15/11/2015
So Much Sewing, So Little Time!
Ahh! Its a busy weekend for sewing! I have a conference for work coming up next week, and it calls for business casual. I've been a bit lazy with getting work outfits sewn up since my office can be pretty casual, but now I can't be wearing jeans! Yikes! I have a couple skirts and a dress lined up to sew today, so I should be all set for this week.
That being said, it's going to be another couple days until I get another outfit post up on the blog. So sorry about that! I'll probably have some more downtime in the evenings after the conference this week, so I hope to get some more posts queued up!
That being said, it's going to be another couple days until I get another outfit post up on the blog. So sorry about that! I'll probably have some more downtime in the evenings after the conference this week, so I hope to get some more posts queued up!
14/11/2015
07/11/2015
One Month Down!
Hurray! I've made it one whole month (nearly two! - I kinda started in September) with my project. The only clothing-related items I've purchased were some boots (totally allowed) and some tights (also totally allowed)!
I've learned a couple things along the way too - first of all being to have a plan. I've been pretty lazy with the planning side of things for this project, and it's kind of slowing me down at this point. Instead of carefully planning out my wardrobe, I've been sewing things kind of willy-nilly, not taking into account what I really need. It's also a bit daunting getting started on a project, or picking one to actually start when I have a bunch of ideas and no direction.
I have also been meaning to get down to the numbers and sort out my budgeting for this project. I had originally intended to share the amount of money I spend each month on fabric and compare it to what I spent last year on clothing. Well... when looking at the numbers I realized that I spent way too much money this month on fabric and I'm not entirely comfortable with sharing that number with strangers on the internet (sorry!). I'll hopefully be able to break down what I spent on each project since I haven't used up all the fabric purchased in the month of October. That number will probably be a bit more manageable and easier to share :)
The past week or two have been a bit slow sewing-wise, sorry I haven't had much to share lately! Work has been really stressful, and I just went under for gum surgery yesterday. Looks like I won't be getting much done this weekend either! Work things will hopefully calm own soon, I'll get myself organized (for real this time) and sewing things will pick up soon. It's also kind of a nightmare trying to take pictures of myself outside. Guess I'll just have to get more comfortable with it, or get my husband to give me a hand.
As always, if you have any comments or questions, feel free to leave them below! It's been great finding all sorts of other sewing bloggers around the internet, and I have been so inspired by all the amazing work out there. It is super cool to be a (small) part of the growing sewing and slow fashion movement, and I'm excited to see where things go!
Happy sewing!
I've learned a couple things along the way too - first of all being to have a plan. I've been pretty lazy with the planning side of things for this project, and it's kind of slowing me down at this point. Instead of carefully planning out my wardrobe, I've been sewing things kind of willy-nilly, not taking into account what I really need. It's also a bit daunting getting started on a project, or picking one to actually start when I have a bunch of ideas and no direction.
I have also been meaning to get down to the numbers and sort out my budgeting for this project. I had originally intended to share the amount of money I spend each month on fabric and compare it to what I spent last year on clothing. Well... when looking at the numbers I realized that I spent way too much money this month on fabric and I'm not entirely comfortable with sharing that number with strangers on the internet (sorry!). I'll hopefully be able to break down what I spent on each project since I haven't used up all the fabric purchased in the month of October. That number will probably be a bit more manageable and easier to share :)
The past week or two have been a bit slow sewing-wise, sorry I haven't had much to share lately! Work has been really stressful, and I just went under for gum surgery yesterday. Looks like I won't be getting much done this weekend either! Work things will hopefully calm own soon, I'll get myself organized (for real this time) and sewing things will pick up soon. It's also kind of a nightmare trying to take pictures of myself outside. Guess I'll just have to get more comfortable with it, or get my husband to give me a hand.
As always, if you have any comments or questions, feel free to leave them below! It's been great finding all sorts of other sewing bloggers around the internet, and I have been so inspired by all the amazing work out there. It is super cool to be a (small) part of the growing sewing and slow fashion movement, and I'm excited to see where things go!
Happy sewing!
31/10/2015
Happy Halloween!
Happy halloween, fellow sewists! I didn't get around to sewing a costume this year, and just ended up wearing my roller derby stuff (skates too!) to work on Friday. So, I'm sharing last year's costume!
Last year I stumbled across some fantastic water droplet printed cotton, and since my job revolves around rain and water, I figured dressing up as Ms. Frizzle from the water cycle episode would be perfect. I whipped up a dress, wore it over a white button-up, and made a school bus + Liz out of a kleenex box and some construction paper.
Last year I stumbled across some fantastic water droplet printed cotton, and since my job revolves around rain and water, I figured dressing up as Ms. Frizzle from the water cycle episode would be perfect. I whipped up a dress, wore it over a white button-up, and made a school bus + Liz out of a kleenex box and some construction paper.
28/10/2015
Hollyburn Skirt
Finally! Some a-line/ flared skirts to add to my wardrobe. After finishing off those dang pencil skirts I probably won't wear any time soon I had to add some more fall-appropriate flared skirts to my wardrobe. Sewaholic's Hollyburn Skirt fit the bill perfectly.
25/10/2015
Seamwork Astoria Top
I've been meaning to post my first Seamwork Astoria Cropped Sweater for a little while now - I actually sewed this one up a few weeks ago - I just keep forgetting to get some pictures of it! The weather is kind of crummy today and I'm not really in the mood for taking pictures of myself, so here are some pictures of the top on my dress form.
18/10/2015
Colette Mabel Knit Pencil Skirt
Ugh, you guys. Every fall I trick myself into thinking that pencil skirts are flattering on me. Every fall I realize that they really are not.
Maybe I'm just wearing them wrong? Maybe I actually need to wear heels with them and not some shabby flats? Who knows. Anyways, I sewed up a couple of the Colette Mabel pencil skirts, and they'll probably just hang in my closet for a bit.
Maybe I'm just wearing them wrong? Maybe I actually need to wear heels with them and not some shabby flats? Who knows. Anyways, I sewed up a couple of the Colette Mabel pencil skirts, and they'll probably just hang in my closet for a bit.
17/10/2015
Follow Me on Bloglovin'!!
Woop woop! I've had this set up for a little while, and it makes it soooo much easier to follow all my favourite sewing blogs :) If you read lots of blogs, it's a great way to stay caught-up all in one spot.
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