Sew, I am learning something new.

August 28, 2014

Sew, I am learning something new.

I used to spend lots of money on clothes when I worked, but since I decided to stay home to be with my Littles, I need to conserve. I am being more creative. I am daring to learn new skills and to be different, not too different, just me different.

I rarely see something I want to buy and then wear it the way it was meant to be.

Also, finding modest clothing is hard. I have altered many clothing items to make them more modest, but this was the first time I bought something that was way too big and then altered it to fit me.

I bought this at the thrift store for $3.00.

I bought this skirt because of the detailing. I love the red piping and the buttons in the front and back.

There was a lining in this skirt that I had to take out before I pinned the skirt and then put it back into place when I was done.

This shirt with the anchors I found at TJ MAX for $12.00. It was to die for, but the sleeves were 3/4 length and the material wouldn't stay in place when I tried to roll them up. I felt they looked a little frumpy, so even though I love the pattern, I didn't want to wear it. I thought if the sleeves were shorter I would like it more and I was right.