Summer is a season of cookouts, long overdue vacations, bikinis at the beach. We can finally shed all those layers and run free. Many women can’t wait to don their summer wardrobes! Skin baring tank tops, flirty dresses, and strappy sandals that offer a peek at painted toes make street-side café gazing a new sport.
So, you’ve been checking out your magazines and getting a look at what the designers have in store for the upcoming season. Some of the shoes and dresses have definitely made your lust list. If only you could have them all!
It’s time for the crafty seamstresses to break out their sewing machines. It’s also a great time to get those sewing lessons you’ve been thinking about. Summer clothes tend to be simple in shape and use easy fabrics, making them a very good place for beginners to start. There’s nothing more rewarding than transforming a designer inspiration into your own personal creation (and saving a bundle on department store prices in the process).
From Max Studio UK
This Embellished Yoke Dress from Max Studio UK is lightweight and fun with a flattering shape, but you don’t have to go “across the pond”. This McCall Pattern lets you create your own. Try an easy, comfortable stretch knit fabric in a fun print Like Turquoise Teardrops or embroidered floral like Dream Flowers.
From Two Birds Bridesmaids
Several years ago, the Two Birds Bridesmaid Convertible Dress exploded onto the market. It is a forgiving shape that can be worn on any figure in upwards of FIFTEEN different ways! This dress solved a lot of problems for a lot of brides and really could be “worn again”. What many people never guessed is that this dress is a super easy sewing project.
Make your own infinity dress with this pattern from McCall’s. Mystique Satin is the perfect fabric for this project with its matte finish, soft hand, and lightness.
Thank you! Love these all time favorites. I like to transform, add and change patterns like these with my own out there ideas.