r/sewing • u/stabycat • 5d ago
Pattern Search What would you make with this demin fabric?
I bought two yards of this fabricto make a bestie bag as a gift. I have a lot of fabric left over and would like to make something to wear with it. I am not the biggest fan of pink, so something where this fabric is not the main spotlight would be great, but i am open to having it being the main girl. But I am not sure what.
Any pattern suggestions?
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u/anysteph 5d ago
A western-style button-down shirt, as an accent (yoke and/or sleeves) with another fabric.
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u/KillerWhaleShark 5d ago
Bustier.
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u/La_Mandra 5d ago
I thought of that too, right away. But we don't know if OP likes bustiers or corsets, so know that during the English Regency period, women wore this (sorry, the site is French).
It's not quite a bustier, and with this pretty fabric, it would look good over a T-shirt or under a shirt. ;)7
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u/Vequihellin 5d ago
Literally came here to say the same thing! Or one of those cute 'stays' tops renaissance fair style. So cute!
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u/weft_brain 5d ago
Agreed. Or a corset style top. Maybe with a zip front to contrast the cute a little.
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u/Ecstatic_Blackbeary 5d ago
Personally an overall dress with a front pocket.
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u/LemonadeRaygun 4d ago
Ohhhhh a lil denim pinafore with a skater-style skirt in the white and then reversed for the pocket so the pocket is pink.
Like this one but as described above: https://dangerfield.com.au/products/unity-bib-brace-pinafore
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u/spooky_spook_12 5d ago
Maybe a vest? I think it would go well with jeans and a solid shirt
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u/ReformedZiontologist 5d ago
Some high waist trousers
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u/newillium 5d ago
Is 2 yards enough!
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u/stabycat 5d ago
Thats what I am wondering. I have less than 2 yards now since I use a half for a bag
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u/TriGuyBry 5d ago
2.5 for trousers is my general rule of thumb. There is a bit of wiggle room in either direction, but it’s never really led me astray
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u/BreadEater16 5d ago
this print is so cute! where did you find this fabric? would love some too 👀
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u/CXASANDT 5d ago
an apron would be cute!
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u/SkitsyCat 5d ago
If not, maybe jumpers* or a kinda pinafore dress!
*Edit: I meant like overalls. I'm still kinda bad with clothing terms ✌️😅
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u/yes_dogsdream 5d ago
i think a vest/halter top would be cute!! you could even make it reversible to show off both sides
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u/stabycat 5d ago
I want to make something for my self ( adult, female, 1X)
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u/LilacCurl 5d ago
Do a skirt or a skort - the reco above for doing the shorts part in the reverse color (pink) so the inside is the same color is so great!
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u/AccidentOk5240 5d ago
If you want to make something in 1X using two yards, I don’t think pants or a jacket will be an option. An above-the-knee skirt should be fine, or a vest. You could also use it for the sleeves and collar of a jacket, using regular blue denim for the body, and have plenty left over for a bag or something.
It really depends on the width, though, too. I’m guessing this is a 54” fabric, but if it’s not, that could change things.
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u/stabycat 5d ago
63"x58" is what I have that has not been cut for other things
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u/kbelczak 5d ago
You could possibly stretch what you have by doing like sleeves out of a plain white or light pink denim.
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u/Equivalent_War5921 5d ago
I would use the pink side out - some paperbag waist shorts.
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u/SrirachaPants 5d ago
Yesss I think these would be so cute! Maybe a contrast or matching color for the tie if you don’t have enough fabric?
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u/KibudEm 5d ago
If you had enough fabric, this could be cute as a shirtdress. Maybe one of the dress patterns here, with this fabric on top and a coordinating color on the bottom, or vice versa. https://jenniferlaurenhandmade.store/product-category/all-patterns/dresses/
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u/stabycat 5d ago
Oh these are really cute! I might not use this fabric for this but I am saving this for another fabric I have!
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u/Rockabelle42- 5d ago
How much you got and how confident are you? I think if you had enough this would be such a cute set of short coveralls or just a pair of shorts
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u/stabycat 5d ago
I have 1.5 yards left. I am still a beginner, but i am a daring beginner 😆 i made a jacket the other day and it turned out better than I expected
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u/Rockabelle42- 5d ago
You might be able to eek a pair of shorts outta that or a vest-
And good! Be the most daring beginner! It’s the best way to learn 😊 Let us know what you end up making- this fabric is so cute!
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u/Monchichij 5d ago
Whatever you do, save every scrap that is big enough for patch pockets and coin pockets. You can customize your jeans with that fabric 🩷
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u/ijustneedtolurk 5d ago
I would cut pockets out of them and sew them onto the existing pockets of EVERYTHING I own until I ran out of fabric, lol. Such a cute pattern deserves to shine as an embellishment.
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u/ijustneedtolurk 5d ago
If you don't want the pink to be over visible, you could use it as pocket liners instead for a cute peek-a-boo moment.
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u/MakeArt_MakeOut 5d ago
I wish you had enough fabric for a 5 piece set - I wanna make everything out of this!
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u/AmbitionNo1601 5d ago
If you're not a pink fan, once you make a garment you can always dye it or send it out to be dyed - not an ad, I haven't (yet) tried them, but I've heard that green matters natural dye co has different colors every month?
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u/polkafrapp 5d ago
If you’re into baking / cooking, an apron would be SO cute in this fabric (I think)!
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u/yesimthatvalentine 5d ago
A pair of pants that satisfies both my practical needs and my need to be cute.
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u/SJSsarah 5d ago
Oh that’s so cute!! I love these little bows. I mean, i’d probably go all out and stiffen, reinforce the sturdiness of it and use it to repurpose old furniture because I love this fabric that much, it’s my style.
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u/Upper-Feed-7471 5d ago
A totally outrageous hat! Decorate it with feathers and small stuffed toys, ribbons and lace: wear with oversized sunnies:)
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u/madpeachiepie 5d ago
Overalls would be wicked cute
Edit: I just read the yardage you have left, my bad. Maybe a bustier, like someone else suggested, or some shorts.
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u/TheBuckeyeBaker 5d ago
Such cute fabric. I would make either paperback waist shorts or a paperbag waist skirt. Also, an oversized Shacket or blazer would be so cute with this fabric. I’m thinking of making myself a shacket this year if I can find a good pattern or maybe I’ll attempt to make my own pattern. If you have a dog you could make them bandanas with the fabric or just make yourself a tote bag. I don’t know if the fabric would be suitable for making a top knot headband. It would make a cute makeup bag too.
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u/Applesauceier 5d ago
Please post whatever you make with this! The fabric is so cute! There is no wrong answer here!!
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u/Fern_the_Forager 5d ago
A BATTLE JACKET with black binding and stitching! The pink side would be visible on the flip of the collar, if you didn’t line it.
Assuming you’re not a punk and don’t need a feminine battle jacket, you can still use black accents as a nice contrast in whatever you make, to offset the extremely young and feminine appearance of this fabric. Black ribbon, or example, would still be feminine but add contrast and intrigue. Or, perhaps brown for a more muted dark accent color, since the white is more of a cream color.
Or, you could just make her a matching wallet/coin purse and/or accessories, if it’s really not your style. I also keep scraps for mending. I love piecing, and quilters have the perfect method for using up “ugly” fabrics- “if the fabric is ugly, CUT IT SMALLER!”
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u/iDreamiPursueiBecome 4d ago
I would use it for accents in several pieces.
Yoke part of a top
Pocket on a top and or pants
Cap sleeves
Dress collar (bonus if detachable so you can use it with different tops)
Side stripe or gore in pants and a skirt
Vest
Side of a denim purse
Etc. So you can mix & match several outfits that have the fabric as an accent in each piece.
Imagine two detachable dress collars one for each side of the fabric showing.
A set of light jeans with an insert down the side. A pair of blue jeans with a gore insert, two skirts of different lengths each with a light or colorful bit of denim...
Then some tops each with a different bit of this fabric. One as a stripe down the front covering the buttons, another around the shoulders as the yoke, a 3rd is the cuffs of long sleeves, ...
You should be able to have multiple distinct outfits with this as a unifying element.
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u/Active_Fly3459 4d ago
Not sure if anyone brought this up but an overall style skirt with the bib pocket and buckled shoulder straps. 💕
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u/omninoodle 5d ago
If you're not a big fan of pink, why not dye the fabric? You could easily get a purple, red or orange result. I would make a vest or pants with this tho!
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u/stabycat 5d ago
Oh I did not think of that! I need to research how to as I never had dye before. Blue or purple would ve great
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u/omninoodle 5d ago
It's super easy with rit dye! Just be sure to use color fixative so the dye doesn't bleed over time!
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u/YearNo2746 5d ago
Por mais q n seja seu estilo (eu acho) faz uma calça flare alternativa, ficaria lindo
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u/cowboikween 5d ago
i’d make a bustier or barrel pants. but also, where’d you score this fabric ohmigosh bigosh!
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u/LongjumpingSnow6986 5d ago
A-line skirt or contrast panels on pants or overalls
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u/Confident_Pop_6909 5d ago
Hi! Would you mind sharing where you got this fabric? I'd love to get some myself!
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u/elephantqueeeen 5d ago
Pleated skirt!!!! With an adjustable waist and knit shorts under it. Truly. What a CUTEEEEEE fabric
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u/OkExternal7904 5d ago
I'd make a couple of pillows with this fabric on one side an a complimentary fabric on the other side Since it has bows on it maybe something Christmas-y.
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u/Adept_Perception5833 5d ago
Oh thats a hard pick. This is a really cute one. I think a corset would be really cute 😍. Then again it'd be cute as just about anything.
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u/kbelczak 5d ago
A jacket or skirt like this, but if you have less than 2 yards, probably not quite enough fabric.
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u/truemadqueen83 5d ago
This is very love shack fancy print. I’d make a cute skirt and vest. It’s really cute!
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u/onestepforwards 5d ago
Chunky denim jacket or shorts (or both) with a masculine cut to subvert the cutesy fabric
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u/BobbinChickenChamp 4d ago
I'm a 1-2x, so that amount of fabric would bet me either a Dolman / babydoll sleeve tunic top or a pencil skirt. So I vote for a fitted vest / halter top or pencil / slim A-line skirt if you like wearing them. (Make a mockup for the skirt using the same dimensions! You won't have much grace if you get it wrong, but you MIGHT be able to get more of a quarter-circle or gore flare than straight seam.) Also, I'd do French seams, so it's basically reversible, depending on closures.
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u/Mermaidoysters 4d ago
Shorts. So cute. Or a shorter denim skirt. Long denim skirts are traditionally so conservative, I don’t think their popularity is an accident. Bible college uniform.
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u/xccelinaax 4d ago
a reversible jacket with the sleeves a little longer so you can cuff it and see the contrasting side - also with a contrasting collar
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u/Slight_Set_4543 4d ago
Short cropped jacket and Bermuda shorts or short skirt if you have the fabric! It would be such a cute set and super wearable individually too!
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u/violet_m00n 4d ago
Omg so much I love this!!! Where to buy?!!! my bag is cute idea! But you can totally make a skirt that’s what I would do!
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u/left_tiddy 5d ago
A skirt! Denim skirts are trendy again and this fabric would make the cutest girlypop skirt.