Welcome Sewcialists, to the second #SewStripes Round-Up. Becky here, of @sewbeckyjo, and I’m excited to say that sewists around the world have been amazing participants in this Stripes Month Challenge.
As usual: If we missed you, it may be because your Instagram profile is private, it wasn’t clearly marked as a new make for #sewstripes, Instagram’s algorithm was not playing nice, or maybe Becky just didn’t have enough coffee. If you feel your make was missed for February 11-20, please feel free to leave it in the comments.
We are kicking off with this incredible Spring upcycle inspiration. This is a lot of cute in one photo:
Skirts
Annie hits the perfect retro-modern combo:
I’ve totally done the quick-knit-pencil skirt. It’s the BEST sewjo pick-me-up and I am absolutely NOT sick of seeing this darling knit fabric:
The contrast pockets are so adorable!
Michelle’s photo reminds me of those Find and Seek puzzles everyone loves: How many things with stripes can you find?
Pants
I was a tween in the best part of the 80’s, so patterned pants make me all kinds of heart-eyes.
That’s some next level matching right there through the pocket:
Shirts
This creamy peach fabric is so yummy:
I’m going to need this, complete with robot patch, in my size, ok? Thanks!
Sew-stripes month has proven to be excellent motivation for everyday staple shirts:
Creative bamboo-stripe placement from Vicky:
I love the peek-a-boo red pockets:
What a neat textured stripe!
“Raglan connoisser” is my new favorite phrase.
I love this version of the Dove pattern in a stripe:
I love this reversible scrap-buster top, and what creative use of African wax print:
This is a great example of one pattern in different fabrics. There’s a heather gray, a ribbed AND stripped version, and a ribbed heather gray version. A solid ribbed knit is a great entry-fabric for playing with stripes.
I love the casual-sultry look:
This is such a fun blouse. Piping, bow, front yoke, and the most amazing cats-as-stripes pattern.
There can never be enough woven t-shirt patterns.
We gave you cats-as-stripes, and now, trees-as-stripes:
Oh! Mini-man button up is all the cutes:
While I will never get tired of a basic striped t-shirt, if you’re feeling like you need a change, adding a contrast neckband and/or flutter-sleeve shoulders is a fun way to spice it up!
Check out those stripe points:
Sunshine on my shoulders…makes me happy….
Dresses
I love the directional switch-up on Lisa’s Moneta:
Cocos are a popular pattern to use for stripes with its 60s mod vibe:
The Turner dress proves again it is a wardrobe workhorse with Jen about to rock it at a conference:
Everything about this photo makes me happy: Pacific Northwest grays and greens, clever black lace stripe, fabulous shoes, and the best dog-model ever.
I am a sucker for a dolman sleeve:
Not only is this dress all kinds of sunshine and lovely…Maria gives us the most perfect shot of Dubai. I need to go renew my passport now…
So. Stylish.
I’m so in love with Kate’s pattern-mash-up-refashion:
Adorable!
I love when inspiration jumps the sewing queue:
Anna blogged this gorgeous dress on the Sewcialists blog:
Below is a version of how a stripe can read as a solid from a distance. So, if you’re not sure you’re ready for the stripe-matching of the cocktail dress above, maybe something more relaxed like the Copen dress below:
Cardi-coats
This Blackwood Cardigan is giving me all the chill coastal vibes.
And saving Jamie’s masterpiece for last, I can’t even do it justice. You must go read about The ‘Don’ here. There’s a beautiful story, and since I too have a father-in-law in the nautical industry, I may have cried a little bit. Just a bit.
Can you believe this incredible round-up of stripe challenge makes? I’m beyond inspired by our tribe of talented makers. Which has been your favorite so far?
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Too much fun! Thanx!
Thank YOU for being such a faithful and encouraging commenter on so many posts! <3
Such a fun series to watch unfold.
Thank you! I really was blown away by how creative people were with their stripes!!!
I really love round-ups so much! It’s like the best of girls night.
Fun and inspiring, what a great set of makes.
I’ve been just so IN LOVE with this series. It’s been fun and educational!