So, I just moved. Firstly, I now have my very own sewing room. It's got windows on two walls (lots of light) and a wood floor (giant cutting/layout surface). I'm very excited to use it, but first I have to put all the stuff away...ack.
The process of moving out and then moving in is sort of amazing. Having to box things up, haul them across town, and find a new place for it to occupy gave me a real perspective on how much Stuff I have. I have this compulsion to keep things that "might be useful"...or not. I love thinking about what things could be, but it seems I rarely realize that potential. I have bags and bags of stuff that I acquired to turn into something else either because I liked the fabric or because I already owned it but don't wear it or because it was free.
Here's the deal. I'm joining Wardrobe Refashion again, but this time for 6 months. I'm going to tackle this pile of clothing and ugly fabric (the good fabric is 'stash', which at the moment is allowed). Anything that I haven't turned into something useful by the end of 6 months is going to Goodwill.
I'm also going to use this as an opportunity to develop some sewing skills I keep meaning to work on. Some of the things you might expect to hear about in the coming months:
- fitting clothes
- drafting patterns for a basic shirt and basic pants
- learning to machine quilt
- cutting, sewing, and tieing a quilt made from old jeans
The process of moving out and then moving in is sort of amazing. Having to box things up, haul them across town, and find a new place for it to occupy gave me a real perspective on how much Stuff I have. I have this compulsion to keep things that "might be useful"...or not. I love thinking about what things could be, but it seems I rarely realize that potential. I have bags and bags of stuff that I acquired to turn into something else either because I liked the fabric or because I already owned it but don't wear it or because it was free.
Here's the deal. I'm joining Wardrobe Refashion again, but this time for 6 months. I'm going to tackle this pile of clothing and ugly fabric (the good fabric is 'stash', which at the moment is allowed). Anything that I haven't turned into something useful by the end of 6 months is going to Goodwill.I'm also going to use this as an opportunity to develop some sewing skills I keep meaning to work on. Some of the things you might expect to hear about in the coming months:
- fitting clothes
- drafting patterns for a basic shirt and basic pants
- learning to machine quilt
- cutting, sewing, and tieing a quilt made from old jeans
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