Photo Shoot
Thank you all for such a positive response to Forget Me Knot! It is fun to see new names and check out new blogs of people who have never commented before. It will take me some time, but I am adding them to my blog reader and can see what interesting things you're making, too.
I am really pleased with the whole SWAP! Sometimes it is hard to see how it is all going to come together because it takes a long time to make all the garments and the focus is on one garment at a time. I know I've accomplished my goal of adding pieces to my wardrobe to make the transition from full-time teacher to stay at home mom. I want to look put together and not frumpy. Face it, when you dress frumpy, you feel frumpy!
Here are some photos from yesterday's photo shoot. Let's start with the composite and a list of all the garments and patterns. Yes, I know there is a white speck on the denim shorts. I didn't notice it until I uploaded the picture and already put all the clothes away! I might retake the photo, it depends on how much client work I have to do this weekend.
The garments are:Dresses:
- Red linen shirt dress - Vintage Simplicity 2149 Combinations of Views 1 & 2.
- Paisley knit mock wrap dress - Butterick 4788 View A.
- White cotton knit sweater - BWOF 4/07, #107B
- Black knit t-shirt - Simplicity 4076 View D.
- White cotton tunic/blouse - Vintage Simplicity 1170.
- Red/white knit top - BWOF 1/08, #116.
- Denim shorts - Vintage Simplicity 1170.
- Black stretch wool trousers - Patrones 1/08 Model #41
- Jeans - Patrones 6/07 Model #13
- White cotton poplin circle skirt - Vintage Simplicity 1170.
- Red taffeta trench coat - Patrones. I'm not sure which issue or model. The pattern and fabric was sent to me by Tany.
The black, yellow and white print dress: I wore this dress to school yesterday. My students really liked it and one said she had the perfect purse to match it. The knit is comfortable wear and easy to launder. No ironing require, either!
The black trousers and white sweater: I love this outfit; it is very simple, yet can be worn for a variety of occasions and can be dressed up or down.
The denim shorts and white tunic: This outfit satisfies two of this year's SWAP rules. One, that a purchase from Timmel Fabrics must be featured, which is the white tunic fabric. Two, that a wardrobe pattern must be used; the tunic and shorts are from my wardrobe pattern.
The red shirt dress: Yes, I purposely styled it with all red accessories. What can I say? I love red. 
Red Trench, Black T-shirt and Jeans: I love the trench. I've been wearing it to school everyday now that it is warmer and have received many compliments on it. 
The white circle skirt and red knit top: I actually wore this outfit to school today, but with a different full white skirt. The white skirt is the last of the three required items made from the wardrobe pattern. This pose is just poking a bit of fun at the whole "Upgrade June Cleaver" theme.
Parting Shot: Silly, Again. My son was helping with the photography yesterday, and of course, wanted to get into the act. So, I took this photo of him playing around with my sunglasses:
27 comments:
Terrific wardrobe! Congratulations!
You certainly have upgraded on good 'ole June!! She would be green with envy at your fab new wardrobe! Congrats on finishing. I think the piece I like the best is the red dress (red is my favourite colour too).
What fabulous photos! The outfits really come to life. They all look so beautiful on you. Great fit, great colours and styling is perfect. I really like the paisley dress - the photo really shows us the silhouette.
To be honest I am not a red, black and white fan as they are not my colours and while I have been appreciating your garments as they are made I have not really been loving them. Now that I can see the whole thing come together I have to say you have done a really fabulous job. You look so well put together but in a wearable casual way. Great job!!!
I love this wardrobe and you look great in every piece. It is very inspiring.
You look great!
I don't know how you teach, live with a family and get all the sewing done that you do! I am in awe.
Lisa
Fantastic SWAP and what fun pictures. You have done an amazing job and what a way to start you new career as a stay-at-home mom. My cousin's wife calls it domestic engineer.
I like all the pieces but the trench is my all-time favorite.
Ah Summerset, June is not frumpy in your world! I love the pieces and how they work with each other! I think you have definitely accomplished your goal with wonderful wearable clothing!
Great job. You're better than Tim Gunn! Keep up the great work.
Your swap wardrobe looks fantastic, all the pieces really suit you. I am amazed you found time to even plan it while making your Forget Me Knot outfit never mind sew it. A great achievement.
Hi Summerset,
Your wardrobe is so elegant! Specially the red trench and the shirt dress!!! Great color!
Great job Summerset! I'm loving the colors, the styling -- all of it!
Love your wardrobe - everything works together perfectly! (I'm a fan of red too!) Each piece is well thought out and you will be perfectly dressed anywhere you go.
Love that red trench with the ruffle. Me too, can't get enough red.
Very well done Summerset! I like the red and white top best, and yes, red is one of my favorites too!
Great SWAP, you really made it 'live' with these pictures. I like all, but my favorit is the red/white top on the last picture.
Summerset, your wardrobe is just perfect! I love every piece and especially love the last outfit and those gorgeous, baby-doll wedge shoes!!! Are they vintage? Once again, you amaze me with your talent and productivity! Thanks for taking time to share what you do.
Sherry in Little Rock
Oh wow, what a great wardrobe! The wearable art projects you do teach me SO much about technical things I wouldn't otherwise learn, but your wardrobe sewing really inspires me to want to put the things I've learned to use. Absolutely wonderful!
love, love, love that red, it's looks great on you. Great job on the SWAP, so inspiring.
Angie R.
You've succeeded on creating a fabulous, well thought out and stylish collection of matching garments! I love all of them on you, the pictures are great! I will look up the magazine/pattern number for the Falbala trench coat and I will send you this info as soon as I get it!
Congratulations again on completing this great SWAP collection!
PS - I also have been wearing my red trenchcoat a lot!
Congratulations on finishing your SWAP wardrobe. All the garments fit you very well and suit you. Great job!
What a great wardrobe! Everything looks so coordinated, and I love the colors! And the origami detail (?) on the trench is amazing.
Great wardrobe, and the thing I admire most is how well planned it is...that's the part that usually bogs me down.
And the neat thing is that most of the pieces will work well with other solid basics, like navy.
Wonderful wardrobe!
Hi Summerset, I'm a relatively new reader and I've really been enjoying your blog. You have such wonderful creativity and it's so generous to share your skills like you do. I'm getting back into sewing and have several vintage dresses on my project list. I have been looking for people's information and opinions on linings and underlinings and have found some good tutorials, but I'm still looking for advice on types of fabric to use. Any help would be most appreciated!
Hello Summerset .- very good SWAP, as I told him long ago, I love this dress red flax, it is timeless and although it is a simple dress-shirt, I find it very elegant. Thanks for the photos. Greetings. Paco
You SWAP turned out so well. Everything looks so good together and the printed dress is a nice way to break up all the red white and black. I'm completely inspired.
Vavavoom! Beautiful wardrobe, Summerset, I love each and every piece. And I must tell you again that longer hair looks beautiful on you!
Gorgeous! What fabric did you use for the trench coat? And is it waterproofed?
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