We are going on a cruise! And I’m just crazy enough to want to sew most of my wardrobe for it. I’d like for it to be a rather small capsule wardrobe since I will only be taking one carry on.

Based on my research the first thing I need to do is choose a color scheme. I used ColourLovers.com and came up with this one:I think these colors work well together and have enough of a “pop” to be appropriate for a spring cruise. Following the suggestions over at The Vivienne Files I have selected two neutrals (tan and navy), two accent colors (coral and aqua) and white.

Then, using the inspiration from Outfit Posts where she does a “one-suitcase” series, I finalized which items of clothing I will need in what color and which sewing pattern I may use for them.

Bottoms

• Skinny cropped jeans – already own
• Skinny jeans – aqua – Butterick 5682
• Shorts – super short – navy – McCall’s 6930
• Shorts – skinny Bermuda’s – (white) – Butterick 6061
• Shorts – maybe another 2 pairs – already own
• Dressy Capri’s – McCall’s 5632

Tops

• Boat neck t-shirt – (white and navy stripe) – McCall’s 6571
• Blouse patterned
• Button-down shirt – white chambray – Simplicity 2255
• T-shirt – already own
• T-shirt – two or three more – buy or make?
• Top – short sleeved, eyelet – white – New Look 6147
• Tank tops – two basic tops

Jackets

• Cardigan – McCall’s 6996
• Cardigan – white – already own
• Rain Jacket – navy or tan

Dress / Other

• Casual Dress – white or tan (maybe patterned) – Butterick 6051
• Pajamas – top (tank? / tee?) and bottoms – coral patterned – Simplicity 9330

Swim

• Swimsuit – Tankini – Simplicity 1374
• Swimsuit – One piece – coral pattern – Kwik Sew 2962
• Swimsuit – navy – modify straps – Bombshell Swimsuit
• Swim Wrap – patterned chiffon – aqua/coral – Butterick 4526
• Swim Wrap – McCall’s 6083

Shoes

• Flip-flops
• Espadrilles
• Sneakers
• Dress Sandals