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All Weather Fabrics for Spring

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Spring is just over a month away, and it is time to beginning planning your spring wardrobe sewing if you have not already done so. Planning in plenty of time is the key to actually sewing a lovely new spring wardrobe, rather than just dreaming about it.

If you live in a section of the country that has really cold springtime weather or variable temperatures, it can sometimes be difficult to decide what fabric to use for spring outfits. Lightweight eyelets, batiste, seersucker, and plisse are tempting, but just not appropriate for some climes.

Gabardine and poplin are better choices for cooler spring weather. Gabardine is a true all weather fabric and the lightweight versions can even be worn in the summertime. This woven fabric is perfect for suits and simple, tailored dresses as well as for pants. Poplin is also suitable for pants, jackets, and skirts.

Both gabardine and poplin are easy to sew and very durable. I suggest making a few classic pieces such as a tailored blazer and a straight skirt. If you choose neutral shades, you can mix these versatile pieces with many different tops and accessories.

Gabardine--Olive

Gabardine--Royal

Gabardine--Burgundy

Keep in mind that neutral doesn’t just mean traditional navy, black, brown, white, and grey. Try an exciting new neutral such as olive gabardine or royal blue. Even burgundy will mix well with a variety of hues.

Spring Fabrics

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Spring Fabrics

Spring fabrics are wonderful to work with. From classic linens to silk chiffons, the fabrics of spring are a delight to look at and to feel. Make a skirt suit or a pants suit out of a lovely neutral linen or a delightful fuchsia, kiwi, jade, aqua, persimmon, or pistachio linen.

Sew a woman’s blouse or lovely lightweight jacket out of a silk chiffon. Try eyelet for a change of pace. Today’s eyelets come in wide variety of designs and some delightful colors, including aqua, turquoise, baby blue, pink, lime, bright yellow, brown and black.

Eyelet makes sweet little girl’s dresses too. It is also great for curtains, bed ruffles, bedspreads, pillow cases and other home décor items. Hem a long rectangle of eyelet on all four sides and you have a pretty dresser scarf or table runner.