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Spring Mini Capsule Wardrobe

April 25, 2019 in blog tour by Tasha Gray

Hi and welcome to the next stop on the Sly Fox Fabrics Mini Capsule Blog Tour!

In case this is your first stop on the tour, here is a quick summary of the challenge myself and a few other sewists from around the sewing community accepted:

  • Select fabric from one of several collections put together by the Sly Fox Fabrics team
  • Sew up new wardrobe pieces using fabric from the collection
  • Incorporate a few existing wardrobe items from your closet into the capsule wardrobe
  • Show off your capsule wardrobe mixing and matching the pieces to create different outfits

For fabric I chose the ‘Mandala Collection’ which consists of ivory double brushed poly, glen plaid navy double brushed poly, navy solid ponte de roma, mandala double brushed poly, sky blue double brushed poly, and mustard and ivory stripes double brushed poly.  I took it one step farther and decided my mini capsule wardrobe would mainly consist of business casual pieces.   As a work at home parent, most days I wear leggings and a t-shirt so I really wanted to step outside that comfort size and challenge myself to sew something different.

The fabric collection

Since you are here on the 5oo4 blog, you’ve probably already guessed that many of the patterns I used were designed by 5oo4.  I pulled some of my favorite patterns from the closet and built my capsule wardrobe around them.

First up, here are the existing wardrobe pieces I used:

  • Eleanor Cardigan made from burgundy french terry
  • Store bought denim jacket
  • Luna skirt made from a polka dot cotton spandex blend
  • Store bought long sleeve yellow cardigan
  • Maxi length Virginia dress
  • Store bought pink shirt

Store bought shirt paired with wide legged pull on pants

Denim jacket, mandala print tank, and pencil skirt

Next, I used fabric from the ‘Mandala Collection’ to make:

  • A reversible Nora bolero using the glen plaid and a mustard double brushed poly from my stash
  • Knot Your Average top using the ivory double brushed poly
  • A tank and separate knee length skirt from the Mandala double brushed poly using the Virginia pattern
  • A long sleeved Nora bolero using the mustard and ivory stripes
  • Wide legged pull on pants and a pencil skirt using the Navy solid ponte
  • Camilla top using the sky blue solid double brushed poly

Reverse side of Nora bolera paired with maxi length Virginia dress

For the most part I sewed each of the patterns per the instructions.  The exceptions were making the Virginia tank and skirt separate pieces.  The tank required adding length to make it a true tank.  Honestly I miscut and had to add a band to the bottom but with the busy mandala print I don’t think it’s too noticeable.  The other pattern I modified was Camilla.  I have a store bought shirt that is very similar but had pleats across the midsection.  I was able to replicate the top by adding length to the front bodice and gathering it on the sides.  The pattern includes a maternity option and you can certainly use those pattern pieces as a guide if you wanted.

I had so much fun creating different outfits using these 14 pieces.  In the end, I counted at least 25 different combinations to wear!

Pink shirt and pencil skirt

Camilla and wide legged pants

Nora paired with Virginia separates

Eleanor cardigan over Virginia tank and pencil skirt

Long sleeved Nora with Knot top and wide legged pants

Knot top paired with Luna skirt

I did several layering pieces because I know how temperatures can be in some office environments.  It’s hot and humid outside but the office feels like a freezer.  I also like the option of layers being able to transition across different seasons.

While there are numerous articles on how to create a capsule wardrobe, I offer this suggestion-have fun!  As you can see I used a mix of prints and solids.  Don’t feel like you have to stick to solids and neutral tones.  Your wardrobe should be a reflection of you.

I certainly hope you found some inspiration from browsing my mini capsule.  Be sure to check out the other stops on the Mini Capsule Blog Tour.

Thank you so much to Sly Fox Fabrics for providing many of the fabrics pictured in my mini capsule wardrobe.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Sewjourns says

    April 25, 2019 at 8:27 am

    Very nice Tasha. You look ready for anything your days holds! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • Tasha Gray says

      April 25, 2019 at 3:51 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  2. Julie Zurcher says

    April 25, 2019 at 8:54 am

    Wow, Tasha Jo, you did it again! Gorgeous separates in fun, comfortable combinations, all set off by your beautiful smile. Thank you! Great capsule wardrobe!

    Reply
    • Tasha Gray says

      April 25, 2019 at 3:51 pm

      Thank you so much

      Reply
  3. Robin Abbott says

    April 25, 2019 at 9:19 am

    Beautiful as always Tasha. Funny story, I was reading the email from Sly Fox and thought, wow! That looks like Tasha (I didn’t read the title that it clearly said your name!) Clicked on read more, brought me to here and thought, maybe it IS Tasha, read the “by” line and went…doh!

    Reply
    • Tasha Gray says

      April 25, 2019 at 3:51 pm

      Oh that’s great 🙂

      Reply
  4. Cindy says

    April 25, 2019 at 10:00 am

    I love everything about this!!!

    Reply
    • Tasha Gray says

      April 25, 2019 at 3:50 pm

      Thank you so much

      Reply
  5. Marti Morgan says

    April 25, 2019 at 10:21 am

    Beautiful outfits – great job

    Reply
    • Tasha Gray says

      April 25, 2019 at 3:50 pm

      Thank you

      Reply
  6. Janet Murry says

    April 25, 2019 at 10:52 am

    I love how you incorporated so many colors into your capsule! Shows me capsules don’t have to be boring!

    Reply
    • Tasha Gray says

      April 25, 2019 at 3:50 pm

      Thank you. And no a capsule can definitely be fun to make and wear

      Reply
  7. Mary says

    April 25, 2019 at 9:31 pm

    Love the pants. Lots of great looks.

    Reply
  8. Cheryl says

    April 25, 2019 at 9:56 pm

    Your choices of style and colors are sew perfect for you.

    Reply
  9. Tina Weikel says

    April 27, 2019 at 6:46 pm

    So well coordinated. I like the colors and prints you used with the patterns. Great inspiration!

    Reply

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