Is it true? Are update posts boring? I found this posted in the sewing blog sphere and I thought about my monthly blog updates.
Update posts aren't usually interesting but...
I'm still going to continue with them because for me it is a record and keeps me accountable to my sewing and budgetary goals. I really hope it is not boring for those visiting this blog. If it is please feel free to skip this post but I do hope you return another time.
Sewing:
There were two projects that didn't get made up this month. The print wrap dress and the floral jacket are still on my wish-list. The wrap dress is cut and a few seams have been stitched, so hopefully soon it will be finished. The jacket is still a dream folded up neatly within the yardage of fabric.
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| Top L to R: Blue lace top, OOP McCall's 7946; Fashion Revolution Necklace; Minty wrap dress, OOP Vogue 7014; Silk dress, Vogue 1410; Cotton knit top, OOP Vogue 8710. |
Beside finishing (and starting) the wrap dress and jacket, next month, I would like to make a pair of pants for moi, and a new dress and slip for Mama R. Being told to rest the hand is throwing a curve ball into my sewing plans though. We'll just have to wait and see how far I get with these plans.
RTW Fast:
Actually, I didn't pick up any ready-to-wear items this month. Woohoo! And next month is Me-Made-May '16 which I pledge to participate.
I have to admit I do like this activity because it hits home that I have a me-made wardrobe that I like and which fits me better than RTW. And it is a good exercise in finding out what needs there are to fill (besides undies--really need to sew some undergarments).
The Stats:
Supplies
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Quantity Used from the stash this Month
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Quantity Used this Year
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Added to the Stash this year
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Basting Tape
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0
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0.40 metres
|
0
|
Bias Tape
|
2 metres
|
2.01 metres
|
0
|
Buttons
|
0
|
19
|
0
|
Chain
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Cord Stopper
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
Elastic
|
1 metre
|
3.8 metres
|
1 metre
|
Fabric
|
8.1 metres
|
27.65 metres
|
30.9 metres
|
Fusible Tape
|
0.40 metres
|
0.40 metres
|
0
|
Hand needles
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Hook and Eyes
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Interfacing
|
0
|
1.60 metres
|
10 metres
|
Lace trim
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Pattern (new)
|
1
|
7
|
6
|
Pattern (previously used)
|
3
|
5
|
0
|
Ribbon
|
0
|
0.50 metres
|
0
|
Serger needles
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Serger thread
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
Sewing machine needles
|
1
|
6
|
0
|
Snaps
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Thread
|
2
|
5
|
24
|
Trim
|
0
|
1.8 metres
|
1.8 metres
|
Velcro
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Zipper
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
