Tuesday 31 May 2016

Seasonal Sew Wardrobe Sewalong

One of the Facebook groups I belong to is a Sewalong group. They have previously done a monthly sewalong of a specific pattern, but earlier this year put forward a wardrobe sewalong.

The start date and format were similar to a Pattern review contest, but rather than the 2 month time frame over there, this sewalong had a more sensible (to me) four month time frame.

The general premise was that in the time period you sew up 8 pieces that can be worn with each other. No orphan garments here please!

I started with a big list of patterns that wanted to make, and then loosely decided that I would follow a 2 dresses, 2 tops, 2 bottoms, 2 toppers plan to make up my wardrobe.
I also decided I would like to try and make it all from stashed patterns and fabric.


Style Arc Toni Designer Dress
Maven French Dart Shift Dress


Itch to Stitch Hepburn Turtleneck
Hot Patterns Breton Tee


Sewing Rabbit Cowl Sweatshirt
Swoon Scarf Neck Cardigan


Style Arc Allison Skirt
Trousers from my trouser block

 With a few patterns swapped in and out over the course of the sewalong, I finished up my 8 piece wardrobe and kept to the plan!
All of the fabric is from my stash, and only one of the patterns, the French Dart Shift, was purchased after the sewalong began, so I'm calling that a win!!

This has been a fun experience, and these pieces are already getting a good workout in my wardrobe.

2 comments:

  1. Pretty blue running through all of these pieces. It's a great look!

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  2. Nice work! So impressed with your dedication. I need to do a little more planned wardrobe sewing!

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