I'm in a quandary. Do I continue to add to my wardrobe by making new? Because we all know I own the raw materials to do so. Or do I deconstruct and remake? I've made some beautiful dresses over the years using some amazing fabrics. During my weight gain, I gave a lot away because I could make new. But now that the weight is gone and will probably stay gone...do I give away again? Or do I remake?
Y'all I've never been a remake sewing woman. The alterations always annoyed me so I made new. BUT some of these summer dresses are just gorgeous and I don't want to say goodbye...
Dresses like this:
You get the drift. I did reclaim a few dresses and skirts:
Made this skirt in 2019. Re-wore it last week. Wearing the denim version next weekend.
A rayon crepe version of my TNT flare skirt made in 2017 went on vacation with me and has been worn to work this summer. I've pulled the pattern to make more.
A couple of Myosotis dresses have also been reclaimed:
While I have reclaimed some older pieces that I thankfully didn't give away, there are so many more that will go in the donate pile. So do I reclaim or do I donate. I will keep you updated.
...as always more later!
Make new. This is a new chapter for you. You've got the goods (literally). Maybe look at this as being able to construct garments and use up existing yardages to reflect this new stage of your life. Keep the garments you absolutely cannot do without or hate to part with and reconstruct those. Kim
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