I completed the latest Seasonal Sew Wardrobe (SSW) challenge from the Sew Alongs and Sewing Contests a few weeks ago. The latest challenge was to make up eight items using patterns from deep in your stash. Perfect for me, since it’s been a goal of mine to sew up my stash patterns anyway.
My original plan was to make up a spring capsule using Simplicity 1430 Dress in cotton batiste, ALENA Top in white on white stripe jersey, Cozy Comfy pjs in blue madras plaid, Capitol Hill Dress in sequined black jersey, NICKI capris in black DBP, Gypsy dress in wax print cotton or rayon challis, and figure out two more as I went along.
My final mini capsule (left to right, top to bottom) contains the Onyx Shirt, ALENA tee, Comfy Cozy pajamas, Ally Skirt, NICKI capris, Comfy Cozy pajamas, Capitol Hill Dress, Gypsy Dress, and my modern boatneck.
I have seperates that work with each other, pajamas that are not an after thought, a versatile summer dress, and an event worthy dress.
It has been a long time coming, but I’m starting to feel like I have a pretty cohesive wardrobe to work with. The challenges in the Sew Alongs and Sewing Contests group aren’t about building a capsule wardrobe necessarily; but they are a great at getting me to focus on my sewing goals, one of which is building outfits.
Would you like to participate in the next sewing challenge? The next challenge starts soon. Hop on over, join the group, and get sewing with us.
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LOVE this! Especially the pajamas! Pajamas have been on my list. I just made a nightgown that I’ve been loving, but I usually favor the type that you used here.
I’m joining the group– this sounds awesome! And I need a little change in my sewing life ❤
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Everything looks wonderful, wearable, and great on you!
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You’ve made such a versatile Seasonal Wardrobe. It looks amazing. It really was a great challenge to use patterns from your stash.These kind of groups are a great help in organising fabrics as well as patterns
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