Who said that?? LOL It's SO stuck in my head.
Tony and I took the girls and their friends shopping this weekend. NORMALLY we would do a drop off, but because it's holiday time and folks love to act a fool, we stayed with them.
When I started sewing, I felt like I had to make EVERYTHING. I actually WANTED to make everything. I was so proud of the fact that I KNEW how to sew and could make it look good (even though you could tell that my first items were my FIRST ITEMS lol).
So for a few years, I HATED the mall. Like HATED IT.
Maybe last year or the year before that, I realized I don't HAVE to sew anything. Sometimes it's cheaper to just buy it.
So, I started buying things here and there. Stuff that was super cute and deeply discounted OR simple things like tanks and tshirts.I LOVE the thrift store so I would often find little treasures in there.
This trip to the mall made me realize how much I actually LIKE shopping lol. I had so much fun. I don't think I'll buy things like I did before I started sewing but I'll def get the things that I like lol.
I'm so glad I'm breaking away from feeling like I have to sew every single item I wear!
That's some progress for me lol.
Alright, that's all lol.
I LOVE TO SHOP. The thing that deters me from shopping more is how much they charge for things RTW. I just know I could make it for less, in the exact color, etc. that I want. Now that Raven is here and I have even less time than before, I have to realize that time is also a currency that I have to be protective of so now my quest is to strive for balance and sew the things I want when I have time and buy things I see that I want that I know I won't have time to sew. One thing I noticed since I started sewing more of my clothes was that I was able to spend more on my shoes and not bust the budget so that has to be a win!
Posted by: Kelly | December 13, 2011 at 01:26 AM
Right now I'm where you were. I want to make everything including underwear!
Posted by: Rachelle | December 13, 2011 at 02:06 AM
I've never been a fan of clothing shopping so I love that I can make everything. Now that I have 3 little ones and nothing fits, I haven't really had a choice though so the majority of my wardrobe is not sewn. I think though it is different when you have severe fitting issues (like huge breasts, short torso, extremely long legs, just to name a few).
Posted by: Kimberly | December 13, 2011 at 03:37 AM
My mom sewed a lot tried to get me to do it but I only managed to learn how to put a zipper in. She sewed all her church clothes and mines too but she bought everyday clothes.
Posted by: kita | December 13, 2011 at 07:15 AM
True indeed. I don't make everything. (I really don't understand why folks feel strongly about making their own undergarments) I don't make anything that's cheaper to buy than make like t-shirts.
Posted by: Serenity | December 13, 2011 at 08:46 AM
That is definitely progress, but I am right there with you on deeply disliking the mall for shopping.
Posted by: lu | December 13, 2011 at 09:15 AM
I dislike the mall but want to look good. I don't sew; I knit but want to look good.
How can I win? I have to shop although I hate it. LOLOLOLOL!!!!
Posted by: Nicky | December 13, 2011 at 09:49 AM
I do love to sew and crochet. I don't like mall shopping for clothes. However, I LOVE to go shoe shopping! So since I make most of my clothes, I have more money to buy shoes! (LOL)
Posted by: Regina | December 13, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Woman be shoppppping, THAT WAS DAVE CHAPELLE ON NUTTY PROFESSOR! and ditto Adrienne, I love to shop! Like love, love, love to shop! I can find something to buy anywhere! Even at the hardware store! LOL But, I love shopping for my kids more than I do myself!!!! but, I still manage to shop for me too! Kwim, maybe not! LOL
Posted by: Dana | December 13, 2011 at 03:08 PM
Great progress!!! Know exactly what you mean. Sewing is just another means for me to express my creativity but save money. It's nice to add that with other methods. And, I agree--I LOVE Thrift stores too!
Posted by: Victoria Baylor | December 13, 2011 at 09:56 PM
There is something about instant gratification when I find a great value -- even if it means I spent a lot of money on something with amazing quality. I also like being able to get the perfect item -- whether it be a gift, for me or the house. That's why I love shopping. Sewing is about perfection and value in a different way. Sewing is supposed to give me a fit that I can't achieve off the rack. Sometimes, I want to make something less expensive than what stores are charging. I have dreams of one day making garments where money isn't an object -- $35/yd? No problem :-)
Posted by: NuJoi1908 | December 19, 2011 at 07:06 AM
The Mall is kinda like a present to you, Adrienne. You don't know if you'd like it til you open it. :) How about Tony and the other girls? What did they buy?
Posted by: Larissa Dobbin | March 23, 2012 at 05:29 PM