Planning My Dream Wardrobe - Me Made May 2024 - Week Four
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- čas přidán 13. 07. 2024
- The conclusion of my journey to better understand my own style and how I would like it to develop. In this video, I share the gaps that I've identified in my wardrobe, from garment types and fabrics to accessories. Feel free to skip ahead to parts of the video that you would like to see.
0:00 intro
2:42 garments
9:44 fabrics
14:43 accessories
Mentioned in this video:
Intro to Dream Wardrobe Plans:
• Me Made May 2024 - Pla...
Week One, My Current Wardrobe:
• My Current Wardrobe - ...
Week Two, My Dream Wardrobe
• My Dream Style - Me Ma...
Week Three, Dream Style vs Reality:
• Dream Style vs Reality...
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Loved this series! So well thought out and a great approach to planning your makes long term. I really liked how you decided to still keep pieces that didn't fit your dream theme but you still enjoy wearing. Your 'art college crush' look is such a vibe, really looking forward to seeing your future makes. Very inspiring set of videos, great work Theresa!
Aww, thanks Yvette! It's nice to try different styles and change things up, but it's also fun to have that vision. Glad to hear that you enjoyed the series!
That was a great series! I loved every minute of it. I hope to see lots of outfit posting! Your videos really got me thinking about my own wardrobe. I was feeling really overwhelmed with the amount of clothes in my closet, but you gave me lots of ideas of how to see what is no longer working for me. I also came to the conclusion that it's ok to change my style up for warmer weather. I always enjoy a more boho style in summer and a sharper and more graphic style in the winter. I'm giving myself permission to be a little more fluid with my styles. Thank you for sharing this journey!
I think there's so much fun in being able to play around with your style. Even though I enjoyed this process, and it gave me a lot of inspiration and ideas for my own wardrobe, I'm also looking forward to throwing it away at times and working on something completely different that excites me. Thanks for coming along on this silly little journey. 😉
Your series has been fun to watch. It has got me thinking about my own wardrobe more objectively again. I did an in-depth analysis of my wardrobe a few years ago just before we retired but I think it's time to take a closer look again and assess my progress. We'll be downsizing our home in the next 2-4 years so it's time to make some decisions.
It is so tough to make those decisions. I definitely recommend waiting till you're in the right mood! I think our wardrobe is a continuously changing thing. It's worth reassessing on a regular basis because so much can change in our needs and wants. Good luck on your own journey!
Rainbow Fabrics have a really lovely selection of affordable cotton and viscose velvets. They're all deadstock though, so may not be around for long!🥰
Thanks for the heads up, I will be checking that out, for sure!
I'm older but found Clark's shoes good for teaching/library footwear.
Because of a midfoot injury, I now look for a more rigid footbed. I'm wearing Birkenstocks, but have had Danskos, Børn, and Josef Seibel sandals I've really liked. I will likely stick to clogs and sandals in my retirement!
I typically like clark's, but sometimes find that they even dig in at parts of the foot. Being able to try things on is key!
Thank you Kakky for all these suggestions. I would like to wear cuter shoes at least sometimes instead of my super comfy Hoka tennis shoes.
Love the title of your wardrobe. Mine's called 'Aunty Cheryl goes to the art gallery'. And my name's not Cheryl!
🤣🤣🤣 I absolutely love this!! Pure fantasy in the best possible way. I want Aunty Cheryl to take me to the art gallery! She sounds so cool!! 🤩
Pikolonos shoes. Really well made and super comfortable from the get go. I have owned a few pairs of their sandals, the current ones are 6 years old and get worn all summer. They are a bit pricey but if you sign up for their newsletter you'll get occasional special discounts.
Oh those look really cute! I will definitely look into these. Thank you so much!
Have really enjoyed this series Theresa and it has made me think about my own wardrobe needs. I wear a lot of trousers and my body shape has been changing over the last couple of years so I need more comfortable trousers. I’m making the Iscaria trousers by Itch to Stitch, and bought the Caye pattern from Love Notions. But a new to me pattern I recently bought was the Equilibre trousers by Atelier Scammit. They are more fitted and a 7/8 leg but I love the silhouette of them. In terms of blouses with interesting sleeves Notches have the Dila pattern which has fab lantern sleeves, and Atelier Scammit have the Virevolte top and dress which has a frill you can add to the top of the sleeve. Happy fabric/ pattern hunting 🎉
So many fantastic suggestions, I'm going to be checking them all out! I completely relate to the body changes, and I'm working through that myself. Good luck finding what works for you, too!
So nice series this is. I am in the same process with my wardrobe. Sewing on a blouse from our old linen bedsheets that I dyed in a beautiful blue colour and planning on sewing linen pants from a self drafted pattern from a favourite pair I already have. So many projects for my one wardrobe in the making. 🌸
It is wonderful to have an idea of where we would like our wardrobe to go. You feel so much better going into a project, feeling like you know you will love it at the other end. Good luck on expanding your own wardrobe!
I love your dress! I think burgundy boots and bag would go beautifully with the colours you are looking at, it provides an interesting pop of colour.
Oh, that is such a great suggestion! Thank you!! I love burgundy, and I hadn't thought about it. ❤️
I know you're not looking for new patterns, but here are a few to keep in the back of your mind.
For drapey blouses, check out the Fibre Mood Ermine Blouse and the Stitched in Wonderland Everyday Blouse. This one has bust cup sizes *and* a drafting line to raise or lower the bust point *and* beautiful sleeves.
For swishy skirts suitable for rayon prints, check out the new Love Notions Caprice skirt or the StyleArc Sorrento skirt.
I've loved following you on this journey!
Oh, I am totally up for suggestions, and you have given me some awesome ones. I've never heard of Stitched in Wonderland, and I'm really curious to check them out. Thank you so much!
Clarks is a good shop for well fitting shoes and sandals. The factory outlet version of the shops have good discounts
I hadn't thought about outlet shops, but I will definitely be taking a look. Thank you so much!
I love how long-term your thinking is on this project. Such a great idea to have your wishlist to keep your eye out for, and to bear in mind for when opportunities present themselves.
The sunhat is so cute; what a lucky find.
Aww, thanks lovely! I can sometimes feel a bit overwhelmed by choice when I go fabric shopping, especially at somewhere like the Stitch festival or knitting and stitching show. I feel like this list will really serve me in those times. And I know. The hat was meant to be! 😁
Dansko Rowan or Rissa for shoes. Cute closed-toe sandals that come in a rich brown leather.
I am definitely going to be doing some major research. Thank you for the recommendations!
With regard to trousers - have you looked at the Emerson trousers from True Bias (I think) it's a flat front waistband with elastic at the back. They are VERY wide but you could slim the legs down. They have pleats but they're slim and stitched down at the top. Just want to say I love the title of your style - because I was at art school in the late 70s😂
Ochre fabric - Minerva has a John Louden washed linen in a shade called ochre. As for shoes/boots - Hotter Shoes has some great flats that are very comfortable - hope any of this helps
Oh my goodness, so many great suggestions! I will definitely be checking all of these out. Thank you so much! And I am very happy to be dreaming of your art school lifestyle. 😉😆 The hotter shoes look super cute and not especially pricey. I'll definitely be trying them!
I love comfortable shoes! I highly recommend Taos sandals they are comfortable and good quality. I wore mine for 5 years, as my only pair of sandals. They are very durable! I also recommend Remonte's walking shoes and ECCO shoes, but Ecco is more expensive. Thanks for this great series. Very interesting!
That is so awesome, thank you for all of the recommendations!
Vivia shoes and Rothy’s have been stylish and comfortable. Plus they are washable and made from recyclable materials. There is also a healthcare worker discount in the UsA- perhaps they do the same in the UK? Can’t hurt to inquire.
Oh wow, super cool! I will definitely be investigating and seeing what's available in the UK. Thank you so much for the recommendation!
Shoes /boots Fly London strong recommend! Trousers I'm doing the Chanterelles with a fly front! 😊 Loved this series. I still have 3 bags of Summer stuff looking at me waiting to have decisions made 😂😂
Ooh, I will definitely check that shoe brand out. Thanks for the recommendations. Good luck with your closet sort out... I think you really have to be in the right frame of mind!
It's been great following your process and seeing what you come up with. For a flowy feminine jumpsuit, you might want to check out Friday Pattern Co Avenir Jumpsuit.
Thanks for following along! I remember the name of that jumpsuit but will have to give it another look. Thanks for the recommendation.
ecco shoes! ;) Looking very much forward to seeing some velvet some day!
Eccos are so comfortable and so well made. Very much second this recommendation.
Thank you both! I usually buy ecco boots and have worn their shoes for work, but I haven't always found their designs to be too delicate or sweet. It's a personal style thing. Maybe I need to check them out again and reconsider.
@@LostMyThread I understand! black mary-janes are pretty basic. I like fun shoes and need comfort and support, one of my favorite shoes is by Think! - RED with a lacy sweetheart cut out. They have fun colors, sweet styles, fun styles - definitely recommend if you want a bit of fun romance in a shoe (as well as comfort). They last really well too. Well made.
I bought some Keen closed toe sandals for walking and hiking in a red/brown color. They were comfortable from the get-go with no breaking in time. I have high arches so most boot styles are difficult or impossible to get into. I found some navy Clark’s with a zipper that work for me, short, flat heel. They’re a treasure!
These are such fantastic recommendations. Thank you so much!
I’ve been eyeing the Magic Pants from Ann Tilley, which would be a great wider leg pants, great for your physical job.
Ooh, this one's new to me. I will check it out. Thank you!
If you're interested in a trouser pattern you can make in linen or a linen blend fabric, I highly recommend the Classic Pant by The Sewing Revival. It's stylish and comfortable, with a flat front and elastic back. The leg options include tapered, straight, and wide-leg.
Thanks for the tip! I’ve been looking for a less baggy alternative to the Style Arc Bob pants for ages, and the Sidewinder pants look just the thing. I love the look of the Classic pants too 😊
@@karendiesner5008 I hope you like the Sidewinder pants. They didn't work for me, and I couldn't figure out how to make needed adjustments with the twisting seam, but I love the makes I've seen.
These look really good! I also love all the options. Thank you so much for the recommendation!
Your print dress would make a lovely blouse. Maybe even a paisley or similar block print in that poofy sleeve blouse you made from linen. Forgot the name but you personalized the pattern and it really suits you. I think you’ve made two? I’m looking forward to seeing some velvet. I see your dress and I think chestnut colored velvet skirt/pants/vest.
I feel like I could wear so many different things in block print fabrics. They are so fabulous to wear!
I love your style board, it's quite similar to my closet. I was born in the early 60's so I like the fashion elements from the 60' and 70'. I hated the 80', and 90's the most. I am working on sewing similar items for my wardrobe. I would love to do velvet/velour for my wardrobe but not sure how that would work with my dog and cat since they lose hair just standing still not to mention that the love to lay all over me. I have some fabric I could work with. Maybe I will bring it out and see what happens.
I think trying one garment seeing how it goes is a good plan. It honestly might depend on the velvet. That, or just make good friends with your lint roller. 😆 Of course, I'm very jealous of the sound of your wardrobe, but I'm happy to take my time. 😉
Love your dress, sun hat looks so great on you! The only brand I wear right now is Skechers and they look comfortable (not cute). 😂
Haha, I completely understand prioritizing comfort over the look. At the end of the day, we have to be in these shoes for a long time!
I have a lot more clarity on where I want to go with sewing for myself after this Me Made May. I love ochre for bottoms. I would like some in ochre, brown, and rust to coordinate with what I have. You are inspiring me not to just give up on footwear. I have very wide feet, always have always will. I struggle with finding cute shoes and instead of having a good focused search, I give up and wear my Hey Dudes. I do love the AGL ballet flats that I used to buy in the Nordstrom designer shoe section. I could walk all over campus in them without any trouble. They were pricey, but good quality shoes.
I would definitely recommend checking out the comment section of this video, Christine. I have had so many recommendations for shoes, I don't even know where to start! I have certainly gone through phases of losing the energy for buying new shoes... Many of these companies are online only, which means you can't try them on before buying. Even just the act of trying them on and returning them is exhausting. Good luck to you on your shoe mission, too!
I also love the sound of the colors you're thinking for your bottoms. Very much on the same wavelength!
Flit Flop flats are super comfy. I have a pair in navy and they're like wearing slippers.
I like the sound of that! This is a new me shoe company. I will check them out. Thank you!
I love the fabric and dress you’re wearing.
Thanks! It's a favorite. ❤️
I love all your blouse choices, you really have your style down. That bishop sleeve adds femininity without being fussy.
The most comfortable shoes I owe are a pair of Alegria maryjanes, but I think those might be too clunky for your style. I also love my Dansko clogs, Dansko also makes less bulky shoes, they are well worth the money. A brown boot would really blend work well with your style.
Thank you so much, Theresa! It's nice to feel like I have a better vision, and I'm glad to hear that it comes across to you, too. I will definitely check out those shoe recommendations. It's always great to have options!
You may want to look at Vivaia, but not if you have a narrow foot. They have tons of styles and lots of colours.
New company for me, I will definitely investigate!
Love my derby shoes from Origo and I’ve been eyeing their huarache sandals as they are so comfortable and fit so well. They’re a “barefoot” style shoe which means there is absolutely no heel, there’s a flexible sole, and wide toe box. They do make them out of leather which I personally love but others may not be fond of.
Thank you so much, I'm building up an awesome list of shoe recommendations. Of course the fit and style are so personal, but hearing from people who actually wear them and find them comfortable makes such a difference!
For shoes/boots, Pavers. They do have a lot of fab super comfy footwear. Their own brand
They are only footwear I can put on and walk straight away
For long skirt check new skirt by Love Notions.
Rw blouses - check Tina's closet. She has some lovely free patterns.
Joanna, from Joanna Feeling Crafty, made recently one of her blouses. I think you may like it.
I loved your series. You motivated me to move from thinking/planning /talking about making more clothes for myself to actually doing it.
I am sewing wide leg trousers (in vintage cotton) now.
I also bought a good few fabrics for summer trousers in bold colours - planning light weight suit in magenta, trousers in cobalt blue and green. Plus few other things. I have a free weekend coming (I.e. Alice and Kris are going for scouts camp) and I am on my own for 2 whole days (3 nights ). My big plan is to sew and sew and sew 😊
Thank you so much for this huge list of recommendations. I have some fun hunting to do! Your sewing weekend sounds absolutely perfect. Hope all of your projects go really smoothly and you have a fun and satisfying time in the process.
What a great series! Very interesting to watch. I'd love to do something similar, but at the moment, I'm way too lazy! For comfortable shoes, I definitely recommend Clark's. They have both closed toe shoes and sandals. Their Cloudstepper sandals are the most comfortable I've ever worn. I wound up buying 3 pair and have not ruled out more. I think anything from their Cloudstepper line would be good. I also like Baretraps. I have some comfy sandals from them, and a few years ago I had some tall brown boots that required no breaking in. Born and Sofft are also good. I have friends who swear by Teva and Naot for sandals, but they don't work for me.
I think it is tricky to find what works for our unique feet, I guess like finding what works for our unique bodies and sewing patterns. I've definitely bought Clark's shoes in the past, but haven't heard of Baretraps. I will definitely check them out. Thank you so much for the recommendations!
Have you looked at Algeria shoes? They specialise in shoes for medical staff but they are fun and cute but designed for standing in all day.
No way, I've never heard of this? I'm very intrigued. Thank you for the recommendation!
Try Ecco for comfortable shoes. Not cheap but they last.
I've gotten them a lot for boots and work shoes. I need to look into them again!
We have similar ideas for future sewing. I like a lot of the patterns you're considering. I've been wanting to make the Mitchell trousers since they came out but I haven't tried pants from Closet Core before, so I'm putting off making a muslin. For shoes, I've had many pairs of Ecco shoes, boots & sandals and they've lasted for many years and are very comfortable. I also have some Born shoes I wear a lot. I've heard recommendations for Camper shoes and want to try them. If comfort while walking is your primary concern, there's no substitute for trying shoes on at a store. Thanks for sharing!
I will say that a lot of the recommendations I've had tend to be online shoe shops. It appeals to me a whole lot less, but of course there's a lot more choice. Worst comes to worse, I can always return things. I really do appreciate your recommendations, though. At least if people have had good experiences themselves, I feel like I stand a decent chance of finding things that will work for me.
I hope your Mitchell trousers turn out well when you do try them. Like every pattern company, some will work better for different body types. I know that Closet Core is great for me, though!
@@LostMyThread Thanks for your reply. I've also had good fitting experience with Closet Core patterns for dresses and tops but I haven't tried pants yet...soon!
What about the Seasons of East Winter in London trousers?
This is a new one on me, but I will be checking it out, for sure!