It's almost September....

Last week, I went into a frenzy of sewing. I actually managed to complete three skirts, two tops and a dress. I surprised even myself! And the craziest thing was, prior to last week, all my sewing mojo had gone on holidays.... something to do with the ridiculous amount of work I have fallen behind on for school??? Perhaps. But, with one day to go, here is my Self-Stitched wardrobe

(excuse my dismal photography skills)
I actually have more than this - there is a large number of things in the wash in preparation (a skirt, some pants, a dress or two), and two of my dresses are in my boyfriends wardrobe. And I have about a million things waiting to be hemmed (cough...)

On top of this stuff, i've allowed myself to wear stretch items I already own - my lack of an overlocker made that one a no-brainer. I'm pretty happy with my efforts, overall. Although i'm going to have to be pretty creative with my outfits for school, I can still sew during September, so it shouldn't be an issue.

This whole adventure has made me realise that I can easily get by making and thrifting my clothes - and that I enjoy it much more. I really hate shopping for new clothes. I feel so guilty. How many miles in a truck have new clothes travelled? Who made it and how much were they paid?? I know all the same questions apply for fabric but with new clothes it just feels different... So, i've decided to give up buying brand new clothes. It's just not necessary for me anymore.

Anyway, I am going to get back to being sick and reading The Prisoner of Azkaban (yay!)
Happy stitching!

New bike!

A few weeks ago my parents went to go pick up a mattress from my Aunt's house and came back with (amongst many other things) an old ladies cruiser bike in need of some TLC. My father has been busy rebuilding it for me, and today, he finished!!!

This is my baby:

I'm getting a feeling that his name is Morrissey.... maybe due to my excessive Smiths-listening that has been going on lately....




He even has white wall tyres!

I only need to get a basket, and then he will be absolutely perfect. I am so excited for the weather to warm up so I can ride everywhere! I have been riding on my mothers bike a lot recently, but the crazy wind and my lack of gloves have been causing problems. It's okay though, the cherry blossoms are out and that is a sure sign that spring is not so far away :)