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TRAVEL CAPSULE
Want to build a wardrobe that travels well? Follow along as Kate plans a travel wardrobe for an autumn trip to Austria.
As any of you who listen to the Sew & Tell podcast know, I’m going to Austria in late October/early November. My fatherin-law was born in Vienna, and I’ll be going with my husband and his immediate family.
I had not initially planned to make a capsule wardrobe for the trip. But then we decided to go later in the fall than originally planned, and I realized I didn’t have many me-mades that fit into that time of year (an ongoing struggle for me). In addition, I decided on a whim to make a coat — BurdaStyle #112 12/2018 — which I realized would be perfect for the weather at that time of year. However, the fabric I chose was brown, and I don’t wear brown a lot, so I don’t have much that coordinates with it. The next thing I knew, I was planning out a capsule for the trip centered around that coat.
Based on these criteria at right, I decided I need two pairs of pants, five tops, a cardigan, a nice dress and the coat, of course. The pants are intended to be mostly made from a pants sloper I’m working on, rather than a specific pattern. Below, find my capsule wardrobe.
Note: Though this issue is coming out shortly before my trip, at the time of writing I’m still sewing, so you’ll be seeing some finished pieces and some sketches.
PLANNING MINDFULLY
Here are the considerations I took into account while planning my travel wardrobe:
• The temperature and time of year. Based on 2018, I’m probably looking at the 50° F range. Because of this, I’ll need longer sleeves and layers, but because I’ll be walking a lot, I want some of those layers to be pretty light.
• Type of trip you’ll be taking and what you’ll be doing. I’m opting for stylish but comfortable. I don’t want to look too touristy; ideally I’ll have a business casual feel. Because we’ll be doing a lot of walking, I prefer to wear pants and not skirts. I would be making very different choices if we were headed for Hawaii for a beach vacation!
• Number of travel days and available facilities. We will have access to a washing machine, so I don’t have to pack enough clothes to wear something different every day of the trip.
BURDASTYLE BUTTON-UP JACKET #112 12/2018 I stitched this in a tweedy brown wool with a bonded fleece lining for extra warmth. It should be just about perfect in the Austrian fall weather. The facings and buttonholes are a luscious silk satin for extra elegance.
BURDASTYLE SCARF BLOUSE #147 08/2012 I love this flowy blouse with its on-trend neck tie. I’ve sewn it up in teal rayon with tiny white polka dots that give it a lovely vintage feel.
LIESL + CO AFTERNOON TEA BLOUSE Elegant but wearable on a casual day, this blouse will be comfortable and pretty. I plan to sew it in a burgundy linen blend. It will be lovely if I can find some coordinating lace as shown in the sketch, but I might have to go with a neutral lace instead .
BURDASTYLE SHAWL COLLAR BLOUSE #132 09/2015 This simple blouse is dressed up by the bias-cut detached shawl. It’s going to be sewn in a flowered rayon print of brown, black and white.
TWO PAIRS OF PANTS FROM A SLOPER I DRAFTED One will be fairly straight-legged and the other slightly flared. Current plans are to do one in a brown and one in an olive green.
BURDASTYLE BOATN SHIRT #132 04/2 Another piece on the casual-but-ele list. I plan to make this in a jade-g stable interlock knit and omit the zip This is what I’ll probably wear on looong plane ri r
BURDASTYLE FRILL DRESS #127 08/2015 I sewed up this elegant dress in a polyester crepe with a lovely sheen that should pack beautifully. This is intended for any special occasions w might attend — which will hopefully include the Vienna Opera.
ESTES DRESS, ALTERED I love the Sew News Estes Dress, but for this trip I don’t plan on wearing many dresses, so I’ve cut the pattern off to tunic length so it can be worn as a light sweater. This is stitched in a sweater knit, and I’ll probably reserve it for the coolest days.
BURDASTYLE SHAWL COLLAR CARDIGAN #130 05/2016 Because there’s no way of knowing what kind of weather we’ll be having, I’m planning layers to make sure I can be sufficiently cool or warm. This lightweight cardigan should take the edge off any chill. This isn’t quite everything, of course — I’ll be taking pajamas, too, and probably some lounge clothes of various types. I’m also toying with the idea of getting a nice knit print that doesn’t look like traditional knit, like a pinstripe or plaid, and making comfy yoga pants for the plane!
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EXPERTS
PAULINE BRUCE (“Cardi of Two” — page 48), aka @sewuthinkucan on IG, has been sewing since age five. She expresses her creativity through pattern hacking by customizing commercial sewing patterns to create garments that are unique and reflect her personality. Pauline is fascinated by the versatility of stripes and loves to manipulate them in a variety of ways when making her clothes. She’s a homeschool mom who currently lives in northern California with her husband and three children.
LINDSAY CONNER (“Neutral Note Wall Hanging” — page 52) is a writer, editor and modern quilter. Her books include On the Go Bags, Modern Bee and The T-Shirt Quilt Book, and she recently co-compiled the book FreeSpirit Modern Blocks (Stash Books). Lindsay keeps busy as an ambassador for Baby Lock sewing machines, a freelance travel editor and a contributor to various magazines. In her free time, she loves to travel with her family, teach her son to sew and snuggle with her lazy cats. She lives in Indianapolis, IN. lindsaysews.com, craftbuds.com
RAE CUMBIE (“Curve Appeal: Layer Play” — page 18) is the Creative Director at Fit for Art Patterns, which offers patterns for modern wardrobe basics that focus on fit and include artful design options. She coaches sewists of all skill levels, in classes and on her blog, to stitch up a fun and comfortable wardrobe and design more creatively. fitforartpatterns.com
LISH DORSET (“Denim Encore Tote” — page 44) is a freelance writer based in metro Detroit. She enjoys sewing projects for family and friends, being inspired by the quilting community and serving as the current president of the Detroit Area Modern Quilt Guild.
MEG HEALY (“Pattern Play: 90s to the Nines” — page 34) has a passion for sewing that led her to study Fashion Design in NYC where she also interned for Vera Wang as a pattern maker. She’s now the editor, lead educator and face of BurdaStyle.com, the world’s largest online sewing community.
PAM HOWARD (“Masterclass: Fine Line” — page 72) owns Pamela's Closet, Inc., which specializes in ladies couture tailoring, advanced sewing instruction, and fitting. Pam has a B.S. in Textiles & Clothing and is a member of the Atlanta Chapter of the American Sewing Guild. She loves the possibility of what a piece of fabric can become. pamelasclosetinc.com
ANA JANKOVIC (“Camden Coat” — page 58) is a computer programmer who expresses her creativity by sewing in her free time. She’s a self-taught sewist and designer residing in Belgrade, Serbia. stepalica.blogspot.com
JENNIFER KEMPLER (“Fab Fur Pillows” — page 41) learned to sew from her mother, who encouraged Jennifer by letting her use the sewing machine and buying her fabric. She’s been sewing ever since and can often be heard saying "we could totally make that"! jennifersewsagain.blogspot.com
ERYN SHIELDS (“Fair Suede Duster” — page 38) founded Style Sew Me to empower women to take control of their style through sewing their own fashionable clothing. Style Sew Me provides creative inspiration with online sewing classes, a private collection of home sewing patterns and DIY tutorials. stylesewme.com
BIANCA SPRINGER (“Wax On Duffle” — page 55) is a native of The Bahamas who learned to sew at her mother’s side. She now resides in Pearland, TX with her husband, daughter and son. They all serve as endless inspiration for fabric experimentation and hand-embroidery designs. She teaches group and private sewing to anyone willing to learn. thanksimadethem.blogspot.com
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