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Title: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Manuela on April 16, 2019, 00:14:10 AM
Welcome to The Sewing Place’s 2nd SWAKOP contest. As last year we can have the option of early (31.10.2109) and late (30.11.2019) finishers. The early finishers would get extra votes as a reward.

You will make 2 groups of 4 or 5 coordinating garments. What they are is up to you and should suit your lifestyle. Mine would be dresses with coordinating capes or dusters, other would make skirts/trousers, tops and jackets... That’s entirely up to you. However, each group must have a colour theme.. Now the tricky bit, you will also make 1 bridge garment, a piece of garment that coordinates with both of your groups. This can be made in a neutral colour, a print, etc. Ideally it’ll be some sort of over garment (jacket, coat, cape, vest) that can be worn with most of the combinations you have in your groups.

So, everybody should have a collection of anything between 9 to 11 garments by the end of it.
1 item can be RTW
1 item can be a previously made garment (if 5ou’re on a RTW fast, you can include 2 previously made garments)

Here a few rules:
1. You can start with your muslins, fitting and cutting now - sewing starts on on May 1st.
2. Your clearly labelled submission post with pictures must be up here one week after you finished, i.e. on 7.11.2019 for early finishers, on 7.12.2019 for late finishers. I don’t set a limit for pictures, but there should be one image showing the whole collection.
3. You need to indicate your participation latest by September 15th with a post this thread.


Happy Sewing



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Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: mudcat on April 16, 2019, 02:38:13 AM
I like these rules. 
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: b15erk on April 16, 2019, 15:46:26 PM
I really love the idea of this, but I'm never sure if I'd be able to stay the course.  Life tends to throw me curved balls now and again...

I'll have a thunk, and see if I think it's do-able.

Jessie
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Manuela on April 16, 2019, 23:27:42 PM
No problem @Francesca, but dresses need to go with the bridge garment.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on April 17, 2019, 07:47:17 AM
I love a wardrobe contest but I do currently seem adequately clothed plus I expect work to be very busy during that time frame, so I'll see nearer the time if I participate.
It is lovely to have the rules early, so lots of time for imagining the various approaches.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Kwaaked on April 17, 2019, 21:42:57 PM
I'ma try this again.  My life has settled somewhat down since last year, so we'll see if I can manage to sew.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: DementedFairy on April 18, 2019, 23:42:20 PM
Nice- seems very like the SWAP rules from  3 or 4 years back which suited me FINE.  I love colour based rules best of all.
Great timing too- just as the 2019 SWAP is approaching the end [and I'm NEARLY done]

I like having at least a vague plan to organise my sewing ideas, so will let this marinate until after I get the Oz costumes for school done.  SHould work out nicely!
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: warpjr1965 on April 22, 2019, 02:25:13 AM
I may join in, I'll have to see.  I've also been participating in SWAP 2019, and I'm sure I'll be worn out by the end of April.

But I do have some more time-intensive projects planned, perhaps they could morph into SWAKOP?
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Kwaaked on April 22, 2019, 14:34:36 PM
I do have a question.  Can the SWAKOP include other people?  I'm going to have to sew a portion of my DD's school clothes and wondered if this would fit the competition.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Manuela on April 22, 2019, 17:46:36 PM
@Kwaaked, you can make a SWAKOP for another person. You can’t make a ‘shared’ SWAKOP though.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Kwaaked on April 22, 2019, 17:52:13 PM
Oh she's 7...can't share even if she wanted to.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: renita on April 27, 2019, 00:08:01 AM
I should be back, hopefully, for another go this year as my wardrobe is still very basic - I haven't added to it since last year's SWAKOP so will be looking to fill out some gaps. 

I'm into the final stages of preparing for an art exhibition, so haven't had any time for anything else for the past few months.  Just sneaking on here while I'm waiting for my final painting to finish scanning, to give me something to look forward to when this week is over.

It will be great to get back to some sewing - my brain can't get around the rules yet.  That's an indication of the state of my brain, not the rules themselves. They look great.  I'm sure once I can put aside all this painting and exhibition stuff, the wheels will start turning again.  Bring on May already!

Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on April 27, 2019, 08:05:41 AM
Ah I see this has a long time frame. So I could manage something.
Thoughts
I'm enjoying teal and burgundy a lot
With navy
and maybe a sagey green colour

I bought some dark greeny grey fabric to make a thin summer coat
I need some thinner summer work trousers and probably some tops.
I will have a think!
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on April 28, 2019, 08:30:03 AM
@Manuela, have I got the right feel for the rules if I do a collection something like this:-

Bridge garment - coat in black or dark grey/green

Colour theme one - Safari
This includes olive and animal print pieces.

Colour theme two - Teal stripes
This includes black and teal stripes plus teal with silver stripes and maybe some plain black trousers

They can't really be worn with each other, but would all work with the coat.
I suppose my question is Safari as a colour theme OK or does it need to be a specific colour.
And is it OK to have black trousers in the Teal theme
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Manuela on April 28, 2019, 11:27:55 AM
@SewRuthieSews you got it perfectly right, looking forward to see your SWAKOP developing.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on April 28, 2019, 13:15:56 PM
@Manuela, great thank you for that clarification.

I'll use the Safari side to make some pieces to go with a lovely olive/sage faux suede jacket I don't wear but would like to, and the teal stripes side can have a Style Arc cardigan I've already made.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on April 28, 2019, 17:10:46 PM
Well I have to be careful not to get too far into the warm browns and greens as that doesn't work with my colouring, but a soft greeny grey can serve for the 'khaki' elements and the animal prints can be ivory and cool brown.

So probably trousers and skirt in the greeny grey and a top and dress in animal print knit with the RTW jacket which still has the tags on. Its a faux suede greeny grey with a waterfall front and very soft to wear. A little capsule to get more some wear from it would be fantastic.


Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Starryfish on April 29, 2019, 12:45:12 PM
I think I may enter this SWAKOP, it seems doable for me.
Group One- Aubergine crepe dress
                 Ivory top
                 ?light purple top
                 Aubergine trousers ( already sewn)

Bridging Garment- Chanel Style Jacket in Linton Tweed- Ivory with red,navy,aubergine check.

Group Two- Navy trousers (already sewn)
                 White Dress
                 Navy Skirt or Dark denim jeans
                 l/s Blouse ? toning print
                 
I was already going to make the jacket and dresses, as I need these for meetings. This will update my meeting wardrobe, and go with lots of existing stuff. Off to make a moodboard and start my own thread.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Kwaaked on April 29, 2019, 12:54:09 PM
Am I the only one having a huge issue with the color as a theme?  I imagine when I get to actually pulling fabrics and working on the designs, I may not be quite so perplexed, but right now it's like ugh.

So I have orange/navy and lime or citrus/navy and navy as bridge.  But....I keep having black pop up (I have a fabric that is black with orange sequins that is lovely that is screaming at me) and the fact that I am in a course to make traditional Indian garments and all that color to be part of the issue.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: treefrog on May 02, 2019, 07:31:47 AM
I'd like to join in.  I've also been participating in SWAP 2019 and have started looking toward some winter wear.
The rules sound quite flexible.  I'm thinking along the lines of winter and spring capsules, or perhaps a 'work and play' theme.
Kwaaked - Your colour scheme sounds great.  I love orange and navy together
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Kwaaked on May 02, 2019, 08:21:01 AM
It's one of my go to combinations.  I don't wear a lot of black in general, unless it's an accent.

I'm working on it right now since I can't sleep, actually.  Well this, a summer 6 pac and floral.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Manuela on May 02, 2019, 12:37:21 PM
Welcome to The Sewing Place @treefrog, good to see you here.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: warpjr1965 on May 05, 2019, 02:58:11 AM
Just finished SWAP, and I'll for sure take a short break, but I have at least 4 garments planned that could extend my SWAP and fit for SWAKOP too.

thinking of Pink and Ivory, maybe black as color groups. Bridge garment would be a pink tweed jacket. Hmm. I like this already.

We'll see if I have it in me. I really want to get the jacket done regardless. Perhaps I'll start there?
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: renita on May 08, 2019, 02:57:51 AM
@Kwaaked I'm also struggling a bit with 'colour theme', but I'm putting that down to me originally interpreting colour theme to be a single colour - so 4-5 garments in one colour and 4-5 garments in another colour then a bridging garment.  I can now see that people are, more sensibly, picking a broader colour range within their themes.

I love the sound of @SewRuthieSews's very different colour groupings and @Starryfish's aubergine and navy groups, and your first group should look great @Francesca - looking forward to seeing what you pair it with.

I may still be crazy and go for largely the same colour in each group, to give me some 'cores of four', a la TheVivienneFiles capsule wardrobe rules.

One group will be based around chocolate - hoping for some dressy pants or skirt and a dressy top, suitable for funerals.  I don't wear black and my clothes are quite casual, so need to have something on hand for such emergencies.

The other might be soft mushroom brown, or some sort of muted red/rust/brick-ish sort of colour.  Still early days - we have 6 months to go...
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Kwaaked on May 08, 2019, 04:59:08 AM
Oh I gave up on "colour" and just am going with what the heck I want to, to be honest.  Once I get some of it nailed down, I'll reassess how it fits in the contest.

Pretty much I have lights, darks and neutrals.  Which is just like, how basic can on be?   :[  At least this is where I am starting out from on my end with working with everything.

But it serves.  I can have the orange, lime/citrus and pink, then the black, navy and olive and then the gold and creams.  Requires 2 bridge garments, however.  So it's like group A + bridge + group B + bridge + Group C. * 

Now...I haven't gotten anywhere other then 2 fabrics I want to use that do not match each other, or anything else.  When I pull fabric, these may wind up just being orphans to the contest, although they match the wardrobe well enough.  Early days, yet.  I got the summer 6 pack I'm working on and the McQueen jacket patterned from another thread, plus I have to start on my daughter's school clothes.

LOL, color is still kind of an issue.  But I usually don't actually enter the contests even when I make stuff, so I'm going to go do my own thing and see where it leads me.

*Thank my son...he talked me out of the multi colored monster coat.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on May 08, 2019, 07:09:04 AM
@renita I have found sewing a core 4 to actually be quite useful.

I have full or partial versions in dark brown, dark teal, navy and dark burgundy now. I particularly like the inner column of 3/4 sleeve knit top and full length trousers with a contrasting layering piece and jewellery.
It also works with texture or stripe in the bottom and some print/stripe/pattern in the top as long as its fairly subtle.

The main thing I do with my sewing these days is to think in outfits so I don't end up with orphans.

Where things are hard to match I found a few things really extend the wardrobe like white or ivory tops, a denim jacket, plain black trousers, dark wash jeans etc.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: renita on May 08, 2019, 10:56:30 AM
@SewRuthieSews I think you've convinced me to stay on the path of single colours.  I think I'll get a lot of use out of the inner column you describe. 

I've recently started weaving again and am looking to incorporate more hand-woven garments in my wardrobe.  Having solid colour garment columns to go with them will be perfect.  It's likely that my bridging garment will be handwoven - some sort of tunic most likely. 

@Francesca - good plan with the denim jacket, sounds very versatile.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: renita on May 08, 2019, 11:04:23 AM
@Francesca, forgot to say - great croquis work.  Are they you?  If so, I want your legs.   :D
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Manuela on May 08, 2019, 14:29:51 PM
@renita , colour can be interpreted very loosely, Francesca’s SWAKOP is a good example there. @Kwaaked, you colour themes could be neons and darks, absolutely no problem.

Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: renita on May 09, 2019, 07:09:29 AM
Thanks @Manuela, I may decide to loosen up my own colour themes as my plans take shape and I dig through the stash to see what I've got to work with.

It's great that the rules are really adaptable. I love that we can all come up with wardrobes that suit our own needs while still fitting into the guidelines you've provided.  Thanks for organising this again this year.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: warpjr1965 on May 11, 2019, 18:19:42 PM
Barely one week after I finished SWAP, and I am planning :) 

Not sure what will come first, actually first order of business is cleaning the house as we are hosting some graduation events next month. I might be able to squeak out a fast top or two that could serve for the SWAKOP, and would enable me to toss some of my old, tired shirts.

Maybe today or tomorrow I'll start pulling and organizing fabric with patterns.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: indigotiger on May 12, 2019, 01:26:11 AM
hello! I found my way over here via Ruthie, and might try sewing along with SWAKOP.   I tried my best for SWAP, but didn't finish quite enough pieces by the deadline.  I was also wondering if a handknit cardigan would be considered and appropriate bridge garment? Or is it strictly sewing?
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Manuela on May 12, 2019, 03:37:23 AM
Welcome to The Sewing Place @indigotiger, I’m happy to see that you found us  :)
A handknit cardigan would be perfectly appropriate as a bridge garment.

In the wardrobe section you can have your own diary thread, but you can also post your updates here.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on May 12, 2019, 08:03:59 AM
Hi @indigotiger lovely to see you here.
There are quite a few fun contests over here, though I don't always manage an entry.
Enjoy!
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Kenora on May 12, 2019, 23:43:07 PM
Hi @indigotiger - welcome to TSP. We're looking forward to seeing what you make. :)
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: indigotiger on May 13, 2019, 03:18:42 AM
Already giving some thought to this interesting way to structure wardrobe sewing. Since I don't buy RTW clothing, I'm going to avail myself of the two previously sewn garments and probably choose two different colors of my pinafore dresses, which are part of my most-of-the-year wardrobe. What I need most in my closet are blouses and everyday dresses, so will focus on those. One colorway will be chocolate brown + teal/turquoise, which has become a new favorite combination. I have a chocolate brown lightweight corduroy pinafore that I made earlier this year, and an assortment of printed fabrics both woven and knits.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UYNqLSRgqO4/Wk_KMYN3IFI/AAAAAAAAIyU/lKcYUrqneAgS4tvKCwzUzgtq0uzJ3_JbACLcBGAs/s320/black-pinafore-2.jpg)

Not sure what I will pick for the other colorway (maybe indigo to black). I am considering maybe a handknit cardigan, colorworked on a black background, or some other sort of casual cardigan in several coordinating colors. Two years ago I made an Alabama Chanin style cardigan in brown jersey/blue jersey/black stenciling/grey stitching, and I have really enjoyed how it coordinates with most of my wardrobe colors.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F07o74VUijk/WosWQKuijDI/AAAAAAAAI6w/FgJPR9W9AFQX3P4d5PAlzZK7X5nFkBu8wCLcBGAs/s1600/tah-dah.jpg)

I don't think I want another cardigan in that style, but something I can wear with the teal/turquoise colors would be ideal.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: renita on May 14, 2019, 03:24:20 AM
Welcome @indigotiger!  It's great to see you here.  It seems this SWAKOP will suit you well, as you won't have to worry about the confusion that sometimes arises with 'tops' and 'bottoms' and how it fits with your lovely pinafore style.

Thanks for asking the handknit question - you beat me to it.  It's great to know we have that option @Manuela - thank you.

Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: warpjr1965 on May 14, 2019, 04:37:54 AM
Hi @indigotiger!  Nice to see you over here. Looking forward as always to see what you put together. :)

I managed to gather up fabrics for SWAKOP. I do indeed have a lot of pink available. :)  Also a lot of blue. We'll see what I can put together.  I am still in the thinking/planning phase, not ready to sew just yet. Pants are on my mind, as I need at least 2 more pair for work and play.  Will probably stick with something I am familiar with for a quick sew here at the beginning. If I want to make that jacket I'll have to get on it, but that will have to wait until after June.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: renita on May 15, 2019, 03:20:20 AM
Sorry to hear that Francesca - good luck with the fix job, thank goodness for that spare fabric.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on May 15, 2019, 06:50:20 AM
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eWDVNtO7pzo/XNsZJdDUVMI/AAAAAAAAMZI/9TUDCccXyswSIIMncRZOWwHzZUB_aGNlQCLcBGAs/s800/Safari1.JPG)

1st wearable outfit of SWAKOP.
Purchased jacket (which was rather an orphan), print skirt and top in a 'dress' look with a purchased belt.
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MYV7l-lT_DI/XNsZJfHvBqI/AAAAAAAAMZM/U72miV-YG8UtTf5FD02fYfWX4gUeoILEgCLcBGAs/s800/Safari2.JPG)
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: renita on May 18, 2019, 08:34:52 AM
What a great start @SewRuthieSews - lovely combo.  It looks both comfortable and elegant.  Love that they can be a 'dress' if matched together, yet still provide separate options.  You're halfway there on your first group!



Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on May 18, 2019, 09:54:18 AM
Thanks @rentita, I've also made some plain trousers, another print top and a plain cardigan and have a skirt on the go.
I'm having a lot of fun with it.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on May 21, 2019, 18:27:39 PM
New Look 6216 trousers (with added belt loops and turnups)
New Look 6735 top
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5XL_2pIU3Tk/XOQiPzbeFUI/AAAAAAAAMaU/U0eIZ5PfP58UTkfVqOV3Vs509LySDeSDQCLcBGAs/s400/Trsandtop.JPG)
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Morzel on May 22, 2019, 12:20:12 PM
Ah, Ruthie, your trousers (again) are great. Look perfect. I do hope they will wear well, with all the work that goes into a pair.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: warpjr1965 on May 27, 2019, 15:12:14 PM
Ruthie I really like that top/trousers combo!

Still no sewing here. perhaps today, but it will all be mending/altering previously made items.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Ros on June 27, 2019, 17:50:12 PM
I think I may be able to do this one. I have been mulling it over for a bit along with a need for some summer work clothes, some new patterns to try and and a sudoko//capsule structure.

2 groups are blues and browns, with brown having a fairly broad stretch from mustard to coffee via rust. Each group will have 2 tops, 1 trousers and either skirt, dress or other trouser. Joining piece is beige/mushroom lightweight unlined jacket.

I have sewn 3 pieces that could make the final cut. Main blocks to entry will be failing to find a way  to take photos that aren't huge, a butterfly mind and the demands of the garden.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Kwaaked on July 13, 2019, 17:07:07 PM
@Manuela I have a question.  I have my colors and fabrics, but not sure if there is a difference enough for color.

Group one is navy:
Navy guipure skirt
Navy button blouse with embilishment
Yellow, navy and white plaid pant
Navy satin top

Group 2 is bold:
Royal blue and gold brocade skirt
gold or ivory top
Navy Hawaiian print with large pink and white flowers
Navy sequin jogger pants
Coral georgette top with navy, white and gold embroidery

Bride: navy topper of some kind

Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Manuela on July 14, 2019, 00:32:57 AM
@Kwaaked it looks fine to me.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Kwaaked on July 14, 2019, 00:36:32 AM
Thanks
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Starryfish on July 29, 2019, 17:05:38 PM
I shall not be entering this contest now, trying to sew for it is making me unhappy, which is not really the point is it? I have only made two items so far, but had 2 goes at a skirt, and one top which I scrapped.
I will look forward to seeing what the rest of you make, however.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Fabric Lover on August 17, 2019, 20:50:33 PM
I also had been mulling over the idea of entering this competition but things kept getting in the way of even starting! I’ll be watching with interest to see all your plans develop. If there’s a similar competition next year, I will make a concerted effort to enter! Good luck all!
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Magimum on August 23, 2019, 20:58:09 PM
I'm late to this but now the evenings are dark (it's only 8:30 and it's pitch black outside for goodness sake), the sewing room is calling.

Also, I have two yummy tweeds, one in pink/olive and one in peaty brown and kingfisher blue. I've been thinking about sewing a mini capsule to go with each, and the new Ottobre magazine has plenty of possibilities. Time to raid the stash!
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Kwaaked on August 25, 2019, 18:19:08 PM
We are getting the extended deadline? 
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Manuela on August 27, 2019, 00:12:16 AM
See post #1 @Kwaaked
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Kwaaked on August 27, 2019, 04:18:07 AM
My apologies, I was trying to clarify it.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on September 10, 2019, 08:01:45 AM
I'm planning some Autumn pieces, which will mostly stand alone. Then I'll have a look over what I have sewn and see if it is close to SWAKOP. I like colour and pattern a lot so might be tricky to have a genuine bridging piece.

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WvAzcLYXKKg/XOavxoUPzKI/AAAAAAAAMb0/hD9OYSfGgDMHlX8zqkQBUFL-yAWhI33iQCLcBGAs/s400/SafariColl%2B%25282%2529.JPG)
Here are the sage pieces I sewed over the Summer, there are 10 pieces shown here
3 knit tops, 1 woven top
1 RTW jacket, 1 sewn cardigan
a knee length skirt, a long print skirt, some stretch trousers and some trousers with turnups.

I shall pick 4/5 items out of those for the first colour grouping for SWAKOP.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on September 12, 2019, 21:16:36 PM
@Manuela, could these dark grey stretch trousers be used as a 'bridge' piece?

I would be able to wear them with all the tops and layers in both sides of the SWAKOP but not really with the other bottoms!

However I see from the rules it is supposed to be some sort of over garment - jacket, coat, cape, vest - so maybe not.

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you will also make 1 bridge garment, a piece of garment that coordinates with both of your groups. This can be made in a neutral colour, a print, etc. Ideally it’ll be some sort of over garment (jacket, coat, cape, vest) that can be worn with most of the combinations you have in your groups.

Please do let me know as I thought I'd solved my @bridge' problem, with these, but maybe not.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ShIC56RU7eM/XXpkDsiYcsI/AAAAAAAAMnM/8BDvz2p3xM8RLQvTIjLJhWQn7oP0yicfACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/GreyTrs.JPG)
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Manuela on September 13, 2019, 06:59:48 AM
Hmm, I see the bridge garment more as something worn with outfits of both groups, a jacket/coat/cardi/duster/shrug or similar kind of thing @SewRuthieSews
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on September 13, 2019, 07:51:10 AM
Great thanks for the clarification @Manuela.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Renegade Sewist on September 15, 2019, 09:36:14 AM
Today being the 15th, I am participating in SWAKOP.  :fish:
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: wrenkins on September 15, 2019, 09:50:19 AM
@Renegade Sewist!!!! Where ya been?!?!?!?!?!
Good to see you.  :flower:
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Kenora on September 15, 2019, 11:46:06 AM
Good to see you posting again @Renegade Sewist . :D
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Manuela on September 15, 2019, 14:13:39 PM
Today being the 15th, I am participating in SWAKOP.  :fish:

Welcome back  :)
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on September 15, 2019, 16:08:14 PM
@Renegade Sewist so glad you are joining us.

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Hmm, I see the bridge garment more as something worn with outfits of both groups, a jacket/coat/cardi/duster/shrug or similar kind of thing

Will need to ponder this a bit given skirt lengths and the different colour palettes.

Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: LoriMae on September 15, 2019, 17:31:25 PM
I’m going to jump into this. Don’t know if I’ll finish (or even get started). But we’ll see.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on October 01, 2019, 08:23:16 AM
I'm still working away on my SWAKOP.
The first part was a sort of sage green, and the second part dark purple.
I've not yet finalised what my bridge garment will be.

I have trousers (pants), a longer skirt, a knee length skirt, so difficult to know quite what layering piece would work best with all of those, or maybe its OK to not worry about the long skirt?
The rules say:-
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Now the tricky bit, you will also make 1 bridge garment, a piece of garment that coordinates with both of your groups. This can be made in a neutral colour, a print, etc. Ideally it’ll be some sort of over garment (jacket, coat, cape, vest) that can be worn with most of the combinations you have in your groups.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Lizzy777 on October 01, 2019, 09:41:11 AM
@SewRuthieSews

What about a waistcoat? They're supposed be back in fashion and you could always get a tweedy type of fabric which has some sage and purple in it too? 

lizzy
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on October 01, 2019, 10:12:57 AM
I think I'll finish off the last few purple things and then get the hanging rail out, put the sage and purple pieces on it and see what looks like it would work.
I'll keep an eye out for sage/purple but don't have anything like that in already that I can recall.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Lizzy777 on October 01, 2019, 13:02:01 PM
I think I'll finish off the last few purple things and then get the hanging rail out, put the sage and purple pieces on it and see what looks like it would work.
I'll keep an eye out for sage/purple but don't have anything like that in already that I can recall.

Yes, I think I would do that too. I was just thinking if you could get a colour with some flicks of the two colours it may pull it all together. I wish I had something with purple in it to give you but I am not a fan of purple unfortunately. Maybe when you get the hanging rail out and put the pieces on it, you get a fair idea of what other colours may work with them. Not easy I know.  :)
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on October 01, 2019, 20:21:45 PM
Agreed, or a completely different colour altogether e.g a very dark green or plain black.

If I made a long wrap coat for example not much of the outfit would be visible!

I don't want to make something just for the sake of the rules, rather I want something that will add something to my wardrobe. A long black coat or a long black dark green mac might have a place there.
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edited to add I've just cut out the dark purple trousers, and if I'm careful I could also cut out a cardigan jacket from the leftovers, thus having a dark purple trouser suit! That could be a lot of fun, its a very dark brownish purple so wouldn't be too out there.

I think I have also worked out how I can make the jacquard fabric into a reversible jacket, incorporating the selvedge as self fringing, hopefully I can remember what I came up with in the middle of the night and it does actually work in reality. It had single layer (but opposite) collar and cuffs which can fold back in either direction, so it can be purple side or ivory side.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V3p8OUPJU1k/XXPSG3VvxiI/AAAAAAAAMmw/CbwiBPtyPu8S0lbnAnurEwuCuzfRK21mwCLcBGAs/s400/Houndstooth.JPG)
Have to see if that jacket works with anything else
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on October 06, 2019, 09:07:56 AM
I'm still targeting 31.10.2109 for finishing my SWAKOP.
The simple cardigan jacket from my autumn purple set looks like it would be able to be the bridge garment.
I have the dark purple trousers and the cardigan jacket to finish off and then I'll put the rail up and have a look at everything together.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on October 15, 2019, 18:12:26 PM
Ok here's the dark purple cardigan jacket, planned as the bridge piece between the sage and purple sides of the plan.
It has a removable belt, so I can add a purchased sage belt when I want to tie it more in with those pieces.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XGJJnoB0U_8/XaWVt7f5LqI/AAAAAAAAMro/k2O0xlJa9hIIJiQ__ce75HkPk6lv9eA5ACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/B-DarkPurpleJacket%2B%25281%2529.JPG)
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on October 16, 2019, 23:31:05 PM
OK with the dark purple cardigan jacket my SWAKOP so far is looking like this
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hDkD8lNNuxI/XaeY5qmMgvI/AAAAAAAAMsc/0Ayz3DhUg0UWnHJvnhf9Vbg62mqqdQ1fACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/SWAKOP%2B2019%2B-%2BSage%2Band%2BEggplant.jpg)
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on October 24, 2019, 20:10:12 PM
I have cut out what is hopefully the last piece for my SWAKOP - a deep pink knit top.
Construction is underway and I hope to hang everything up together this weekend.
The weather is cold and rainy though so might well be indoor shots.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: renita on October 25, 2019, 06:45:13 AM
Hi all!  Popping back in after a long absence.  Your collection is looking lovely @SewRuthieSews. I have no chance of making the 31st October deadline and will have to really pick up the pace to even make the extended deadline.  I've been imagining my collection for the last few months when I haven't been able to sew - with one group in 'chocolate' and the other 'spice'.  Not sure if all that preparation work will make it any easier to come up with enough garments in time... here's hoping.
Anyway, good to be back and good to be almost sewing again.


Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on October 28, 2019, 16:21:43 PM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xOfLLX4PDoY/XbL2p8fI70I/AAAAAAAAMyk/llucKjfyX2UPiM-aJfo3oo1wNUBjIzWcgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/SWAKOP%2B2019%2B-%2BSage%2Band%2BEggplantfinal.jpg)
Well I completed my SWAKOP but haven't done anything other than hanger shots so far.

@Manuela, what is the deadline for photos?
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Manuela on October 29, 2019, 04:28:03 AM
@SewRuthieSews, November 7th for early finishers, December 7th for late finishers  :)
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on October 29, 2019, 07:02:15 AM
November 7th for early finishers, December 7th for late finishers  :)
Great I should be able to find a light and dry moment before then.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: renita on October 30, 2019, 06:17:10 AM
Well done @SewRuthieSews !

Good luck on the trouser fitting @Francesca - that will go a long way towards your second group.  You've made good progress so far - don't give up yet.

I'm probably wildly optimistic about my chances of making the deadline, given I've only really got my bridging garment done. I'm going to have a go at getting a couple of t-shirts cut out tonight.  I know I need a fairly simple wardrobe to get me through summer - some tees, lightweight trousers and a couple of dresses.  The only other real requirement is a pair of dressy trousers, so I'm hoping the simplicity of most of the garments might make the time-frame possible.  Nothing like a bit of wild optimism to get some progress underway...
 
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on October 30, 2019, 17:16:23 PM
I snapped a few outfit shots today, not all of them came out and its dark now, but the ones I managed give a good idea of how it all works.

My first colourway was Sage and my second colourway was dark Purple. They do work together quite well.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D8Ira81XEvs/Xbm-RZ4dqpI/AAAAAAAAM0I/yH26Ec3WpsoPdUc3wovvLcrYHPhHVmxogCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/SWAKOP1.JPG)
Pink New Look 6735 top, with floral skirt badly creased after wearing to work all day. I added a purchased stretchy belt.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z0eXpe8RAaI/Xbm-RsQiK-I/AAAAAAAAM0Q/hb7O4WcHVDcnI1Vl_r45TGrZ1bulZyKawCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/SWAKOP3.JPG)
Purple Style Arc Molly top and Sage skirt based on Simplicity 8175 view B, though with the front cut on the fold, pockets omitted and elastic waistband casing instead of the shaped waistband.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GsPteAPZLhg/Xbm-STZ3Z-I/AAAAAAAAM0U/iiWvCOIfx9kHtj3kCVwisnVf0v6Mu3eNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/SWAKOP4.JPG)
Dark purple trouser suit in a stretch woven, jacket uses Wendy Ward's Kinder Cardigan and the trousers are  New Look 6216. Pink top as before.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NyOlLX9go0A/Xbm-S28QFWI/AAAAAAAAM0Y/ZkmUxkTLZ-szdbP5yIuth8RIMvB7MlO7gCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/SWAKOP5.JPG)
Same top and trousers but cardigan made from a blanket, adapted from Prima Pattern from November 2010.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1xVddlbXwyE/Xbm-S9-da8I/AAAAAAAAM0c/Zk5JovtGF9k4Mzf3wencwQfRhl_wVLw5wCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/SWAKOP6.JPG)
I switched the belt on the Kinder Cardigan to tie in with the sage trousers from New Look 6216.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PgfMLguUG48/Xbm-TTbCJNI/AAAAAAAAM0g/6wzf5omx3Dwi_Ff0PH9IICSMsoyuKaPJgCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/SWAKOP7.JPG)
Sage top and skirt worn together as a dress look with a different purchased belt. Top from New Look 6735 and skirt adapted from Simplicity K8175 view C (with pockets and waistband omitted and elastic waist added).
Below same skirt worn with pink top and purple Kinder jacket.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bAGuKMt4UfE/Xbm-ToNLcrI/AAAAAAAAM0k/4xprtp6LVuk-r_S6uDzyXderYKWKtErwQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/SWAKOP8.JPG)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Vl-lxC5-1aw/XOQjFESaTEI/AAAAAAAAMac/hv_zQs7fcsI3UaR6lDDqvTiqfzgEvzSqgCLcBGAs/s400/SageNina.JPG)
The photos of me wearing this Style Arc Nina were all blurry so here's the hanger shot.

Clickable photos and links to more detail on my blog
https://ruthieksews1.blogspot.com/2019/10/wearing-sage-and-purple-swakop.html
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: renita on November 01, 2019, 08:26:00 AM
I've made up two knit tees for my chocolate group - one 3/4 sleeve and one short sleeve.  With my bridging garment already done during the Fun With Stripes sewalong, I'm a third of the way there. 
I have a pale mustard linen dress cut out, but not sewn yet.  I'll need to get 2-3 garments a week done, to make the extended deadline.  Nothing like leaving things to the last minute.

Here's the rough plan - not sure about the cohesiveness of the second group, will have to assess once I have the pieces together.

Choc group
Formal trousers
Dress
3/4 sleeve tee (done)
short sleeve tee (done)
Optional: Linen trousers

Spice group
Mustard dress (started)
Mustard linen trousers
Cinnamon tee
Red pettercorn woven blouse
Optional: Sumac cardigan/sweater

Bridge
Striped tunic (done)

Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Manuela on November 02, 2019, 00:45:54 AM
A query for @Manuela - could one of my garments be a slip that would be worn under a chiffon dress, if I also wore that slip separately? E.g with a t-shirt or possibly just as-is in the summer though I don't often get my arms out.

Yep, absolutely no problem @Francesca
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Manuela on November 02, 2019, 00:47:19 AM
@SewRuthieSews, is this your submission post, or willl there be another one?
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on November 04, 2019, 20:23:47 PM
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Your clearly labelled submission post with pictures must be up here one week after you finished, i.e. on 7.11.2019 for early finishers, on 7.12.2019 for late finishers. I don’t set a limit for pictures, but there should be one image showing the whole collection.

@Manuela, not all the photos I took came out and I've not included one (yet) of all the items together. I've been away over the weekend and its now below 10C even in the daytime. brrr
So yes if the timeline permits (and it look like it should) I would like to do some more photos, and should get chance this week to do so. I think I might try and put some of the photos together (if that's permitted) so there is less scrolling up and down.

Short answer, no I would like to improve my presentation a bit, so the formal entry will come on Thursday.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Manuela on November 05, 2019, 12:29:08 PM
@SewRuthieSews, it’s perfectly fine to combine images  :)
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Renegade Sewist on November 06, 2019, 20:38:47 PM
@SewRuthieSews, November 7th for early finishers, December 7th for late finishers  :)

On calendar now. I'm working at it. OH should be gone for 5 days toward the end of November which will definitely help.

@SewRuthieSews , lovely collection!
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: renita on November 12, 2019, 06:36:36 AM
My speed SWAKOP continues.  I've made great progress in the last couple of weeks.  I now have enough garments to meet the minimum requirements (4 per group), but I'm going to take stock now and see what might need some work.

I'm not entirely happy with my mustard garments as part of the collection, though I love my dress.  It required a petticoat though as it's a bit see-through, so I abandoned my plans to make trousers from the same fabric.  The top I made instead is not bad, but I think the fabric is too stiff for the sleeves, so I might have to take them off.
My other concern is that they might not go with the other garments in the 'spice' group. I need to find a way to integrate the group a bit better.

Here they all are hanging on their rack - two empty hangers still waiting, in case I go to 5 garments per group.

Hanging on the left end are some additional fabrics, which may be part of the final mix.

On the right end hangs my new petticoat.

As I said, time now to take a break, take stock and see where to go next. And to prepare my house and garden against fires!

It's a bit off-topic, but I'm on the east coast of Australia, surrounded by bushfires.  They have been around in the distance for weeks now and everyday our skies are filled with smoke. Sewing has been taking my mind off the troubles outside and keeps me indoors out of the worst of the smoke (my house currently smells like I'm a 2-packs-a-day smoker though). 
I might have a sleepless night tonight, as the day has been labelled as 'catastrophic danger' and fires have moved close enough to be a concern.
 I'll likely need to stay up and watch out for any embers.  I'd rather be sewing...

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Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on November 12, 2019, 07:58:27 AM
@renita I love how your collection is looking now. They all look to work together colour wise.

I did take some more photos of my collection, but we've had a lot of rain here and so opportunities to be outside were very limited. After I put everything away I realised I'd not included one item (which doesn't hang well on a hanger).

The rain has caused flooding in the nearby area, including a few road closures and fields underwater. No homes affected near me but quite a bit of travel chaos.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Renegade Sewist on November 12, 2019, 10:43:54 AM
Lovely pieces @renita ,somewhat like what I'm trying to do but my SPEED factor is lagging. You've inspired me that I might maybe be able to pull it off.

Stay safe. I'm far enough from our California fires to not be threatened but close enough to be effected by the smoke. My asthma's kicked up and I've not been able to garden or do other fun outdoors things for weeks. It'll end when it rains which could be weeks yet. What you folks are going through in your area is pretty bad.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: renita on November 13, 2019, 01:02:38 AM
Thanks ladies!

I'd love some of your rain @SewRuthieSews, sorry to hear it's hampered your final photography efforts.  I like what we've seen so far.

You can do it @Renegade Sewist!  Especially with the 5 days you mentioned you'll get towards the end of the month.  You can do a lot in 5 days, when you get right down to it (and ignore the housework).

I've left my hardest pieces to the end - the formal trousers that I've been wanting for a while and a shirt with a collar seem to be still missing from my collection.  So far, I've managed to avoid zippers and buttons and interfacing and all the complications they entail.  Time to face the music I guess. :S
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Ros on November 25, 2019, 18:17:16 PM
Swakop done but only awful photos in the Cheshire gloom. Garments that I think will be in are

BLUES
style arc fifi tousers
Style Arc Courtney top
Style Arc Adeline dress
Assembly line v-neck dress

BRIDGE
Butterick 6516 jacket mushroom/beige

BROWNS
Style arc fifi again
Scroop modern fantail skirt
SBCC Harvey shirt
Cashmerette montrose top

Hopefully there will be sun this weekend...
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Renegade Sewist on November 26, 2019, 21:42:09 PM
Have not accomplished quite as much as hoped. Not quite throwing in the towel but it is getting might soggy.

First set back: my natural laziness and lack of energy. But, ah ha, recently learned there's a medical reason for it. No cure, but I have a reason which makes me feel slightly like less of a slouch. Next set back: I apparently used crummy old tape when I assembled the PDF patterns. They were mostly unstuck and the already cut patterns had to all be retaped and assembled again. Major time suck. Third setback: arms are aching.  Probably started up by redoing those bleeping patterns. PT spent a lot of time on my forearms and wrists earlier in the week.. Anyone been scraped? By a professional I mean. Ouch. Lovely bruises too.

I will have a few things to show for it but a full collection is doubtful. Either way, progress has been made. Having a full collection sewn then photos up as well in timely manor is probably not going to happen.

Congratulations on those who did finish.  :toast:
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: renita on December 03, 2019, 04:48:29 AM
Here's my entry for SWAKOP.

I didn't end up getting the last two garments done, so what I showed on the rack earlier is what has made the final cut - I have just managed 4 in each group, plus the bridging garment.

I don't tend to use commercial patterns, so can't give any references.  There are some descriptions of the groups on the photos, so I won't repeat myself.

Here are the photos of several of the looks I can generate from these garments.  They are also working in well with last year's collection, so I'm super happy.

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And here is the group photo - sorry, I haven't adjusted these for colour - they are more like the colours shown above than they are here.

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Looking forward to the mini SWAKOPs for next year - while I still have a lot of stash fabric to get through, these last two major collections have filled up a lot of holes in my wardrobe, so I won't have such a pressing need for so many garments in future.  Glad I pushed myself to get it done, as I have been putting a lot of pressure on last year's garments - this group is already making a big difference.

Thanks Manuela and all the crew here at The Sewing Place.  Without you guys, I'd probably not have even managed to get my sewing machine out this year.  You're an inspiring bunch.   :D
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Renegade Sewist on December 03, 2019, 06:10:52 AM
@renita nice work. I could wear that.  :D

@Manuela , don't be looking for any photos from me. Last weeks sewing staycay was a non starter. Pinched a nerve in my hip/leg on Monday then helping OH load up for his trip finished me off. The only time I was comfy was laying down.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: wrenkins on December 03, 2019, 08:01:30 AM
Wow!  :o
If you're looking for inspirational just look in the mirror!
That's amazing!

Mini swaps here I come.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on December 03, 2019, 08:03:00 AM
@renita just beautiful! So many options and a great set of shades for mixing together.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: renita on December 04, 2019, 02:34:33 AM
Thanks so much!  I thought it might look a bit boring - I like Ruthie's lovely prints in her collection.

@SewRuthieSews, I'm looking forward to seeing your final submission - I know you were wanting to get better light, or were having trouble with the rain, for the final garments?

And @Ros, also can't wait to see what your collection looks like.

@Renegade Sewist, so sorry to hear you've been unwell and that you didn't get as much sewing done as you'd hoped last week.  I'm glad you've made some progress, but frankly, when your body is telling you to rest, it'd be crazy to do anything else.  I hope you're on the mend soon.

@wrenkins - I think mini-swaps will be just the ticket for next year.  Of course, southern folk like myself might be out of season with many of our northern friends, but I reckon my winter collection could probably pass as an English 'summer' collection without too much trouble!   ;)
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on December 04, 2019, 07:58:28 AM
I've not tried again to take photos just put all the clothes away in the wardrobe.
I'll see what I can rustle up!
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Ros on December 04, 2019, 08:10:18 AM
Great work and photo display Renita.

The sun came out at the weekend - and my didn't it show up the creases.
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So will have a go again when I can face the iron. Here's the neckline of the assembly line dress though. Which is its mainfeature.
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Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: renita on December 04, 2019, 20:41:02 PM
@SewRuthieSews, you've already taken some great snaps of your collection.  Maybe it's enough now to just get the shot with them all together - or if you already have photos of the individual garments, just insert the individual images into a Power Point presentation or Word doc and arrange them, like I did with my hanger shots.

@Ros, beautiful work so far - I can already see your work has a much higher degree of difficulty than mine!  I can relate, regarding facing the iron.  More than half my pieces are 100% linen.  During sewing and on photo-shoot day are probably the only times the poor things will see an iron!  Is 'fashionably scrumpled' still a thing, or did it go out of vogue when Miami Vice ended? 
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on December 05, 2019, 07:49:21 AM
@renita, yes rearranging the photos I have is the plan, should have a bit of time this evening.
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Manuela on December 06, 2019, 22:17:47 PM
Good morning, please put tour submissions up by the end of today  :)
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on December 07, 2019, 08:39:16 AM
Good morning, please put tour submissions up by the end of today  :)
I've not taken any new pictures, so will just be using the ones I already took. I'll try to sort out today. (been rather busy with work/Christmas prep/choir etc)
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: Manuela on December 08, 2019, 00:06:39 AM
@SewRuthieSews, do you want me to wait for your submission, or do you want me to put your previous post with the images you too up as your entry?
Title: Re: SWAKOP - Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - 1.05. - 31.10.2019
Post by: SewRuthieSews on December 08, 2019, 09:47:33 AM
@SewRuthieSews, do you want me to wait for your submission, or do you want me to put your previous post with the images you too up as your entry?
@Manuela, yes please use the photos I posted earlier. Thank you.