My intentions with taking these portraits was to show off the necklace I made. Instead, I ended up with really nice portraits and bokeh because I forgot to change the aperture on my camera.
In an effort to watch my spending and keep more of my money in my pocket, I am making more of the little things I like. I love, love, love necklaces, but I refuse to pay what some people are asking for them when I can make them myself. I jacked up many beads, but ended up with some nice necklaces in the end.
Today, I went to my favorite store to pick up a few things to add to my wardrobe only to find out they have made it harder for you to use one of the thousands of discount offers they send in the mail. I decided then it was time for me to pull my sewing machine out and start making my own clothes. This is a good thing for me, because I can tailor my clothes to fit my behind. As a woman blessed with curves, I get so tired of not being able to find jeans that fit without the big gap in the back. What is up with that?! Everyone does not have flat butts! Nor do I want to wear my clothes to the point my butt is hanging out or the clothes are so tight, you look like a squeezed sausage in lycra. Good Heavens.
So, this weekend, I am hitting the sewing store to see what’s out there, check out the fabric and get started. This will prove to be an interesting adventure.
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Christina - Love the necklace! I need to work my way up from bracelets to necklaces. “squeezed sausage in lycra” Uhem… been there! No more!
adrienne - You are the queen of self portraits!!! You know you can ROCK the sewing machine!!! GO YOU!
stephanie - there is truly nothing lik DIY. good luck to you as you venture back into sewing.
Michelle - Thanks for commenting on our post. Your photography is beautiful. And…I wish that I could sew. Best wishes to you as you set out to save money and rock beautiful self’made fashions:)
Elizabeth - Awesome necklace. And I absolutely hear you about the jeans. It’s one of my goals to learn to sew things for myself. Thanks for the inspiration!
QueenPam - What did you find at the sewing store? I gave up the sewing went the price of raw materials surpassed the bargain clothes I am able to find. I only sew clothes I can’t find or went I want something unique now. I hope you had better luck. Now jewelry is another thing altogether. I make most of my jewelry cause I want to wear something no one else has!
rani - the necklace it gorgeous!! Handmade rocks!