#jecoudsmagarderobecapsule2017 avec Couture et Clo

Couture&Clo’s garde robe capsule 2017

#jecoudsmagarderobecapsule2017

In 2017, Clo initiated a sew along to make a capsule wardrobe. Each month one would sew a garment of one of the categories thus achieving a capsule wardrobe. 

I realized that I had a garment of most of the categories already on my sewing wish list and made a plan in January 2017:

While I finished one garment of each category, I changed my mind some times choosing another pattern.

Veste-Driftless Cardigan, Grainline

I wore this cozy and easy to wear cardigan quite a lot. It fills a gap in my wardrobe.

Haut jersey- Kanerva Peplum Blouse, Named

I used a very soft French Terry by Atelier Brunette and it is such a pleasure wearing it.

Robe-Farrow Dress, Grainline

I dyed the white viskose fabric and was not so sure about the color. Did you see Pantone's color of 2018? After a recent wear I decided shortening it about five centimeters. Maybe that will do the trick. I am in doubt with the dress as is.

Haut chaine et trame- The Azaire, Gather

I love the Nani Iro double gauze Komorebi "sunshine filtering through foliage" and I love the blouse.

Blouse- Gathered Blouse, „She Wears The Pants“

This is the perfect blouse pattern for floating fabric! I love this blouse, too!

Maillot de danse (au lieu de maillot de bain)- Kimono leotard, Jalie 2673

Why didn't I sew my leotards before? I was never complimented more. All the others would ask where I got this. It fits and it covers my curves decently.

Lingerie- Asaka kimono, Named

Another loved and most worn garment. In summer, I wore it every morning when making breakfast. I used a most lovely Liberty silk and the pattern is really chic and useful.

Pantalon- Tyyni Cigarette Trousers, Named

I am not sure about the trousers. There are quite some wrinkles in the back. I have worn it twice.

Robe d’été (au lieu de shorts)- Adrift Dress, Papercut Patterns

Another garment I am not sure about. Is this a lovely summer dress or just an expensive nightie? When finishing it, the weather turned cold so I don't know right now.

Jupe- Pulmu, Named

although I like the skirt, I didn't dress it. It has a lovely shape and is lined, but after seeing the picture, I feared that it is clinging. I have to give it a try!

Manteau- Sapporo Coat, Papercut Patterns

I wore this coat only once because it is quite thin and it was too cold. I is a great pattern. Some others have made a closure like a zip to make it more warming. To work, I get into the car and out of the car with little time to walk outside so I didn't make any closure. I think it is more chic without.

Robe de noel inspirée par Lanvin (au lieu de combinaison)- Helmi, Named et Flora, ByHandLondon

Finally, my #designindecember. (I won a pattern by SBCC and I will make the peplum Moto Chic jacket. Since I had seen Heather Lou's I had it on my list.) The dress is very lovely to wear and to wash! Just wash it and hang it up, it will be ready without any press! I dressed it not only at Christmas Eve but also at New Year's Eve.

Normally, I would sew what is just coming to my mind. The different categories forced me to begin some garments I wouldn't have sewn otherwise so I am very happy with the result. 

Presenting the makes was a little bit difficult. I would have liked an easy linked in seeing what everyone else had made. Clo even has some great prizes to win, four big packages of sewing patterns. 

Thank you so much, Clo!

Post edit: our German MeMadeMittwoch is only opened monthly, no more weekly. I hope it is ok to link to it now since I had postet it a Wednesday ;) Go have a look at all the others' me mades!

SaSa