So as I mentioned in my last post, I did the Seamwork Design Your Wardrobe program. Basically, it was through the email and it was worksheets, and as a teacher, it worked so well for me. I don't want to spoil it (if you're interested, check out Seamwork) but I do want to talk about part of the process. Specifically, the moodboard and organizing part.
I realized part of my issue last year was not having enough pieces that fit my existing wardrobe to allow me to actually wear them and feel like it looked good. Through the Seamwork email thing, I really thought about what I needed to wear and what would work for me based on what I partially already had and what I wanted to have. Making a moodboard always seemed so arbitrary...until I did it. I looked at images that excited me, silhouettes I liked and colors I enjoyed and appreciated. I also, for once, looked at seasons.
The first step for me was to look at clothes on my Pinterest (specifically this board: Season Moodboard) that I liked and think about how they would translate into maternity. Then, I looked at patterns and fabrics that popped up, and found some more examples of that. This led me to colors that seemed to be prevalent, and that helped me think about creating a palette to work from that would fit my existing wardrobe but also complement what I wanted to do. The last step for me was to start looking at patterns I already had to start making things that would supplement my existing wardrobe, as well as any fabric I had or needed to buy. Of course, being a fabric hound, some of these plans came to fruition, and some of them turned into buying fabric because it was so cute.
My mom got in on the fun, and took over making some of the dresses. Mostly, she's excited to have a pregnant daughter and loves to make clothes for both myself and my sister, and I have a definite need right now. Another reason that this may go better than last year is how much I need these clothes. I can make some of my old things last a bit longer, but not too much longer.
In unrelated news, still plugging away at that registry. I feel like every time I think I'm done, there's a new thing that I MUST have. This is worse than when I got married. Uff da.
I realized part of my issue last year was not having enough pieces that fit my existing wardrobe to allow me to actually wear them and feel like it looked good. Through the Seamwork email thing, I really thought about what I needed to wear and what would work for me based on what I partially already had and what I wanted to have. Making a moodboard always seemed so arbitrary...until I did it. I looked at images that excited me, silhouettes I liked and colors I enjoyed and appreciated. I also, for once, looked at seasons.
The first step for me was to look at clothes on my Pinterest (specifically this board: Season Moodboard) that I liked and think about how they would translate into maternity. Then, I looked at patterns and fabrics that popped up, and found some more examples of that. This led me to colors that seemed to be prevalent, and that helped me think about creating a palette to work from that would fit my existing wardrobe but also complement what I wanted to do. The last step for me was to start looking at patterns I already had to start making things that would supplement my existing wardrobe, as well as any fabric I had or needed to buy. Of course, being a fabric hound, some of these plans came to fruition, and some of them turned into buying fabric because it was so cute.
My mom got in on the fun, and took over making some of the dresses. Mostly, she's excited to have a pregnant daughter and loves to make clothes for both myself and my sister, and I have a definite need right now. Another reason that this may go better than last year is how much I need these clothes. I can make some of my old things last a bit longer, but not too much longer.
In unrelated news, still plugging away at that registry. I feel like every time I think I'm done, there's a new thing that I MUST have. This is worse than when I got married. Uff da.
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