Pattern Review Wardrobe Contest

I have signed up for the 1-2-3 Wardrobe Contest at PatternReview.com. It runs from Feb 1 2018-Mar 15 2018 (ETA: updated to reflect correct date). The rules and discussion threads are here. I have some awesome ideas swirling around for making a vacation capsule and this seems like the perfect opportunity to do it! We're going to a resort vacation in summer and I need to make a new swimsuit and resortwear type items to go along with.

I am also doing the 2018 RTW fast which means I can not buy any new clothes this year! Not a problem since RTW never fits me right anyway. The swimsuits fit horrendously due to my height and since I already know what adjustments to make and have actually made well fitting swimsuits before, it is not a problem to whip up a new suit this year! As for pattern, it will most likely be either Supersuit by Rad patterns or Simplicity / Mimi G suit I have made before. Since I've made both before, I am not worried about fitting challenges.

But swimsuit is not going to be a part of the 1-2-3 Wardrobe Contest. The contest rules specify the garments need to be 1 topper, 2 bottoms, 3 tops. Each of the top must work with the bottom, and the topper must work with each outfit combo. Thus far my plans are -

• Topper - Designer Stitch Willow Kimono. I've made 2 of these before so this should be a very quick sew! Pattern already printed and ready. 
• Topper Fabric: Undecided. I'm leaning towards a white rayon or swiss dot but I have to find the right fabric.
  
• Bottom #1 - McCall 7606 skirt Not tried before. I need to cut the pattern before the contest starts. Since it's a flowy non fitted wrap style skirt, I'm not anticipating any fitting issues with this one. I will cut the ties out of a non slippery fabric probably rayon or cotton to not be fiddling with them all day! 
• Skirt Fabric: Print chiffon
  
  
• Bottom #2 -  Layla Jayne Willow Pleated Front Shorts. These are coming out soon. They're released! I tested these so they're already patterned and muslined. I have to make some changes to the final fit, may decide to do another muslin. We'll see how much time I have remaining! 
• Shorts Fabric: Olive rayon linen
  
  
• Top #1 - McCall 7606 bodysuit. I need to cut the pattern before the contest starts. I am anticipating issues with fitting of this bodysuit. If the muslin gives me trouble, my backup option is Closet Case Nettie bodysuit. I have made this one twice before and have the fit adjustments made already. I like the medium back of this one. I might just do this if I'm running out of muslining time! 
• Bodysuit Fabric: Black White stripe rayon
  
  
• Top #2 - Designer Stitch Eleni. Pattern not printed or muslined however, I know the adjustments I need to make to Designer Stitch block and completely trust Ann's drafting skills so I'm not anticipating issues here! This one is a MUST! 
• Eleni Fabric: Red crepe de chine
  
  
• Top #3 - 5outof4 Knot Your Average top. Pattern printed but not muslined. I have never worked with 5 out of 4 patterns though I know they're highly recommended. There is a Sewalong for this top starting Feb 5th so this might actually be one of the first patterns to get done! If I hate it, I'll come up with a replacement option but I don't think that would be the case. I really love the style of this top! 
• Knot top fabric: Blush pink cotton lycra
  
  

I'm loving how all the colors and patterns work together. Excited to sew this capsule!

After I'm done with these 6 garments, I will be making my swimsuit. That should be enough to keep me sewing till summer! 

Ongoing progress posts on this contest - Wrap dress & Top, Shorts muslin