Summertime around these parts consists of many hours watching ball games – both softball and baseball.
This means I sit in the hot sun sweating and getting odd tan lines for hours at a time. I wanted to make a mix and match wardrobe capsule that would keep me cool, look awesome and be easy to change up the pieces.
This also matches some other pieces already in my wardrobe, so it should work well.
Here are two sodoku capsules that I made up. This is all subject to change on my frivolous whims.
I am going to make a pattern for a skort (’cause wind…) with a straight-front, flounce back with pockets on the legs underneath. Something like this:
We’ll see if it actually turns out that way. Whims…I tell ya.
The tops are going to be tank tops to try to minimize the farmers tan. Not that there is anything wrong with a farmer’s tan…had them aplenty growing up.
These are my tank top inspirations. I like the thought of putting stretch lace in there, so I think I will use that idea to try to keep cool.
Lots of fun things going on with those tops. The only issue, is the bra issue. I have yet to find a comfortable strapless bra, so I am thinking of making some fun straps with some existing bras.
Fabrics are next. I bought a few different types of athletic mesh in black and gray, some gray Nike sport fabric, and then I have some different cotton/lycra and poly/lycra knits. I also have some lace and should be getting a sample stretch mesh fabric soon that will fit in nicely.
The sodoku would not be complete without some accessories, amiright?? I have a lot of silver jewelry that I can pull out for these outfits, since I am a jewelry hoarder.
This is just the silver stuff…
I need new black sandals, since I threw away my pair that I have worn the last 5 years or so. The soles were breaking down. I bought these two new pairs of sandals. I might need one more black pair, more of a walking sandal, but I will see how these fit when I get them from Zulily. I also got a new pair of shades.
What glorious purse do I carry?
I thought you would never ask! It is this Zip-top Utility Tote by 31 Bags. Could I make this? Yes. Do I want to when this is only $35? No, no I do not. If you want one I can hook you up with my friend that is a consultant.
This has 7 side pockets, yo. It fits all my crap that I bring with me, which includes this non-exhaustive list:
- water bottle
- purse stuff (phone, wallet, etc.)
- kleenex (allergy season)
- first aid kit (yes, I am that Mom)
- Sunglasses for large and small people
- Sunscreen
- Visor
- Bug spray
- Camera and several lenses
- Snacks
- Art supplies and/or sewing to keep me busy
- Hand warmers, and I can throw my blanket on top for early in the season
It is heavy, but holds all my crap.
I am going to be joining in on a contest on the Wardrobe Capsule Facebook group, but I really will be sewing it whenever I get the time. That gets more rare as the summer gets closer, so I need to work on it as soon as I can. Tryouts are next month!
Oh, just in case you are a fellow sports parent sewist person…RP Custom Fabric will be having a sport prints pre-order round on cotton-lycra in March. She will have all FOUR of my kids’ sports. I’m gonna be so poor.
