How many garments are included in your collections? And how long do you need from start to finish?
At the moment I am working on a collection consisting of 20+ garments, but the one before was containing approx 15. I also like to create matching outfits for siblings and cousins, and those collections are often smaller, about 4-6 pieces. It is difficult to rate the amount of time spent but maybe around 2-3 weeks for a larger collection.
Have you ever sewn a whole collection for yourself? Or do you would like to do this in the future?
I haven´t but It would really be a fun challenge, maybe I will someday!
Can you tell us a bit more about how to plan a mini collection? How to choose and combine fabrics and patterns? Sometimes a big selection of fabrics and patterns can feel overwhelming.
I usually make a simple sketch in my “projects notepad” to get a rough idea of what I want to create but the plan can change over time, for me it is important that the creative process is fun and in a “learning by doing”-manner. With that said – don´t take it too seriously, sewing is fun!
But a good thing is to choose a theme to narrow down your options – maybe a color, an animal, a pattern designer or such. I get more creative when I have a frame to be creative whitin.
Do you have any tips for mini collection beginners?
– Draw a sketch of your collection (it doesn’t have to look good!)
– Choose a theme
– Have 1-3 “statement pieces” in your collection and let the other garments be easier ones.
– Color-blocking and applications is a great way to make the most out of your fabrics.