Making It Work
I often find myself sucked into buying gorgeous patterns online and have them made up before I even give a thought to how well they will work in my wardrobe and with my lifestyle. Yesterdays accounting round up made me realise how many dresses I have added to my wardrobe this year, a staggering 12. Before I began sewing for myself again two years ago, you would be lucky to find two dresses. I must admit though, I am a dress convert and find it far easier to throw a dress on in the morning than to try and co-ordinate tops and bottoms.
I have been inspired by Lara of Thornberry and her "What I wore" series as well as Me Made May, which I participated in for the first time in 2012. I don't have the discipline to photograph myself every day for a year though, so I thought I would included a Making It Work series this year. It is one thing to sew prolifically and post photos of the finished items, but I would also like to show how the items I make translate into my lifestyle. So to kick start my Making It Work posts, I thought I would do a post with photographs of me made clothing that I wore on my camping holiday.
These embroidered cotton Thurlow shorts are cool, comfortable and don't crush so became a firm favourite.
My Lycra and lace tee is loose enough to let the breeze through but I did have to be careful to make sure I put sunscreen under the lace areas. I did not want a lace shaped sunburn tattoo!
My tankini required a little adjustment mid holiday. I found that when wet the halter strap was too long. It is a good thing that I keep needle and thread in the caravan for just such a wardrobe malfunction.
Father Christmas gave me a mountain bike, so shorts and tee shirts featured heavily in my holiday apparel. My Beach Bling Tee was both practical and cool for cycling.
I have a few more 'making it work' items to show you that I haven't written about yet, but I will put these up in the next few days.
I have been inspired by Lara of Thornberry and her "What I wore" series as well as Me Made May, which I participated in for the first time in 2012. I don't have the discipline to photograph myself every day for a year though, so I thought I would included a Making It Work series this year. It is one thing to sew prolifically and post photos of the finished items, but I would also like to show how the items I make translate into my lifestyle. So to kick start my Making It Work posts, I thought I would do a post with photographs of me made clothing that I wore on my camping holiday.
These embroidered cotton Thurlow shorts are cool, comfortable and don't crush so became a firm favourite.
My Lycra and lace tee is loose enough to let the breeze through but I did have to be careful to make sure I put sunscreen under the lace areas. I did not want a lace shaped sunburn tattoo!
My tankini required a little adjustment mid holiday. I found that when wet the halter strap was too long. It is a good thing that I keep needle and thread in the caravan for just such a wardrobe malfunction.
My Cynthia Rowley dress is my go to dress. It is cool and comfortable and best of all, it doesn't crush.
Father Christmas gave me a mountain bike, so shorts and tee shirts featured heavily in my holiday apparel. My Beach Bling Tee was both practical and cool for cycling.
I have a few more 'making it work' items to show you that I haven't written about yet, but I will put these up in the next few days.
Hi Andrea, I'm a long time reader but first time commenter! I'm a big fan of your sewing style & find myself changing my sewing plans when I see some of the fabulous things you have created! I think the Making It Work series sounds fantastic and can't wait to see more of it! Thanks for your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, Thank you for your comment. It is always nice to hear that my creations have inspired someone else. I have often been inspired by blogs so it is nice to pay it forward so to speak.
Deleteawesome love all your creations - please join up with Wardrobe Wednesday some time :o) also are you part of kiwi mummy blogs??
ReplyDeleteI am not sure but I think I did join up to Kiwi Mummy blogs. I must check.
DeleteI will definitely join up to Wardrobe Wednesday.
What excellent camping clothes. I have my own camping wardrobe to share when I can get back to stable internet access, so it is particularly interesting to me to see your versatile pieces.
ReplyDeleteThank you for passing on the lovely blog award to me. I appreciate it.
Karen
Sorry, I didn't include your name in the post, but I actually realised I didn't know it. I have a sister called Karen so I shouldn't forget in a hurry :). I am pleased to see that NZ isn't the only place to have dodgy internet access in camping spots!
Deleteyay thanks for joining in :o)
ReplyDeleteI always like finding new blogs. It will be fun!
DeleteI love Making it Work! You've got a terrific camping wardrobe there.
ReplyDeleteThank you! It was born out of your 'what I wore' photos but I don't have nearly the dedication to photograph myself daily so this is my compromise.
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