It's a SWAP folks!

Is there a definition for a SWAP? Are there any criteria? Or is it just what it is: Sewing With A Plan.
Or is it: Sewing With A Passion?  That's what I thought initially when I encountered the term swap for the first time. I guess it's a bit of both.
And does it always have to be a group-thing, in which others can participate?

Anyway, following my very own criteria, I'd like to introduce you to my very first SWAP. And I must warn you, it's a mini-version. I've seen bigger plans on many of your blogs. But the idea of starting small somehow appeals to me. I know myself. If I can't live up to the expectation of finishing 10 garments I will feel unhappy and pressed to finish, which will kill the 'passion' for sewing. So why put myself through that misery right?
And that's why I lowered the number of pieces to 4. Yep, that's right. 4.

The idea:

Producing a small spring-wardrobe that I can wear in the office. The colourscheme is blue-white-grey. Real basic-colours. I love that and also the fact that you can accessorize these colours very well with black and brown, my favourite belt/shoe/boot colour. And silver jewelry, my favourite as well.
I believe these pieces will give me four great outfits.

The plan:

top - Burda 10/2008-119
I made this top twice already. Once with short sleeves for summer.


Viscose-polyester. A bit thicker quality jersey.








Skirt - Burda 04/2006-103
I love the classic lines of this skirt. The pleat and the fact it's a bit wider at the bottom. Suits my figure perfectly.



Wool-polyester, grey-blue.









Blouse - Burda 10/2008-113b
Loved this pattern from the start. The fact that it's a bit loose-fitting in the shoulder-area is great for me. That's most of the time my problem-area with blouses. 




A crispy white polyester-cotton









Trousers - Burda 01/2006-107
Don't you just love the look of these trousers? The wide waistband, the pockets. A classic look. Love it!



Woolen stretch fabric.









I thought it was time I started sewing more with Burda-patterns. I'm very hooked on sewing Knip-Mode patterns you know.

First I have to get 3 other projects out of the way. I'm not starting this swap until they are finished. But they're quite easy garments (blue boucle skirt, pyamas, knit-top). And they've been on my list for so long that I now have to get on with them.

I'll have to get back on sewing-track first, cause I seem to have fallen of somehow.

Talk to you later.

Gr.
Lilian

Comments

  1. Great plan.Perfect choice for office wardrobe.Burda top is my favorite.

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  2. You have your own, personal plan. Those are some very nice choices. Enjoy your sewing.

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  3. You picked out some great pieces!

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  4. Yes, a plan! That is a good idea. Looking forward to your little spring wardrobe.

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  5. All your pieces are going to go together really well. It will be lovely to see them all finished.

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  6. Great plan. This winter I made seven skirts in different colors to complement things that I already had in my wardrobe. I just lacked skirts. My previously unworn clothes are now 'outfits" with my new skirts. So it was a good plan. The best plan is the one that suits your life.

    Hatty

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  7. Oh you have such a wonderful plan worked out there. I love all of those patterns and fabrics, everthing is going to work together so well. Your colour scheme is very elegant.

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  8. Oh, I like those patterns! I wish I had those issues . . .
    I must not go see if I can buy them, I have enough Burda magazines now and enough things to sew . . .
    I need to learn to have a plan when I sew. Maybe someday . . .

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