//THE WARDROBE PROJECT//

I used to have an on-again-off-again relationship with knitting! I learned to knit almost 5 years ago, but I never dived into it seriously. Maybe it was the cheap acrylic yarns I used to buy, maybe I didn't paid much attention to the patterns, but I was always afraid to knit a big garment, like a sweater. I've knitted quite a few neck cowls and scarves, but I always wanted to be able to knit garments! So I decided that this time around I'd make it happen! So, very proudly,  I present you my very first wearable sweater!!

culottes: self-made/ sweater: self-made/ shoes: Adidas Stan Smith

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Hello guys! Hope everyone is well and excited for the new season ahead! Fall is approaching here and I couldn't be happier about it! I knew I wouldn't find peace until I prepared for the new season. So September is my get ready month. I started cleaning, rearranging and redecorating the whole house, I began cooking and baking more and of course I started reevaluating my style and wardrobe.

Lately I'm not really happy with my clothes. Nothing about my wardrobe excites me and the same goes for my sewing. So this new beginning gives me a clean slate to start fresh. So I started eyeing my personal style, making moodboards and planning my fall wardrobe with a new perspective. My sewing mojo came back and I'm really excited for all that's coming. I'll share more of my fall planning soon.

In my research for inspiration I found these really useful posts, that are worth having a look at:

-Wardrobe architect: 5 steps to plan your fall sewing by Colette
-Wardrobe architect: Making your sewing list by Colette
-Fall '15 Wardrobe Inspiration by Grainline
-Into Mind: Define your personal style

I also revamped the layout of my blog. I created this watercolor layout I really love and I feel really inspired by the new space. What do you think about it?

So how about you? Are you doing any planning for the new season?

Hello guys! Long time, no see, right? But, you know...life happens! So I'm back and I can't wait for fall! Fall weather, fall clothes, fall sewing! But, first, it's only right to share the last bits of my summer sewing with you. So, as promised, this is my second pair of McCall 6965. 

I really love these culottes! For this version I used a black pique fabric, which gives the perfect body to these. I cut a size 14, but I made a couple alterations. I subtracted 3 cm from the back waistband and I lengthened the pattern by 6 cm, which made them the perfect length and fit. You can see my first version in a staight size 14, here.

To pair with these culottes I made two crop tops using the Nettie pattern from Closet Case patterns. For both of them I cut a size 10. For the off the shoulder version I used this tutorial from Heather's blog and a medium weight striped knit fabric and for the second scoop front-high back variation with short sleeves I used some lycra knit I had in my stash. 

In my opinion this combo makes the perfect summer outfit! 

So how about you? Are you still sewing summer clothes or are you all about fall sewing?