What a great issue!! I was disappointed in the last couple (there wasn't much for my body type or style) but this time Burda hit it out of the park! It made me want to race out and find some jersey and hit the sewing machine. Was this as inspiriational for you as well? Alas, I have too many projects ahead of these great outfits, so I will have to pick and choose carefully, but I will dream on:
A super cute and sexy top! Could be a good summer going into fall choice.
Definately a good choice for going into fall. And it looks pretty simple to make too.
I love a pair of classic pants, and I like that this time Burda went with a flat front (I look terrible in pleats). If I can get the fit right I could see this being a TNT.
Another super easy, super cute top. And it looks so comfortable. And I shouldn't have to much issue with fit, with all the elastic!
Definately a good choice for going into fall. And it looks pretty simple to make too.
I love a pair of classic pants, and I like that this time Burda went with a flat front (I look terrible in pleats). If I can get the fit right I could see this being a TNT.
Another super easy, super cute top. And it looks so comfortable. And I shouldn't have to much issue with fit, with all the elastic!
This top just screams summer! Although I could see it pair with a cute jacket to make it into the fall as well...
I need shorts. I pulled out my summer clothes this fall and realized that I only have 4 pairs, and only 3 really fit well. I think this is a must do for me. I am actually pretty good at pants, so I could do these up fairly quickly! I might make multiples and change some of the details-like omitting the cuffs.
To conclude the dreaming portion of this post...I will never be seen (at least in public!) in a bikini! 4 babies at 8+ lbs each + rather non-elastic skin=no bikini for me. I will spare you all!! Since I love my kids I wouldn't trade any of the stretch marks (like visible proof of motherhood-as if the kids didn't give that away!)
Anyhow-I made a bra this past week, but the fit was close but not perfect and I would like to make a few more with the appropriate modifications. I also have a stack of cute "tutti-fruiti" fabric from Jo-Ann's that I need to whip up into some sun dresses for DD. I have the design in my head so I need to get it on paper and get at it! I recently did some PJ bottoms for my older 2 boys and DH. I let them pick out 3 fabrics, which is I think their favorite part. Being boys there isn't much to make for them as they don't wear dresses, and that is one of my favorite things to make! So they get excited about PJ bottoms! I will try to get a photo of them if I can remember!
I also need to start on the 1st communion dresses for next season. I am trying to get inspired to design a couple of new ones. The problem is that the designs that come into my head are too adult for young girls to wear. I think I need to simplify the ideas and that would make it a little more age appropriate. My goal is to come up with something that is asymmetrical, but still appropriate. That would be one heck of a design!
Happy sewing!