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.