Round 4 - Comfy sews VS Cozy Knits Skirts

1. shiroshakar 2. flower gathered skirt

i posted this roundup on hideous! dreadful! stinky! for the "summer of no pants series" last week. here's the full roundup in case you missed it over there. bring on the skirts ladies!

let the battle begin...ding...ding...ding...

1. nederdel

1. soft linen single gore skirt 2. lanesplitter 3. swirl skirt 4. prairie skirt

1. baile 2. #12 skirt 3. flamenco ruffled drawstring

1. fit-n-flare trumpet skirt

1. eave 2. agnes

1. chelsea skirt 2. ruffled mini skirt 3. bell curve 4. flouncy skirt

1. sugar 2. linen skirt with flounce border

1. elastic waist skirts

1. midi-skirt 2. flirting the issue

1. charlotte russe inspired skirt 2. denim skirt refashion 3. circle skirt

1. favorite frills skirt

1. paperbag skirt 2. everything coming up roses 3. vintage bowtie skirt

1. maxi skirt

1. reversible scallop skirt 2. reversible skirt

1. drape wrap skirt 2. skirt with deep pockets

1. gyspy romance 3 tiered skirt 2. skirtdress 3. simple long flora skirt

ok...get your vote on (here's the link to the poll in case it doesn't show up):




happy sewing ladies! may you all enjoy a pants free summer!

Summer of no pants guest post!

1. shiroshakar 2. flower gathered skirt

hi everyone! i'm over on the fun blog hideous! dreadful! stinky! for the "summer of no pants series" today! i love this series! it's a fun challenge where people make an effort to only sew and wear skirts and dresses. marigold asked me to join in with a round of "comfy sews VS cozy knits" on skirts for you all (you can find dress showdowns here)! i love skirts and dresses. i would prefer to wear a skirt/dress over pants any day. in fact i just made my very first dress for myself (check out the tutorial here)! i'm so happy i did!

so here's a fun roundup so that all of you will feel encouraged and inspired to whip up some skirts this summer! the only question is which side will you be on? knits or sews?

1. elastic waist skirts

get in your seats gals, the battle is about to begin...

1. fit-n-flare trumpet skirt

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click here for the full roundup & to join in on the "summer of no pants" series!

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what do you all prefer? are you more of a pants girl or a skirts girl? could you go the whole summer wearing only skirts and dresses?

ps. the full roundup will be archived here on versus next week :)

Comfy Sews VS Cozy Knits - Round Two - Cowls!

1. infinity & beyond 2. french braid cowl

i love me a cowl. i love me a cowl in the spring, in the summer and in the fall & winter. heck i love a cowl anytime, any day. a cowl is the perfect accessory. it's cozy, comfy, warm, cool, drapey, thick, luxurious, modern, sweet, pretty, funky....it's whatever you want it to be. they are perfect for new sewers and knitters to whip up and fun for the more experienced to add pizazz and personality to. you all ready to vote for your fave cowl of choice? what's it gonna be ladies - comfy sews or cozy knits? only you know the answer!

ding...ding...ding......let's start round two!

1. infinity scarf 2. winter warmer cowl

1. cozy cowl scarf 2. sweater into a scarf 3. sweater into infinity scarf

1. cowl girl fabric cowl 2. shoot for the scarves

1. pom pom cowl 2. city cowl 3. infinity scarf from upcycled sweater

1. 10 minute summer scarf 2. little fleece cowl

1. honey cowl 2. destroyed cowl

1. marian 2. gaptastic cowl 3. skye cowl

1. dolores park cowl 2. ostrom 3. chunky knit cowl 4. big herringbone cowl

1. chalice cowl 2. cambridge drop stitch cowl 3. gray lace cowl

it's time to vote folks! make sure to get your vote in...each one counts! which side of the crafty ring are you on this round??? (direct link to poll)




i'm torn....and my faves and must make folders are overflowing!! which ones are your faves?

Round 1 - Comfy Sews VS Cozy Knits Tops & Frocks Part Two

1. effortless cardigan 2. diy drape cardigan

you guys ready to go duke it out in the ring again? this time it's tops turn! spring is here but that doesn't mean we have to put our knitting aside. knits can be cool, breezy and also just that right amount of coziness on a cool summer evening or for snuggling up beach side. but that also doesn't mean your sewing machine has to be ignored either. add some pizazz to a boring tee or tank, whip up a stylish tunic or a flowy wrap. whichever way you choose you're sure to have some fun pieces to liven up your spring/summer wardrobe!

you guys ready? here we go.....ding, ding, ding....

1. yvonne 2. sophia 3. liesl

1. layered ruffle sweater 2. matrac
3. green leaves tank 4. party in the back

1. evening shell 2. coral 3. shopping tunic

1. leaf tshirt 2. silverlight 3. cowl vest 4. taiga

1. peony tank 2. millie 3. coachella 4. zinnia

1. rotation 2. ao

1. spring fling 2. lace tee 3. esplanade halter top

1. daria ruffled tank top 2. dress shirt refashion

1. no sew poncho 2. boring to wow 3. all in tiers tank

1. ruffled shirt 2. sweatshirt vest

1. spring ruffle top 2. tutu shirt
3. one shoulder ruffle top 4. aphrodite

1. flower ruffle tank 2. gardens at dusk

1. tank & bow ruffle 2. ruffle tee
3. long sleeve shirt refashion 4. jcrew tissue flutter tank

ok..it's time to vote!!!!!! vote in the poll below or use the direct link. which corner of the ring are you in???

ps- don't forget to get your entries in for the "make it perfect sewing pattern giveaway"!!! you don't want to miss your chance to win 3 patterns of your choice!!!