Sew Spoiled

Swimsuit Coverup Roundup

2013-06-18T09:11:00.004-04:00

First and for most the Sew It All magazine Vol. 6 has two swimsuit coverups. Sew It All magazine Vol. 6 is out today! I have an apron pattern on page 54-55. I love that it also has 2 sections Summer and Fall with 45 total sewing projects.

Pg. 67 Pg. 78

DIY Tie Dye Swimsuit Cover-up | love ♥ fashion

DIY Swimsuit Cover-Up from a Towel - Yahoo! Voices - voices.yahoo.com

ikat bag: Robe Dresses

Butterfly Swimsuit Cover THE COUNTRY CHIC COTTAGE

Sew Her Style: DIY Swimsuit Cover Tutorial!

Merricks Art: J.Crew Inspired Beach Coverup (Tutorial)

Turn Any Yard of Fabric into a Chic Beach Wrap | Brit + Co.

The Great Cover-Up - Sew Like My Mom | Sew Like My Mom

Smocked Sundress - Martha Stewart Crafts

seersucker swim cover up - see kate sew

Thank you to these awesome bloggers for sharing their tutorials with us.

Hope you enjoyed this round up.

I also have a special coupon code for the month of June, SEWSPOILED. When you use this coupon code you receive 15% off of your Sew Spoiled Etsy Shop purchase!

Swimsuit Roundup

2013-06-17T08:55:00.002-04:00

Swimsuit to tankini tutorial.

My $15 Swimsuit

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Here are a few other tutorial finds...

Vintage Swimsuits

Make your own suit pattern

How to sew a Kido suit

Join tomorrow for Swimsuit coverup Roundup!

Thanks to all of these blogs for sharing their tutorials.

Going Out this Summer

2013-06-13T06:55:00.003-04:00

Here are some places and tips to making your summer budget last longer.

Go to the $1.00 theatre. Actually our dollar theatre is $4 for adults now but that is still cheaper than going to the bigger theatre.
Find a pool.
Walk around. In the summer it is hot so the girls and I love to walk around the mall. We window shop and get exercise.
A lot of places run $1 kid cones. McDonalds have $1.00 vanilla cones.
Go Bowling. Some bowling allies run specials all summer long. You can even get summer passes. http://www.kidsbowlfree.com Get 2 free passes per week!
Check out your Libraries! Our library runs a reading program.
Go to a museum! Many museums have camps and summer programs.

Sew It All Magazine!

2013-06-11T16:47:00.004-04:00

I am so happy to announce another Sew Spoiled pattern has been publish with Sew It All magazine. It is available June 18th on newsstands everywhere. I love working with this magazine because after you submit your work, you receive it back with a copy of the article in the magazine. (Love That!)

I love the model they have wearing the apron it is perfect!

Enjoy!

Cooking with Your Kids

2013-06-11T06:46:00.000-04:00

Cooking with your kids can be very rewarding. However you have to be ok with messes and use a large amount of patience.
Here are a few tips to making the experience fun for everyone...

Start with an easy recipe. Something that uses only a few ingredients.
Make sure to wash your little ones hands. We also leave a chair at the sink so they can wash in the middle of making a recipe together.
It is ok to get messy! That is part of the fun. If you want to have less mess place clear wrap over the counters and tie aprons on.
Taste testing is a must. But not raw meat or egg, yuck!
Take the time to talk while the baking or cooking is going on. What is on their minds?
Let them do as much as possible. When I was nine I was making dinner. Show them how to cut and protect themselves using the oven. If we never show them, they will never learn.
Let them clean up and put things away as you go.
Make the place you eat special. Use the good dishes, eat in a fort you just made or have a picnic.
Share what you make with others. Food is best served with company!
Laugh! Smile! Retell the fun you had in the kitchen together.

Resources:

Recipe cards

Crazy Cake

I also have a special coupon code for the month of June, SEWSPOILED. When you use this coupon code you receive 15% off of your Sew Spoiled Etsy Shop purchase!

The Kids are Home, Now What???

2013-06-09T19:27:00.000-04:00

This weeks theme will be how to keep your kids active over the summer. Now that school is over the kids are home and ready to start summer break. This week is filled with fun activities that won't break the bank.

I like to start the summer by making a list of things the kids would like to do and I would like to do. This becomes our summer bucket list. Some of the things on that list this year are to go to the beach, make a trip to see the Grandparents, see the movies Monsters University and Despicable Me 2, go to the Marbles Museum, Vacation Bible School and tennis & dance lessons. These are big things spread out throughout the summer.

We have made an "I'm bore." Jar. A lot of times kids start to expect parents to entertain them when they get bore. Creating an I'm bored Jar gives them something to do so that they can entertain themselves. Create it with them, kids are smart and might add suggestions that they like to do.

Some of the items in our jar are...

do a puzzel

color

use play-dough

Create something in your easy bake oven

have a tea party

make a fort

play outside

make paper dolls

play a board game with sibling

read a book

write a story

create a muppet show

make a new instrument with recycling

write a letter to a family member

make a puppet with a brown lunch bag

use legos

play Just Dance on Wii

clean bedroom

play dress up.

These are items that they can do on their own.

I hope this list helps.

June 2013 Giveaway!

2013-06-06T19:45:00.001-04:00

a Rafflecopter giveaway

This giveaway is for a handmade Sew Spoiled Mint Sailboat, Chiffon Sheer Scarf! It will run through midnight on June 8, 2013 with the winner being announced on June 9, 2013. We will send the Chiffon Mint sailboat Scarf June 10, 2013! Follow the directions above to enter to win the Giveaway.

If you would like to make your own here is the tutorial.

~Best Wishes!

Etsy Favorites!

2013-06-01T13:03:00.001-04:00

I was looking at my favorites on Etsy and wanted to share some of them with all of you.

Alexander Henry Fabric bundle Posies from Twigs and Twist Etsy Shop

This would make a beautiful summer dress or jumper for a little girl.

Sew in Labels by Moda Fabrics from Sweet Pea Fabrics UT

These labels are cute!

Swedish Tracing Paper from Finch Sewing Studio

Tracing is the best way to get the maximum use from a pattern with different sizes.

Cuzco for Moda Fabrics from Bee Yourself Fabrics

This combo it asking to be a bag!! Maybe a Cabrio Tote or Ladybug Shoulder Bag.

Camelot Fabrics in The Navy Bundle from Hyernoodle2

These would make cute matching Sew Spoiled Wristlets for a group of girls graduating together.

I also have a special coupon code for the month of June, SEWSPOILED. When you use this coupon code you receive 15% off of your Sew Spoiled Etsy Shop purchase!

Sew Spoiled iPad Case

2013-05-21T17:59:00.000-04:00

I have had a selfish week of sewing. First I created a jersey knit dress and then this iPad case. I am trying to read and write more using my iPad as much as possible. I thought by making a lovely case, I would use it more. This fabric is called Type by Julia Rothman from Windham Fabrics. It quickly caught my eye and I thought it would look great as a Sew Spoiled iPad folding case.

I used the typewriter fabrics for the outside and the clipboard and glasses fabric for the lining.

I remember typing on a typewriter. Ours was nice because it had the white ribbon to make corrections with. However sometimes it would not line up and you would have to type with the white out ribbon a few times. I love this fabric and I love my iPad Case. I use my iPad more when it is inside a pretty case.

Happy Sewing!

Jersey Dress Happiness

2013-05-20T19:30:00.002-04:00

I royally Sew Spoiled myself this weekend. Here is one of the many projects I completed. It is a purple jersey knit Washi Dress from Made By Rae's sewing pattern. There are so many beautiful jersey knit fabrics out there that I wanted to give it a try. I bought this fabric from Fabric Bros Etsy shop. It was $4.90 by the yard, I purchased two yards at $14.80 including shipping! Sometimes it is scary to buy knits online because you can not tell the weight or stretch of the fabric. Fabric Bros will send you a sample card of their fabric to choose from. (So Smart!)

Here is a picture of the shirring on the back of the dress and the pockets.

Got to have pockets!

The best part of this type of fabric is the bounce, drape and flow of the dress. I will never have to iron it!! Just take it out of the dryer and put on! It is so soft and relaxing to wear. Everyone at work looks forward to jean days at school (when teachers can wear jeans) but I look forward to Jersey Dress days.

Happy Sewing!

Polka Dot Skirt

2013-05-15T21:58:00.001-04:00

I am so excited about my new black with white polka dots skirt. I first saw this type of skirt walking around the outlet mall. This skirt was in the window of J.Crew calling to me. Right away, I could see the potential of it in my wardrobe. I wanted it!!! I knew I could recreate it so I didn't even look at the J.Crew price. Since then, I have learned that is was $85. Wow! I am so glad that I decided to make my own. I used this free online Skirt Pattern and bought the fabric at JoAnn's for $6 per yard. The pattern does not come with pockets so I borrowed the pocket template from the Iris Shorts pattern by Colette Patterns. I cut 4 pocket pieces out and stitched each one 3" from the top of the skirt. There is an invisible zipper to install on the back of the skirt. There are also 4 darts, 2 in the front and 2 in the back. If you are unsure how to sew darts here is an excellent dart video tutorial. Overall, I am happy with my results. I saved money, it is tailored just for me and I have a little extra fabric left over for a cute Sew Spoiled Wristlet! Love it when a plan comes together.

Chiffon Sheer Scarf Tutorial

2013-05-14T20:44:00.005-04:00

Materials:

Chiffon Sheer fabric measuring 18"X45"

I bought the Mint Sail Boat fabric at JoAnn's.

Rotary Cuter and Mat

Sewing Machine

Thread

Step 1: Fold the fabric in half right sides facing long ways. Sew .25" seam allowance along the long raw edges.
Step 2: Flip right side out.
Step 3: Fold the shorter edges inward and stitch across the open edge. Repeat for the opposite side.

These super easy scarves would make great quick gifts for teacher appreciation, brides maids, graduation gifts, or birthdays.

Enjoy!

May 2013 Giveaway!

2013-05-11T06:00:00.000-04:00

a Rafflecopter giveaway

This Month's Giveaway is part of Sew Mama Sew's Giveaway Day!

This giveaway is for a Sew Spoiled 4 epattern bundle package! It will run through midnight on May 10, 2013 with the winner being announced on May 11, 2013. We will send all four ePatterns through email by May 13, 2013!

All friends are welcome! What do you have to do to enter to win?? Follow the directions above.

~Best Wishes!

Ribbon Zipper Pull Tutorial

2013-05-10T15:26:00.002-04:00

This school year I created zipper pulls for teacher gifts. They are simple to make, cost is low and they are personalized gifts!

Materials:

Sewing Machine

Silhouette or vinyl cutter

Ribbon

1" swivel hook

Lighter or fray check

Step 1: Using your computer program for your vinyl cutter. Set the font to 1" heigh by 4.5" long. I use cooper font for all of my zipper pulls. After you have the vinyl cutter cut out the name, weed away the excess.

Step 2: Cut the ribbon at an angle.

Step 3: Thread through the 1"swivel hook.

Step 4: Sew across the ribbon as closes as possible to the 1" swivel hook.

Step 5: Iron on the heat vinyl to the ribbon.

Ta Da! Clip onto your favorite zipper bag! You have a personalized Zipper Pull!

Enjoy!

Sew Pretty T-Shirt Dress Review and Blog Tour!

2013-05-09T08:00:00.000-04:00

If you are looking for a fun sewing book to read and create with this spring/summer Sew Pretty T-shirt Dresses is the book for you. Inside you will find beautiful pictures and easy to read instructions, with more than 25 different dresses to create. Since the bodice is done (t-shirt), you can spend your time decorating the bodice and making the skirt.

I have made tons of t-shirt dresses, even one for myself and more recently a shirred night gown. In this book I noticed right away, the t-shirt disappears. The authors give you ways to embellish the bodice as well as the skirt of each dress, this makes the t-shirt disappear! The end result is a beautiful dress that you make in half the time because you could spend more time embellishing and creating an amazing skirt.

There are no templates inside this book because most are rectangle or square shapes. This means easy cutting, I do recommend a rotary cutter and mat.

Here is a tip to making your t-shirt dresses last even longer. Fused a strip of interfacing (.5" wide) around the edge of the t-shirt before sewing it to the cotton fabric. When you sew the knit fabric to the cotton, the knit will not shift or move. Over time the t-shirt fabric can become stretched out or develop holes from the weight of the cotton. This gives the knit fabric stability. Also, there are no yucky puckers in the dress seam!

Here is the blog tour schedule. You won't want to miss it!

Blog Tour!

May 5

Nouveau Stitch will feature a finished project, “Flirty Shirt”

Just Pure Lovely will host a giveaway

The Crafty Princess Diaries will host a giveaway

May 6

Crafting A Green Worldwill feature a finished project, “Cool Water”

Stitched by Crystal will feature a project for her 9-month-old

May 7

Prudent Baby will review and host a giveaway (71,674 UV)

House of 34 will host a giveaway

May 8

Smashed Peas and Carrots will feature a finished project, “Bubble Tea”

Simply Modern Mom will review and might do a project

May 9

Marsha’s Spot will feature a finished project, “Patchwork of Art” and host a giveaway

Sew Spoiled will review the book

May 10

Dollar Store Crafts will review the book

Only From Scratch will feature a project

May 11

Wild Olive will feature a finished project

Positively Splendid will feature a finished project

May 12

On the Laundry Line will feature a finished project

Elegance and Elephants will feature a finished project

May 13

Luvinthemommyhood will review and host a giveaway

My Little Gems will host a giveaway

P.S.

I am also hosting a blog giveaway this week for 4 SEW SPOILED ePatterns!

Images from Sew Pretty T-Shirt Dresses by Sweet Seams Studio, published by Sixth&Spring Books. Photography by Dan Howell and dress design and instructions copyright © 2013 by Sixth&Spring Books/Soho Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Sew Spoiled Wardrobe Find

2013-05-05T08:34:00.002-04:00

I am always looking for cute ways to add fun pieces to my wardrobe.

Here is a cute group of ideas I hope you will enjoy.

This is Michael Miller Ship Breeze and kiss dot blossom at Bella Fabrics.

This fabric would look adorable as a pencil skirt using Simplicity's 2258 pattern below.

Match the skirt up with these adorable flats and you have the perfect outfit for the beach! I think I would wear a raspberry colored tshirt.

Easy Drifter Flat at ModCloth

So cute!

Let me know your thoughts!

Little Girl/ Baby Doll Night Gown Tutorial

2013-04-30T06:00:00.000-04:00

Sewing Skills needed Shirring

Materials:

t-shirt (prewash your t-shirts) or light weight knit fabric

1/4" Elastic

Ribbon

Elastic Thread

sewing machine and sewing notions

Print the Baby Doll pattern piece out.
Print The Little Girl Sizes 2T-6

Step 1: Cutting Layout- cut the night gown shape using the template.

Step 2: Finish the edges of the collar and armholes with a serger or a zig zag stitch on your sewing machine. Choose a thread the same color as your ribbon. If you pull the edge slightly under the foot as you satin stitch, zig zag or finish the edges it will give you a lettuce hem or edge. Try this technique with a scrap piece of fabric first.

Step 3: Pin, right sides together the front and back shoulder pieces. Sew only one shoulder together. Finish the seam with a serger or a zig zag stitch on your sewing machine. If you are making the Baby doll version you don't have to finish all of the seams.

Shirring:
Prepare the sewing machine for shirring. Wind the bobbin by hand with elastic thread, check the tension of your machine and thread the upper thread of the machine normally. (Test on a scrap
piece of fabric.)

Step 4: Shirr the collar of the nightgown twice 1/2” then 5/8” away from the edge. For the Baby Doll version only shirr once.
Take out the elastic bobbin and set up the sewing machine to sew normally.

Step 5: Pin the open shoulder side, right sides together. Sew the shoulder side closed. Finish seam, when finishing the seams over the elastic threads I use three techniques knot the elastic thread together, sew over the elastic threads and zig zag stitch over them. This way they will stay secured and locked in place.

Step 6: Shirr the arm wholes of the nighty twice 1/2” then 5/8” away from the edge.
Only shirr once for the baby doll version.
Shirring: Prepare the sewing machine for shirring. Wind the bobbin by hand with elastic thread, check the tension of your machine and thread the upper thread of the machine normally. Take out the elastic bobbin and set up the sewing machine to sew normally.

Step 7: Sew the sides of the nightgown together using a 1/2” seam allowance, finish the side seams with a serger or a zig zag stitch on your sewing machine.

Step 8: Make a cute ribbon bow and sew it to the front the nightgown.

Step 9: To make the bottom sides gather up, first flip the nighty inside out. Along the seam place a strip of 1/4” elastic over the seam (leave excess elastic behind the pressure foot, under the presser foot stretch the elastic 100% as you sew a wide zigzag stitch. Stop short of the bottom of the night gown and clip excess elastic. Hand sew a small bow over the gather on either side.
These are fun to make for sleepovers and fun summer nights.
Happy Sewing!

Happy Monday Sales!!

2013-04-29T06:00:00.000-04:00

Happy Sewing Monday! Every Monday we will run a $5 ePattern sale for 24 hours!!

The Sew Spoiled Smart Pocket Pattern!

Use the coupon code THIRTYONE and receive free shipping on your own personalized skirt cover. I will be only making a few of these for a limited time. So don't miss out. These also make great Mother's day gifts.

Projects for your Stash!!!

2013-04-25T06:00:00.000-04:00

If you are like me, you look at how much fabric you have in your stash and then you try to figure out how much you can make with it. I like to get the most out of my fabric, so I have created a list of my favorite projects and how much fabric they need. Maybe this list will help you too calculate what to make with your fabric stash! This collection has women's clothes, kids clothes, accessories and everything in between. Some of these are free tutorials and some are bought patterns but all of them are great!

More than a Yard:

Washi Dress, 3 Yards Reviewed

Coffee Date Dress, 3 Yards Reviewed

Spring Wrap Dress, 3 Yards Reviewed
Heather Ross's, Weekend Sewing

Trapeze Dress (2.5) *Reviewed
Summer Blouse (2) *Reviewed
Sleep Pants (2.5) *Reviewed
Amy Butler Barcelona Skirt (2.5 focus)
Amy Butler Weekender Tote (2 focus)

Amy Butler Gum Drop pillows (2.25 focus) *Reviewed

Sew Spoiled Weekender Tote (2.75 lining and pleat) by me
SisBoom, Rebecca Shift Dress (2 focus)
Sorbetto Tank Top (1.5)
Precious Dresses (2-3) * Reviewed
Boardwalk Ruffle Dress (2-3) * Reviewed
Babes of Sweet, City Dress (1-1.5)
Colette, Iris Shorts (1.5) Reviewed
Oliver+S Popover Sundress (1-1.5) * Reviewed
A-Line Skirt (1.25) Reviewed

One Yard:

Lazy Day Skirt
Yoga Skirt by Patty Young Reviewed
Sweet Summer Frock Dress by Freshly Picked

Sweet Dress Pillowcase Pattern by Sew Sweet Patterns
Heather Ross Flower Girl Dress * Reviewed

Heather Ross Smocked Sun Dress * Reviewed

That Darn Kat Round Kneck Dress * Reviewed

Sew Sensible Romper * Reviewed
A Line Tops and Dresses

Duck Soup T-shirt Dress * Reviewed

Nursing Coverup by Bliss Tree
Men's Tie by WK Designer
Camera Bag Purse Insert by Make It Love It
Simple Skirt by Grosgrain
Lizette Market Skirt by Liesl * Reviewed

Half Yard:

That Darn Kat Round Kneck Tops * Reviewed

Pink Chalk Note Taker * Reviewed

Heather Bailey Marlo Bloom bag *Reviewed
Craft Apple Drawing case * Reviewed
Craft Apple Mini portfolio
Milk Crate Cover by Laura Dunn
Kid's Shorts by Made
Scrap Happy Projects/ Fat Quarter:
Tic Tac Toe Pincushion by me
Lanyard by me

Headband

American Doll Dress

Coffee/ Tea Cozy by House on the Hill

Key Fobs

Bapron by Craftiness is Not Optional
Burp Clothes by Petite Lemon
Patchwork Tote by Creative Daisy
Brass Apple Jeans, Sassy Pants
Cupcake pincushions by Sandi Henderson

Fabric Covered Buttons by Natalme
Tissue Holder by Whip Up
Ruffle Strap Flip Flop by Make It Love It
Camera Strap by Little Big Girls Studio
This list will grow as I continue to sew. My hopes are to add new projects and reviews to the list as I continue to blog about my sewing adventures.

This is the sewing table I use. I love it because I can open it up, work using all of the surface space and then close it back up after I am done. Love it!

Loft Shirt Remake!

2013-04-17T18:20:00.002-04:00

I love shopping at the Loft. It is one of my favorite stores. I love looking through the store soaking up the fashion ideas and colors for the season. I recently bought 4 tops for $7 each on sell at the outlet store. When I got them home I realized that the shape of the shirts were simple. I drafted a shirt template using the loft shirts (Adding a .5" seam allowance around the shirt and 1.5" at the bottom to fold up.) and remade the shirt below. Sometimes the best patterns come straight from your closet. If you have a piece of clothing that fits you really well, drafting a template from it is a good idea.

It also justifies buying a new top. Now you've bought a top and a pattern all in one.

Happy Sewing!

Working On a Handmade Wardrobe

2013-04-15T20:23:00.000-04:00

Here is a new piece for my spring wardrobe, an A-line skirt in warm colors. This simple skirt only needs 2 yards of fabric and an invisible zipper. I used my skirt tutorial to create it. I love that it matches my Sew Spoiled Braid Bag! My necklace is even handmade by my talented mother. Only the t-shirt is store bought from Target.

My stripes did not match up but that is ok I still love it!

Kids Clothes

2013-04-11T13:16:00.002-04:00

1. School Picture Day, 2. Amy Butler Jumper, 3. Cupcake dress!, 4. Girls 4th Dress/ shirt, 5. Boardwalk Ruffle Dress by Monkey's Bug, 6. Yoga Skirts with Patty Young's Knits, 7. Yoga Skirts, 8. Kids Tulip Blouse, 9. The Treasure Skirt from Little Girls, Big Style, 10. The Treasury Skirt from Little Girls, Big Style, 11. Sweet Girls 2011, 12. Matching Girls, 13. Sweet Summer Dresses, 14. Village Frock, 15. Girls-1, 16. Dear My Kids Stylish Coat, 17. Dear My Kids Stylish Coat pattern, 18. Ladybug half apron for kids, 19. Swim suite done, 20. Easter dress, 21. Edith Skirt, 22. Edith Skirt, 23. Petal Knot Jumpers dresses, 24. gumdrop cushions in Amy Butler, 25. Flower Girl dresses 1, 26. My Lazy Day Skirt, 27. Sweet Little Dress, 28. Kinsey in her round neck top2, 29. My Girls in Afternoon Tea Jackets, 30. Sitting together

Can't wait to make more beautiful kids clothes. However my oldest has jumped to a size 12 and I am not sure where to find big kid sewing patterns?? Do you have any pattern recommendations for bigger girls??

Thanks,

Spring has Sprung!

2013-04-08T12:30:00.003-04:00

When I find a great pattern, I get hooked. I want to recreate it in every color and print imaginable. I love the way the "coffee date dress" fits. Well I just wanted to share with you the super All in One Facing Tip.

First you sew the facing to the bodice like the picture above. Leaving the shoulders open at the tops.

Then you flip the front of the bodice right facing and keep the back of the bodice wrong side facing.

Place the front of the bodice through the hole of the back bodice.

Sew the shoulder pieces together; facing to facing and bodice to bodice, just at the top of the shoulders.

Iron and topstitch around the armholes and neckline. It is so easy and it turns out every time. I think this would also work with the Washi Dress by Made by Rae. Might have to try that out.

Back to sewing!

Little Black Dress Refashion

2013-04-05T19:39:00.000-04:00

This little black dress was given to me a few years ago but it was so old fashion, conservative and yucky that I have never worn it. The ruffles on the sleeves and neckline were appalling. Added with the weight of the knit sweater fabric made the dress unbearable to wear.

I decided today either I fix it or it goes!

I had to first see the potential and look for the things I liked about it.

I like the skirt length.

I liked the bodice.

So I had an idea, take the sleeves off and make it sleeveless!!!

First I took my seam ripper and took the sleeves off.

Then I ironed the old seam allowance wrong side together. This fabric is knit so I only folded it over once. However if I had fabric that would fray, I would have folded it over twice or use binding.

Finally, I topstitched the sleeveless armholes.

This is my fun little black dress. It looks great with my black boots or sandals and this cute hot pink belt. I am so glad I saved it after all this time. I only wished I had fixed it sooner.

Best wishes and tons of stitches!

Spring Wardrobe Collection

2013-04-03T20:12:00.003-04:00

This is a collection of clothes I have made for myself over the years but there is no rhyme or reason. This spring I would like to challenge myself and make a spring collection. With dresses, tops and bottoms all coordinating so they all can be mixed and matched together. What fabric collection would you choose if you where going to make your own spring wardrobe collection? I like different blues but I would also like to try new things. What patterns would you use? I complied this mosaic together to see what patterns I have used over the years. This is good because I can see that I don't have a good pants/ capris pattern yet and I am in need of finding one.

1. Coffee Date Dress, 2. Easter Dress, 3. Washi Front, 4. Washi Tunic with Tova Sleeves, 5. Denim Washi Dress, 6. Skirt (5), 7. Close up, New Skirt Simplicity 2211, 8. Skirt (2), 9. A Wrap Dress for me!, 10. Charlie Bag, 11. Colette Iris Shorts; http://sewspoiled.blogspot.com/2012/05/colette-iris-shorts-review.html, 12. Wiksten Tank, 13. Wiksten Tank Shirred, 14. New Sew Spoiled Tulip Blouse, Fabric Jo-Ann's by Leah, 15. Blossom Shirt, 16. Wiksten Tova Blouse, 17. Wiksten Tova Dress, 18. Finished!, 19. Porfolio Dress (1), 20. Bloomers, 21. Heather Bailey t-dress front, 22. T-Dress bow, 23. Schoolhouse tunic, 24. Amelia Shirt from froglegsandponytails, 25. PJ capris, 26. The Jacket, from Chic and Simple Sewing, 27. Afternoon tea jacket Pattern, 28. New Skirt close up, 29. Burda Swimsuit, 30. Shirred Mommy Dress
I have pinned tons of ides on Pinterest, I can't wait to get started. I think I will start with colors and fabrics first. Then choose the sewing patterns for my collection. Of course every great collection has accessories and I will be making some Sew Spoiled Goodness to go with my fun filled wardrobe.

I could use some advice....

What fabrics/colors would you start with?

What pants/ capris sewing pattern would you recommend? (especially for petites?)

Thanks for your help!