Wardrobe Refashion!
To celebrate recent new transitions, (new job, new home), I've decided to join the upcoming 2 month group of Wardrobe Refashion. In the last couple of years, my sewing has dwindled to the occasional client job, gifts for friends, or formal dresses (because I could never afford to buy the outfits I really like!). Given that only 4 years ago, I made about 50% of my clothes (much different life), I've been feeling kind of like a slacker.
My new house is beautiful! I have a brand-new sewing space and lots of inspiration these days! I figured it was high time to get back into things. Plus, I've fallen into some really bad habits of just buying clothes for the sake of buying and having something new. The only way I can break this is if I put myself on a clothes-buying embargo, hence Wardrobe Refashion.
The project is pretty genius. Basically, you make a commitment of 2, 4, or 6 months not to buy anything new (some exceptions- shoes, underwear/socks, and some work or formal clothes). You then must also spend some time each week either making something new (sew, knit, weave, etc...) or refashioning some existing piece from your closet. You get a "get out of jail free" card for the times that you just HAVE to buy something but otherwise, you are expected to stick with it for the length of your contract.
Should be very interesting... I am already quite aware of some of my more base reasons for constant buying- 1. I'm bored and got $$ to burn, 2. I'm unhappy with the way that I look, 3. It's on sale. I'm curious to see what other ones might pop up.
I'm starting with the 2 month and if all goes well, I'll go for the 4 month next. Stay tuned.
To celebrate recent new transitions, (new job, new home), I've decided to join the upcoming 2 month group of Wardrobe Refashion. In the last couple of years, my sewing has dwindled to the occasional client job, gifts for friends, or formal dresses (because I could never afford to buy the outfits I really like!). Given that only 4 years ago, I made about 50% of my clothes (much different life), I've been feeling kind of like a slacker.
My new house is beautiful! I have a brand-new sewing space and lots of inspiration these days! I figured it was high time to get back into things. Plus, I've fallen into some really bad habits of just buying clothes for the sake of buying and having something new. The only way I can break this is if I put myself on a clothes-buying embargo, hence Wardrobe Refashion.
The project is pretty genius. Basically, you make a commitment of 2, 4, or 6 months not to buy anything new (some exceptions- shoes, underwear/socks, and some work or formal clothes). You then must also spend some time each week either making something new (sew, knit, weave, etc...) or refashioning some existing piece from your closet. You get a "get out of jail free" card for the times that you just HAVE to buy something but otherwise, you are expected to stick with it for the length of your contract.
Should be very interesting... I am already quite aware of some of my more base reasons for constant buying- 1. I'm bored and got $$ to burn, 2. I'm unhappy with the way that I look, 3. It's on sale. I'm curious to see what other ones might pop up.
I'm starting with the 2 month and if all goes well, I'll go for the 4 month next. Stay tuned.
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