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It was only going to be a matter of time until this blog post appeared. As an openly obsessed Sabrina addict on Instagram, I thought it was about time I got some inspiration together to make your own Spellman looks, and honestly, I'm doing that anyway so creating this post is easy peasy.

In this post you'll find sewing patterns and fabrics to sew smart-casual looks inspired by the show (sorry no fancy dresses here, I want the everyday looks!), along with some patterns and wool for those knitwear fans out there too! Now I could spend a VERY long time on this post, but there's only so much time I can spend in this rabbit hole. So I've picked out some of my favourite inspired by looks, with a focus on indie patterns. 

Tops & Bottoms


Roll up, roll up! You need a roll neck top ASAP.

1. Tilly and the Buttons 'Freya' Top from Make It Simple
2. Nina Lee London 'Bloomsbury Blouse'
3. Deer & Doe 'Ondee' Sweater
4. I Am Patterns 'Chouette' Polo Shirt

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Minis & Cigarette Pants all the way!

1. Tilly and the Buttons 'Bobbi' Skirt
2. Tilly and the Buttons 'Arielle' Skirt
3. Sew Over It 'Ultimate Trousers'
Special mention to 'Gertie Sews Vintage Casuals' for some top notch retro day wear that definitely worth checking out.


Dresses


It's all about the collars & the layers...

1. Seamwork 'Dani' pinafore
2. Tilly and the Buttons 'Rosa' shirt dress
3. Mary Quant Dress (so many options, including a dagger collar)
4. Nina Lee London 'Camden' Dress & Skirt  
5. Tilly and the Buttons 'Francoise' Dress


Knitwear


Needles at the ready witches. Tight knits, lace work and floral embroidery!

1. Wool and the Gang 'Edith' Cardigan (as soon as I spotted the floral embroidered knitwear in Part 4 I was very excited to have this kit in my possession already!)
2. Untangling Knots 'Hetty' Cardigan
3. Untangling Knots 'Arachne' Sweater
4. Poison Grrls 'Beauty School' Sweater
5. Poison Grrls 'Rizzo' Sweater

Honestly literally any of the knitting pattern designs by Untangling Knots & Poison Grrls are excellent choices for Sabrina Spellman style knitwear, it was hard to choose what to highlight here. My comfort zone is chunky and I haven't ventured into fitted knitwear but now my need is stronger than ever. But where to start!

As I was putting this post together, I was watching the last episode and thought I had all my knitwear covered. Then this absolute DREAM of a red and pink heart jumper appeared and floored me. So here's a special mention! I actually downloaded this knitting pattern over a year ago, started it and abandoned it. Now I must immediately find it again! 

Featured in the main post image:

Top of image patterns:
Tilly and the Buttons 'Freya' Top from Make It Simple
Tilly and the Buttons 'Arielle' Skirt
Blue Jersey Fabric
Blue yarn
Wool Tweed Check 1
Wool Tweed Check 2 

Bottom of image:
Tilly and the Buttons 'Freya' Top from Make It Simple
Sew Over It 'Ultimate Trousers'
Red Pattern Ponte Roma
Black & Red Zig Zag Ponte Roma
Red Yarn
Black Jacquard Fabric

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Other Sabrina style essentials:
- Leather mini skirt
- Satin pjs with piping details a la the Carolyn Pjs Pattern
- Lace trimmed slips
- A black satin headband, obviously

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Thanks so much for checking out my blog post about creating your own Chilling Adventures of Sabrina looks! I've enjoyed the styling so much throughout all the seasons and her casual looks are my favourites and something I've enjoyed recreating in the colder months. I'll miss the show so much and I hope you've found this post inspiring.

If you have a recommendation for a Sabrina inspired sewing pattern or fabric, don't forget to leave a comment. Thank you!

Abi xo
1/14/2021 No comments
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The first blog post of the New Year has to be a Make Nine right? It's tradition around here now. Even though I don't always have massive success with my plans, I feel good about last year's and I enjoy putting a list of potential makes together for the year ahead.

So, much like last year's line up (you can check out my 2020 Make Nine HERE), I'm sticking to the theme of finishing some already started projects or using some of what I have. I included some fabric last year, but this year I've just stuck to my outstanding knitting projects, plus my wedding dress fabric which I already have. I hate having so many knitting projects on the go, but still want to complete them all, so I put them on this list in hopes I wouldn't go down a rabbit hole of looking at new things. 

Let's have a break down of my plans...



1. THIS flipping red yarn. I've started projects with this red yarn about 4 times now. I know I would get a lot of wear out of whatever I eventually make out of it and 2021 WILL be the year I use it dammit. Currently it's a WIP cardigan but don't ask me what pattern because I have no idea what I was making *insert crying emoji here*. I'm my own worst enemy. 

2. Nina Lee 'Bakerloo' Dress. Obviously. I got this pattern for Christmas and it's next on my to make list.

3. Purl Foundry 'Cable Mesh Sweater'. 2020 was the year I tackled and loved cable knitting and I love the look of this sweater pattern, which Purl Foundry kindly sent me a copy of and I haven't got around to using yet. It looks like the perfect Spring knit to layer over slip dresses, a la Rouje style, so I best get started if I want to wear this any time soon. Yikes. I guess I'm adding a 4th project to my WIP knitting pile...

4. Historical sewing. This is something I've been doing a lot of in secret I suppose over the past few months. I've made a few pairs of stays and am loving everything about it. So consider this entry a general "historical garment" because there's a few styles I'd like to tackle but I haven't made my mind up which yet. This pattern is the Butterick 4254 which I have cut out and ready to sew already.

5. My dream coat. THIS Alexa Chung coat haunts me and I'd love to sew something similar. I love the rich colour and the gingham lining, it's a forever coat. I'd love to make something like this to wear ideally ASAP, so I'm tempted to start looking for fabrics and patterns. But it's a great transitional style so I know it'll be great at the end of the year too. I'm terrible for making/buying coats too big for me and for once I would like to make one that doesn't swamp me, is made well and is practical. 

6. My wedding dress. Let's just ignore that one for now shall we. But THIS is the fabric I'm using and that's all I know.

7. Wool and the Gang 'Edith Cardigan' aka my dream knitting kit. What a beauty. The mini cables, the mint colour, the flower embroidery. I'm about half way through after a two month hiatus and dammit I want this on my body in the next couple of months!

8. Tilly and the Buttons 'Françoise'. Much like the 'Martha' pattern which was on last year's Make Nine, this is a favourite pattern of mine style wise, that I totally disrespected when I first made it and desperately want to redeem myself! A simple black one would suit my wardrobe. 

8. Simple cardigan. This started as my need for a dark cardigan after knitting a bit of a dodgy one. I loved this multicoloured speckled grey yarn and am just knitting in garter stitch to make something simple and cosy.

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Let's have a look at last year's Make Nine:


 

1. Wool and the Gang 'Malibu' Sweater - sold this kit.
2. Became a Sew Over It 'Eve Wrap Dress. Which you can see in THIS vlog post.
3. Completed! Which I wore in THIS vlog.
4. Sold on.
5. Lost interest/no need for it.
6. Yes! I've made a few things from this book now.
7. Lost interest.
8. Hell yes! Check out THIS blog post for one of my favourite makes ever!
9. Lost interest (for now).

So overall, last year's was quite successful and I'm pleased with what I achieved. 

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I'm feeling good about 2021's Make Nine plans, having those unfinished knitting projects is starting to stress me out, so hopefully this will keep me focused. 

Thanks for reading!
Abi xo
1/03/2021 No comments
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