in quantity.
Finally, another dress with a slightly shorter shelf life in terms of UK weather but this is the Poppy dress from Atelier Jupe pattterns. Really easy to make with good bra coverage, this dress has been great for holiday weather both here and abroad. Yep, it is the same viscose range which has lovely movement and drape.
That is me finished for summer sewing, my mind is switching to more autumnal makes now. I just wish my tennis elbow, which I have been struggling with since January, would go away so I can knit and crochet. I have knit half a tank top since January. Boohoo!
Lovely view tonight though to cheer me through the knitting blues.
Jo xxx
Great colours, quite a summer wardrobe hoping that you get to wear more of it for the rest of the summer. Going to be a good bank holiday weekend by all accounts. The view is fabulous as always, always changing and always different. It’s like having a different piece of art work everyday.
ReplyDeleteI love your Freedom dress and the fabric you have used too. Beautiful view from your house! I know it doesn't seem like it but your tennis elbow , bursitis, will eventually get better.
ReplyDeleteHas cosido un hermoso vestuario veraniego. BESICOS.
ReplyDeleteDresses, tops and knickers - some lovely new items for your wardrobe. The fabrics you used are gorgeous. I especially love the bees.
ReplyDelete(Blogger seems to be having a hissy at the moment posting me as Anon- I'm not. It's Beverley from MySmallCorner)
Hi Jo, lovely makes I know what you mean about all the dresses I have been looking at mine and thinking that is not an appropriate wardrobe for the coming months! My favourites of those are the freedom dress and the Alison Glass knit top although they are all fab. Can you tell me what knicker pattern and elastics you use, I never seam to get the elastic right. Have a super week.x
ReplyDeleteI use a pattern that has morphed from a free blog pattern from sozo. Since then I have used Iris by TATB. I use picot Edge elastic from Minerva or fold over. There is a tutorial on minerva TV!
DeleteYou do make the loveliest things, the first dress is particularly nice and floaty, perfection. So sorry about the tennis elbow, that's no fun at all. I do hope it heals very soon for you. The last photo is absolutely gorgeous, just wow. Although I shall be happy when everything turns green again. CJ xx
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely as always Jo, each make is perfect. Here is hoping that elbow getsmoving on the healing process.
ReplyDeleteSome fabulous garments! I particularly love the puffed sleeve top, the fabric is divine. But honestly, I love all your makes. I hope your tennis elbow is settling down soon, for some fun sock knitting or blanket making maybe. I can't believe summer is over, I am not ready yet. I am sorry I have been a bit absent from here, life has been getting in the way. I hope the girls had a good start back at school. Have a lovely week xx
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