Catching up on the Spring Palette Challenge I need to disclose my fabric and pattern goals. And I must say, this was so much easier as all the colors for the fabrics were already picked. Funny enough too, I started recalling those things that I had intended the fabric for in the first place and thinking, “It’s high time I made that now.” Weird, going about this whole thing with a palette and it’s all just falling into place.
I found a perfect foggy wool gabardine for a pair of high waisted trousers at my local fabric store. Hancock’s to be exact. 50% off too. The only piece of wool in the entire store I’m convinced. What with this retro Simplicity pattern, it seemed like the perfect fit. And you know how I feel about pants.
Another bottom is going to turn out from the caterpillar green wool crepe, while that strawberry fluff floral cotton (which is a vintage twin sheet, but I assure you, its clean and there are no suspicious spots on it) is going to be a top. Both are intended for two patterns I’m in the midst of testing for this lovely company. I’m terribly excited about them and will be absolutely, positively thrilled when I can show them to you!
The eggshell polka dot swatch (which looks exactly like this, I dare say we shop in the same place) is from Fashion Fabrics Club. It’s a silk shirting which I do intend for a blouse made from this vintage McCall’s pattern. I’m going for that doubled tulip collar, sleeveless view (4) that’s actually mocked up in polka dots (click on image for larger view). And you wonder where I get my inspiration from? Ha.
Last but most certainly not least, I have this lovely Sky crepe de chine. I’ve been dreaming about using this fabric and saving it for the perfect occasion. This fabric was bought locally at Hancock’s and I’ll be following along with Casey’s Swing Dress Sewalong (though I’ll be rather behind) for this. It will need an underlining and a slip I’m sure. But I’m awfully excited about it.
And that rounds up my Spring Palette Picks. I tell you, somewhat shockingly, that all of these fabrics were in my stash. I’m amazed at how much fabric I really have. Truly amazed. It’s official though, its time to start destashing. The fabric’s gotta be used or else! All in all, I have 5 projects ahead. 2 blouses, 2 bottoms and 1 dress. I think that makes a fairly well rounded spring wardrobe. What have you decided to work on for Spring? I do so love hearing about other’s projects because I usually end up wanting the pattern they’ve picked and then inevitably, I go and buy it. What fabrics do you see yourself in for Spring? Silks? Cottons? Florals?
Happy Spring Picking!
xoxo,
Sunni
Mia - Can’t wait to see the new Colette patterns you’re working on!
I’m doing to swing dress sew along and though I started on time I’ve fallen behind…in fact you’ll probably be done before me. LOL!
I love cotton, so light cotton in some sweet prints (floral, polka dots, swiss dot) sound like spring heaven to me.
Laura (lap) - I love that double tuliped collar! And the polka dots are dreamy. I just want there to be a new Peter Pan/rounded collar trend, because I love them. It’s my Catholic School Uniform background reflecting itself on the current.
All I can say is I’m super impressed with both your palette and your stash-busting. I have to say that I am being extra challenged with the Palette Challenge because I am trying to pick colors organically, but I always gravitate toward the same things, and it’s completely reflected in my stash. Maybe the mix of colors is what I should baby step towards instead of getting so hung up.
Suzie - Ooo – I am so curious what your secret testing patterns are like!!! Really love the fabric you have chosen, they compliment each other so well. I look forward to seeing the finished wardrobe
SabrinaClementine - I’m also in love with that doubled tulip collar….and the fabric!! Love it! I need to get back to working on my own Spring Palette items, for some reason I’ve stopped all sewing the past two weeks. Hm.
Tasha - I am just on the fledgling stages of sewing pieces for my wardrobe. Even though I’m not doing the Colette challenge because I just can’t get my act in gear that fast, I’ve decided to challenge myself for the longer term and wow, coming up with a palette really IS helpful! I’ll be doing the Swing Dress Sew-Along in a navy floral and plan to knit a coral cardigan to pair with it. And I’m thinking perhaps a couple of fun novelty print skirts to get me out of the winter doldrums. I just bought a 60s pattern that includes kind of a less full version of a circle skirt that will hopefully be just the ticket.
Alessa - Love your strawberry fluff and sky fabrics! And it’s so exciting that you get to test Colette Patterns! I’m going to follow your sew-along (yes, I know, rather late) and make trousers for the challenge, also a Crêpe in red polka-dot cotton and another dress in navy pin-dot…
Amanda - Ooo, new Colette patterns! Exciting
I remember getting an email like that for the Negroni but you had to live in Portland for that one – drats! I’m also incorporating the swing dress into my spring palette. It’s a very top stitch-happy dress, love it!
Peppertoast - Oh yippie, Please post any thoughts on that Retro Simplicity pant pattern. I have that in my hot little hands right now as next in line. I only have to hem my wool skirt and then that’s done!
Ali - Oooh, I also own that Simplicity pattern from the 1960s and I can’t wait to see your version! I’m enamored with Version 4 as well, but I worry the neck may be too high ~ I’ll be keeping my eye out for yours