Handmade Staples for Summer - Everyday Makes
Some garments quickly become favourites. Comfortable enough for everyday life, stylish enough to wear anywhere, they're the handmade pieces you'll reach for time and time again.
Whether you're stitching a lightweight floaty maxi dress for sunny escapes or easy breathable linen trousers for pottering around at home. We've carefully selected beautiful natural fibres and easy-wearing fabrics that sew beautifully and become garments you'll love reaching for.
Find fabrics suitable for:
- Easy everyday dresses
- Relaxed elastic waist trousers
- Everyday tops and blouses
- Comfortable jersey t-shirts
- Classic shirt dresses
Because the best handmade clothes aren't saved for special occasions, they're the ones you can't wait to wear tomorrow.
Choosing the Right Fabric for Your Project
Cotton & Cotton Lawn - Perfect for shirt dresses, everyday tops and simple skirts. Naturally breathable, comfortable to wear and wonderfully easy to sew, making it an excellent choice for beginners.
Linen & Linen Blends - Create relaxed dresses, easy-wearing trousers and timeless dungarees with the natural texture only linen can offer. Wonderfully breathable with an effortless drape that's perfect for everyday wear.
Jersey & Stretch Fabrics - If comfort is key create comfortable t-shirts, relaxed tops and effortless jersey dresses you'll want to wear on repeat. Soft, flexible and wonderfully comfortable for garments that move with you throughout the day.
Chambray & Lightweight Denim - Ideal for shirt dresses, overshirts, skirts and lightweight trousers. Offers gentle structure and durability while remaining comfortable enough for everyday wear.
☀️ New to dressmaking? Start with cotton or chambray.
☀️ Love natural fibres? Linen blends are beautifully breathable and soften with every wash.
☀️ Prefer all-day comfort? Jersey fabrics offer soft stretch that's perfect for everyday wear.
Fabworks Team Garment Inspiration
Everyday Dresses
Dress Styles: shift dress, shirt dress, wrap dress
Suitable Patterns: Factory Dress, Florence Dress, Everyday Chic Dress
Fabrics: lightweight woven cottons, linen, denim
Casual Trousers
Trouser Styles: elasticated trousers, wide leg trousers, shorts
Suitable Patterns: Naia Pants
Fabrics: linen, denim, mediumweight cotton
Easy Tops
Tops Styles: t-shirts, gathered blouses, cropped tops, vests
Suitable Patterns: Florence Top, Protea Capsule Wardrobe
Fabrics: jersey, woven cotton, denim, viscose
Continue Summer Sewing
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