Wardrobe Essentials - Stitcher's Embracing the Slow Clothes Movement - The Sew Weekly Sewing Circle2024-03-29T07:56:10Zhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/forum/topics/wardrobe-essentials-stitchers?commentId=6365347%3AComment%3A63489&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI have been thinking about th…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-07-25:6365347:Comment:691142011-07-25T16:30:48.779ZSigridhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/Sigrid
I have been thinking about this concept for some time, but I keep getting derailed by pretty dresses. I need more pants, jackets and T-shirts, but those are the most difficult things to make. Maybe I need a major lifestyle change too.
I have been thinking about this concept for some time, but I keep getting derailed by pretty dresses. I need more pants, jackets and T-shirts, but those are the most difficult things to make. Maybe I need a major lifestyle change too. Good luck! That is very ambi…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-07-25:6365347:Comment:691072011-07-25T15:00:28.099ZJessiehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/Jessie
<p>Good luck! That is very ambitious, but a smart way to go about planning a wardrobe. I think most people forget the 'donate other stuff to make space' step, so that's smart too.</p>
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<p>I'm focusing on pattern drafting, because a big part of creating a wardrobe, for me, is having well-tested, mix-and-match-able patterns lying around to use. I'm working on a fitted dress with a sweetheart neckline (…</p>
<p>Good luck! That is very ambitious, but a smart way to go about planning a wardrobe. I think most people forget the 'donate other stuff to make space' step, so that's smart too.</p>
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<p>I'm focusing on pattern drafting, because a big part of creating a wardrobe, for me, is having well-tested, mix-and-match-able patterns lying around to use. I'm working on a fitted dress with a sweetheart neckline (<a target="_blank" href="http://somethingsihavemade.blogspot.com/2011/07/drafting-sweetheart-dress-in-pictures.html">more details on my blog</a>), and I'd like to refine my slacks pattern and start making more of those. I'm trying to be as practical as possible about my actual climate (snow five months out of the year, easily) and daily routine (teaching and taking classes at a university) and only make things that are useful, attractive, and sturdy.</p>
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<p>It's interesting to hear about everybody else's stash restrictions--I'm not much of a hoarder, but I'm willing to spend a little money on good-quality fabric for my projects. I do sometimes wish I just had a few yards of this or that lying around!</p> So I'm going to have to admit…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-07-25:6365347:Comment:689512011-07-25T11:08:08.482Zladykatzahttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/ladykatza
<p>So I'm going to have to admit I've been on a bit of a buying spree. However, its all been with my planned wardrobe in mind. Once August hits I'm on a fabric diet until after Christmas. I'm only going to allow myself to buy lining if I can't find something suitable in my stash. Possibly zippers or thread, but that's it. Between mine and my mother-in-law's stash of buttons I shouldn't want for them EVER again. </p>
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<p>I have about 14 dresses planned (some of these will be more…</p>
<p>So I'm going to have to admit I've been on a bit of a buying spree. However, its all been with my planned wardrobe in mind. Once August hits I'm on a fabric diet until after Christmas. I'm only going to allow myself to buy lining if I can't find something suitable in my stash. Possibly zippers or thread, but that's it. Between mine and my mother-in-law's stash of buttons I shouldn't want for them EVER again. </p>
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<p>I have about 14 dresses planned (some of these will be more than one of the same pattern, I have three cut out and ready to sew when the kids get back to school next month), two trousers, 2-3 pairs of shorts, and about five shirts and as many skirts. All of them hopefully color coordinated in some way. Also, I have a fitted suit and bombshell dress on the list too. I have about half a closet of clothes I never wear to donate or put up for swap. </p>
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<p>SO ANYWAY, I have a rather ambitious list. I'm trying to put it in an order of challenging my abilities, too. At least half the planned fabric has been in my stash for over two years or was acquired from my Mom or other relatives. Wish me luck! </p> RTW= Ready to Wear
Somewher…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-07-25:6365347:Comment:689502011-07-25T10:56:18.101Zladykatzahttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/ladykatza
<p>RTW= Ready to Wear</p>
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<p>Somewhere someone should do a sewing acronym dictionary. :)</p>
<p>RTW= Ready to Wear</p>
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<p>Somewhere someone should do a sewing acronym dictionary. :)</p> Wonderful idea!tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-07-24:6365347:Comment:685742011-07-24T11:52:14.024Zmary whttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/maryw
Wonderful idea!
Wonderful idea! I think you can save a lot of…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-07-22:6365347:Comment:683402011-07-22T15:30:29.546ZNora Zielhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/NoraZiel
<p>I think you can save a lot of money doing your own clothing especially when your skills advance and you can work better materials. Plus you can get what you want instead of something that you might not really like and will replace soon. But to be honest that arguments only counts if you enjoy the time you spend sewing ( or let's say most of the time :-) ) because you have to value your own time as well. But I really like to "save" money on clothing that way even if I know that I wouldn'd…</p>
<p>I think you can save a lot of money doing your own clothing especially when your skills advance and you can work better materials. Plus you can get what you want instead of something that you might not really like and will replace soon. But to be honest that arguments only counts if you enjoy the time you spend sewing ( or let's say most of the time :-) ) because you have to value your own time as well. But I really like to "save" money on clothing that way even if I know that I wouldn'd have bought the dress for the higher price.</p>
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<p>By the way what does the term RTW mean?</p> I thought I'd pop a little no…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-07-22:6365347:Comment:681772011-07-22T14:42:19.422ZSteviehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/StevieTucker
<p>I thought I'd pop a little note here as I think it counts towards my slow clothes movement.</p>
<p>I'm in the process of finishing off a silk dress I've made today in a couple of hours. From fabric I won in a giveaway and a pattern that was on buy 2 get 1 free... Yes that is right! I think it cost me £1 to make including thread from my stash as well. </p>
<p>I thought it was interesting to think how much this would have cost had I bought it on the highstreet... I reckon £70-£120 depending on…</p>
<p>I thought I'd pop a little note here as I think it counts towards my slow clothes movement.</p>
<p>I'm in the process of finishing off a silk dress I've made today in a couple of hours. From fabric I won in a giveaway and a pattern that was on buy 2 get 1 free... Yes that is right! I think it cost me £1 to make including thread from my stash as well. </p>
<p>I thought it was interesting to think how much this would have cost had I bought it on the highstreet... I reckon £70-£120 depending on which store. It reminds me of a British brand called Kew, I made it so I can wear it to interviews as I am job hunting at the moment. </p>
<p>I just thought Id post up and see how you all feel about the price of RTW clothing compared with the cost of your own sewing.</p> I finally managed to make my…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-07-22:6365347:Comment:682492011-07-22T09:17:22.196ZNora Zielhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/NoraZiel
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2968421973?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2968421973?profile=original" width="668"></img></a> I finally managed to make my color pallette, it is still lots of colors, the size represents how much I wear a color.</p>
<p>I would like to something similar for styles since I'm not really sure what my style is. I really would like to have some sort of concept for what I sew, I tend to get carried away by my insperation and then still not to know what to wear when I leave…</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2968421973?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2968421973?profile=original" width="668"/></a>I finally managed to make my color pallette, it is still lots of colors, the size represents how much I wear a color.</p>
<p>I would like to something similar for styles since I'm not really sure what my style is. I really would like to have some sort of concept for what I sew, I tend to get carried away by my insperation and then still not to know what to wear when I leave the house. Any ideas how to visualize style?</p> I feel so bad to admit I am s…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-07-21:6365347:Comment:680482011-07-21T19:38:12.333ZRachel Pinheirohttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/houseofpinheiro
<p>I feel so bad to admit I am such a consumist... but i am getting better with my choices as before I would be buying anything that took my fancy without really thinking about it... I am now only buying statement pieces that are timeless . Is that growing up? I dont really know... because I still feel urge to shop. I am also trying to be better with the enviroment.. using producs without parabens ( Body shop does amazing products) but I not sure i can be more than admire you all for this…</p>
<p>I feel so bad to admit I am such a consumist... but i am getting better with my choices as before I would be buying anything that took my fancy without really thinking about it... I am now only buying statement pieces that are timeless . Is that growing up? I dont really know... because I still feel urge to shop. I am also trying to be better with the enviroment.. using producs without parabens ( Body shop does amazing products) but I not sure i can be more than admire you all for this great attitude to life. Maybe one day I will be able to just let it go of frivilous shopping !</p>
<p>congratulations to you all !</p> Stevie, I'm right in your cam…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-07-21:6365347:Comment:682192011-07-21T17:20:00.191ZCathehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/cathe
Stevie, I'm right in your camp too. I just want to be really thoughtful about what I make and spend the time I need. I love all the lovely things shown here but I rarely wear dresses, it just doesn't work in the frigid tundra or the frigid work air conditioned environment. So, YAY to being thoughtful!
Stevie, I'm right in your camp too. I just want to be really thoughtful about what I make and spend the time I need. I love all the lovely things shown here but I rarely wear dresses, it just doesn't work in the frigid tundra or the frigid work air conditioned environment. So, YAY to being thoughtful!