6 summer looks and patterns to make them

Since you’ve really liked these posts I’ve assembled another for you with a few ideas for summer.

Isn’t this outfit cute? So easy to make with our Laureles Top, view B, without the added skirt, plus a lengthened Extra-Sharp Pencil Skirt. Fabulous in linen, of course. What other fabrics would you choose for it? It would be adorable in a large-scale printed fabric!

And what about this relaxed tailored style? I would choose our very popular Camp Shirt with Lisboa Shorts for this look, and I’d probably choose an open-weave cotton for the shirt with a lightweight cotton twill for the shorts. To get a similar vibe, I’d choose one of the longer inseam lengths on the shorts pattern. The rolled sleeves and belt are great styling for this look.

I know this isn’t a true summer style, but if you’re like me and will be traveling this summer you might want to include something for cooler climates. The Maritime Top is always great in a striped jersey or stable knit, and you can always throw it on over a more summery top in lieu of a sweater or sweatshirt. Obviously I’d pair it with our Prado Trench in cotton twill for a classic look and lightweight, versatile comfort.

I’m absolutely in love with this look. A crisp linen Kyoto Dress in a light color with contrast piping at the neckline, sleeves, and hem. You could wear this to the office or to a wedding, depending on how you style it. I’m obsessed. I would add some length to the skirt because I like my skirts either long or short, but this would be cute in any length.

Here’s a great everyday style that’s absolutely classic. Use a yarn-dye striped linen to make our Verdun Top (with or without the sleeves) and wear it with a shortened Extra-Sharp Pencil Skirt in a cotton twill. The sweater tied around the waist is the perfect styling and also means you’re prepared when you head inside and get hit by a blast of air conditioning!

This look is a nice blend of dressy and casual plus balancing a little skin with covered up. Try the Enmore Top in a lightweight cotton or linen, and add Montauk Trousers, also in linen or maybe in a cotton gauze?

I hope these ideas inspire you for your summer sewing. If you missed them or want more inspiration, I also shared some spring and fall ideas that might get you excited about sewing, too!

And don’t forget that if you need help shopping for fabric, we have an extensive list of online fabric stores you can use, too.