Spring-summer sewing inspiration

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With summer just around the corner, I have put together a selection of sewing inspirations to make with Patternette’s customisable patterns. Short dresses, long dresses, jumpsuits, with or without sleeves, patterns, plain colours, etc… all inspired by the greatest international designers. You’ll find information on the options to choose from, the length of fabric required for each project and any pattern modifications to make. The hardest part will be choosing!

MIDI & MAXI DRESSES

ZIMMERMAN

ZIMMERMAN

Retail price: €895

FERNANDEZ

FERNANDEZ

Retail price: €615

AAIZEL

AAIZEL

Retail price: €402,14

RIXO

RIXO

Retail price: €320

ALEX PERRY

ALEX PERRY

Retail price: €2160,72

Zimmerman-inspired dress

Fabric: Peony Bouquet Viscose OR Gentian Viscose
Length: about 1,20 m
Sewing supplies: 60 cm visible or invisible zip
Modifications / additions: Extend the skirt to midi length & make a belt.
Finishing tips: Cut the skirt back piece and top back piece on the fold of the fabric since the garment will be fastened with buttons.

Fernandez-inspired dress

Fabric: Linen Blush
Length: about 1,40 m
Sewing supplies: Wooden belt buckle without a prong & 13 buttons
Modifications / additions : Extend the skirt to midi length & make a belt.
Finishing tips : Cut the skirt back piece and top back piece on the fold of the fabric since the garment will be fastened with buttons.

Aaizél-inspired dress

Fabric: Sisley crepe
Length: about 1,90m
Sewing supplies: 80 cm visible or invisible zip
Finishing tips : Place the zip in the back, starting from the collar

RIXO-inspired dress

Fabric: Pearl Peach Gold Poppy by Penelope®
Length: about 3 m
Sewing supplies: visible or invisible zip – 80 cm (back) OR 60cm (side).

Alex Perry-inspired dress

Fabric: Crêpe blanc cassé
Length: about 2 m
Sewing supplies: 80 cm visible or invisible zip & 6 buttons (cuffs)
Finishing tips: Sheerness when dealing with a white fabric is almost impossible to avoid. To overcome this, I advise you to sew a nude lining or slip dress.

MINI DRESSES

ALICE + OLIVIA

ALICE + OLIVIA

Retail price: €325

LISA MARIE FERNANDEZ

LISA MARIE FERNANDEZ

Retail price: €510

AGUA BY AGUA BENDITA

AGUA BY AGUA BENDITA

Retail price: €379,58

FAITHFULL THE BRAND

FAITHFULL THE BRAND

Retail price: €213,15

LES RÊVERIES

LES RÊVERIES

Retail price: €534,83

REFORMATION

REFORMATION

Retail price: €345

Alice + Olivia-inspired dress

Fabric: Silk Brocade OR Aqua Grey Viscose
Length: about 1m
Sewing supplies: 60 cm visible or invisible zip (side fastening).
Modifications / additions:Add spaghetti straps which are criss-crossed in the back.
Finishing tips:Cut the skirt back piece and top back piece on the fold of the fabric and sew an invisible side zip.

Lisa Marie Fernandez-inspired dress

Fabric: Linen Blush
Length: about 1,20 m
Sewing supplies: Wooden buckle without a prong & 80 cm visible or invisible zip
Modifications / additions : Add a belt.

Agua by Agua Bendita-inspired dress

Fabric: Off white viscose with floral pattern
Length: about 1,60 m
Sewing supplies: 60 cm visible or invisible zip (side fastening).
Modifications / additions: Shorten the midi length of the skirt to mini length & shorten the length of the sleeves by half to make a short version. Raise the elastic marking 5cm higher than on the original pattern.
Finishing tips :Cut the back pieces on the fold so that you can sew the zip on the side.

Faithfull the brand-inspired dress

Fabric: Plain ramie
Length: about 1,40 m
Sewing supplies: 60 cm visible or invisible (side fastening).
Modifications / additions: Lengthening the sleeves by approximately 10 cm (excluding seam allowances for hems) & add a belt.
Finishing tips : Cut the back pieces on the fold so that you can sew the zip on the side.

Les Rêveries-inspired dress

Fabric: Crepe with floral pattern on a pink background
Length: about 1,60 m
Sewing supplies: 60 cm visible or invisible zip (side fastening).

Reformation-inspired dress

Fabric: Satin duchesse
Length: about 1,80m
Sewing supplies: 80 cm visible or invisible zip & 6 buttons (cuffs)
Finishing tips: Place the zip in the back, starting from the collar

JUMPSUITS

LE 17 SEPTEMBRE

LE 17 SEPTEMBRE

Retail price: €260

CHARO RUIZ

CHARO RUIZ

Retail price: €479

RIVET UTILITY

RIVET UTILITY

Retail price: €414,14

ZIMMERMAN

ZIMMERMAN

Retail price: €660

NANUSHKA

NANUSHKA

Retail price: €645

Le 17 Septembre-inspired jumpsuit

Fabric: Moroccan silk crepe
Length: about 1,60 m
Sewing supplies: 60 cm visible or invisible zip
Modifications / additions: Add spaghetti straps. Cut the trousers front piece without the fly.
Finishing tips: The spaghetti straps must be very long (full fabric width) then cut in half to make tie straps.

Charo Ruiz-inspired dress

Fabric: Titiane broderie anglaise
Length: about 2,20 m
Sewing supplies: Belt buckle & 60 cm visible or invisible zip
Modifications / additions : Lengthening the sleeve by about 10 cm (not counting the seam allowances) & adding a belt. Cut the trousers front pieces without the fly.
Finishing tips : Cut the back pieces at the fold to attach the zip on the side. Rather than hemming the sleeve to insert an elastic, place the elastic about 4 cm from the hem to achieve the ruffled effect on the sleeve.

Rivet Utility-inspired dress

Fabric: Off White gabardine
Length: about 1,80 m
Sewing supplies: 60 cm visible zip
Modifications / additions : Cut two top front pieces, cut the top back piece on the fold, make belt loops & a waistband. Cut the shorts front pieces without the fly.
Finishing tips : Place the zip on the front. Keep the top button placket if you want a flap to hide the zip. Otherwise, remove the front button placket. You can also assemble the collar without the collar stand.

Zimmerman-inspired dress

Fabric: Satin Flower Gabardine
Length: about 2 m
Sewing supplies: belt buckle & 13 buttons
Modifications / additions : Cut the top back piece on the fold, make belt loops, a waistband, and safari flap pockets. Remove the fly from the shorts pattern and extend the top button placket down the shorts a bit.

Nanushka-inspired dress

Fabric: Nude faux leather
Length: about 2,80 m
Sewing supplies: 8 buttons
Modifications / additions : Cut the top back piece on the fold, make belt loops, a waistband and flap patch pockets. Remove the fly from the shorts pattern and extend the top button placket down the trousers a bit.


I hope you liked this selection and that it will give you inspiration for your next Patternette projects… Don’t forget to share your creations on social media by tagging

@patternetteofficial and #patternette

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