A week of planning, rather than making…
Each Wednesday, I take stock of the projects I’m working on.
What I’m Working On…
Crafting wise? – nada!
It’s just been one of those weeks where my crafting mojo has been MIA.
I’ve contemplated making lots of things, like…
: finally putting the buttons on my 2nd archer
: adding sleeves to my crazy colorful slipped stitch sweater
: picking up some white cotton lawn for a 3rd archer button up
: picking up some swishy fabrics for more skirts
: contemplating breaking my “separates = better” rule for a Sallie jumpsuit
I’m sure my crafting mojo will come back eventually – it always does – I just hope it comes back sooner rather than later, because I want new clothes…
To Read Over Coffee #2
A collection of links from the past few weeks that I think are interesting/amusing/educational/insightful enough to read/watch/listen & think about over a cup of coffee (or out in the sunshine).
Making:
“When the word ‘craft’ loses it’s meaning” from the Craft Council of England
From the article: “Everywhere you turn now you’re sold a craft utopia. Artisan bread? Craft beer? Craft crisps? What, or who, is the consumer supposed to believe?”
As a maker, it’s easy to ask “who made my clothing?” but how often do you ask “where does my fabric come from?”
Karie Bookish with some thoughts on Written Instructions for Lace
From the article: “For the first time since I began doing this professionally, I am not going to offer written instructions but just a fully charted pattern. It has been a tough call to make (I know many people like written instructions) but I think it’s the right one.”
Clothing & Fashion:
Producing fabric is complicated, ethically & sustainable producing fabric is even more so. Alabama Chanin on organic cotton and their supply chain.
So Zo’s Thoughts on Organic Cotton – basically “organic” is complicated
A thoughtful addition to the cultural conversation around shoes, “Windows on the soul: why we buy shoes we’re never going to wear” from The Newstatesman.
From the article: “Unlike with a dress, a hat, a bag or even a corset, every individual’s relationship with shoes is indelibly personal. Once worn, a shoe receives the imprint not just of its owner’s sole, but arguably also her soul.”
“I lived my life like every fashion girl on instagram ever: In the end, I gained about 313 followers in two weeks—but hated almost every minute of it.” on xojane What does into taking instagram perfect pictures?
Other:
Bacon + Lingerie. Meet The World’s Oldest Person
“How Ballerina Misty Copeland became American Ballet Theatre’s First African-American Swan Queen” on Vanity Fair
Sidewalk Flowers on BrainPickings – little red riding hood reminds you to get off the phone and pick some sidewalk flowers
“The Power of I am” by Alexandra Franzen – who are you?
living in maxi skirts – The Self-Made Wardrobe Week 46
The Self-Made Wardrobe is a project where I only wear garments I’ve made.
It’s a year long experiment in getting dressed without clothing labels –
it’s a year about noticing patterns, trying things, and observing what happens.
Day 316 – Friday, June 12th
archer button up shirt // black tank top // black maxi
bead crochet bracelets // rings // flip flops
Day 317 – Saturday, June 13th
archer button up shirt // black tank top // vine circle skirt
robot clock necklace // bracelets // rings // flip flops
Day 318 – Sunday, June 14th
black tank top // grey maxi skirt (new!)
long necklace // rings // cuff // flip flops
Day 319 – Monday, June 15th
archer button up shirt // black tank top // grey maxi skirt
bicycle necklace // rings // flip flops
Day 320 – Tuesday, June 16th
archer button up shirt // black tank top // black maxi skirt
pocket watch necklace // bracelets // rings // flip flops
Day 321 – Wednesday, June 17th
blue kimono // black tank top // grey maxi skirt
necklace // various rings // black flats
Day 322 – Thursday, June 18th
2nd archer button up // black tank top // black maxi skirt
bicycle necklace // rings // black flats
I think this might have been the first week since I finished my jeans, that I haven’t worn them…
And that’s because all I want to wear right now simple & comfortable maxi skirts. I guess it’s a good thing they’re easy to make – though a trip to the garment district might be in order.
