I’ve been thinking of patterns and styles I wear of late, and found some more inspiration pics. Then I matched up some of the patterns I already have. I’m not narrowing anything down yet, no rush, as most of these are simple enough makes so I don’t need any kind of major sewing timetable.
I have several more patterns that fit in, but I couldn’t be bothered to go and get them physically, so I just sat at the PC and found a few images to paste!
Here’s what I have so far- remember, it will all be grey/black for neutrals, with red accents and some print.
It’s coming along nicely!
Just been rummaging, and some more contenders include Butterick 6241, V8434, V8793 and V1552
I think nearly all of these get the geometric, mathematical vibe. Now to see if I can realise it as a wardrobe! The problem as it stands, is that I like to wear dresses, and the rules require everything to work in at least two outfits. So, the dresses may have to go, as I don’t really wear cardigans and jackets much at all… Let’s see.
Opinions welcome! Please tell me if this is looking ridiculous!
thedementedfairy 
I love love love it! If you did dresses could you layer a top over them? I used to wear dresses a lot but I am loving my increasing collection of cardigans as an additional color/layering piece. Those wide waistband Dogstar linen trousers are gorgeous particularly. It reads art teacher chic to me, and I get the mathematical bent too.
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Thanks! The most I could do with layering would be to make them sleeveless [the Mizono one is best for this] and wear over jumper or T shirt depending on heat. I rarely wear cardigans as I hate constantly taking them on and off all ruddy day at work- no regularity to the temperature anywhere at all! The few trousers I wear a lot are all StyleArc elastic waist ones, and I sometimes add a higher stretch waistband to woven ones as I can’t bear stuff that bunches under my fat belly! They look feasible…
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Love your choices. I think these look elegant and stylish. And if they don’t fit someone else’s rules, phooey!
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Lol you know I’ll sew all of them anyway, then just pick the ones thta suit the rules best. It’s as close to aplan as I’m likely to get!
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Looking forward to this! Interesting patterns.
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Lovely pattens, especially the V8434. I love the sleeves on that one. Why don’t you make yourself some leggings to go under your dresses? They would count as a garment and are a useful wardrobe staple. This SWAP is shaping up to be really nice. I like your colour choices. Xx
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OMG making leggings. I think I would die from the boredom. Unless I can copy these Vera Wang ones I snaffled at TKMaxx…which I don’t want to take off ever again they’s so nice… We’ll see.
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I love the idea of a mathematics theme…..that Zandra Rhodes jacket = fractals? Or am I mis-remembering something from the murky past? And not too “Magic Schoolbus”, not that I don’t love those clothes, its just hard to imagine having the self-confidence to wear them.
ceci
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I have the confidence now, but not the lifestyle! Most of her stuff seems determinedly special occasion to me, but it’s very beautiful. Mine will be more ‘normal’ lol
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Not ridiculous at all, in fact truly stylish.
I like your pattern collection BTW
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I spent some time narrowing it down last night, [and still can’t bring myself to making multiple garments from the same pattern!] I think I have a set that works now
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I admire your determination; I always find the SWAP rules far too restrictive! Love the maths theme.
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Last year’s rules were WAY too restrictive. I like ones based round colour though, suits my thinking! Your wardrobe must be very coordinating anyway, with mostly using monochrome fabrics? I go colour crazy then find things don’t always have the right top or bottom to work for me…
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Yeah, everything I have already goes together colourwise! What I find difficult is getting the right balance of shapes – boxy tops to go with slim trousers and so on. I made a pile of things with big sleeves and am now ruefully considering making a cape to go over the top because none of my coats will.
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ooooh cape! StyleArc have some nice patterns for capes and cape-y coats
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Luuurve flowy wide leg pants. I made my own pattern and pounded out nine pairs in all sorts of fabrics. Comfy as hell and goes with all the other unique stuff I made.
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I only have one or two, and must admit I largely keep them for summer as I never know what shoes go with them! [I fuss about foorwear lol] I think they work well with these asymmetric tunic tops though. I’ll soon find out!
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I learned the hard way that suede attaches to itself like Velcro–so if you have a pair of super wide leg pants in microsuede and you’re wearing suede shoes, eventually you will catch your toe on the bottom seam of those pants and almost pull the whole thing down! Fun at the supermarket!
So, I’m shopping for smooth leather slip-on mocs. I’ve got my whole wardrobe coordinated so I can pretty much reach for just two pairs of shoes, anyway. A long time ago, I met a woman who was redesigning her life after divorce and her closet had been paired down to about twenty items that made her happy–I followed her example. Got a no-fuss pixie cut, too. Life is good.
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Eeeeek minimalism! I can’r cope! I’m way too crazy to trim things down- I dress as my mood indicates, so few garments would bore me to death. I know it works for some folk though. Even my hair length fluctuates, I can’t stick to anything for long lol
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I just got am email from fabric.com about the Avantgarde by Art Gallery collection. I think the prints would go really well with a mathematical wardrobe – as long as you can figure out what to make up in a woven cotton fabric.
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Styla Arc tuni, baggy trousers,. Koos skirt and Tom and Linda Platt tunic. That was easy! I’ll take a peek, thanks for ruining my bank balance!
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I wish I could see the photos better on my cell. Grrr
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Finally found the pattern I wanted to recommend that remind me of the Dogstar forage pants! Only took me a week ☺️ It’s New Look 6379, really easy to whip up, very comfortable too, I made 3 pairs in quick succession and wear them to death. http://www.simplicity.com/new-look-pattern-6379-misses-pants-skirt-and-convertible-maxi-skirt/UN6379A.html Now that I’ve found the pattern again I’ve got two more planned. Thanks for introducing me to Dogstar by the way and LOVE your ideas for Swap.
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You can thank others for the Dogstar links- I took part in a challenge a while back to make their ‘Six Napoleon’ dress [which I turned into separates]. It originated with ‘Sew”Pro’ and ended with about four or five bloggers getting it to a final product. Take a peek http://www.sew2pro.com/the-six-napoleon-challenge/
I definitely want to add that yoga waistband to several existing garments- got any tips? Is it arectangle or shaped?
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Oh I remember the Napoleon challenge! Fascinating to watch, well out of my skill set. The waistband/yoke is very basic. One rectangle x 2, join at sides, fold in half, then stitch to garment stretching to fit. The pattern recommends making a casing out of the seam allowances and inserting elastic but I didn’t like that so I leave it out now.
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