Sew, Sew Me! Making My Own Clothes in 2013

This past Christmas, I was invited to several parties. I also kept seeing all my fabric I have piled up in my craft room. Suddenly it hit me, why not make my own clothes, and start with some Christmas outfits.

I pulled out some sewing patterns, and green sequined fabric. I even put myself to a time limit. I made a top in a couple of hours.

No one told me that sewing sequined fabric was difficult with a sewing machine. So I was left to sew the top BY HAND. Yes every stitch by hand, but I got it done in a few hours.

I was channeling my mother who could whip up a dress by just looking at it, and in a couple of hours. She always told me "no one will see the inside." She was right.

Just Sew or Re-Purpose in 2013

I have a room full of boxes of sewing patterns, fabric, and a sewing machine. I've decided and will do my best in 2013, to make ALL my own clothes. This does not include under garments. I don't think bras will be easy to put together. Leave that to the professionals.

I'm either going to make something new to wear or re- purpose clothing I already have or that I find at a thrift stores. I grew up shopping at thrift stores and garage sales, and let me just say---there is a lot to be found at these places.

So I'll keep you posted with my new projects.  I hope to inspire you to sew or at least try it.  I'm also allowing myself to buy fabric when it’s on sale. Here I come Jo-Ann Fabrics, Hancock Fabrics, Hobby Lobby. I am not a professional seamstress. I'm a journalist by profession.

Now what to do with all those gift cards I got for Kohl’s and JC Penny?

There's nothing better than someone saying "I love your top." Sew, sew me!