Tuesday, January 15, 2013

PLANNING SWAP

Lots of sewing happening on the SWAP 2013  thread,  but not with me,  although I have just finished cutting out a cream dress Burda 7502 and Burda jeans  7863.   I have been working on my Story board,  trying to create a collection of garments that share design  (construction) lines.  In the beginning,   I could not get a linking garment to work with two different capsules... so I decided to select  the linking piece first.   This is "Rivera Kiss Me Coat" by   Hot Patterns .

Hot Pattern   "Kiss Me Coat"  and navy silk.    Burda 7863  and a peak of the cream stretch cotton.

 I am happy  using some of my brighter coloured silks to make some classic pieces for the two capsules,  but want the design lines of the garments to be similar.   So,  I decided to concentrate on the princess seam  (used in the Coat)  for my shells, dress and shirt.  As well,   I want the inner garments' necklines to compliment and sit well under the coat.

I am feeling happier with this plan as I want the garments to look like a 'family' and share similar aesthetics almost as if they have been "designed " by the same person.   As well,  the long vertical lines of the princess seams suit me.

Burda princess seam top on the right
Dress sharing princess seams

2 comments:

  1. Catching up on all your accomplishments. Your collection is going to be grand. I'm big on planning and it pays off. Love what you've got planned for the coat.

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  2. I had done a lot work with this Hot Pattern previously. I made a mock up...tried it on and was disappointed with the look. I have been modifying a Burda pattern and am happier with the cut. So it will be a HP inspired coat.!

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