{Back to School Capsule} The One with the Planning

I cannot believe that I am doing this...am I really doing this...yes, I am doing this. Melissa over at Rebel & Malice recently approached me asking if I would like to be a part of her Time for School Capsule Blog Tour & Sewalong. As overwhelming as it seemed, I just couldn't resist. Call me crazy!!!!

What is a capsule wardrobe you ask? Well, let's ask Wikipedia.

So....yes, I will be creating a WHOLE WARDROBE for my child. I figured with three kiddos, I would be a good idea to just start with one child for now as to not overwhelm myself even though I am a bit overwhelmed as it is with just the one child. My middle guy has outgrown most of his wardrobe, so I decided to start with him (plus, my younger son will get his hand-me-downs in the coming years).

I started out sitting down with just a notepad and jotting down what patterns that I had that would make good capsule items.

More planning #timeforschoolcapsule #isew #sewingmama #sewingwithkids

A photo posted by Courtney Zadik (@wholesomemama) on Jul 31, 2015 at 4:06pm PDT

Thankfully I had quite a few already, so there wasn't too much cost involved there...yay! I have picked up a few within the last week or so that just happened to be on sale, and I knew would make a great addition to the capsule. So, for the patterns (and there is a chance that some of this will change and evolve over time) I have:

Pants:
Metropolitan Pants by Terra's Treasures
Kudzu Cargo Pants by Willow & Co.
Cpt. Comfort Pants by Pattern for Pirates
Moto Maxx Pants by Love Notions
Coastal Craze Baggies by Peek a Boo Patterns

Tops:
Harvey V Neck by OUSM Designs
Lumberjack Shirt by Patterns for Pirates
Jolly Roger Raglan by Patterns for Pirates
Quad Tee by Addie K Designs
Moto Maxx Top by Love Notions

Layering:
Hawthorn Zip Up by Titchy Threads
Bookworm Blazer by Stitch Blue Designs
Dashing Vest by Love Notions
High Five Hoodie Peek a Boo Patterns
Great Outdoors Vest by Peek a Boo Patterns

I am super excited to put together my son's back to {home}school capsule wardrobe! I'll be participating in a Back to School Capsule Tour by @rebelandmalice soon. I thought it would be fun to share some of the patterns that I will be sewing up! @patternsforpirates @lovenotions_tami @peekaboopatternshop @willowandcopatterns @titchythreads #terrastreasures #isew #capsulewardrobe #sewingmama #sewingwithkids

A photo posted by Courtney Zadik (@wholesomemama) on Jul 31, 2015 at 11:43am PDT

I managed to get a swatch/color palette organized and I HOPE that I can manage all or most of this, but once again, it might evolve over time...and that is OKAY!!!!

Some of my fabric swatches for my #backtoschoolcapsule #isew #sewingmama #sewingwithkids #fabric

A photo posted by Courtney Zadik (@wholesomemama) on Jul 31, 2015 at 11:48am PDT

Fabrics are from:
Hawthorne Threads
Girl Charlee
Fabric.com
Purple Seamstress

And that is about as far as I have gotten so far. I am excited to get the ball rolling and see where this journey takes me!

Are you going to be participating or following along? Link up down below so I can come and visit and follow along with your progress!

To find out more information about the blog tour, please follow along over at Rebel & Malice for weekly updates, how to get started, and MUCH MORE!!!!

Thanks for stopping by.

{Courtney}