Going Down the Wardrobe Project Path, Again.

I joined the on-line Facebook group sponsored by McCall-Vogue-Butterick patterns several months ago. I have made my own clothes most of my life. Recently, quilting took over and the whole garment thing sat on the back shelf. I miss it. Since I am always looking for a new challenge, a new project, a new direction a few challenges have come to my attention.



 I have been following Sarah Gunn of the Goodbye Valentino Blog for about 6 years. Well, from the beginning I guess. Not sure how I found her but her focus interested me. Like her, I was spending way too much money on RTW (Ready-To-Wear) clothing. While I was not dropping big $ for a Valentino item, my breaking point came from a sweater that was so poorly made that the seams were separating at the shoulder and on one side where a care label had been inserted. Loved the design, loved the cashmere, price not so much! I could easily have repaired it but decided I would return it. No more over-priced RTW! That is when I instituted my Mt. Everest Project and made all needed clothing for a year. It was not that hard actually. I started with a decent wardrobe to begin with but there were challenges.
This is a recent purchase (on sale only) that I have placed int he queue.

Last week, Sarah announced that she was re-visting her challenge AND she has major sponsors. There will be tutorials, give-away's and lots of social media interaction. I have pondered the process and decided I will join. It starts January 1, 2018. To document this I have expanded the blog to another site that will deal with just that project. There are rules and requirements for this one and   there is a link in the sidebar. I will mostly only post there one time per week. That will be on Fridays. If you are interested in following the process please check over there.  

The Wardrobe Project at Sewtopia Studio
  • I need to do lots of editing in the current wardrobe. Many items are "dated" and some I am just tired of looking for a way to wear them. 
  • Patterns are expensive, really expensive. I always buy them on sale. When we are talking about $24.95 for a simple designer blouse pattern you are automatically increasing the cost of your me-made item. I try to purchase patterns that have more than one application.  
  • My lifestyle is very different from Sarah Gunn. I am mostly a home person but need to be dressed for public encounters almost every day. So, I am moving in a "posh casual" as they describe it across the pond. 
  • While I need a few dressier items now and then they will be basics. That way I can adjust my wardrobe to what I need. The very best resource for developing your wardrobe that I have discovered over time is The Vivienne Files. Everything from travel to event is covered here. Just click this link. 
  • Interestingly, Sarah just received a top-of-the-line embroidery machine from Pfaff. She is using it to expand her design repertoire. I am really interested in that. 
  • On the run-up to the project start I will assemble and curate my reference library, sort the patterns, re-visit the fabric collection and make some plans. Wish me luck! 

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