Happy Wednesday!  Also, a very happy belated Canada Day and Fourth of July to all the Canadians and Americans! I hope you all had great holidays. We went for a little hike over the weekend and it was so nice to get outside and get moving! Sometimes I forget that I can get up from my sewing machine from time to time…  I am currently working on new patterns and sewing some simple summer tank tops. My next big project is going to be an Acton dress for a wedding, so I will begin that very soon!

News (clockwise from left)

Schnittchen released their Summer 2017 collection.

Megan Nielsen released the Matilda Shirtdress.

Wardrobe By Me released the FREE Hera Summer Top.

Savvy Patterns released the Grace Tankini.

Design Stitch released the Ella Cami Set.

Seamwork released the Veronica dress and the Georgia dress.

Sew Sew Def Mag released The Reese and The Wooster.

Community

The first Sewcialist challenge is up! August is tribute month, go check out the sewcialist blog for more details.

Makes

Very cool sleeves on this shirt from Dessine Moi un Patron.

I love this simple red Ogden cami from A Happy Stitch.

Sara knocked it outta the park again with this Anza Jumpsuit.

This Maxi dress from Anita by Design is stunning.

Dandelion Drift made the perfect pair of dungarees.

I can’t get enough of this bright yellow raincoat from Madame Tifane.

Rachel looks smashing in her Kielo Wrap dress.

I adore the ruffle on this top from Bee Made.

Another awesome make from Ginger Stitch, check out her Sophie Swimsuit.

The bodice on this dress from Bobbin and Baste is amazing.

I love a good sheet dress project! Here is a great one from Handmade by Ditsy Tulip.

Saki Jane made the coolest Collins tops.

Inspiration

I love these illustrations from artist Kelly Beeman. Her colour palette and playful prints are mesmerizing!

About the author

Helen

Helen Wilkinson is the designer and founder of Helen's Closet Patterns. She also co-hosts the Love to Sew Podcast! Helen is obsessed with all things sewing and strives to share her passion and knowledge with the sewing community.