Amy Butler’s Barcelona Skirts pattern includes instructions for this pretty apron overlay. Until recently, we hadn’t made the apron, and now that we have, I don’t know what we were thinking! It is so cute! This is a great hostess apron- y’know, the apron you put on AFTER you’ve cooked dinner, and are taking compliments on your delicious meal! Wearing it over jeans would spruce up an otherwise everyday outfit. We used a combination of Amy Butler fabric for the waist tie, Erin McMorris for the skirt, and Kona cotton for the lining. We’ve tied these 3 fabrics together, along with the pattern, and made up a pretty little kit.

The Barcelona Skirt is one of our favorite patterns for new sewers. It includes instructions for an a-line skirt, a tiered skirt and this apron overlay. The directions are thorough and the diagrams clear. We use it in our Aline skirts class, as a first garment pattern. Add 2 yards of fabric, thread and a zipper and you have a perfect gift for the novice seamstress!

Brand new from Indygo Junction is the Gathering Jacket. With all the get-togethers on the horizon in the coming weeks, wouldn’t it be nice to have a swingy handmade jacket by the door? This jacket will layer easily over a sweater & jeans, so you’re not overheated going from holiday errands to holiday parties. Add a pretty scarf and you’re done!

The festive autumnal fabric is from Joel Dewberry’s Ginseng line. This fully lined jacket comes in 2 lengths (this is the longer one), to tailor to your height or style preferences. Simple raglan styling makes the sleeves a cinch to attach. Gathers at the neck and pockets pull the look together, and have you looking good and feeling comfy!

The first day of school outfit and new Fall clothes are firmly ingrained in my mind. When the leaves start changing, I start imagining new clothing combinations that inevitably involve new skirts! The A-line skirt has a classic shape that is flattering on everyone. Our new home dec weight fabrics are perfect for warmer skirts in cooler weather. They have a lovely drape and the fabric designs are fresh and fashion forward. This wood grain skirt would be so cute with knee-high boots and a sleek turtleneck sweater. Fall clothes are the best!

Round out your Fall wardrobe by learning to make a new skirt of your own in our A-line skirts class. Learn to use a pattern and get a well fitting result from your sewing. Class starts Sunday, October 19th. Please call the shop to reserve your space.

Favorite Things Patterns is a new-to-us line that recently arrived here at the shop. Among them is the Prairie Girl Dress and Top. I had been looking for a pretty blouse pattern, and I definitely think this fits the bill. Tunics continue to be everywhere this season, and I think this gives a nice, shapely twist to the look. This piece slips easily over your head, forgoing the need for zippers or buttons, and ties at the back, giving a gentle waist definition. The gathers at the front accommodate the bust and accentuate the nice, flat skirt panel over the tummy. So flattering! It has two sleeve options as well: set-in like the ones in the photo or a ruffled cap sleeve. Either would fit easily under a cardigan, or over a long sleeve shirt when it gets a little chillier.

I chose Amy Butler’s Tree Peony fabric, for it’s sophisticated and feminine print. You can dress it up or down depending on your fabric choice. Make the dress version for work in a rich autumn tone, and make the top in a more whimsical print to pull a weekend outfit together. This was a fun sewing project, and it came together nicely in two afternoons. You should definitely give it a try!

Amy Butler certainly conjured up simple summer style when she named the Cabo Halter and Barcelona Skirt. These pieces are pretty summer wardrobe staples that are as easy to make as they are to wear. Kathy and Elizabeth from Loop literally squealed when they saw this top in the window! I’m pretty sure they like it!

The halter is made from Sandi Henderson’s Ginger Blossom fabric. The pink and blue blooms are light and feminine. The bodice is fully lined and ties at the back neck, and also has a center back zipper closure. Even if your summer travels don’t include Cabo, but instead the occasional trip to the Jersey Shore, you’ll be happy you brought this along!

We used Shot Cotton to make our Barcelona Skirt. This gauzy fabric makes the perfect summer weight skirt. The pattern includes instructions for lining the skirt, and also comes with 2 style variations. This is the skirt we use for our A-line Skirts Class. Once you’ve made one you can incorporate it in your wardrobe all year long. If you’d like to join us, we have a new session starting in August. Just think, unique skirts for every day of the week!