Rhea Top MInerva Knit

Check out my latest post on Minerva, all about my Rhea Top

Fabric and Flow - Style Arc Rhea

A first time sewing Merino Wool Jersey and this is a beautiful fabric

Sewn Magazine - February Black is Beautiful Issue

I had the great honor to be part of of Sewn Magazine's Black is Beautiful Issue

Supplies for Ziggi Moto Jacket

I thought I would share some of the notion information today for my Style Arc Ziggi Jacket


If you are like me, sometimes finding the notions for a project is difficult.  Joann Stores has zippers but sometimes they don't have enough in stock.  Not to mention with the Ziggi you need four short zippers and one long separating zipper.

So first, the pattern is available on the Style Arc Site and I bought mine on Amazon but it isn't currently listed.


Let's talk zippers, which I found at Wawak.  First let's clarify, the pattern states, 6 inch zippers but inside it is marked for 5 inch. That is fine, you can adjust, plus 5 inch is small for you hand. The 6 inch zipper, is here with lots of colors. The separating zipper is here again with lots of colors.

The snaps were from Joann's and used the Dritz tool.

The faux leather is Minerva


I think that is it for the notions, I just wanted to share for the zippers.  I am so happy Wawak has a good supply and so many colors, plus their shipping is fast.

Dixie Woven Top with Rick Rack

I had a top saved on my computer that I saw this spring, rick rack on the top and it was just so cute.

Style Arc Cold Shoulder Top

My first Style Arc pattern and I loved sewing it but....

Dark Skinny Jeans - Wardrobe Basic Sewalong

Time for my last installment for a garment (Lynne is doing black dress soon, she has been busy with new grandbabies) and that garment is the dark skinny jean.

First let's get  a couple ideas from RTW:

J Brand Skinny from net-a-porter

Another J Brand jean from net-a-porter

Okay, I think you get the idea for a skinny jean, so now pattern time:

Lily Ski pant from Style Arc

Vogue 8774

Kwik Sew 5340

Butterick 5682

Jalie 2908, taper to get the skinny look - this pattern gets great reviews at PR

Now fabric time and remember the stretch!

stretch denim at fabric.com

stretch denim at Gorgeous Fabrics

Denim at Fabric Mart - look through to find the stetch denim

Denim at Emma One Sock

Denim at Lura's fabric shop

Happy sewing on the wardrobe basics and plan on another link party next Monday. 

Black Turleneck - Wardrobe Basic Sewalong

Time for another installment in the Wardrobe Basic Sewalong, the black turtleneck (or subsitute a neckline you are comfortable with)

Let's look at RTW inspiration

Ralph Lauren turtleneck

J Crew turtleneck

Look at this - ponte skinny pants, black turtleneck, bright jacket (some of our basic SAL garments)

Lanvin turtleneck

Anthro turtleneck

Now let's look at patterns

Kwik Sew 3843

Kwik Sew 3093

Amy Knit Top - Style Arc

Debra Zebra Top - Style Arc

Vogue 8670



Fabric Time

Black Jersey knit - Fabric Mart

Silk Jersey -Emma One Sock

Black Rayon Jersey Knit - Fabric.com

LIghtweight layering jersey - Gorgeous Fabric

Wool Poly Jersey Jet Knit - Fashionista Fabric







Camel Skirt

Time for another installment for Wardrobe Basic Sewalong, the camel skirt, what a great basic, perfect color for any season.  As always let's start with some inspiration.

JCP skirt

Net-a-porter skirt

Romantice style by Anthropologie

Lace from Dillards

Modcloth

Or check out a great assortment at Polyvore

Is your head buzzing with ideas?  Mine is.  In fact, I have purchased 2 pieces of camel fabric for this SAL. One is a camel corduroy and one is a lightweight suiting.

Now patterns (just a few, there are so many skirt patterns out there)

Samantha skirt at Style Arc

Vogue 8711

McCall's 5523

Butterick 5566

Colette - Beignet

Now fabric.........just looking at camel colored options and just a few options

Camel fabric from Fabric Mart

Ponte knit from Emma One Sock

RPL from Emma One Sock

Some camel fabric from Fabric.com

Camel wool jersey - Gorgeous Fabrics

Cotton Sateen - Fashionista Fabrics

So what are your plans? 

I think I am going to make one skirt from New Look 6079 from the corduroy and  Amazing Fit Simplicity pattern for the suiting.

Wardrobe Basic Sewalong - Tie Waist Sweater

Time for another inspiration for our sewalong. 

Let's recap first:
1.  The White Blouse
2. The Fur Vest
3. The Ponte Pant


Now let's look at the Tie Waist Sweater and inspiration from RTW

the following are from Nordstrom

buttons and a tie

bit longer, looser, collar and no buttons

Long, dramatic sweater.



Next from Net-a-Porter

add your own belt and pair with skinny jeans or your ponte pants



Moschino sweater with stripes and a tie belt

From JCP

add a casing and make it a higher tie sweater

Land's End Canvas





Now to patterns.

Kwik Sew 2948 - I have made this before, lenghtened it longer - great pattern

Abby Cardi from Style Arc

Forgot to add this one - thanks Angie

Terry Tie Cardi from Style Arc

Jalie 2919

Butterick 5498







Fabric Time!!!



Gorgeous Fabric Sweater Knits

Fabric.com

Fabric Mart

Emma One Sock

My plan is this sweater from the La Mia Boutique  magazine, you can check out Melissa's post on her cardigan and use a cool button instead of the tie for my sweater.  I have red sweter knit at home waiting for this garment.

Here is a link for these magazines

La Mia Boutique

Let me know what your plans are for the Tie Waist sweater


NOTE - Next Monday another linky party to show what we have been sewing!

Once again, this is not a complete list of all patterns, fabric and inspiration, just a gathering of ideas for the purpose of inspiration and fun for the sewalong!