I told my kids that this would be the “summer of fun”, so unfortunately for you, I think it’s the summer of me not paying much attention to my blog. But really, playing and relaxing has made some significant improvements for us this summer. Maybe one day I’ll write a post about my return to 70s era parenting techniques.
But today I thought I’d share a couple of sewing projects. I am fully on board with this stripe and chevron trend, so I made a swimsuit cover up from Anna Maria Horner’s Mixed Signals voile (below), and a skirt with a nice twill ticking stripe (above), both bought locally from Whipstitch.
I didn’t use a pattern for either, but the top of the cover-up is similar to the Liberty of London top I made a while back. It has a sash and a split at the side hem. Next time, I am adding darts because I think that would help. Part of sewing clothes for myself really needs to be about finding a flattering fit since everything can be customized. That may take years to figure out. The skirt is lined with a side zipper and apparently I couldn’t be bothered with perfection in lining up the stripes. But perfection is totally overrated.
Anyway, I also wanted to let you know about a couple of current giveaways for my book, 1, 2, 3 Sew. Naughty Secretary Club is hosting a giveaway that you can enter here through Monday and Chronicle Books has a giveaway that you can enter through Tuesday by leaving a comment on their facebook post here. I’m really excited to kick off a blog tour in a couple of weeks and I’m thrilled about all the great blogs who have agreed to be part of the tour!
Thanks so much for this whole post. I’m new to sewing (can’t wait for my birthday to come so I can get your book!) but have some striped fabric to make a skirt for my sister and keep taking it out and putting it back out of fear that it’ll be a horrid disaster. I’m feeling a little more encouraged now with your photos so I can see how it will come together.
I also really appreciate the comments about the “summer of fun.” I have two kids and have been trying to juggle a stay-at-home position. I need to give it up before I miss more opportunities with my toddlers, but it is always a relief to know I’m not alone in these really big decisions! Be well, and have fun!
Ellen, that does not look like a swimsuit cover up. That looks like a dress, nicer than what I usually wear on a date with my husband?
(Does that say more about me, or you? HA!)
Have a great summer, and we’ll all enjoy your posts however infrequently they might come. I’m finding myself more likely to read a book, take a nap or play a game with my 6 year old than sitting in front of the computer blogging, or sewing. It’s that time of year!