Summer is finally in full swing here, and all that crazy rain Texas was getting is a distant memory. Well, at least it is where I am.
Summer is one of my busier times in terms of cons and cosplay, and the last two months have been no exception. I realized recently that I haven’t sewn any non-cosplay garments for myself this year, and I miss it. While I enjoy sewing costumes and commissions, I also love sewing up geeky dresses and clothes just for fun. And to be honest, I’m a little burned out on cosplay at the moment. Fortunately, I’m coming up on a brief break in cosplay and commission projects, so I’m hoping to make the following non-cosplay things:
1. A craft apron
I picked up this sewing-themed fabric several months ago, and my first thought was to make a craft apron. They’re so cute! This would be great for running around and working on crafts at home, and very useful when I eventually get around to my goal of selling at fairs and cons.
I mentioned at the end of last year that I really wanted to add a pretty maxi skirt to my collection. While I love things like skater dresses, it’s nice to have a swishy skirt on hand, especially now that we’re in decidedly in non-trouser and non-leggings weather. I’d love to make this in a soft, flowing fabric like a linen blend.
Another dress I’ve wanted since I first saw the design! I love a good knit dress pattern for work and fun, and this is a beautiful design! It’s perfect for how I normally dress and still casual enough to hit happy hour after work. I’d love to make 1 or 2 of these in the coming weeks. Maybe one in the black/grey combination used for the sample and another in lighter summer colors. I’m definitely making the sleeveless one!
I’m trying not to take on too many projects, since I want to take my time and really enjoy sewing just for me. Really, these projects are all about getting me back to my sewing roots and doing this crazy hobby just for fun.
What’s on your summer crafting list?
The Geeky Seamstress 
I love the fabric, do you mind checking who designed it or telling me where you got it? I’d love to have a sewing maching cover made from it!
And I think that sewing should be at least somehow recreational, so cut down your job sewing to a minimum and make something you’ll love!
I got the fabric at my local Hancocks! It was definitely one of those OMG MUST HAVE THIS moments 🙂
That fabric is super cute!
Isn’t it? I need to double-check my yardage, but hopefully I’ll have enough to make an apron and a clutch!
The rain has been a little crazy here in the south. But here in North Louisiana it is crazy hot — summer has a arrived. The Davie dress is darling and I love the maxi skirt. I want to sew up the Cambie and a kitschy print!
Oh, I forgot to add another Cambie to my wishlist, haha. It really is a great pattern.
I have just recently gotten into sewing! I am making an armor box for my friends STAR WARS trooper gear, and want to craft some easy headbands!
Welcome to the world of sewing! Simple projects like headbands are a great way to start practicing those basic skills that you’ll wind up using all the time. Can’t wait to see what you come up with! 🙂
I love that skirt and dress! Can’t wait to see how they turn out.
Thanks! I’m buying fabric right now, so hopefully I’ll have posts on these soon! 🙂
I can’t wait to see the craft apron! The pattern you picked up is so cute!
Jessica
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Thanks! I’m looking forward to making it 🙂