I recently discovered a great new blog by Colette Patterns called Colleterrie.
Colette Patterns are a two lady team who create a number of gorgeous vintage inspired patterns that they sell online. They have also created a sewing handbook called The Colette Sewing Handbook.
They have a twice yearly palette challenge where you can create your own mood boards and inspirations and then over an 8 week period create as many garments as you like from that palette.
I created a mood board below for Autumn/Winter challenge. using some of my favourite colours and styles, (I love the circular sleeves on this Elizabeth & James dress) and I have already found some mint coloured lace to create a skirt similar to the one below at The Fabric Store in Brunswick St, Melbourne.
I may be slightly ambitious however I am attempting to make 4 garments over the eight week period.
- A mustard winter dress (I already have a pattern and fabric for this)
- Mint lace pencil skirt
- Black Trousers
- Camel Wool Cape
Stay tuned to see how each garment pans out...... I plan on starting this Saturday with the mustard dress.
