On the 27th or 28th I went through all my clothes...AGAIN and got rid of anything that didn't fit right, dingy, faded, old or was too small, or too big and now I have a PLAN.
Now like all plans, they are subject to change :-)
One thing I realize that I NEED are some woven tops. Y'all KNOW I LOVEEEEE knits but I NEED some woven tops. I need that structure.
This list will be updated as I complete it and as the pattern company puts out the new spring/summer collections.
I have a LOT of patterns. SERIOUSLY. A lot of what I have is OOP and to me those are some of the best ones. CLASSIC is always in style.
M5323 Patrice made this one and it was just too cute, so I picked it up lol. I love the neckline on view B but love the short sleeves of A so I PLAN to combine those two. I want to do this in white. Finished January 17, 2009
I MUST mention that I am ADDICTED to white tops. SERIOUSLY. Once summer arrives, I LIVE in white. White pants, white skirt, white top. I LOVE IT.
Now that I've mentioned that lol, I am going to seriously have to NOT make all my woven tops in white lol.
M5470 I have loved this pattern since it came out in 2007 I think.....
I don't do a WHOLE lot of long sleeve tops....so of course I like view a and of course I want to do this in white, BUT I might go with the salmon rose from Patone Spring 09.
I've said it before and I'll say it again...I like to be aware of the trends, but I don't live by those rules :-)
M4922 This pattern didn't get a second glance until I saw Erica's version. Needless to say I really liked it. I actually can't wait to make this one and I will make view C.
S4112 I think everyone and their momma has made this top. I even started it once in this pretty pink, but at the time I didn't know how to do buttonholes so I didn't finish it. I'm almost positive I threw it away lol. I will make the short sleeve view.
S3838 I have made this one before but it wasn't as well made as I would have wanted it to be so I threw it away. See, I have NO problem getting rid of stuff that isn't well made. I've learned sewing is really trial and error. The mistakes I've made, I don't make twice lol. ANYWAY, I want to make view A and probably view E for the summer. I really love this top with a nice pair of fitted straight leg pants. You simply can't wear a top like this with a baggy/unfitted bottom. NERP lol.
S4077 This is another pattern that was brought to my attention by someone else. Mimi made this one and I LOVED it and had to get it lol. I plan on making view E.
V8196 I have been in love with this shirt for a LONG time. I don't know where I saw it first but I LOVE It. I plan on making view A. I have a swiss cotton dot (I don't know if that is the proper name) that will be perfect for it.
B4985 This is another one that has been on my list forever. I really love this top. I plan on making view B or C...I haven't decided yet.
NL 6755 I LOVE wrap dresses and shirts. I adore this pattern. I've had it a while and now I'm going to make it! LOL. I don't know if I am going to make view A or B. I might just make B with short sleeves lol.
Ok, there you have it. That is it for my woven tops that I PLAN to make. I need a lightweight jacket (because it's just not cold enough for a coat lol) for Spring and early summer so I will be looking for a versitle pattern for that.
This post got really long lol.
Hope you all have a great day!
Toodles!
You and I have the same taste. Love the blouses. I guess we're both night owls.
Posted by: Dei | January 05, 2009 at 12:12 AM
Dotted Swiss? I think, but I'm a little loopy from staying up with a sick toddler LOL.
Just out of curiosity, do you trace all of your patterns onto pattern fabric so you can make them again and again? I'm pretty new to sewing and I love to find out people's sewing practices.
Posted by: Kristin | January 05, 2009 at 02:40 AM
I LOVE white too!! You can't go wrong with white in the summer, it just look so fresh and so clean!! I love lemon yellow too.
Those are some cute tops, happy sewing!!
Posted by: urbanknitrix | January 05, 2009 at 07:23 AM
Great choice of patterns! I have several of those and hope to sew them soon.
Posted by: Julie | January 05, 2009 at 08:15 AM
That is a lot of woven tops - do try and resist doing them all in white though I also love it! BTW, what is NERP....?
Posted by: allisonc | January 05, 2009 at 08:32 AM
Good plan and cute tops.
Posted by: Sheri | January 05, 2009 at 08:47 AM
You have a great line-up of patterns, which I have several of.
Posted by: sheila | January 05, 2009 at 08:56 AM
Cute tops! I'm waiting to see the new patterns before I make any plans.
Posted by: Erica B. | January 05, 2009 at 10:14 AM
Don't do this to me! I have so many patterns already and you have to show me a bunch of different fabulous patterns. lol.
As always - you have great taste.
Posted by: Susan - Knitters Delight | January 05, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Cute tops and a great plan!
Posted by: TRACY | January 05, 2009 at 11:14 AM
can I put my order in now???? hehehe since a lot of those patterns are ones that I bought but my sewing isn't quite where it should be to make them LOL
good list!
and I, too, purged a lot of clothes that didn't fit (lost 30lbs recently), old, been holding onto for too long etc etc....
Posted by: Kammie | January 05, 2009 at 01:18 PM
Lovely projects! Good work! =)
Posted by: Ana | January 05, 2009 at 01:46 PM
I say make something in purple. What? I like purple. LOL.
Posted by: Freaky Deaky | January 05, 2009 at 04:40 PM
So, that's how you're luring your mojo back? With a plan! That's a good idea!
Posted by: Toni | January 05, 2009 at 04:59 PM
I love your sewing plans for spring! (and I'm so behind on my winter sewing... I didn't even start to plan ahead for spring!)
Posted by: Tany | January 05, 2009 at 06:11 PM
Good luck on the sewing projects!!! I would love to make my own clothes...That is my goal! Can't wait to see how your clothes turn out! Cute Pattern Choices!
Posted by: Lovlee Tang | January 05, 2009 at 08:03 PM
Cute choices, can't wait to see em. :-)
Posted by: Tiffany | January 05, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Looks like a plan! :) Glad to see you have your mojo back up and running.
Posted by: Gorgeous Things | January 06, 2009 at 07:03 AM
Really cute tops! I can't wait to see your finished designs!
Posted by: Cassandra | January 06, 2009 at 07:55 AM
Looks like a great plan! I especially love that last pattern!
I need a scrapbooking plan for the new year...there are so many pages and projects I want to do!
Posted by: Cheryl | January 06, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Nice patterns. Thanks, on the v.secret dress. I'm so glad it's done!!
Posted by: Judy | January 06, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Great patterns! I agree on sewing being trial and error.
Posted by: robin | January 06, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Wow, those are some really cute tops. I'd love to see them when you are finished.
Posted by: Christine Ousley | January 06, 2009 at 03:52 PM
Gurl I so need to do the same thing! Purge my wardrobe..really b/c my clothes are taking over!!
Like your plan! Gotta write the vision out! :o) And I need you to take it easy on all caps! LOL!! (the irony right?!? ;op)
Work the plan and don't let the plan work you!! Heeeeeeey!
Posted by: Stacey _CrimsonPurl | January 06, 2009 at 08:04 PM
Cute pattern choices Adrienne!
Posted by: Solidia | January 06, 2009 at 10:54 PM
You are on top of things with your planning. I wish I was close to even thinking about making Spring tops. I know they are going to turn out great!
Posted by: Cynthia Dickinson | January 07, 2009 at 02:10 PM
I don't know where you find the energy or the creativity, but go on with your self. I can't wait to see your finished versions. Whenever I see your pics it makes me want to break out my sewing machine that I have no idea how to use. I bought it so I could sew paper on a layout. RIDICULOUS. I have only used it maybe five times :-) LOL
Posted by: Keianna | January 07, 2009 at 04:41 PM
You make me want to take up sewing again. I failed so miserably the first time around, but you make it look easy. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Allison K | January 09, 2009 at 11:38 AM