The other day I had a mega sort out of my wardrobe. Spurred on mostly by the fact that I was running out of space, but also because I wanted to get a grasp of what was missing from my wardrobe. Like everyone, I'm pretty sure, there are gaps in my wardrobe, which begs the question, why on earth am I making another tweed dress when I already have 3 tweed dresses? Too late to complain now, I'm not going to leave it half done, but you hear what I'm saying?
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| Wardrobe after the sort out |
I know people are of the view that you should sew or knit what you know you like, and I do agree, what on earth is the point of making things you don't want to wear? That said, shouldn't it also be about filling some gaps? Making the shift/ loungewear/ gorgeous vintage cardigan that you have been lusting over, but don't already own?
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| I certainly don't need to make any more evening dresses |
So, obviously I'm going to finish the dress I'm in the middle of making, and then I'm going to hunt down a pattern for a 1960s cropped jacket, and with the material I have left I will make a jacket to match the dress, thus turning the dress into a 1960s style dress suit, which I don't already have in my wardrobe. After that I am definitely going to be looking at what's missing from my wardrobe for inspiration for my future projects, trousers, knitwear, loungewear, stoles and tops. The list is endless, but I definitely need to be making items I need, and not making for makes sake.
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| First up, some new hats |
5 comments:
I know what you mean. I have waaaay too many clothes. It was actually becoming hard to put an outfit together because there was too much choice. I'm a lot stricter with myself nowadays. However there must be nothing nicer than wearing one of your own creations. x
I know what you mean, it's easier to go with what you know and are familiar with, but then you end up with lots the same...
The dress you made is gorgeous - and think how different it would look in a cotton floral fabric, as a day dress rather than evening... Just saying! xxxx
I can't even make stuff I need! I have just come to the realization that I can't sew, I can't even do a simple hem. So you gals just keep sewing away and blowing me away.
I admire your logical mind! I never know what clothing item I need until the moment arises and I'm faced with a sea of psychedelia, fake fur, lurex and platform heels.
The short jacket and shift sounds lovely & I agree with Curtise, that lovely evening dress would be great made up in a floral cotton or deckchair stripes as a day dress! x
make the hat on the top left, that would look perfect on you. More dresses, we must always have more... and you know I love tweed. Keep making and show us when it's done!! xxxx
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