Mini-wardrobe Challenge

Stephanie started a mini-challenge that I thought I'd participate in. She challenged her readers to make 4 coordinating items, try to use items already in your fabric stash, and set your own goal to have everything complete. It sounded easy enough. I stated I was interested, because earlier this spring I bought fabric for outfits I had yet to make. I didn't write anything here because I was afraid to commit to all of YOU. But, today, she posted her entries into the challenge and she had me on there. Oy Vay. Here goes nothing...

My Plan

Top 1, Bottom 1 McCall's 5636

View A and View E.

OK, so, yes - looking at it now it sort of looks like a 70's maternity shirt. I thought, though, that View A looked rather "hip" with the belt.

The status of this? It's in progress. I thought I'd finish the shirt tonight and if it had not been for me messing up the bottonhole placement (this was my first time doing a "real buttonhole that needed to be in the RIGHT place), it would have been done. Instead, it's done all but the buttons. I say it's "done" but it's not complete. I believe it need some darts/pleats in the back to make it fit more flattering. I am going to seek the advice of my sewing mentors (mom/Steph) and see how it can be remedied before I post a picture.

Bottom 2: Simplicity New Look 6811, View B

Yes, this might look too easy - but after my mistake with the shirt and the time it took to get THIS far, I want something really easy on my plate. I think this skirt is litterally 3 pieces of fabric...Is that cheating? :)

Top 2: Simplicity 2892 View B

I DID start this challenge with a different approach rather than the skirt. I really wanted to make McCalls 5633, View A.
Since I had never made pants other than the Snoopy pajama pants, I made a muslin of View A before cutting into my fabric. Turns out, I was WAY off on sizing. The muslin pulled over my hips, but I am sure if I added the zipper and tried to sit or walk, the seams would have ripped right out. The pattern I had didn't go up to the proper size. Hence, the skirt is in the offical plan.

The item I am most nervous about: those capris! Wish me luck.