Springspiration 2026

Spring is in the air, and the first thing to do then is to gather my supplies and inspiration board. What do I want to make? Do I have some definite needs? Or are they more wants? When making all of my wardrobe myself, these are questions that are extra valuable, so I don´t spend a lot of time making stuff I don´t actually see a clear use for.

I have an extensive wardrobe after making my own clothes for 20+ years, so finding the projects to make this season will be influenced by what I already own. I would love to make a few pieces though, so lets see what they are:

1. A knit polo shirt. In fact I am about to publish my first knitting designs, and this idea of polo shirts in a linen/cotton blend might be in the pipeline – look for test knitting possibilites!
2. A deep purple/aubergine linen oversized suit. I have the fabric, it´s been in my stash for years, it´s just to go ahead and make it. Tailoring is a skill I would love to practice on so I am looking forward to this.
3. A structured wrap dress – I´m thinking a combo of Sew House 7 Westwood and Vogue 1493? TBD on this one.
4. Just a raffia hat. Maybe something reminiscent of the 1920s.
5. A quilted jacket. There are heaps of patterns out there – let me know if you have a favorite to recommend!
6. The Just Pattern Freja Vest in sand washed silk. I have the fabric and have muslined it. Just need to make it, you know.
7. The Ella Dress by Pattern Scout. Such an effortlessly chic pattern. I haven´t decided on the fabric yet, but will find something in stash I hope.
8. A pair of flowy beige wide legged pants. The Icaria Pants by Itch to Stitch comes to mind, but here I might have to purchase fabric. Maybe a crepe of some sorts. Delicious.
9. Green ballerina flats or Mary Janes. I have the perfect leather laying around. Would love to make it into a pair of spring shoes.
10. The Bestie Bag. Because why not?
11. A tired flowy skirt. I have a tutorial coming up for this, so stay tuned for that.
12. Just Patterns Iman Skirt. I have made one, and have one WIP laying around. Just need to finish it.
13. The Nepheline Blouse by Vivian Shao Chen. I have some pieces of lace I´d love to incorporate into a cotton blouse. Might also have to buy fabric for this one.

There you have it – some of the things I am inspired to make this spring, I can´t wait to start. What are you making these days?