a bit of sewing

I sewed for the holidays.  I sew for peace of mind which means that after the holidays I may actually have been busier at my sewing machine then durning.  I actually have two more pairs of pants to start and finish.  Cargo pajama pants for my Beloved and Small Mister.  But I decided to do some more sewing for myself.

I spend a little time on Pinterest but not a lot.  I actually follow a lot of people who post outdoor pictures.  I would rather be in the mountains.  But I realized when I pinned a dress to consider something about it, it is usually French or Japanese.  It is usually short.  And it is usually a-line or a smock dress of some type.  I like long but right now it is really not fitting my lifestyle.  I made this dress out of my stash and it just worked.

I then added a pinnie!  I modified my measurements and this actually fits better.

Then I started looking at my closet.  I must of pulled out a dozen things and I am considering a half a dozen more.  I pulled four dress, two with holes and two that I just do not wear.  They are too heavy and too warm for this town most of the time.

I was able to make three dresses.  They are a lot like the little plaid dress but the black one has a different neckline.  Great for bicycling, skateboarding, rowing, gardening, a bit of yoga, or running around with the Small Mister.  I feel like you should be able to do everything in your life in a dress, and if you cannot, you need to change the design of the dress.

A skirt that I did not wear at all became a pinnie with a few extra bits of fabric.  

I still have a few more things to make. Mostly from unfinished projects in my stash or other bits I have taken apart.  I am going to cut a few things out of fabric I already have.  The only thing I am buying right now is thread, and not much of that.  I am bizarre and think it is a lot of fun to refurbish my wardrobe from what I already have.  It does explain why I fell over yesterday in sleep after work though.  Up right was not working very well.

Comments

[Gail]

Happy New Year Elizabeyta, I love your Pinnies and yes they look very French. So practical as well. I have far too many clothes in my wardrobe as I have a friend who is constantly giving me bags of clothes she is finished with. So nice to have fresh things but I find I am not letting go of my older clothes because I think they are just too good to part with. However the time has come when I need to be strong and just do it and tell myself I will be blessing someone else if I let them go. I am trying very hard to lead a simpler life and too much of anything will just get in the way. So this year I will be working at getting rid of the unnecessary. You are an inspiration with all you achieve. Take care of yourself.
Blessings Gail.

[elizabeyta]

Thank you so much for the lovely words. I hope your holidays were lovely and your year to come is filled with joy.

blessings,

elizabeyta