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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

PatternReview MiniWardrobe Contest Sneak Peak

Mini Wardrobe Contest Sketches in Progress 1
Here are my sketches in progress for PatternReview's Spring Mini-Wardrobe Contest. The one-month contest starts Monday, so I'm trying to finalize my fabric/color choices--but first I needed to visualize how these non-maternity patterns would actually look altered to fit heavily pregnant me (and not those tiny envelope models). This is only my second PR contest entry and I'm beyond super-excited!

The challenge is to make four pieces that coordinate to create at least four outfits. For the individual garments, so far I've got:

  1. Dress/Jumper: Colette Patterns Parfait
  2. Unlined Peplum Jacket: either McCall's 5936 or McCall's 5529 (below). Either way, made in double-knit for comfort.
  3. Reversible elastic-shirred-waist skirt: Burda 7910.
  4. Either a fitted knit top or fitted knit dress tight enough to wear under the other dress or skirt as a top of sorts.

Here's the other jacket option I'm considering--it's an unlined cardi-wrap raglan with peplum. I don't love the total look nearly as much, but I'm worried the other jacket would be harder to make (I've never made a jacket EVER) and less versatile/practical for my third-trimester spring. Plus there's a weird gap between the skirt and the jacket--I suppose that would be filled by the top, though.

Mini Wardrobe Contest Sketches in Progress 2
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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 11, 2010 at 4:05 AM

    Hi,

    Followed your link here from Pattern review. I love the storyboard. mc 5936 is a great pattern imo. However, it's not very big on top and on my version I made a bigger fba than I usually do. Great wardrobe, and very stylish.

    Rosesred

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  2. Mikhaela ReidMarch 11, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Thanks for the tip! That's another reason I'm nervous about sewing it, since I currently have to do ridiculous FBAs--my high bust measurement (35") is 6 inches smaller than my full bust (41"). Thanks, pregnancy hormones!

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  3. DebiMarch 12, 2010 at 4:10 AM

    Just came across your blog and LOVE it! I'm so excited to see your pattern review mini wardrobe outfits..they look fantastic...

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  4. Mikhaela ReidMarch 12, 2010 at 6:39 AM

    Thank you so much! I'm having a blast writing it so far!

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  5. GertieMarch 12, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    Mikhaela, I am DIGGING this stuff you do with croquis, and I'd love to talk about it in a post. Can't seem to find your e-mail though. Would you send me one if you're interested in chatting about it? I'm gertie@blogforbettersewing.com.

    Thanks, lady!

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  6. Mikhaela ReidMarch 12, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    Gertie, how funny--I just emailed you before even seeing your comment! Would love to chat!

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  7. lsaspaceyMarch 13, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    I say go for the cardigan-jacket, the other jacket would be quite frustrating for a beginner. I also think it looks better with the other pieces and will be more comfortable to wear.

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  8. ShannonMarch 18, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    My vote is the cardigan jacket too.
    When I was pregnant, McCalls had a neat maternity piece that was a long skirt with jersey panel that could also be pulled up and worn as thigh lenght tunic with tights. Something like that would co-ordinate with several looks.

    I love your test pics. wish I had that talent!!

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