SWAP 2013

I've put my hand up again for SWAP this year and I've changed my method of planning.  I usually start with the fabric or at least a colour scheme then struggle to find patterns.  This time I have started with the patterns. 

These may not be the final patterns, but they at least represent the direction I want to go in. The rules this year require us to make two mini collections connected by a bridging garment.  I have decided to make a plainer or day collection and a dressier or night collection, the idea being that by adding say a top from the dressy side to a bottom from the plain side, an outfit can go from work to dinner etc.  My bridging garment will most likely be a dressy trench.  The picture in the middle is an inspiration  (I think it was Cue) that I have wanted to knock off for at least 3 years (and I have the fabric).

The left side is the plain side and I intend to make
2 x tops
2 x bottoms
1 x dress
These will all be a plain colour and will have a slight late 50's/early 60's feel to it.  This picture of Stockard Channing is inspiration and I've wanted to replicate this look for years.  I love the slim skirt and the fitted blouse with it's cute turned up collar. I'm on the hunt for a good pattern for side zip pedal pushers, if you happen to see one around.
 
 
 
The dressy side will be more simple patterns and this is where I will have more fun.  I have a hankering for some mini sequins, perhaps in a tunic top but I don't know if that will work.  The sorts of patterns I have in mind on this side also lean more towards the early 60's.
 
I have time to toss this around and get it right, so there will be other incarnations of this plan but at least I've started.


Comments

Faye Lewis said…
Looks like a great plan to me!
November 17, 2012 at 3:31 PM
Robyn said…
Great pattern selections - can't wait to see you knock off the Cue jacket, it's fabulous.
November 17, 2012 at 8:50 PM
Anonymous said…
Great SWAP. I have many of those patterns on my to list too.
-Sewingelle
November 17, 2012 at 8:57 PM
Faye Lewis said…
Can I ask about your pattern numbers? I'm particularity interested in the short skirt, the sleeveless tie top and your dress.
November 18, 2012 at 12:39 AM
Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic) said…
You sew fantastic swaps and I expect this one to be just as great! Can't wait to see what your fabric choices are!
November 18, 2012 at 1:03 AM
Juliane said…
Love this! I really like the shaped waist pants, too. Will you share the pattern number for that one?
November 18, 2012 at 3:47 AM
Sharon said…
Love your ideas for your SWAP and can't wait to see it come to life.
November 18, 2012 at 8:54 PM
Gail said…
Love the designs you're planning to work with.
November 24, 2012 at 10:23 PM
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