Sewing (and sneezing) into spring

With my move becoming more imminent by the day, my home state of Virginia apparently sought out to give me a going-away present: another cold (though I suspect it actually has more to do with my sinuses). Luckily it came after finishing all the projects I wanted to (which I'll be posting about soon, promise!) and not before getting a little glimpse of spring. Despite my husband (Mr. C?) telling me about the snow in Nebraska today, I've finally fallen into the ranks of bloggers and sewers (-ists?) awaiting warmer weather, shorter sleeves, and better footwear .

The sheer number of visions I have of dancing blouses, skirts, and dresses in my staple colors of white, blue, and brown, mixed with pinks and purples, then adding in florals, stripes, and polka dots, necessitated that I plan out all those ideas so I can make use of the patterns and fabrics I already have, and not wind up with too much of this and none of that.



This peak at my juvenile sketches clues you in to the shortage of blouses my wardrobe is suffering (though there are a couple of skirts in the mix). Thankfully I have some great patterns from EvaDress, The Vintage Pattern Lending Library, and the talented and beautiful seamstress, Lauren, who's behind Wearing History, in addition to a stack of vintage patterns.



And I must admit, after seeing Colette Pattern's Sencha blouse made up in so many different, wonderful ways, I kinda want that too!

Who else has started to plan their spring/summer wardrobe? What color or motif do you keep picking out?

PS: We're at 95 posts! Just 5 more posts until I reveal the Best Giveaway Ever!