I’m think I’m having a bit of a Burda thing at the moment because I have just bought these new patterns from their catalogue. This one, Burda 7557 is a fitted dress -
Then Burda 7628, which is a looser fitting dress with a jacket -
Lastly, Burda, 7509, for a really easy top which I think will be nice in cotton, linen or silk -
Also some fabrics that I had ordered from Gorgeous Fabrics before I got the flu made a timely arrival to cheer me up. Yes, I know that I have lots of fabric in my stash but I really had to have some lovely new, colourful spring fabrics, didn’t I?
From left to right. Multi-coloured cotton with some stretch. White cotton sateen, also with stretch, which I think will make a nice lightweight jacket and/or a skirt. Linen with a waffle texture called “arrest me red” (how can you resist a fabric with that name!). Turquoise linen with a huge green and pink flower print - I know that as a short person I shouldn’t really choose large prints but, there it is, I have and I like it!
So, here is my plan. I’m going to finish my white wool jacket (I have made some progress on that). Then I’m going to make one more dress from my winter fabric stock. After that I’m going to start sewing up at least some of my new fabric purchases using my new Burda patterns and one or two designs picked out from old Burda magazines. I want to make some quick, casual clothes ready to take on vacation. I’m feeling quite excited by it all – it looks like I’m going to have to get up off the sofa and get busy.
Have you made a spring sewing plan or are you still working through your winter stash?
You bought some lovely fabrics there. I can understand you want to start sewing with them as soon as possible.
ReplyDeleteI definitely have a plan for spring. It's almost finished (the plan, that is) and then I will post about it.
I'm glad you are feeling better! And now you have a plan and wonderful new fabrics to sew with!!!
ReplyDeleteYour Spring Wardrobe is coming together great!!! You've got some wonderful patterns and fabric lined up. You have me wanting February to come to an end so I can begin sewing for the Spring as well:)
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear you are feeling better. You have some very nice patterns for your spring plan :)
ReplyDeleteLove the patterns and the fabric.. Now looking forward to the end results...
ReplyDeleteVery nice choices.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your Spring wardwrobe. I'm glad to hear you're feeling better.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are on the mend! So the day after I commented to you that "sometimes it is nice to just lie around sick!" I got the flu. Bad. I've been sick since Wednesday! I am *so* being punished for my slothful thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI like all the patterns that you picked out, but I especially love the simple top. How perfect will that be for summer?! I may have to pick that one up (though I've never sewn with Burda before - perhaps that simple pattern will be a good one to start with).
I am going to stick with Fall/Winter sewing for as long as I can. I have soooo many warm weather clothes and not as many cool weather clothes. I haven't been hating sewing them lately, so I'm hoping that will continue!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you've got some great projects planned. I barely made a dent in my "to sew" list this winter! So, right now, I am trying to focus on garments that I can wear through multiple seasons.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment on my jacket! I am VERY pleased with it, but you know how it is, I know where all the mistakes are (lol).
ReplyDeleteThat first dress has your name written all over it! Some beautiful fabrics you picked up, too. :)
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ReplyDeleteI've just come across your blog and being a in the UK also, I would be interested to know how much postage is for fabric from Gorgeous Fabrics - does it normally end up being cheaper than they advertise? My email is info@fabricandbags.co.uk
Many thanks
Anne
Glad you're feeling better. No, no spring sewing plan here. It's sort of catch-as-catch-can.
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