Summer Staycation Sewing - What to Sew for the Perfect Holiday Wardrobe
This summer will see many of us opting for holidays in the UK again instead of vacationing abroad, so here are our favourite Sew Over It patterns for creating a practical and stylish Staycation wardrobe. Making these pieces in complimentary fabrics like Lisa’s navy/mustard/white combination, means you can mix and match to achieve different looks without packing too many items!
Watch Lisa talk you through her five essential summer Staycation makes with tips and advice on how to style your capsule wardrobe to get multiple looks.
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Lucy T-Shirt & Dress
A versatile t-shirt and dress pattern, as easy to wear as it is to sew, Lucy features a scoop neckline, short sleeves and a gently loose-fitting shape. The T-Shirt is the perfect everyday basic to pair with your favourite skirt or trousers; the dress version can be made with a maxi or knee-length hem and is pulled in at the waist with a drawstring cord and casing. Tighten it up to accentuate the waist, or leave it a bit loose for extra breeziness. The maxi length version features a side-seam split to just below the knee.
Available as a PDF pattern – choose the copyshop printing option to receive a printed copy
Sewing Level: Confident beginner
Size Range: UK 6-30
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Stitch School class: Intro to sewing with knit fabrics
Lizzie Skirt
Lisa’s favourite shape, the Lizzie Skirt is 1950s-inspired in style, with a trademark cinched-in waist. The pleats are carefully concentrated at the front and back of the skirt for gorgeous fullness, while the side seams are left pleat-free for a flattering, hip-skimming effect. It is a classic knee-length, but thanks to its straight hem, it can be easily lengthened or shortened to suit you. Everyone needs a pleated skirt in their wardrobe, and Lizzie will be your new favourite summer skirt. Dress her up with heels or keep it casual with trainers for long holiday walks.
Available as a PDF pattern – choose the copyshop printing option to receive a printed copy
Sewing Level: Confident beginner
Size Range: UK 8-20
Sew Over It Fabric Suggestions
Stitch School class: How to sew knife pleats
Coco Jacket
Inspired by the classic Chanel boucle tweed jacket, Coco is chic, ever-wearable and guaranteed to never go out of style. A simple cropped jacket, it features a pretty round neck, princess seams, two-piece sleeve, full lining and optional braiding. With its quintessential shape, the Coco Jacket is a wardrobe staple guaranteed to go with any outfit. It pairs beautifully with the high waist of the Lizzie Skirt, and looks incredibly stylish with the Ultimate Trousers or thrown over a pretty frock like the Doris Dress.
Available as a PDF pattern – choose the copyshop printing option to receive a printed copy
Sewing Level: Intermediate
Size Range: UK 8-20
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Ultimate Trousers
Slim fitting, ankle grazing and flattering for so many figures, the Ultimate Trousers are so simple to make you will be whipping these up in a couple of hours once you nail the fit. This sewing pattern is the perfect choice for an advanced beginner who wants to delve into trouser-making without any of the complicated or confusing techniques. With no tricky fly to contend with, the Ultimate Trousers fasten with an invisible side zip and the waistline is finished with a facing. Made up of only four pattern pieces it’s hard to go wrong!
Available as a PDF pattern – choose the copyshop printing option to receive a printed copy
Sewing Level: Confident beginner
Size Range: UK 6-20
Sew Over It Fabric Suggestions
Stitch School class: Ultimate guide to sewing and fitting trousers
Doris Dress
Doris is the perfect summer dress inspired by Lisa’s love of vintage fashion and pretty feminine shapes. It features a scooped neck bodice, bust pleats for delicate shaping, floaty grown-on sleeves and a fluted panelled skirt. The waist can be left unfitted for warmer days, or cinched in at the back with the attached ties or fixed back belt. The Doris Dress closes with a concealed zip in the side seam and has an optional buttonhole closure at the centre front. The bodice is completed with facings for a neat finish on the inside.
Available as a PDF pattern – choose the copyshop printing option to receive a printed copy
Sewing Level: Intermediate
Size Range: UK 8-20
Sew Over It Fabric Suggestions
Stitch School Class: Attaching a facing on a round neck garment
If you are travelling to sunnier shores, check out our Summer Dreaming eBook, a capsule wardrobe designed with carefree sunny days in mind. The collection contains five super chic, easy-to-wear patterns, each with that little touch of holiday-inspired glam.
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