Is your summer sewing list a mile long? Are you longing for some focus and maybe a soft deadline to get something done? Do you want to help me, help you, help me with my own sewing queue? Is that a YES??!
Froggie says he hears some of you yelling yes and to stop asking questions. Ok then, no more questions. Instead let's break out the frozen drinks and announce the "Summer Sundress Sew-a-long!" *Cue some Beach Boy's music*
The Details
1. Sew-a-long runs from June 16th to August 18th. That gives you two months and an extra weekend to fit in some sundress sewing time. Heck you can even fit in a couple of trips to the beach.
2. Pick any pattern you want to sew. If you're wondering what counts as a sundress then the standard definition of sundress is:
- a light, sleeveless dress, typically having a wide neckline and thin shoulder straps.
In the interest of everyone being comfortable, I'm not going to be a stickler about the sleeveless part. Heck for years I didn't wear sleeveless garments either. For sleeve lovers, pick a dress that meets your own idea of a sundress and sew along with us. All pattern companies, current or vintage, are acceptable choices.
3. Join the flickr group. Mingle with fellow sundress enthusiasts and drink some virtual mojitos. More importantly post pics of your patterns/fabric/finished dresses for the rest of us to admire. (The flickr group is by invite to keep the flickr creepers out. I can't guarantee that there won't be creepy comments from your fellow sewing friends.)
4. Get social. Want to share your sewing plans/progress/FO on social media? Use the hashtag #sewsundress so that other sewcialists can see what you're up to.
This week I'll be posting pattern inspiration to get your creative juices flowing or to pad your already long sewing queue. That's right, MOAR Dresses!!!! Stay tuned through out the sew-a-long for helpful sewing links, inspiration, and some goofy fun. I might even be talked into demoing how to sew up Butterick 6019, view A ........ if you butter me up some with liberal amounts of chocolate.
Wanna get in on the fun in the sun? Sign up with the flickr group and grab yourself a blog button. Then dust off your sandals and meet us down at the beach cottage. Summer won't last forever. ;)
Small sized sew-a-long button
Large sized Sew-a-long Button
Oooh I can't wait! Last night when I was supposed to be sleeping I was dreaming up a little tie-dye number. I can't wait to get started on it!
ReplyDeleteHooray! Though I hope you got a decent amount of sleep too.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I love your sparkly sun and pretty birdies on your logo. So for those of us who suck at sewing, can we post our measurements and get some fabulous sewer to make us pretty dresses? hee hee hee hee.
ReplyDeleteI'm in! Never know how much sun we'll get during a Dutch summer but I sure can do mojitos and Beach Boys music in the sewing room. Let's party!
ReplyDeleteI have so many summer sewing plans, it'll be shocking if I pull off a deadline. Luckily sundresses are easy. No sleeves to fit!
ReplyDeleteI think you have to pay for that Jamie. ;) Though you might be able to work the sister angle on me.
ReplyDeleteExcellent! Mojitos and Beach boys in the sewing room sounds like the perfect way to spend the summer.
ReplyDeleteThat's true, without sleeves you can whip one up in a flash. :)
ReplyDeleteThis may be just what is required to kick my butt into gear and sew for meeeeeeeee!
ReplyDeleteYEEEESSS! Sew for yourself VickiKate, froggie demands it.
ReplyDeletehmm, I may be able to do commission items... I would have to make sure my co-workers did try to knock me out and steal my clothes. :)
ReplyDeleteSeriously, if there are certain patterns you're interested in let me know. I can come down for a visit and fit you.
ReplyDeleteawesome idea :) I have so many plans I need to get organised and make some of them while we have some sunshine over here!
ReplyDeleteI'm there with you Sian! Maybe a little sew-a-long related focus will help us get things done.
ReplyDeleteIs it wrong that I read the hashtag as "sews-undress"? Good thing you made it a private flickr group, hehe.
ReplyDeleteI have a dress in mind and ready to go, so I may move it up in my sewing queue a bit just to join the fun. =)
can't wait! i need an excuse to make up a sundress or two for an upcoming vacay to a very hot climate... sundresses are a necessity! love the blog button too, nice work!
ReplyDeleteIf we can class a panda/floral print belladone as a sundress, then I'm in :)
ReplyDeleteI am just finishing up with my version of the Gabriola skirt for summer. I had just picked out Vogue 1344 (Rebecca Taylor dress). Hopefully that will work.
ReplyDeleteOh yay, I just bought a new pattern yesterday for a summer sundress even though i LOATHE sewing with wovens (due to extreme sewing laziness and ADD, if i can't finish a project in one sitting, I don't want to do it). This should help me with my motivation! Glad you added the sleeve clause, cause its definitely going to have sleeves!
ReplyDeleteCount me IN! Who doesn't love a sundress for the Summer? Obviously I know it's not summer for the southern hemisphereans, but for us northerners,I reckon the summer can't come fast enough. This sewalong is a great incentive!
ReplyDeleteNow that's a racy hashtag! LOL. Yes, move up your dress and join the fun. You always have cool fabric/pattern combos.
ReplyDeleteVacation somewhere tropical? Sweet! Can't wait to see what patterns you'll be making. Thanks by the way about the blog button. I'm still surprised that I managed to make something half decent without any Adobe tools. (Oh how I miss you adobe.)
ReplyDeleteThat's fine by me! :)
ReplyDeleteVogue 1344 looks like an excellent choice to me. Can't wait to see what fabric you're going to pick.
ReplyDeleteMmm that new pattern smell. If you need any cheerleading to get that puppy done just let me know. I'll prod you oh so gently with a stick. ;)
ReplyDeleteHooray, I'm glad you're into the idea Beatrice. Can't wait to see what you're going to sew.
ReplyDeleteMuhaaa, my evil plan is working. Shall I send Froggie over to make sure you pick out a pattern?
ReplyDeleteThen I am so in...
ReplyDeleteI have sooo many dresses on my list. Including one sundress from last summer I never got to. My issue is that I hate doing my muslins, but I know I need to because when I make a dress without a muslin, I'm always unhappy with the fit. This should help me get one or two dresses done, but hopefully more.
ReplyDeleteYay this is fun! I have this striped fabric with flowers that would make a perfect Colette Hazel dress :)
ReplyDeleteI hope the sew-a-long does help you with the annoying muslin stage. If you need some cheer leading, then just give a shout.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a perfect fabric/pattern combo. I'm looking forward to seeing it sewn up.
ReplyDeleteFroggie can be verrrrrrry persuasive! I'm thinking Colette Lily? I've had the pattern for a while but didn't get around to making it! I also like the looks of a Sewaholic Saltspring but I probably shouldn't buy another pattern!!
ReplyDeleteFind some treasures in your pattern stash for me Laurie! You've got something awesome in there, I can feel it. :)
ReplyDeleteFun! I'll be going through my patterns to see what I can sew up. I'm sure there's something in my sewing room that would be perfect.
ReplyDeleteI am kind of confused . . . how do get invited to the Flickr group?
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good plan I bet you have some pattern gems in the stash.
ReplyDeleteOk, so here is how you do it. First go to the group by clicking on this link https://www.flickr.com/groups/2684358@N23/pool/
ReplyDeleteNext to the group name at the top of the page will be a join button. Click the button and it will take to you to a form were you can just say, "Hi I'd like to be in the group. Click send on that and it will notify me. Then I can accept your request and you'll be in the group. :)
Hey Heather... Is a MAXI dress a sundress or am I pushing it? I mean I get the whole sleeveless or barely sleeve idea... but you KNOW I like my long dresses! And there is the lovely Saltspring dress pattern!
ReplyDeleteMaxi dresses count in my book.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited! Now what to make...what to make... Thanks for this Heather!
ReplyDeleteOh, so many summer plans... if the Deer & Doe Reglisse counts, then I'm in! Hoping to get to that one before the end of the summer.
ReplyDeleteHooray! I'm excited that you're excited. Time to have some fun planning projects!
ReplyDeleteThat one counts as far as I'm concerned. Join us Becky, one of us, one of us. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm in! What I have planned might not be the typical sundress, but I'm hoping for a great summer dress. Loose tank style, polka dots, belted...
ReplyDeleteYES! I'm in. And not just because I'll be making a sundress to wear to my 30th birthday party on the 16th of Aug! I'll probably make three or four sundresses if I'm honest. Woooooo!!
ReplyDeleteI'm upping the ante with multi-coloured polka dots :-)
ReplyDeleteOoh Oh Oh! I have a Centauree pattern on the way from France and I think it fits the bill perfectly! Now, to find a beach...
ReplyDeleteThe Centauree pattern is a perfect choice. Better get some beach plans together for when you've got your dress sewn up. :)
ReplyDeleteThis has got to be the prettiest button! I'm just about finished a sundress {with sleeves}, with another waiting to go in the wings, hahaha. Sorry, I'm into birds right now. Off to sign up for the flickr group! Thanks for hosting Heather!
ReplyDeleteIs it too late to join the summer party? I've just finished up a summer dress and want to join the party?
ReplyDeleteNot late at all, there are 3 more weeks of sewing. Feel free to join. :)
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