{"id":83537,"date":"2025-05-23T11:40:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T15:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=83537"},"modified":"2025-05-23T11:40:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T15:40:08","slug":"6-spring-looks-and-the-patterns-to-make-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2025\/05\/6-spring-looks-and-the-patterns-to-make-them.html","title":{"rendered":"6 spring looks and the patterns to make them"},"content":{"rendered":"

What are you sewing for this spring and summer? Here are a few ideas for you, inspired by images I’ve found and love.<\/p>\n

How about an oversized linen Geneva Blouse<\/a> with matching or coordinating linen Cannes Trousers<\/a>? This combination looks so relaxed and elegant, doesn’t it? I think part of the key here is sewing one or two sizes larger than you would usually wear. The wide legs of the trousers helps to give that slouchy feeling, too.<\/p>\n

\"spring<\/a><\/p>\n

Speaking of Cannes Trousers<\/a>, what about pairing them with a woven Verdun Tee<\/a> in a lightweight cotton? Minimalist and chic! And again, sew this one or two sizes larger than you usually wear to achieve this look.<\/p>\n

\"spring<\/a><\/p>\n

For cooler weather you can’t go wrong with a lightweight Chaval Coat<\/a> paired with a Classic Shirt<\/a>. I love how this one is styled buttoned only at the neck and with a bandana worn almost like a tie under the collar. The cuffed sleeves and cropped jeans are cute, too.<\/p>\n

\"spring<\/a><\/p>\n

A simple Positano Blouse<\/a> and easy Lisboa Shorts<\/a> look stylish and cool. These aren’t fussy, just simple and relaxed.<\/p>\n

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For those really hot days, an Enmore Dress<\/a> and a pair of shades are the perfect solution. The Enmore Dress also makes a great swimsuit coverup! I love this style in a satin-y fabric, but try it in gauze or double gauze for the really hot days.<\/p>\n

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I liked this outfit so much I’ve already made it<\/a>. The Melville Cardigan<\/a> with coordinating Montauk Trousers<\/a>. The racing stripe down the leg is what makes the set complete for me, with both pieces sewn from a knit fabric for a sporty and relaxed feeling that’s great for just hanging out.<\/p>\n

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I hope that inspires you with some ideas for your sewing this spring, and ways to wear them well into summer. And if you’re in the southern hemisphere, I also shared some fall ideas<\/a> that might get you excited about sewing, too!<\/p>\n

And don’t forget that if you need help shopping for fabric, we have an extensive list of online fabric stores<\/a> you can use, too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Here’s a little sewing inspiration for spring and summer, with ideas for how to sew and wear six different outfits using our patterns. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":83543,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20687],"tags":[20877,20817,20757,20859,20851,18,20858,20852,20822,20915,20844],"class_list":["post-83537","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","tag-cannes","tag-chaval-coat","tag-classic-shirt","tag-enmore","tag-geneva","tag-inspiration","tag-lisboa","tag-melville","tag-montauk-trousers","tag-positano","tag-verdun"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/summer-sewing-inspo-feature.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5jZS5-lJn","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":83622,"url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2025\/06\/6-summer-looks-and-patterns-to-make-them.html","url_meta":{"origin":83537,"position":0},"title":"6 summer looks and patterns to make them","author":"Liesl Gibson","date":"June 11, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Need a little more inspiration for your summer sewing plans? 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