After I cut everything out, I realized that I do have a plan. I really want to sew basics. I know my shirts in their crazy prints, plaids and stripes don't qualify as basics but they are to me. It's a main part of my work outfit that consists of a cardigan/hoodie/sweater/topper, shirt and jeans.
When it's really cold I substitute a turtleneck/cowl sweater in the mix. I realized that of the six Pembrokes I own, I reach for the beige and black versions the most. Which means I need more solid colored ones in lighter knits. More basics...
I've started with the shirts first, probably because they're in the pretty and fun colors! I have two almost completed.
First shirt - Blue & Black Plaid with a batik overlay
Fabric from Fabric Mart
Second shirt in black n white embroidered shirting
Fabric from Marcy Tilton
Next I want to put together a cut pile of Pembrokes...I think I will use some of the white, gray, navy and a yellow organic cotton knits that I have in the collection to make a few more. Pembrokes make up quickly and are an easy sew. I will probably write one blog post for all of them for documentation purposes only. Hopefully in a decade, I will be able to remember them too!
So that's what my January will be...more tops cause we all need tops in our lives and basics! For 2020, I'm going to try and write more process posts instead of jamming all of the information in the post of the finished garment. Y'know go back to blogging the way I use to before the onset of Instagram.
Well that's my blogging plan for 2020. I hope you will follow my sewing adventures as I share more going forward!
One more thing...
If you live in NJ and want to spend time at a sewing retreat Urban SewCiety is featuring a two day sewing event - February 8th & 9th. You can sew one day or both. Saturday is from 9am to 7pm and Sunday is from 9am to 5pm with meals provided. The difference between this one and Sew Camp is that you can go home to your own bed every evening. I will be there for both days and hope you can join us! It will be fun to sew together!
...as always more later!
Love them! Can't wait to read more...
ReplyDeleteI look forward to your process posts - what I love about blogs! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteYour shirt collars are just perfectly crisp. Can you remind me of what interfacing you use?
ReplyDeleteKatrina - if you're looking for an online source I buy Light Crisp Shirting Fusible Interfacing from Fashion Sewing Supply. However, this is not a fast resource. It's a great product for a great price but the owner has some health issues so shipping can be slow. I'm presently using a similar type of interfacing that I buy from Steinlauf & Stoeller in NYC's garment district.
DeleteAnother vote for process blogging! I learn SO much from you. Thank you, thank you.
ReplyDeleteWhen you cut out lots of projects prior to starting to sew, do you ever have a problem with a new project jumping the queue or losing interest in one of the precut projects. Reason for asking is I cut out 4 garments (including interfacing, lining etc.) during the holiday break, something I rarely do, and wouldn't you know it before I could start working on any of them, an online sewing challenge with a short deadline popped up on my radar, and is now my current project.
ReplyDeleteAudrey - sometimes a project or two does slip the line but I always end up going back to sewing the cut pile. When I have nothing to work on it's there. I also have lost interest in the last garment in the pile. I just make myself sew it. I usually come around while working on it because I did want it or I wouldn't have cut it out.
DeleteAlso, a cut pile is a new thing that's working for me. I tried it years ago and the fabric ended up being tossed out because the cut pile just sat. So I understand your concern.
I love the black/brown shirt!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad your mojo has returned and yay for sewing basics!
I love your definition of basics! Happy sewing!
ReplyDeleteOh that first shirt! The blue/black plaid with batik overlay! I look forward to your process blogging- love those! PS- In the comments of your last blog post I asked about your shoulder princess line pattern- Butterick 5678 (OOP). I have a copy- yay!
ReplyDeleteWendyrb - that's great that you have a copy of the pattern!
DeleteI love these shirts and your definition of basics, too. I am looking forward to the process posts and your finished garments. g
ReplyDeleteI love the way that the front band on the second shirt is just spots, with no flowers on it. Is it pieced together, or clever cutting out?
ReplyDeleteBlack Tulip - it's clever cutting. When the fabric arrived it had a wide border without any embroidery on it and I knew it would work for the front bands and the cuffs. I also cut the collar in that area which is why the embroidery is only on the part of the collar that folds over. It's one of the things I like about sewing shirts, how you can manipulate the fabric to get a certain look.
DeleteI like the look of both of the shirts. I loved some of the fabric in your first picture. Happy Sewing!
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