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Made By A Fabricista: Vacation Vibes

We will be traveling to the Caribbean for Spring Break this year, so I started thinking about what I wanted to take with me that would be easy to wear, but also light and breezy.  Personally, I love wearing linen because it looks so luxe while still being really comfortable. Since coordinated sets are still on trend this year, I thought it would be fun to create some pieces that I could mix and match for a relaxed vacation mini-wardrobe.  (I just need to remember to pack my travel iron!)  

I went through all of my patterns and came up with five different patterns that I knew would would coordinate well with each other, and that would work well with linen.  I wasn’t surprised when all the patterns I chose came from Pattern Emporium.  Their whole aesthetic is clothing that is on trend, easy to wear and comfortable. 

For my first set, I used the Lightweight Yarn-Dyed Chambray Linen in Soft Oat.  This fabric is so incredibly soft and airy.  

I used the Rise & Shine top in the cropped length with the Vacation Vibes pants, which I shortened a bit to make a capri style pant.  I love the high waist design of the pants and the in-seam hidden pockets!

For my second set, I used the 100% Mid-Weight Linen in Light Sea Green, which is the most beautiful shade of aqua.  This linen was a bit thicker than the chambray, but also really breezy and easy to wear.

I used the Low Key Cami and Getaway Shorts for the aqua set.  I love the length of the cami and how I can wear it out for a top with a lot of swing, or with a quick tuck to show my waist and give my legs more length.


Even though the fabrics are different weights, they still look great together for additional outfits.  I love staple pieces that I can mix-and-match!


Since I sewed shorts with the aqua linen, I had plenty of fabric leftover to make a fun swimsuit cover-up for our beach and/or pool days.  I used the Seachange Romper pattern, which has an option for a cute playsuit.  I have made several pants versions of these in the past, and love how full and voluminous the legs are.  This is a super cute romper to throw over my swimsuit, or just walking around town.

Until next time, friends - happy sewing!

KIM  |  @JosephineRoseSews

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  1. Cute mini wardrobe, enjoy the fun!

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  2. Beautiful job!!!! You look amazing in everything you made!! So talented

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  3. Great colors! Enjoy your trip.

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  4. I can smell the sea breezes already and the colors are perfect! What is it about the sea we all long for? Have the time of your life

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  5. These fabrics and colors work together so well. Enjoy the beach in them!

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  6. Love the patterns you used and colors. Made me want to make the cami:-)

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