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

Spring 2011 Fashion Trends

I'm still sewing fashion show and winter clothing. But that does not stop me from looking ahead for fashion ideas for Spring 2011. People StyleWatch reports the following top ten fashion trends. How many are on your list of to make and/or to wear?

Coral Dress

Woven Bracelet

T-Strap Heels

Floral Print Peasant Blouse

Trench Coat

Floral Print Dress

Crossbody Bag

Clog Sandals

Chambray Jacket

Floral Necklace

What Are Your Favorite Colors for Spring 2011?

The color trends for Spring 2011 are soft and pretty, warm and cool. Honeysuckle is at the top of thi list of colors for women this spring. But my favorite is Ragatta. I may try to incorporate one or two of the other colors into my wardrobe as well. So, What are your favorite colors for Spring 2011?