You may recall that I decided to join the Autumn 6-pack on Stitcher's Guild. Most of us tweak the plan to suit our needs and my planned version of the 6-pack was actually 7 pieces: 3 bottoms, 3 tops, and a jacket that would go with everything.
I was making great progress, initially. My color palette was inspired by a beautiful piece of wool I purchased from Emma One Sock. This striped woven wool contains several shades of blue, plus grey, and cream and almost looks like a knitted fair isle.
I got stuck on the jacket. I "auditioned" a jacket pattern - McCalls 6294. I liked the jacket, but decided I didn't want to use my special wool for that pattern. I spent countless evenings making plans for the fabric, but I could not settle on a pattern.
What I did make, starting from the upper left and going clockwise:
- Periwinkle blue rayon jacquard Liberty top (Sewing Workshop pattern, fabric from FabricMart).
- Navy blue rayon lycra jersey Teagarden T (Sewing Workshop pattern, fabric from Emma One Sock).
- Aforementioned McCalls jacket - the version I auditioned. (Yes, it goes with the other pieces, colorwise, but this was my test version.)
- Midnight blue Marcy Tilton pants (Vogue pattern, fabric from Emma One Sock).
- Charcoal no-wale corduroy Linda pants (Style Arc pattern, fabric from Fashion Fabrics Club.
- Cream pinwale corduroys (Jalie pattern, fabric from FabricMart).
It's all good, though. I will get lots of wear out of the pieces I did finish. And I still have the gorgeous piece of wool. :)
Gorgeous colors, Shams, and a well thought-out plan. Good for you for not compromising on a jacket pattern, but I hope the perfect jacket pattern appears soon for you. Everything looks so good with that wool!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like an alternative 6pac from here, I am all for going with the alternative if it works better at the time. Your special wool looks so pretty, I hope you find the right pattern for it before all those very useful co-ordinates wear out.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a winning 6Pac to me, & I love the color combos.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to join the Winter 6Pac..are you with me?
Great ensemble. I love all the blue.
ReplyDeleteLooks like 6 to me, too! I do hope you find a pattern you like for the multicolored wool, as it's just gorgeous. All of the garments you finished are very versatile, and I'm sure you'll wear them a lot!
ReplyDeleteA fabulous set of garments. The wool does look very special, and worthy of a very special jacket... I hope you can find a great pattern!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with finding the perfect jacket pattern! Sewing all the other stuff in such short time is amazing though. Just out of curiosity: How many hours did you spend altering and cutting and sewing all that?
ReplyDeleteThat's hard to say, Butterfly. It wasn't as much as you might think, because I'd already made the Jalie Jeans, the Teagarden T (many times), and the Linda pant. I had made the Liberty before, but I retraced and re-altered that one which fits much better. I also used a different neckline and collar, which took me some time to figure out. I spent the most time altering and making the jacket pattern, which I didn't even use, in the end.
ReplyDeleteI love the separates you created! The tops look like they have a beautiful drape and the pants look wonderful! The blue color choices are to die for. I'm so motivated now to finish my Hot Patterns Super Fantastic Shirt.
ReplyDeleteI love the striped wool. I hope you find a great pattern. Those are great separates.
ReplyDeleteWell you ended up with a great 6Pac, and still have your inspiration fabric to use when you find the absolute perfect pattern.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful coordinated lovely blue wardrobe. You will look great in these pieces.
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