I was missing the camaraderie and intellectual stimulation from my time at The Evergreen State College, and since I am still unemployed, I decided to start a meet-up group. I chose the theme of "repurposing". For those who don't know what that is, for me, it is about taking clothes that don't fit and "repurposing" them into clothes that do or practical things I can use. As I said, I am still unemployed, have been for awhile. My current wardrobe has been deteriorating since it has been years since I have bought anything new for myself. I need clothes I can interview in as well as things I can just wear whenever. Here is my first attempt. I took a dress, a skirt and a man's shirt (thank you Brandon) and created a skirt which I love to wear. The picture actually shows 2 dresses but I decided not to use the brown dress, it didn't work out well and I substituted a skirt I had instead.
On the finished skirt, near the top left by the waistband, you can see where I added a cuff portion from the dress shirt. I made it into a small pocket to hold my house key when I go on walks. I also used the shirt pocket (can't see it, it's on the back of the skirt) for a pocket to carry my camera. I live in a neighborhood with lovely gardens and I take pics every chance I get. Here's one from my walk today.
I also made a dust cover for my sewing machine, now that I leave it out all the time, gotta keep the dust off. I found the instructions here: http://candacetodd.blogspot.com/2010/04/sewing-machine-cover-tutorial.html Thank you Candace! I added a "cutwork" section for practice. I made it out of fabric I was given so it only cost me the thread and my time. I think it turned out well.
So, we were supposed to have our second "repurposing" meeting today, but one of the girls had a job interview. A job is much more important than a meeting. So we will reschedule. No big deal. Though my boyfriend Brandon and I may have to eat the fruit muffins I made for the meeting. I made them from the recipe on the back of the Bob's Red Mill White Rice Flour bag. Thanks Bob!
They turned out pretty good, a little dry, but nothing some butter or jam wouldn't fix. That's the way it goes sometimes when you bake gluten-free. It usually turns out either too dry or too moist. I miss baking with regular flour. It always turned out right.
Well, I guess that's all for today. Till next time...tootles.
