There’s a designer inside every sewer, ready to be inspired. As you think about what to sew this spring, consider a theme developed by many designers for 2013: Skip the superfluous details and focus on simple and refined designs. The fashion is for clean shapes, geometric layers, and light and airy fabrications. The color mood is cheerful, fresh, and playful, explored through bright shades and creative, unexpected prints. I want to inform your sewing with specific suggestions about color, texture, and design that reflect high-fashion trends.

Spring/Summer 2013 presents easy-to-wear and comfortable clothes that nevertheless are feminine. In the relaxed atmosphere of the season, the sewing excitement comes from interesting design lines, lush fabrics, and inviting colors. You’re sure to find enticing ideas for sewing new wardrobe classics in this article by Connie Crawford from Threads #166.