SWAP 2008 Description

SWAP 2008: "WISDOM AND VIRTUE"
The Title of my Swap is from a booklet of quotes I picked up from the Scrapbooking section in a craft store.
The exact quote was:
"Wisdom is knowing what to do next
Virtue is doing it"

At the same time I was fascinated by a series of vintage postcards that I "rediscovered" while cleaning out my china cabinet one day..one of which was a picture of a young girl in Ewardian dress, standing by a lake and obviously enamoured by a clean-cut young man leaning out of a canoe...and perhaps encountering a moral dilemma at the threshhold of womanhood!

SWAP CHALLENGES

My goal for this Swap was to make 2 outfits from the same pattern that would be completely different, yet complimentary. A Romance Theme in neutral linens and laces, an edgy, confidant punkish counterpart in tough strong dark denim.
The pieces are further embellished with quotes and photo images to illustrate the theme.

The second challenge is my pledge to "Wardrobe Refashion":
I will to buy only handmade and recycled clothing for a period of 6 months- starting in January.. My only purchase has been the linen from Timmel fabrics-a requirement to participate in the Swap, and which I had ordered prior to being accepted by Wardrobe Refashion.

THE PIECES

Wardrobe Pattern: Butterick B4932:--fitted lined jacket with peplum, bias -cut skirt, pants with waistband and front zipper.

1). Jacket: B4932
Constructed with recycled novelty denim in various textures and
weaves,overdyed dark green.
2). 6-gored skirt: Burda 7926 view C
Dyed recycled denim with appliques and artwork patches, raw
seams.
3). Unlined shirt-jacket: B4932
Made from Aeterna Linen, natural-from Timmel fabrics: I used
narrow facings to keep the garment light and breathable. Frog
closures.
4). Bias-cut skirt: B4932
Aeterna linen with vintage linen doily applique.
5). Pants: B4932
Patchwork and "fishscale"construction, using a variety of
recycled fabrics accented with taffeta and organza scraps.
6). Sleeveless shell #1: Self-drafted.
Thrifted cotton rib knit with crotcheted appliques.
7). Sleeveless shell #2: Self-drafted.
Thrifted cotton rib knit -two-tone with ribbon accent.
8). *Previously started before Swap 2008:
Wrap skirt: Self-drafted.
Vintage floral tablecloth from garage sale with thrifted skirt
piece added.
9). Sleeveless sheath dress: McCalls 2401 View F.
Heavy Missoni-type novelty knit-from stash.
10).Wrap blouse: Butterick B6768 (Out of Print).
I used 4 thrifted stretch cotton striped shirts and cut and
pieced the fabrics.
11).*Purchased piece:
Thrifted "L.A. Seatcovers" linen top-used to embellish with
photo transfers, lace, appliques to illustrate Swap theme.

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Since the Swap deadline is April 11th, I will be frantically
sewing and may not have much time to post photos untilthen.
--Good luck to all fellow Swappers--Happy sewing !!--M.