What to sew for back-to-school?
It’s back-to-school time! It’s time to put away the patterns for summer dresses and lightweight shorts. Instead, we’re digging out our mid-season sewing supplies!
It’s the perfect time to make new dresses, sweaters and pants for back-to-school.
Here are a few ideas for clothes to add to the kids’ wardrobes over the next few weeks.
A pleated skirt for back-to-school
Both comfortable and pretty, the Oxford skirt is the perfect base for a back-to-school outfit. It adapts easily to different temperatures, as it can be worn with or without tights, and can be sewn all year round in increasingly thicker fabrics.
For mid-season and back-to-school, you can choose a cotton canvas or a fine, supple woollen fabric. To keep your child perfectly in tune with the latest trends, you can choose a tartan woollen fabric with colorful stripes.
The Patronnes pattern replaces the zipper with an elastic band, making it quick and easy to sew.
A comfortable sweater
For all ages, the sweatshirt is an essential piece to have in your closet. It’s the perfect transition between the hot days of late summer and the first dips in temperature. Whether you have a serger or not, you can sew Atelier Adriette’s Titus model with ease, using a stretch needle and an elastic stitch. You’ll need to use a knit fabric, i.e. a stretchy, stretchy fabric. For example, jersey (cotton or viscose), fleece sweatshirt fabric…
The design is simple and infinitely customizable: sew on a contrasting pocket, vary the color of the drawstrings… You can make several of these for a stress-free back-to-school.
If you’re looking for a more girly style, with a pretty contrasting cotton claudine collar, you can also sew the Niki des Patronnes sweatshirt.
All-terrain pants
To have a good back-to-school season, it’s important to feel comfortable in your clothes! To make sure the kids have freedom of movement, we can sew our Chambarand pants with elasticated waistband and drawstring for a neat finish.
You can easily adapt it to the season, choosing a fine poplin for summer and denim, corduroy or fine wool for mid-season. To keep up with the season’s trends, opt for checks, floral prints or printed denim.
A blouse for all ages
The short-sleeved blouse is the ideal mid-season garment. The Belval model, with its gathered collar, is perfectly on trend for the year.
We’re sewing it with a soft cotton and a floral motif to bring a bit of color to this back-to-school season. If you’ve already had some experience in sewing, you can get started, taking your time and paying close attention to the finishing touches.
A plaid shirt
The flannel check shirt, inspired by the famous Canadian shirt, is very fashionable this season for children. To sew this piece, choose a plaid cotton flannel. But soft enough to be comfortable to wear and not to have a stiff fall. You can also choose a thin, lightweight wool so that the shirt isn’t too hot for September.
As for patterns, the Droguerie Square de la Roquette pattern can be used to make this garment. However, don’t attempt this project if you’re just starting out. It contains many technical points, such as the collar and cuffs, which can be difficult to get to grips with.
A bohemian blouse
The bohemian spirit will be making a comeback this fall, with floral prints, ruffles and natural materials… An opportunity to sew a pretty blouse with ruffles! Like this one from Ikatee, for example, opting for the long-sleeved version to ward off chilly autumn days.
When it comes to fabrics, poplin or double cotton gauze are perfect for this time of year. To keep up with the trend, a floral or embroidered fabric will do just fine.
And what are your sewing projects for the autumn?
