Barely did I have time to unpack my suitcase and do laundry than I was off once more, anew. I wish I’d had had time to sew one more quick jersey fabric shirt, in between, or work on my blazer a bit more, or start my cape…but…such is life. I did not.
So I’m sticking to my resolution of wearing only handmade, as much as possible, whenever I leave town, so here I am, doing my best. Today, for travel, I’m wearing the corduroy skirt I made recently (and posted here) with the whipped-together cowl-neck tee shirt I made two weeks ago, for last week’s trip.
Meanwhile, sewing plans and creative projects pile up in my mind (and in my pocket-sized notebook) but I will have to wait to get to them for a few more days.
This is a short trip, anyway: three days, three outfits, and then hopefully I’ll be able to work on something brand new.
Meanwhile, I think I want to re-make the waistband on this skirt. When I wear something store-bought, I just make do with however it fits. When I wear something self-made, however, I fuss over every detail, never quite content. After wearing it a while, I always think I can improve on a thing.
I suspect this is why so many garments end up in my mending basket, as just more work to be done.
handmademess 
You’ve inspired me- I’m going to to pack and wear at least 1 me made a day on my vacation at the end of the month….can I borrow 15 shifts?
Ha! I might have gotten myself in trouble, actually.
I’m thinking specifically about a beach vacation I’m taking, this summer. Does this mean I have to sew my own bathing suit?
Love that skirt!!! Good luck on your bathing suit too! (One of my favorite Esty shops, Pierogi Picnic, makes some suits out of t-shirts!!! They really wouldn’t provide the support I need these days up top as I’m still nursing my baby, but they are inspiring….).
Thanks!
I’m thinking bathing suits might fall in the same category as tights and shoes, as an exemption. I have an almost-brand-new bathing suit from last summer anyway, I’d like to get some wear out of that, anyway.