Another new pattern--shirtwaist- of course!

I have been busy with too many projects and now after a flash flood in July, I am cleaning and rearranging the sewing studio, sifting through piles of fabric and wondering what to do with all of it.  Some will go out to storage, others will be given away, and then I will keep some--probably more than I ought!  It is taking time to do the sorting and rearranging as I want to use the space judiciously.

I am setting up a large cutting table using thrifted cabinets from the Restore in town.  It will end up 4' by 6' with storage areas underneath.  It gives me room to lay out patterns without having to use the living room floor or the dining table and leave it set up ready to cut at the next opportunity.

So, in the meantime I have been perusing some of the independent designers and finding some decently modest clothing styles.  It seems there are quite a few that exaggerate some uniqueness of certain styles and others just add some character to common clothes.  It depends on your tastes and likes.  

Etsy has a wide variety of home sewing patterns.  Then there are online reviewers like Dahlia Sewciety and The Fold Line , Minerva, as well as many others that give a weekly or monthly review of new patterns and pattern makers as well as fabrics.

I do like to find various arrangements of shirtwaist dresses and I came across another one that caught my eye, as the ladies who sewed their dresses looked very nice in them.  I do prefer the below the knees length as it just makes for a more feminine look and it adds a touch of elegance.  This one is from Designer Stitch  in Australia.

It is on sale right now and if you go to the website shop section and find the above picture and look at the bottom of that for examples of dresses made from that pattern, I think you will enjoy how many nice dresses have been made, each looking lovely on the seamstresses who made them.

I would like to make several and since I am going through my fabric stash, I may pick out a couple for seasonal changes.

The other interest I have is trying to find the perfect jacket and that may end up with a variety of styles.  Jackets really depend upon what you are wearing them for, wind, cool temps, extra layer, etc.  The length makes a difference also.  Some jackets may end up too short and others too long.  I try to pick a color will work with my wardrobe.  Fabrics, colors, styles, uses, it takes time to figure out what will work and give you lots of wear for time and money.  Short and boxy in a beige tone for now if I get it done before the cold weather comes.  I also need one for church as I like to be comfortable sitting.  

I hope you have had a wonderful summer and are prepared for Fall.  

May you have a blessed time sewing and wearing your clothing to the glory of God.  In everything you do, do it to bring honor to God and praise to him for his goodness.