Hello friends!
It’s been a long time since my last weekend links entry. I’m going to try to bring it back again on, at least, a monthly basis, so let’s see if I can maintain it; running a small business is time-consuming!
If you’ve been following along, I’ve been doing a series of blog posts about personal style and a core wardrobe that works with versatile items that can be worn in many combinations. How do you approach your sewing and wardrobe? Do you plan your projects in advance or take it one project at a time? I often have a wish list of items I’m considering sewing. Right now, in addition to the fall patterns I’m starting to develop, I’d like to sew a pair of unbleached linen trousers and/or white linen trousers (Hollywood or Cannes, I haven’t decided yet). I also need more white Metro Tees, and maybe one or two Bento Tees, and hopefully a white or cream-colored Melville Cardigan. The rest of my spring and summer wardrobe will come from what I already own and have sewn.
What’s on your sewing wish list? I’m very curious whether you have a concrete plan or a piece-by-piece!
Pinterest picks
Two ideas for customizing our Antwerp Pullover. If you combined it with the shape of the Gelato Dress (or the Amarena Dress, same shaping) you could do a full-length version like this. I confess I have no idea where you’d wear it–maybe at home to stay warm?!? Or add our free popover placket to make a snap placket to get the second look here. That would be cozy for those cooler spring or fall days.
Also love this lengthened Melville Cardigan with the addition of pockets. Wouldn’t it be cool in a boiled wool or something really bulky and warm? Also, layering a blazer or coat (Chaval Coat?) over the Antwerp Pullover? Great with all the accessories…
More cool weather sewing ideas: the addition of neon (or not neon, if you prefer) trim to the collar and lapels of the Prado Trench Coat. And it’s this inside-out coat cool? To make this I would definitely use the Chaval Coat. It looks like the facings and seam allowances are all taped in the manner of technical outerwear, which I absolutely adore. Such a wild combination of classic and contemporary. Give me a while and this might just make it onto my sewing wish list. I’m more obsessed each time I look at it.
Ok, moving on to warmer weather. This green dress interested me because it’s like our Enmore Halter but with fuller, gathered skirt and tie. I was contemplating adding a tie to mine, but the fuller skirt is also a great idea, especially if you’re lengthening it (for a wedding, for example, which is what this dress was designed for). and yes yes yes to the lace back of this turquoise top! This says Verdun Woven Tee to me. You, too?
Weekend Reading
- One of the things that fascinated me about living in Spain, which is not a small country but not nearly as big as the U.S., is the number of different accents and dialects here. But after reading this article about how quickly scientists in Antarctica developed an accent, it makes more sense!
- I think Lindsie sent me this? At this vintage fashion exhibit, you can actually “try on” the clothing virtually! If you go, will you tell us about it, please? I’m so curious.
- Love this question and answer. From this feature.
Is there a difference between being “stylish” and being “fashionable”?
Yes. Whereas fashion is more concerned with “the now”, style is more about timelessness and effortlessness. The person who is stylish exudes an air of confidence; his or her clothes reinforce the personality rather than weighing it down.
- Here’s a nice article about sweaters that can last a long time. I’ve had some of mine for more than a decade!
- How the concept of “nude” is changing to reflect diversity. And how it still needs to change.
- Amazing account of how performers prepare, physically, for concerts. It’s not all sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll!
Well. I hope you have some fun sewing planned for the weekend! I’ll be finishing up a linen Verdun Tee with heirloom details that I’m quite excited about. Back to share it with you soon. Happy sewing!