And then while perusing through some new fabrics at Hancock's I ran across this:
It's a wonderful fake leather in a great shade of tan with light and dark areas to it. Talk about perfection! It was a steal at $10.99/yard for 60" wide fabric. But wait! Hancock's takes JoAnn's coupons and I just happened to have one for 50% off. I got 2 1/4 yards and hope that's enough. The pattern calls for 3 skins of 30" X 30".There's not been much sewing going on around here. We went to Houston this weekend to visit my sister and brother-in-law and attend the Texas Renaissance Festival in Magnolia. It had some fun parts but entirely too many freaky people walking around. Exactly what does an S&M costume have to do with the Renaissance, I ask you? Or a chain metal halter top with nothing else on underneath? Yikes! I'm glad my boys aren't old enough to really take notice of those things.
In other news, I'm really struggling with my enthusiasm for this wardrobe contest. I am super bored with aqua and brown, and would really like to be making some other things for fall. Perhaps that is why I've only completed one garment and it's past the middle of this month. I feel like I have to be working on wardrobe garments in order to get them all done, and I hate that feeling. I want to rebel and just forget the whole thing. But then I really do want to complete it. At this point I'm not sure what I'll do.
What about something in a cinnamon-y color? For inspiration, look at some of the quilting fabric lines, like from Moda. You could find your aqua/brown colors mingled with something else that coordinates to get inspiration what to choose in apparel fabrics.
ReplyDeleteAs someone who has participated in a few of these wardrobe contests, can I give you a piece of advice? Make one piece - any piece - that is not a part of the capsule. The challenge or thrill of making that one piece will give you the umph you need to complete the rest of the wardrobe!
ReplyDeleteRen Fest really is just one big freak show. Take you fairy wings and your tights!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what you will do with that leather, I think that is just what you need to get your sewing mojo back, a break from the wardrobe contest.
I was also intrigued by this jacket but am in the same dilemma with finding the perfect leather or faux leather fabric. I can’t wait to see how yours turns out!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have more luck with the faux leather than I did. Tried a skirt with it and it just wouldn't hang right, like it was too light and needed more thickness. Like I said, I hope your's is better than mine (I'm sure it is)!!! Don't forget to keep your pins inside the seam allowances!
ReplyDeleteI suggest you take the break you need from SWAP stuff. It's miserable to make clothes you aren't excited about. You sew quickly enough to still finish after taking a needed break. Can't wait to see your jacket!
ReplyDeleteI certainly understand your boredom and wanting to do something different. I have only finished 3 garments for my wardrobe (not reviewed yet) and I keep thinking of other things I want to make. My daughter really could use some new dresses but I have to keep plugging on my wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteI am very anxious to see your jacket!
Does it help if I do some cheerleading for you? (I always watched American movies as a child and I always thought it to be so much fun to hop around with pom poms like that :-D)
ReplyDeleteI can imagine it's hard to proceed with the contest when you are so bored with it. Maybe you could make something really easy and quick, but satisfying as a distraction piece, before you carry on with the wardrobe? Well, goodluck and whatever you are going to make: I look forward to seeing it!
That faux leather looks lovely, just perfect for that jacket - I bet it's going to look great. Interesting what you say about the wardrobe boredom - I expect it's a temporary blip - if you allow yourself a distraction and make something in an entirely different color, you'll then be ready to get back to the wardrobe. I think your wardrobe plan is terrific.
ReplyDeleteI want to make that jacket too in some faux leather. I was just drooling over it last night and then I saw your post. I am going to check out to see if Hancock's has that fabric when I am at mine on Thursday. Don't feel bad about the wardrobe contest. If you don't want to complete it, just don't. Sewing should be fun. I never plan on entering one because I sew too slowly. I have been thinking lately about taking a break from sewing after I finish up a few garments and just concentrating on knitting for awhile. Doing both is getting a little expensive.
ReplyDeleteI love your outfits - I know what you mean! I'm supposed to be making some Elvis' costumes for the costume contest and for Halloween and because I "have to" rather than just doing it for fun - I feel stuck!! Good lucky with what you decide! It is more fun to make things just because you are inspired that day:)
ReplyDeleteWe went to the RenFest last weekend. My husband and I wanted to carry signs that said "The Renaissance was NOT about cosplay!"
ReplyDeleteI understand your boredom with the wardrobe contest and the feeling that you MUST be sewing pieces for it. That's why I'm too much of a coward to participate in the wardrobe contest. I applaud your fortitude in keeping with it. If you're bored, perhaps adding another color to the mix would help. Add something you like. Maybe orange or yellow would add some oompf. Use the color as an accent on a planned garment, or even make a simple accessory to go with the wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteI can't WAIT to see your version of this jacket. We have similar tastes and I loved this jacket too.
ReplyDeleteI am sure your jacket will be exquisite!
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to a ren fair in quite a few years (since I lived in CA about 15 years ago), but what is it with folks walking around with snakes at them? I didn't get what that had to do with the time period.
Sewing should be fun, not drudgery....which of course is why I've always had so much trouble getting around to mending!! :)
ReplyDeleteOf course it's up to you, but I was just thinking that if you made another quick project or two in entirely different colors, maybe you would have renewed enthusiasm for the wardrobe items.
If the jacket is a part of the wardrobe, it seems like a very complicated project to make with a deadline. If it puts you under pressure and things don't go smoothly it might be very discouraging. Maybe make something easier for the wardrobe and make the jacket later??