I don't know why it is, but I always feel more inspired to sew in the summer. Colours seem brighter, the light is at it's best and the long evenings seem to give us that bit of extra time. It also helps when we have lovely new fabric in, just begging to be made into something.
Here's a quick and easy skirt I whipped up for my daughter using some Amy Butler Peacock Feathers, and Kaffe Fasset Spots. (For a tutorial on making a similar skirt visit Andrea at Lushstuff). I added a side pocket and trimmed with some teal bias.
I love the bright tones and the contrast. These types of colours just scream summer to me and I can't wait for the promised heat wave to hit us!
And if you are looking for another way to stay motivated, why not join the new flickr group Sew Irish:Modern Quilting and Sewing. This group has just been set up by the talented Sarah from FairyFaceDesigns and is open to sewers of all skills and levels. To view Sarah's original post about the group click here. It's a great way to meet like-minded people and also to show your work and admire that of others!
Happy Sewing!
I love it! I will have a look at the tutorial and might even pop in for some advise on that pocket.
Well... today it was the first day of real "heat wave", let's see how long it lasts...
Posted by: irina | 06/03/2011 at 11:57 PM