For Summer Dressing Thoughts

The Puritan pastor Matthew Henry put it this way: 

"The purity of the heart will show itself in the modesty of the dress."

Something to read, refresh the memory, and think on:

Thinking Like a Christian About Modest Apparel (mountainretreatorg.net)

Here are a few ideas for some spring and summer clothing choices:

This is a very comfortable styled dress that many body types could wear but for modest reasons it would need buttons on the front placket.  That would finish it off very nicely.  A variety of trims could be used instead of ricrac.  There used to be many woven braids available years ago.  I haven't checked in our local JoAnn's lately.  Otherwise one might find some online.

There are  similar dress patterns with tiered skirts in pattern books  that would work as long as it is "modestly" made.

A very simple shirtwaist in summer fabrics would make a comfortable outfit.

This is the shirtwaist pattern from The Assembly Line.  I would add a few more buttons on the skirt especially in windy areas.

Summer Skirts

Here is a very lovely linen skirt from etsy.

Found here

Found here

Summer blouses

A classic and simple shirt to wear with skirts.

Retro Style

This is a blouse that is pretty and fairly easy to make.  It is called the Billow Blouse by The Assembly Line Pattern Company and can be worn with skirts for an elegant look or depending what fabrics are used it could be for a more casual setting. 

Whatever you sew and wear and do make sure it is for the Glory of God.

Femininity: Revival?, Revised!, and Reinvented for 2024

 It seems that even though the progression of our morals in this country has gone way downhill, and hence, our clothing covers less through more exposing of skin. However, it looks like there are some designers who want more gracious and flattering garments for a wholesome-looking womankind. 

I believe several inches below-knee and mid-calf are much more lady-like!  Short skirts look best on little girls wearing tights or leggings.

Be sure to read the end of the post.

McCalls 7925

A pretty looking feminine suit.  The pants do not make the suit suitable!

A simple yet elegant and comfortable jacket.

 Some of these dresses probably do not close high enough to the neck and they should be checked for any unknowing or unforeseen revealing when bending over. Make adjustments when you try on the basic shell before finishing collars or necklines.

Please forgive me for how this looks. I am learning how to use my new computer and also the blog spot arrangement platform has changed.

At any rate I am pleased to find some nice patterns to display on the blog from the main catalogs in fabric stores,

Do everything to please the Lord God and be a faithful witness of the life Christ has given you.

May you have a blessed time figuring your sewing needs and projects with Christ in mind.  

May what you do bring glory to God.

Light Jackets for Those Cooler Days

Disclaimer:  Patterns and pictures that I list or show does not mean I endorse how and what the model wears or displays the garment(s) I mention. My intention is to show the detail of the specific garment I chose to illustrate for the purpose of accommodating and complementing a modest wardrobe.

Posting some interesting jackets and patterns found on etsy by independent pattern makers. This first jacket is ready-made linen and is very simple yet attractive.  I imagine there are patterns one could adapt to make this stylish jacket.  This light jacket would be very versatile in a muted tone and be easily worn with a variety of colors.   

For sale here.

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Also, denim jackets are a great standby when nothing else will do. Several makers are listed and prices vary.  The major pattern companies also carry a variety of denim styles and sometimes a sale comes  with $1.99 (or close to) prices and that helps keep costs down.  Watch for sales on denim fabric.

Available here

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                              A basic cotton jacket that would help keep the chill off .

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There are also Kimono style jackets in the major pattern catalogs.  Those jackets are designed for lightweight fabrics.

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View C would be a looser-fit jacket. Leave the pockets off for a more classic look.

These are a few ideas and I am sure there is one that will work best for you, sometimes just a boxy shirt will work such as the light pink on the right and the sleeves can be lengthened even more if wrist length is desired.

So whatever you do, where ever you go, whatever you say, and how you conduct yourself, remember that:

  Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

                                                                                                I Corinthians 10:31