The benefits of pattern-surfing can tell the story of one's current sense of style.
Theoretically, I could make any of these purportedly simple projects using fabric I already own:
I'd definitely shorten this above the knee, and make it in a knit.
Sure, I've got a lot of tops that already work this asymmetrical angle (ha!) but who can't use another?
This one is cute but runs the risk of being bulky at the twist and I don't know that it would be the most flattering .
Interestingly, I own a rayon that would probably work well with the Pamela Dress (it calls for a stretch woven).
Special mention goes to the
Toni Dress, for which I have a decided soft-spot, despite the fact that this dress is very "of a style" (and that style's name is
science-fiction hippie). The likelihood that this would be VERY difficult to fit on me is high. I mean, if the shoulders are drafted wide or long, I'd pretty well have to start from scratch. And that collar could go all kinds of wrong...:
Of course, I also have a bunch of appropriate patterns in my stash which, according to
Felicia, I might be using in lieu of online shopping. While I completely agree with her in her latest (really interesting) post, that window shopping catalyzes desire, not gratitude, I find it hard to begrudge the activity when it comes to pdf patterns. I mean, yes, this activity may have derailed me from using patterns that I already own, but it's also sparked my current creativity and it allows me to connect with things anew. I'm not necessarily in the same mood today as I was six months ago when I bought my last batch of patterns. I don't have to pay (or use resources) to ship these and they take up veritably no space (unless I use them). Not to mention that it allows me to support independent creative business owners. (Update: Apparently, the Pamela Dress isn't available in pdf...)
So these are some things I'm thinking of making up. Any preferences?
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