Sometimes it’s the extras that make the outfit!
Wow, we’ve been blown away by all your participation in the #CurvyYearofSewing so far! The next sewing prompt is….. drumroll please…. EXTRAS AND ACCESSORIES. You might be thinking “hmm what’s that exactly?”. Well, it’s all the extra things we sew to wear that don’t typically count as garments, so :
- Undergarments: bras, knickers, socks, corsets, tights
- Hats, fascinators, hair accessories and scarves
- Belts of all types
- Shoes & sandals
- And anything else you sew to wear!
It *doesn’t* include things that don’t go on your body, like bags, home furnishings,
To get you inspired to sew along, here are a few patterns as ideas! You don’t have to make these specific patterns to take part in the challenge – pick whatever you like.
For more information on the #CurvyYearofSewing challenge, click here.
Stitch Up A Time Scrundlewear Underwear
This popular underwear pattern goes up to a size 4X (58″ hip) and has 2 different styles (briefs or boyshorts) and multiple waistband, leg and lace options.
Simplicity 1736 Hats
This Simplicity pattern has 3 sizes, and a variety of vintage styles. You can keep the vintage vibe, or with some different fabric choices, you can update them to a more contemporary look.
Tuesday Stitches Tropo Camisole
The Tropo Camisole is a knit camisole, with lots of neckline and strap options, and options for a built-in shelf bra, or nursing front. It’s available in Tuesday Stitches sizes 0 – 24, and cup sizes from A/B to E/F.
Prize
Cashmerette Patterns (yep that’s me!) is sponsoring the May/June theme with a $50 gift certificate.
The prize will be given to a participant who sews an Extras or Accessories pattern and shares it on Instagram or in our CSC Community Group on Facebook with the hashtag #CurvyYearofSewing before 7/1/18. The winner will be randomly chosen.
I have that hat pattern! I love seeing and wearing the extras, but do not make enough time to do so, and so I really appreciate this ‘extra’ push. These extra items are useful, and costs can really are up if you buy them off the store shelves, so making them yourself can be a serious money saver (scraps anyone?) And a source of pride. I encourage everyone to also check out library books that feature projects that fit this category – again, no cost and so many options and ideas. Also, it it easy to have fun with adding embellishments and extra creativity with low investment – high potential for reward. Have fun everyone!
Do watch straps count? I mean, really they’re like teeny tiny belts for your wrists…