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How about a Tim Gunn sew along? From his ten essential wardrobe "elements"
Olivia Sews   Intermediate USA Member since 1/29/05 Posts: 592	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/19/11 11:31 PM Here are the basics: Basic Black Dress Trench Coat Dress Pants Classic Shirt Jeans Any Occasion Top Skirt Day Dress Jacket Sweatsuit Alternative Bonus trendy item The article This list has a variety of options.
Noiresque   Beginner AUSTRALIA Member since 5/23/10 Posts: 75	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/20/11 8:54 AM This is such a good idea. A very intelligent combination, especially in this financial climate.
Pinkytoo   Advanced VA USA Member since 6/23/06 Posts: 2726	Login to reply to this post In reply to Olivia Sews Like this post Date: 1/20/11 9:12 AM I'd love to do this but if I started last week I'd still be sewing a year from now! But I really really need to get my wardrobe choices stepped up and organized so if anyone else is game, I'm willing! First up: dress pants, as soon as I find a pattern that fits without my having a nervous breakdown trying... ------ Sewing is my therapy!
raymondmom Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 9/21/09 Posts: 376	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/20/11 10:48 AM I would like to join! I would like to see pattern suggestions as well for each item. Joanne ------ Joanne
jane schmitt Intermediate FL USA Member since 4/12/10 Posts: 36	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/20/11 1:53 PM Mmmmm this sounds interesting.....living in Florida I don't wear dresses except to weddings, but I think it is time for a change. I'm in.
luckysweetheart Advanced Beginner TX USA Member since 9/17/07 Posts: 229	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/20/11 2:31 PM OK, here is my list of patterns (from the patterns & notions thread). Someone commented on the two wrap dresses; if someone has a good/better pick for either dress, I'm certainly open to suggestions! I personally haven't found many sheath dresses to be flattering on me (as I feel I have an inverted-triangle/tend towards apple figure). There is a pull-on, bias, casual linen dress I may want to copy in the future that might work well for a day dress (but wouldn't work well for a work-day dress). I tried to pick timeless patterns. I really want things to be made of washable fabrics (Not sure how I'm going to pull that off with the trench or the jacket though). Also, I substituted the twinset for the sweatsuit alternative, as I already have plenty of casual/active wear and I feel the twinset works better in terms of having a "complete" wardrobe. Basic Dress - V8379 Trench - McCall's 5525 Dress Pants - V2907 Classic Shirt - Simplicity 2339 Jeans - V1034 Any Occasion Top - Simplicity 4076 Skirt - M3830 I might change this to something else in the future, as I have a few other nice skirt patterns, but I wanted to stick with pieces that would age well. Daydress - Simplicity 2369 Jacket - V7975 Twinset - New Look 6735 -- Edited on 1/20/11 2:33 PM -- -- Edited on 1/20/11 2:34 PM -- -- Edited on 1/24/11 5:19 PM --
Lynnelle   Intermediate MI USA Member since 4/8/07 Posts: 2376 Board Moderator	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/20/11 2:33 PM This is a good idea and I might join.
Noiresque   Beginner AUSTRALIA Member since 5/23/10 Posts: 75	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/21/11 7:32 AM I would love any suggestions for a single brested trench/trench-like coat. I have the McCalls pattern listed above, but double brested coats do my ample chest no favours.
loti   Advanced FL USA Member since 5/27/04 Posts: 3519	Login to reply to this post In reply to Noiresque Like this post Date: 1/21/11 7:39 AM There's a view C on D on Simplicity 4084 I really need an LBD, I'm in. ------ "A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” Coco Chanel Stash Sewn in 2011 148.5 Yds Stash Sewn in 2012.... counting... http://adonising.blogspot.com
Pinkytoo   Advanced VA USA Member since 6/23/06 Posts: 2726	Login to reply to this post In reply to Noiresque Like this post Date: 1/21/11 10:48 AM Noir, check out my review of this Burda "trench-like" coat - it's single breasted and I LOVE it, I've practically worn it out already. Burda 7786 ------ Sewing is my therapy!

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