Transseasonal Dressing Ideas
For those of us in the Northern hemisphere, Spring is finally on its way! 🌤Even though the sun is out, the lingering winter chill can pose a challenge when it comes to working out what to sew in the meantime. To give you that little creative boost, we’ve pulled together a few outfits that pair some fun new arrivals with a few of our freshly restocked staple fabrics to help you get in the mood for a new season of sewing!
1. Mix & Match Texture
Jacket: All Well Cardigan Coat (up to 62" chest) in our Patchwork Cotton Blend Jacquard in Brown, Ivory & Blush
Top: Elizabeth Suzann Harper Tunic (up to a 58” chest) in our 7oz Linen in Emwood
Skirt: In the Folds Barkly Skirt (up to a 54.75” hip) in our 12oz Japanese Deadstock Non-Stretch Popcorn Denim in Indigo
2. Denim on Denim
Blouse: Sew House 7 Romey Gathered Top & Dress (up to 61.5” chest) in our Plaid Yarn Dyed Cotton in Orange, Aqua & Crimson
Jacket: Friday Pattern Company Ilford Jacket (up to 60” chest) in our 12oz Japanese Non-Stretch Crosshatch Denim in Indigo
Pants: Muna & Broad Noice Jeans (up to 71.5” hip) in our 11oz Hickory Stripe Denim in Indigo & Natural
3. Statement Piece
Top: Megan Nielsen Patterns Rowan Bodysuit (up to 58” hip) in our Wool Blend Micro Rib Knit in ElmwoodÂ
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Overalls: Closet Core Jenny Overalls (up to a 48" hip) in our 12oz Patchwork Denim Jacquard in IndigoÂ
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4. Chic & Casual
Cardigan: True Bias Marlo Sweater (up to 57.5” hip) in our Textured Self Stripe Sweater Knit in Lagoon
Dress: Friday Pattern Company Hughes Dress (up to 63” hip) in our Scattered Daisies Rayon Challis in Black
5. Grounded in Colour
Coat: Merchant and Mills September Jacket (up to 58.75” hip) in our Classic Cotton Corduroy in Warm Clay
Dress: Peppermint Magazine Milton Pinafore (up to 59” hip) in our Jumbo Plaid Cotton Twill in Muted Peach
Top: Friday Pattern Company Adrienne Blouse (up to 54” bust) in our Tencel Lyocell Rib Knit in Black
6. Light Layers
Pullover: Seamwork Sadie Sweater (up to 58” hip) in our Textured Self Stripe Sweater Knit in Dusty Cornflower & Vintage Gold
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Let us know what you’re looking forward to sewing in the comments below!
8 comments
I love this post so much! Thank you, very inspiring
Kathy McIntyre
Hi Hillary, Lindsay, Krista, and Angeline,
Our apologies for forgetting to add the details for the overalls! The overalls are the Closet Core Jenny Overalls (up to a 48" hip, available through our store) and the fabric is our 12oz Patchwork Denim Jacquard in Indigo. We’ve updated the article to reflect this! Thanks so much for your support
Blackbird Fabrics
What’s the pattern and fabric for the overalls in #3?
Angeline
Is there a pattern for the overalls in #3?
And do you have a similar fabric with the squares all over?
Krista
In outfit #3, what are the overall pattern/fabric?
Lindsay
Love these outfit ideas! What is the overall pattern in style #3?
Hillary
Thank you for doing these inspiration posts! I love finding new patterns to go with your beautiful fabrics! 🥰
Anna
Love this fantastic article. So full of inspiration 🌸
Lori Kramer
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