Every summer and winter I get excited about wearing my favorite clothes from last season, and I also start thinking about what I want to change in my closet–what additions and subtractions will help me enjoy all my favorites. This year my sewing plans are about as dull as can be. And, believe it or not, I’m exited about that because my plan is a bunch of basics in the same color so that I can mix them in with my other basics and get a lot of use out of them. I’ll show you what I mean.
Here’s my personal sewing plan, outside of what I’m working on for the spring Liesl + Co patterns I’m developing.
Navy, navy, navy, cream. Where is the color? But this is basically what I wear and what I love. My wardrobe, especially in fall and winter, is almost entirely black, navy, camel, cream, gray, and white. This year I’m adding a little burgundy into my wardrobe, too. But I thought I would show you the fabrics I chose, in case it helps you with your own sewing plans to see what I chose and what I’m sewing with it. So here we are, in the order of my fabrics on the inspiration board above.
Jade interrib organic cotton jersey: Montauk Trousers (as joggers) and Melville Cardigan. I do some sort of exercise almost every morning, whether it’s yoga, a long walk, or a trip to the gym, and my workout clothing needs to be expanded or I’ll be doing laundry every few days. So the joggers will be a nice addition. Plus, I’ve been meaning to make a navy cardigan forever, so I thought I’d made myself a “set,” just for the fun of it, since the joggers could also be nice lounge wear at home. This isn’t a very heavy fabric, but it’s quite dense, almost like a ponte but a little softer. I’m excited to try it! I’ll add either elastic or zippers at the ankles, I think. Still deciding on the details…
Essel wool alpaca blend: Yanaka Jacket, and I’m thinking about adding a lining to this one because it’s very fuzzy and will probably be easier to wear if it doesn’t catch on my other clothing. The mohair is fluffy and quite thick. I’ll show you how I add lining pieces when I get ready to cut the fabric. I love texture when it comes to fall and winter dressing. Solid colors, but lots of texture.
Iggy wool: Antwerp Pullover. I was inspired by this Prada pullover. My plan is to add grommets to the fabric after cutting the pieces, but in a more random arrangement than the Prada polo. Anyone have a good source for grommets? I’m trying to decide what size I want them to be. And maybe I’ll make mine brass instead of silver. Grommets are a different way to add texture, through hardware, but still solid colors.
Marloes poly jacquard: Geneva Blouse. In person this fabric looks like a hammered silk, and I think the fabric will support the structured sleeves of the Geneva Blouse better than a soft real silk. I’ll need to make sure this style is a bit fitted because the fabric is so structured, so I’ll baste it and make adjustments as I go once I see how it hangs on my body.
So those are my personal sewing plans for the fall and winter, as I have time. I’ll show you as I progress. What are you planning to sew? Or are you waiting for our new pattern release next week? I’ve already sewn all those styles several times, so I’m eager to show them to you as well!