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What exactly does that mean? Capsule Wardrobe? At first, I wasn’t sure. \u00a0A time capsule? And why would anyone want a time capsule wardrobe is beyond me. \u00a0But actually capsule wardrobe simply means a minimalistic wardrobe. \u00a0This is of great interest to me. \u00a0I vowed at the beginning of the year not to buy any clothing. \u00a0I’ve done incredibly well, although I did purchase a shirt<\/a> my daughter designed. I don’t really count that as clothing though,it is\u00a0art!<\/p>\n

So, while researching this new idea I came to realize the wardrobes are normally about 32-37 pieces. \u00a0I better get sewing! \u00a0Unless I count all my shoes, maybe even one by one, I am seriously lacking. \u00a0But, in theory, this sounds like a great challenge! \u00a0There are various methods of creating this wardrobe. \u00a0In most methods, the first step to a capsule wardrobe is to empty, yes empty, everything out of your closet. \u00a0Okay, I just moved my clothing into new closet so that sounds like a pain. \u00a0But, it is the first step, so guess what I’m doing today?<\/p>\n

Possibly the easiest method<\/a> I found suggested creating seven outfits from the clothing you already own. That sounds great but, to me, that already means seven bottoms. \u00a0I’m not sure I have seven bottoms, so, again, I better get sewing. I found this great app<\/a> though to keep track of your outfits. \u00a0For me, this wardrobe plan consists of finding great sewing patterns that are versatile.<\/p>\n

So far, I use all the patterns in the photo above. \u00a0The pants\/shorts pattern has supplied me with two pair of pants and two shorts. \u00a0The skirt pattern I’ve used once and I’ve made two of those dresses. \u00a0I just love the jacket though. \u00a0I need to make that as well. I guess I really only need to make one more bottom. \u00a0I have more clothing than I thought. I bet you do too. \u00a0Really this concept is much easier for the seamstress. \u00a0We do not have to scrounge around for clothing in stores. \u00a0We can simply find four or five fabrics that work well together both in prints and solids. \u00a0The most challenging part for me isn’t finding the patterns to make or the fabric for that matter. \u00a0The challenge is to find the time to sew all the clothing required for a “minimalist” wardrobe. \u00a0I don’t know about you, but I’m going to give it a try, I may even pick up a book or two from Amazon to help me through the struggle.<\/p>\n