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I've been doing this for about a year now, gradually, to renew my wardrobe. I have used about the same sewing pattern in many, many years. A few years ago I found the American pattern maker Tina Givens, and bought me a bunch of patterns from her. Above all, one of these patterns is a big favorite of mine – the others I have unfortunately tired of.
Tina Givens has a very fun style on their clothing patterns. They are for women, it's oversize, there are ruffles and applications, and it's incredible. I would really like to have her clothes on, but after several years of diligent testing, I have realized that most of it from her is something that unfortunately does not suit me. I am significantly larger than average, and that kind of clothes makes me big as a house – in other words, it's not very flattering to me.
So in addition to the trouser pattern which I still use, I have abandoned Tina Givens in favor of George & Ginger, where I have bought absurd amounts of patterns. I also bought from a couple of other American pattern makers, but not at all to the same extent.
the reason for I'm writing about this today is because I just finished sewing a new tank top (however, not from George & Ginger, this time). In other words, you have no idea how sickeningly fucking ass happy I am to have a basically brand new wardrobe. I have saved a few garments since before – including one I sewed according to a pattern I redrawn myself from a finished one. But basically all my old clothes have gone in the trash either, or should I think about whether and if so how I can sew them to something else. Maybe I even get my ass out and sew that bedspread with various fabric scraps (not patchwork quilt, but only – stay).
Due my yoga and the expected results of it eventually, I have put a stop to the purchase of fabric for a while in the future. It feels a little creepy, but on the other hand, it might be a good idea for me to get rid of the fabrics that are waiting at home. Right now I'm refilling my stock of summer clothes, because for some reason I always feel that I lack summer clothes. The linen I just sewed is the second from the same pattern, and I'm soooo happy! Once I start buying fabric again, I can imagine sewing several of these (and several others as well, for that part).
I have too otherwise sewn end to a very nice mixture of linen and viscose. Or; I have a few meters left lying and wrinkled, so my hope is that the wrinkles will hang out. Otherwise I have to wash it (again) and see if it gets better. At the moment, my plan is to sew something blouse / jack-like that you tie at the front (patterns from the 70s). Good to have over the vests, when one does not feel comfortable walking in bare linen.
I can like do not stop being so ridiculously happy. I know I'm nagging, but then, seriously – you do not understand how amazing fucking ascoolast of all it is, to feel so happy with their clothes. There were plenty, many years ago I felt so happy – if I ever did. I don 't think so.