Saturday, March 26, 2011

After the Fashion Show - A Few Things For Me

I'm get ready to make some for me. Fabric and patterns are selected and organized. I really like the color trend for this spring. My new wardrobe will include blue, fuscia, putty, charcoal, lime green, and red for starters. Here are a few things I plan to sew:



This beautiful marine blue silk (New Rainbow Fabrics) was selected for view B of Simplicity 2338.

Fuscia is very popular this year and one of my favorite colors. So I making Simplicity 2337 out of this nice lightweight wool (New Rainbow Fabrics).


I wanted something mint green, but only found some lime green fabric that I liked. Both fabrics are cotton/linen blends from JoAnn's Home Dec department. I've already preshrunk them. They have a soft hand, really nice fabric. I'm making the dress and jacket of Butterick 5471.

Using the same Butterick pattern, I plan to make three pairs of slacks and one jacket from the fabric below (Vogue Fabrics, poly/wool blend). The color may not display well. All are pinstriped: putty and cream, heather grey and grey, and charcoal and tan.

This bright red wool comes from New Rainbow Fabrics on Roosevelt. I'm making the dress from Vogue 1100.

I have several more things on the list for spring and summer. I don't know how much I will finish, but this is the start of my spring/summer wardrobe.

Happy Sewing!

C

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14 comments:

  1. SheilaMarch 26, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Great line up of projects. The blue silk is gorgeous.

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  2. SummersetMarch 26, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Oh, I can definitely see you wearing these things. That first blue one and the fuchsia are my favorites.

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  3. Mariela AlethiaMarch 26, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Love the colors, especially fuchsia and the lime green.

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  4. IreneMarch 26, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Such a lovely line-up of projects! I agree with the others - the blue silk is gorgeous.

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  5. MissMasala5March 26, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Lovely choices! I can't wait to see the dresses. All of the fabrics are just beautiful.

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  6. RoseMarch 26, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    What great fabrics and patterns!

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  7. Linda TMarch 26, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    All beautiful fabrics, but are you sure you want the blue silk??? you can send it to me if you change your mind. I.LOVE.THAT.COLOR!

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  8. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)March 26, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    You've got some really great projects lined up here! They will be awesome additions to your wardrobe.

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  9. AudreyMarch 28, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Does New Rainbow Fabrics have a web site? Like I need another source of fabric but I love the fabrics you bought there. Butterick 5471 is in my summer sewing pile too, so I wll me very interested to hear about your experiance sewing that pattern.

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  10. CennettaMarch 28, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Thanks everyone. I in the process of altering patterns so I can start cutting fabric.

    Audrey,
    The New Rainbow Fabrics does have a website. See this post on my blog: http://themahoganystylist.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-rainbow-store-on-roosevelt-road.html.

    Thanks again,
    Cennetta

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  11. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Love the patterns & colours you chose & I cant wait to see your projects!!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    They all look great! I look forward to seeing your finished postings.

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  13. MyraMarch 30, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Great picks!!! I love the colors in your fabric selections, they're all beautiful and I can't wait to see the completed projects! That blue is GORGEOUS!!!

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  14. SewingadictaMarch 31, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Ohhh! I love the draft green dress and jacket, all projects are beautiful, but I loved it.

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