I used to sew all over the place. I would find fabric I liked and sew something. There was not thought process to my sewing and I had a closet full of clothes that did not coordinate with each other and I didn't wear. So last year, I decided to be more mindful in my sewing and plan my wardrobe.
I don't know why I didn't do this years ago.
I feel so much less stress in my projects now. I have veered a little from the original plan because one of the styles did not flatter me once I made my muslin. But apart from that, it's been smooth like butter! I can't wait until I finish all of these pieces! Some of the pieces I've already completed and some are a work in progress. Two pieces are missing below, the trench coat and V9029 in cream (the color swatch didn't show up when I scanned the fabric). I decided to compete in the great module sew along hosted by @tomkatstitcherycarmel and @carlamayfield5. So I need to sew 6 items, 3 tops, 2 bottoms, and a topper by the end of March, so most of this WILL get done by then! Super fingers crossed anyway that I finish 6 items in less than 2 months.
A few years ago, I saw this photo someone in the Pinterest rabbit hole. I have no idea where the original shirt is from, but I loved the idea of combining denim and a pussy bow.
Last year when I planned the pieces I wanted to sew, I incorporated the shirt into my plans. I had some denim in my stash from JoAnn's, I honestly don't even remember why I purchased the denim. I combined vintage Simplicity 8594 with the bow from view F from Vogue 9029 (which is also Vogue 9772 for some reason). I love the sleeves from the vintage Simplicity top and they are my new favorite sleeves and will have to go on pretty much all future tops. I wanted an exposed zipper on the back neck, it is also functional so I can fit this bad boy over my head.
I did make a couple of adjustments to the bodice, the patternmaker apparently has really perky boobs, mine - not so much. So I adjusted the dart placement. I did not cut the original pattern, I copied the pattern on some nonfusible interfacing and then slashed and repositioned the dart. In the photo below you can see the plus in a circle is where my apex is and you can see the dart ain't quite there. To make a bust dart adjustment, I drew a rectangle around the dart and lowered it to the reality of my apex. It is really easy to do and I recommend checking all dart placements before sewing a final garment so your boobs don't look wonky.
