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Starting a wardrobe for a new professional

My DD, a first year law student, started working in a professor's law office last week. I made this jacket for her from NE's 1945 pattern, shortened about 7-8 inches, and with no pockets or sleeve vents. The fabric is a very dark navy wool, with an ottoman-type texture. I got it in a bundle from Michael's about 3 years ago.

Fall 6PAC

Some separates for wearing to work -- pencil skirt, vest, and twin set are Nancy Erickson patterns.

A dress for going out, from a vintage 1970's pattern:

August WIAW capsule view

August WIAW - Gettin' Ready!

My fabric choices for August WIAW

Top to bottom:

Heathered navy blend bottom weight, from a Michael's Bundle

Taupe rayon-poly lycra, from Nancy Erickson

Light taupe jacquard - lightweight crepe, from Mood

Silk georgette print, from Metro Textiles

Sheer silk with woven plaid lines, from Metro Textiles (probably will not use this -- it is SO sheer -- but it would make a very cool wrap)



Pattern choices:

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Left to Right: NE 1961 (taupe RPL), S 5914 (Silk print), LH Bergman, S2614 (Taupe silk, red silk) ,NE 1962 (heathered navy)

Wardrobe in a Week

Ruthie K. challenged Stitchers' Guild members to create a Wardrobe in A Week: 4 garments in 7 days. We had a week to cut out and prepare fabrics, and a week to sew. I finished most of my sewing over the long holiday weekend. I made a shirt jacket and matching gore skirt from olive rayon gabardine, a pleated skirt from a batik-design cotton, and two t-shirts.

Skirt: Simplicity 5914
Shirt: McCall's 5138 (modified)
TeeShirt: Simplicity4076

Fabric for Skirts and Shirt from Nancy Erickson, TShirt Fabric from Joann's

June Capsule Contest

For this year's June Capsule Contest, Elizabeth, the contest sponsor, requires participants to build a 4-piece wardrobe around an existing orphan in the closet.

The skirt from this suit is my orphan. It is a bias 4-ply silk skirt. I made this to wear to a wedding several years ago, and although I have worn the jacket, I never wore the skirt again. I plan to cut it off at just below knee length for this capsule.