back up a little bit

So, I introduced my new machine and my new article of clothing in the last post, but left out an important piece of information! 

I promise I will not buy myself another piece of clothing for one whole year. 

(some exclusions apply - basics like undergarments, jeans, and sweaters, etc.)

(also, I am not opposed to thrifting articles of clothing to repurpose or to simply use for the fabric)

I have piles of patterns and sewing books that I love to look through, but now it is time to accomplish something!

WHY?  Am I doing this, that is? (I know I will ask myself this many times in frustration)

1.  Creative Challenge.  Sewing clothing is a whole nother ballgame to what I am used to - that being mostly household items and accessories.  This is going to require lots of patience and trial and error. 

2.  Thoughtfulness.  I want to be more thoughtful ( or careful ) about what I wear and how much I spend on what I wear.  Let's face it, you can buy clothes pretty cheap now a days, but with that comes trade-offs like poor-fit or just plain over-consumption.

Okay then, I am excited to build my own collection!

Comments

[anne]

this will be a fun challenge to follow!