mini wardrobe croquis

I like writing/drawing things on paper before starting a project, so working out my new mini wardrobe has been more about thinking, more thinking, writing, making lists, sketching, more sketching, choosing fabric, choosing patterns than actual sewing and taa-dah my mini wardrobe croquis is almost finished with just a few more fabric swatches to glue in (once I find where Mr 10 has put the glue.) The entire process is a lot like playing paper dolls.


The sketchbook fits in my handbag (yes I'm a lover of big handbags) and goes shopping with me. It's proving to be invaluable for buttons and accessories shopping. I used to be really good at holding a colour in my head and being able to match things closely but nowadays, having fabric swatches are a must.

I had another lightbulb moment when I realised that I'll need to build 3-4 mini wardrobes to suit the different parts of my life. Feels like a black/charcoal/grey/blue-red/white mini wardrobe should be next...