I’ve been thinking more about wardrobe planning and how to find things which ‘work together’ in the hopes of finding the secret to not buying fabric which don’t go with anything, or shades that could be paired with my existing wardrobe pieces! The Curvy Sewing Collective has lots of posts about capsule wardrobes, but the… Continue reading Sculthorpe Capsule Wardrobe
Month: July 2020
3×3 collection from Muna and Broad
The 3×3 wardrobe capsule is something that I first read about on the Curvy Sewing Collective here. The idea is that by mapping out tops, bottoms and layers in a grid (like below), you can find combinations which work together. I’ve been experimenting with capsule wardrobes as a way to avoid wardrobe orphans (garments that… Continue reading 3×3 collection from Muna and Broad
Liberty print Waikerie Shirt
I bought this liberty print cotton on a bit of a whim shopping in person at The Fabric Store here in Christchurch. It was pretty unusual for a liberty print, and a bit more large-scale/abstract than usual. I bought this fabric intending to turn it in to a Waikerie Shirt (from Muna and Broad). This… Continue reading Liberty print Waikerie Shirt
Muna and Broad Capsule Wardrobe
I’ve been experimenting with testing out the mix-and-match possibilities of the current Muna and Broad pattern offerings. A few years before I got in to sewing I tried to coordinate myself a black and white capsule wardrobe of nicer, work-appropriate clothes (I know now that neither black or white are great colours for me ).… Continue reading Muna and Broad Capsule Wardrobe
Mallee Jacket from Muna and Broad
The Mallee Jacket is the latest release from Leila and I through Muna and Broad. It’s designed specifically for boiled wool, but I used a viscose/wool blend boucle which doesn’t fray because it was tough to find boiled wool here in NZ back when I tested this pattern during our warmer months.
Muna and Broad winter warmers
I’ve been dreaming of a cosy winter ensemble, inspired by this top I spotted on Instagram combined with this dusky pink wool suiting blend which I scored 3m of for $15 last year! I also loved Leila’s pink pleated-front Glebe Pants (which she didn’t reach for and can now be seen on the ridiculous cool… Continue reading Muna and Broad winter warmers
Chartreuse linen Waikerie Dress
This is my most recent make- a Waikerie Dress (in chartreuse linen from The Fabric Store) from the Waikerie Dress expansion pack which gives you the pieces to turn the Muna and Broad Waikerie Shirt into a shirt dress!