Hi Friends,
PR.com are currently running a Wardrobe Contest until the end of March, by which time entrants have to have sewn 5 compulsory garments (2 bottoms, 2 tops and 1 topper), and 5 free choice garments. The tops have to go with all the bottoms and vice versa, and the topper must go with all the outfits. If sewing a dress it must go with the topper and coordinate with the wardrobe.
I am going to try and meet the deadline (?!) because what I have realised is that I have all the fabrics I need to make this wardrobe in my stash (bar one), and all the patterns. So, if nothing else, I will have succeeded in sewing some classic, wearable garments from my stash, which will hopefully coordinate with each other, and in essence, give me a capsule wardrobe of sorts.
Above is an inspiration collage I uploaded to Instagram which captures the kind of look I am after. I am thinking that kind of very wearable, effortless chic that French women seem to pull off so easily, ha! (The collage is missing the tenth item: a white silk blouse).
So today I thought I would share my fabric/ pattern choices. These may change as I progress. Some are patterns I have sewn before; others are new patterns. Already, by sorting through my fabrics/ patterns and writing this post I can see a clear plan and it looks promising.
Item 1: Striped Breton Tunic Top
Pattern: McCalls 6886 (modified to tunic length).
Pattern already sewn up here and here.
Item 2: Denim Dress
Pattern: Vogue 9077, View A, possibly with sleeves from View C.
Item 3: Black Wool Crepe Blazer
Pattern: Vogue 8958, View C (already made View A, here).
Item 4: White/ Black Heart Print Blouse
Pattern: Vogue 1387, View B
Item 5: Black Triple Crepe Culottes
Pattern: Butterick 6179.
Previously made here.
Item 6: Red/ Black Animal Print Blouse
Pattern: McCalls 7248, View B.
Item 7: Off white Silk Crepe de Chine Collarless Shirt
Pattern: Simplicity 1279, View C.
Item 8: White Cotton Shirt
Pattern: Grainline Archer.
Made 3 times to date and last made here.
Items 9 and 10: Black and Red Pull on Jeggings
Pattern: Jalie 3461 Eleonore Pull on Jeans.
Previously made here.
So that’s the plan: it remains to be seen whether or not I make the deadline!
I had a great weekend meeting up with The Yorkshire Spoolettes. Read about it over on Ali’s blog. It was wonderful to meet other friendly, down to earth sewists and the fabric shopping was good too 🙂
How about you? Any sewing plans? Anyone else entering the contest?
Have a great week ahead.
Until soon…
sewmanju 
Oh my goodness! I love your plan! I cannot believe that you found fabrics in your stash that are nearly identical to your inspiration pieces! I look forward to seeing your collection sewn up!
Thanks Sarah. I think it happened the other way round: I had the fabrics, had an idea of what I wanted to make and then searched for the inspiration pictures!
Love the fabric choices! You’re going to be feeling luxurious 🙂
Thanks Tasha.
Brilliant plan, all classics but each with a little something to lift it, and you have the fabrics and patterns!
Thanks Jay.
OMG,
You’re rocking my world. I love your idea! I’m putting this on my summer to do list. March may kill me, lol. I can’t wait to see everyone’s entry. This group is great for me. I’m getting better and better every day with my sewing. I bounce out of bed inspired, every morning.
I’m getting my muze on!
Thanks nwspooner
Sounds like an amazing project! Can’t wait to see all of your makes come together – I envy your levels of organisation! It was lovely to meet you on Saturday 🙂
Great to meet you too Camilla. Looking forward to seeing what you make too, especially with that lovely pink silk.
You’re going to be really busy!! I keep thinking I should have a plan, but because every week is so different it’s hard to get into any sort of routine. I SWAP. Good luck! 🙂
Ha thanks Ali.
Wow! That sounds a lot, and some of them look pretty tricky too! Love that you’re making use of what you’ve got and some lovely patterns selected. Will look forward to reading about your progress with these. And I guess you’ll end up with some beautiful items whether you make the deadline or not 🙂
Thanks Teresa. Yep definitely I hope to end up with some wearable pieces.
Wow – you are very ambitious but you always achieve success! Great pattern choices and fabrics. I look forward to seeing your creations.
Thanks tomasa.
Looking forward to seeing your Breton top. I’ve had my eye on that pattern for a while.
Thanks Rachel.
Your plan looks great, really versatile I like your colour combinations and styles. I like the focus on sewing with a plan, whether it’s for a deadline or not, it helps me, think about the gaps in my wardrobe, and sewing items that work together.
Thanks Ruth I normally don’t tend to sew this way so it will be an interesting excercise as to wether this will hold my interest!
I love your plans! This is something I totally need to do rather than just sewing random items out of fabric I love. Sadly there’s no way I’ve got time to enter the contest. Where is that red and black leopard print georgette from – it’s gorgeous!
Hey Sam it’s this one, think they also have it in a blue colour way too:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/141703581028
CREPE GEORGETTE-LEOPARD SPOT PRINT-RED/BLACK -DRESS FABRIC-FREE P&P
Great plans Manju. I will look forward to seeing this all come together. I am very envious of your sewing meet up too. Sounds like a great day.
Thanks Jean Margaret. It was great to be with other sewists and just talk sewing!
A great selection. I would wear every one of them. I particularly love the blouses and look forward to seeing them come together.
Thanks lucie. I feel the clock ticking!
Wow! That’s a lot of sewing to do. I love the idea of the competition, though I’m a bit of a slow sewist. Absolutely love the white and black heart print fabric, and can’t wait to see your Vogue 9077. Good luck 🙂 x
Thanks shauni. I don’t know if I am going to make the deadline but let’s see!
Love your pattern and fabric pairings. And wow that is a lot of sewing! I can’t wait to see your creations.
Thanks Kat! Oh the pressure! 🙂