tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post3381426840213708238..comments2023-09-16T05:56:01.927-07:00Comments on Create / Enjoy: A long overdue book recommendation, I know you'll like this one: OverdressedAdventures in Dressmakinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-61875407009487462752015-01-25T17:17:37.878-08:002015-01-25T17:17:37.878-08:00Ha, I just said this morning..."It's time...Ha, I just said this morning..."It's time to purge my closet again!" :o)<br /><br />JJ<br />www.dressupnotdown.blogspot.comAdventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-76560459738431797352015-01-24T14:42:53.767-08:002015-01-24T14:42:53.767-08:00Congrats! Those are rare skills these days, good t...Congrats! Those are rare skills these days, good to keep them alive!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-48990058761121007302015-01-24T14:42:32.832-08:002015-01-24T14:42:32.832-08:00Useful and beautiful, absolutely!Useful and beautiful, absolutely!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-35592619034989852172015-01-24T14:42:22.300-08:002015-01-24T14:42:22.300-08:00Absolutely! Even 10 years ago, pieces were better ...Absolutely! Even 10 years ago, pieces were better quality. All the more reason to be a pickier and less frequent shopper.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-67327882524842487042015-01-24T14:41:46.472-08:002015-01-24T14:41:46.472-08:00Absolutely, less is more!Absolutely, less is more!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-61370009826918012012015-01-24T14:40:38.557-08:002015-01-24T14:40:38.557-08:00Your blog is beautiful! Great that you're spre...Your blog is beautiful! Great that you're spreading the word. <br /><br /><br />Good advice, that is helpful when it feels overwhelming to make a change.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-3171763933944848522015-01-24T14:38:35.304-08:002015-01-24T14:38:35.304-08:00I have the exact same problem about getting rid of...I have the exact same problem about getting rid of homemade pieces. I do it sometimes, and I hope someone somewhere appreciates them!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-64901494817932864702015-01-24T14:37:56.784-08:002015-01-24T14:37:56.784-08:00That's so cool to hear!! I bet it is a great l...That's so cool to hear!! I bet it is a great learning experience for life!!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-15646994071527490072015-01-24T14:37:22.965-08:002015-01-24T14:37:22.965-08:00Yes, happy to lend it to you! =)Yes, happy to lend it to you! =)Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-12881033973001605902015-01-24T14:36:58.250-08:002015-01-24T14:36:58.250-08:00Cool! That sounds simple and low-stress!Cool! That sounds simple and low-stress!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-30057468753044728732015-01-24T13:17:13.322-08:002015-01-24T13:17:13.322-08:00Will have to put this guy on hold at the library--...Will have to put this guy on hold at the library--I feel the same you do, that the last 10 years I've been only sale rack or cheap clothing shopping because I wanted "variety"--but it never lasts! And now even some of the nice stuff I've purchased--I have noticed the build quality going down. Very sad.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-4840367619891048432015-01-24T11:38:12.011-08:002015-01-24T11:38:12.011-08:00This book sounds like I would enjoy it. I am not ...This book sounds like I would enjoy it. I am not much of a shopper but sadly also not a do it myselfer. But when I get stuff its usually quality instead of cheap stuff. I do think that the less is more theory also applies to clothing :)Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-89284701373632630032015-01-24T10:26:12.110-08:002015-01-24T10:26:12.110-08:00Gotta have flip flops in every color! :) Seriously...Gotta have flip flops in every color! :) Seriously, I like the perspective of doing more with less, including the wardrobe. As a professional organizer, I am always encouraging clients to simplify. Less clutter (including clothes) makes for a happier life. I'm always saying only keep what is useful and truly beautiful to you. And if you haven't used it (worn it) in a year, let go of it. I'm going to look into the capsule concept. Very interesting.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-59675115123023323212015-01-24T02:47:56.831-08:002015-01-24T02:47:56.831-08:00I have not read this book either, but will definit...I have not read this book either, but will definitely look for this in the library, I started making clothes from remaking charity/thrift shop finds last year and intend on continuing this year. I was beginning to get bothered by the lack of quality in store-bought and also that they go with a one size fits all, and manufacturing processes seem to dumb down cut - I am delighted I did, as its pulling on my sewing and drafting skills which had been much underused - http://rudai-deanta.blogspot.ie/Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-67445625594845605222015-01-23T12:42:11.924-08:002015-01-23T12:42:11.924-08:00I do not have a capsule wardrobe, but I do sew the...I do not have a capsule wardrobe, but I do sew the majority of my own clothes. I am in the process of cleaning out my closet and 90% of the items are handmade. I made it a goal last year to not buy any new clothing. I stuck to it and only bought one skirt from the thrift store. Although I do make my own clothes, I have a hard time getting rid of them, even if I don't particularly like the piece, mostly because they are handmade and I put time into making it. I'm trying to work on finding a balance.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-88557229819848239942015-01-23T11:17:42.939-08:002015-01-23T11:17:42.939-08:00I think the hardest part of the capsule wardrobe c...I think the hardest part of the capsule wardrobe concept is that it's easy for bottoms with basic skirts and pants and jeans, but there are so many fun patterns and cuts and colors that I can't choose just a few accent colors that coordinate. I also love pieces that are interesting and tell a story, instead of just being basic and like anyone else could get.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-87660456332426164812015-01-23T10:57:59.464-08:002015-01-23T10:57:59.464-08:00I am the absolute worst at getting rid of things. ...I am the absolute worst at getting rid of things. While I certainly shop with intention letting go of pieces is really hard for me. I need to find a balanced solution.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-9459443437324210192015-01-23T09:01:51.040-08:002015-01-23T09:01:51.040-08:00Inspired by Unfancy I have started a capsule wardr...Inspired by Unfancy I have started a capsule wardrobe in October and I love it so much that I will stick to it for the rest of my life. I loved my autumn one so much that I just kept it as is for Winter. I had 34 pieces in my Autumn one, and now I realised I could easily do with 25 pieces or so. It is really inspiring! I always recommend people to just try it out for a month and see how it goes - that's what I told myself when I started, but I never imagined it would be this easy and enjoyable!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-63693119584667151852015-01-23T08:39:28.754-08:002015-01-23T08:39:28.754-08:00I'm impressed by all of the people who have pa...I'm impressed by all of the people who have pared down to capsule wardrobes over the past few years. I go to a ton of different mom/blog/work/benefit functions that require different types of clothing so it's been hard for me to fully pare down, but I've been better about buying quality vs. quantity. The book looks really interesting!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-4508227584078881702015-01-23T07:36:43.827-08:002015-01-23T07:36:43.827-08:00this is my current mission - stop buying the crap ...this is my current mission - stop buying the crap (I'm much better now), donate that which i don't wear, and actually just stop buying stuff i don't wear. i need to read this too!<br /><br />http://www.ladiesinnavy.comAdventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-25464767277198606372015-01-23T07:34:18.247-08:002015-01-23T07:34:18.247-08:00I have a quasi capsule wardrobe basically because ...I have a quasi capsule wardrobe basically because I haven't really bought a lot of new clothes since having baby #2 in hopes that maybe I can lose a little bit of the baby weight before investing in a new wardrobe. I have about 20 total pieces (excluding workout and lounge clothes)Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.com