The Blushing Coquette in Spring 2014

So...my coat is finished, and I have a few other projects already cut out.  But I have not done any sewing since finishing the coat.  Absolutely none.  I just haven't had the time!  Between work, skiing, and various appointments, I just haven't gotten to L'Atelier.  And let me tell you, the Mojo has been running high!!

So, what's a frustrated sewist to do?  Why, daydream and plan of course!  I don't know about you but I'm starting to get a little sick of winter, and I'm thinking we've still got a ways to go.  I'm dreaming of spring.  Yeah, I still need another winter coat, but my thoughts are turning to spring colours and what I need for a spring wardrobe.

Strangely enough, my thoughts have turned to a soft pink, almost a blush pink colour.  Keep in mind I've never been really much of a pink fan (other than for lingerie, babies and little girls), so I'm not sure where this is coming from - maybe I'm being subconsciously brainwashed by all the articles on pastels being a big trend for spring!  Anyways...I'm formulating a plan with this soft pink colour, varying shades of grey and cream.

I've been a long time fan of the SWAP (or Sewing with a Plan) that appeared EONS ago in Australian Stitches magazine.  Artisan Square is having a contest (SWAP 2014 Official Rules), though if I join, it will be a sure recipe for me not to be successful (LOL), so I will only unofficially join - Purpose without Pressure.  The rules for this contest are as follows:

Sew 3 "3 packs" and 2 "wild cards" for 11 garments

Each three pack will consist of the following:

2 tops and 1 bottom
OR
1 top and 1 bottom and 1 outer layer
OR
1 dress and 1 top and 1 bottom

This gives a LOT of flexibility in planning!  I think I will do one of each three pack plus the two additional garments.  For my first Three Pack, I will work on the 1 top, 1 bottom and 1 outer layer three pack.

Garment 1A - One Outer Layer I already have a pink and grey houndstooth check jacket in progress, so I think I will be using that for my outer layer. It's the Nancy Erikson Fashion Sewing Group jacket pattern, which I've made numerous times before.

http://www.fashionsewing.com/1945C.htm

Garment 1B - One Bottom - a self-drafted pencil skirt in soft pink to coordinate with the houndstooth jacket (I'm almost 100% certain I have a soft pink wool crepe somewhere in my stash - the trick will be to find it!!)

Garment 1C - One Top - McCalls 6436, view D in blush pink very lightweight satin back crepe.  I'm debating about which side to use right side out (shiny vs matte).

McCalls 6436 http://mccallpattern.mccall.com

For the second Three Pack, I will be working on the "1 dress and 1 top and 1 bottom" three pack.

Garment 2A - One Dress, OOP Vogue 8593, grey doubleknit



Garment 2B - One Top - Blouse, Vogue 8772 in medium grey lightweight satin backed crepe, View D, with detachable bow, collar and cuffs in satin side out, and body in matte side out

Garment 2C - One Bottom - Skirt from Vogue 8672, in grey wool (view to be determined)



Third Three Pack - 2 tops and 1 bottom

Garment 3A  - One Top - Vogue 9771 in lightweight cream satin back crepe



Garment 3B - Second Top - McCalls 6841, view C in Cream lightweight sweater knit



Garment 3C - One Bottom - self drafted cream pencil skirt with cream faux ostrich skin accents

Two Wild Card Garments

Garment WC-A - Cardigan from M6844 view C in cream sweaterknit

http://mccallpattern.mccall.com

Garment WC-B - Dress, Vogue 1183 in midweight cream poly crepe

http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/

 

There you have it, The Blushing Coquette in Spring 2014.  Now to find the time to put these dreams into action!