I finished my storyboard today, although its of course subject to change. I've really been wanting "prettier" clothes. I sew a lot of easy wear stuff because that's my lifestyle, especially outside of school. But there's no reason I can't have some really pretty clothes for work and other outings, right? I took my inspiration from my vintage pattern stash and a long perusal over at anthropologie.
Here's my storyboard (click for a large view):
Barbara Stanwyck has always been my favorite actress! Well, behind Judy Garland when I was a little girl, of course. Ok, to dissect my choices, remember I was going for a vintage feel. I knew the first pattern I had to use was an one I've had in stash since 1995!!!
Vogue 1575 is a DKNY dress pattern, but I'll be using it as a top (shortening the skirt portion.) It will be in this windowpane black georgette:
My other top is also a dress pattern, New Look 6672, which is a darling sundress pattern. I'm shortening it to a top to reproduce one I saw at anthropologie, and I'll be using this gorgeous white dot voile from Gorgeous Fabrics. I've been hoarding this one!
My bottoms will be a nice trouser style pant (Vogue 1035, an Alice + Olivia pant) in this darkwash stretch denim:
and a half-circle skirt from Simplicity 4236 in this fun cherry print cotton:
I'll be making muslins over the next week so I'm ready for the contest come 8/1! And I still need to finish my mauve tee too. I've got a busy week!
I am loving the texture on your solid fabrics. I so need to get my butt in gear on this thang. I decided against the leopard dress. Cute? Maybe. Would I wear it to school with a bunch of 7th graders? Probably not.
ReplyDeleteOur school starts August 14th so the timing on this contest is not the best for me either. Good luck!
Ooo, dis is gonna be so purdy!! Love, love, love it all!
ReplyDeleteOh, your ideas for the contest are so lovely! I am thinking about joining and making a little maternity mini-wardrobe, but my ideas are much more easy-peasy and vanilla than yours. I just love the idea of wearing "prettier" clothes.
ReplyDeleteOH my gosh! I am so in love with your choices ... the fabric, the patterns - oh my! How pretty :)
ReplyDeleteOhhh great choices!!!
ReplyDeleteYour storyboard is amazing, and makes me want to run away crying. Forget the contest, I'll find something else to do (lesson plans?)... I can't compete with this crowd!!! In all honesty, it's actually very inspirational, so thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteFantastic storyboard, the fabric and patterns are great.
ReplyDeletegreat plan, love the concept and inspiration
ReplyDeleteI love your plan and your fabrics. That cherry print is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone!
ReplyDeleteKristine, you're a hoot! :D (and I really SHOULD be doing lesson plans! LOL! I'm teaching a new class this year!)
Well, I posted but now I don't see what I wrote. Anyway, this looks GREAT!!! So professional. Are you sure you aren't a graphic designer? I am totally intimidated by the storyboard I don't know if I'll ever enter a contest. Super job and I love all your picks. I can't wait to see how everything sews up.
ReplyDeleteYour clothing storyboard is delightful! I'd love to wear the set! OH, guess I'd have to go sew it myself then! Wow, very industrious wardrobe to make. But this I know...YOU're going to win for sure!!!
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I love your storyboard! You have a great eye for design. Can't wait to see the clothes.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I love that DKNY top... I'll bet the full length dress is cute, too.
I love the title of your mini-wardrobe! Wonderful!!! And I love the fabric & pattern choices...this is going to be fun to watch!
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented!
ReplyDeleteI love the patterns, fabric & design of your storyboard. One day you have to do us a tutorial!