Small Capsule Plans

One of my sewing intentions for this year is to sew coordinating wardrobes of 3 - 4 garments. I have found that I tend to lose interest in large wardrobes or focused sew-alongs after a while. Though I am committed to finishing what I started, my interest wanes so much so that my enjoyment is not as big as it was in the beginning. Plus, I ran into a habit of making single items that did not really coordinate well with anything else in my closet. So, I've decided to focus on sewing a small number of garments that match in a set. Hopefully, I'll be able to get a nice working wardrobe while keeping my interest in sewing the items high.

Here's my first capsule of the year:


Starting on the top row, I have:

1. grey, red, cream ITY knit from Fashionista Fabrics (simple short sleeved top, NL 6735)
   
2. red wool blend woven (vest, S2556)
3. grey, white red pinstripe polyester blend stretch suiting (pants, S2860; about 50% done)
4. cream slinky knit (short sleeved top or tank top, Jalie 965
5. red, cream, grey acrylic knit (cardigan, S2560)
6. not pictured - grey polyester-wool blend (pants, S2860; finished)

We have exams coming up in a couple of weeks, plus I'm starting a new semester in ceramics class on Saturday. Though I cannot devote a whole day to sewing like I did last semester, I am finding some time to do little things. Yesterday, I made the belt loops for the second version of S2860. Today, I'll read over the instructions for the vest and cardigan.

Be well everyone!

L~

2010 Sewing Intentions

Merry New Year!

In a conversation with a dear friend earlier today, we talked about resolutions and goals. She mentioned that instead of making new year's resolutions, she makes intentions instead. To me, the word 'resolution' sounds so formal and binding. Besides, the only NY resolution I made was to never make another one. So far, so good. =)

Anyway, I do have some sewing intentions that I will work toward this year:

1. Fit a woven blouse. This feat is always at the top of any list I make. I have struggled for some time now, yet I refuse to give up. I have some new ideas that I plan to try, so I am optimistic.

2. Find new homes for more of my stash. Though last year was a good sewing year for me, I bought way more fabric than I sewed. There are about five boxes of fabric that I no longer love and need to let go.

3. Sew more from the stash.

4. Make a coat.

5. Make 4-garment wardrobe capsules. I participated in the 10-garment wardrobe contest on PR this year. Even though that was a great and rewarding experience, it was very tiring and I ended up losing steam near the end. Four garments is manageable. Plus, I can quickly build up a wardrobe by using one piece of a capsule as the anchor to the next capsule.

6. Learn how to do collars and collar stands. This goes hand-in-hand with the fitted blouse thing.

7. Make more dresses!

What are your intentions?