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Hello! I am not a blogger. I just want you to know that up front. I've tried and I even built this blog once, a long time ago, but, well, we never bonded. <br />
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I'm resurrecting the old thing, though, just so I can join in on the 2015 challenge at Sew Your Own Wardrobe for a Year (which will almost certainly be referred to as SYOWfaY from now on). That's one of the requirements: link to your blog. Well, here it is: my sad little blog with nothing on it. <br />
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I'll try to post pictures of my sewing projects but only if I can figure out how . . . no promises there. I do promise to try, though.<br />
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I'm a Catholic wife and mom. We homeschool and I am a professional interpreter. I started taking sewing lessons a few years ago and when I began, I thought it would be grand to be able to make all my clothes. Almost immediately, though, that teacher moved and I've been looking for a good teacher since. I finally found a wonderful lady and have been taking again since December. I'm determined to conquer a simple knit t-shirt and straight skirt. I still haven't mastered them but, as of this month, I finally made one I'd wear in public. In fact I've worn it to Mass once and to work once and like it a lot. I'd insert a pic here if I had one. I'll try.<br />
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I would really like to master the tee and skirt combo b/c I can see so many possibilities. Depending on the fabric (and accessories) I could have anything from a running skirt and tee to a really pretty church outfit. Yeah, I run in skirts (and leggings, usually).<br />
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I think I will approach this challenge in stages. For the first quarter, I'll focus on really mastering those two items: the tee and skirt. I want to make several sets for running, several for dancing (my family goes east coast swing dancing on Saturdays), several for church/work, and several for casual wear. I also <strike>want to</strike> WILL pull everything from my closet and take stock before returning. That is my plan for this weekend. I know I have several things that need a top to finish the outfit so I'll find a fabric to complete those. I practically collect cute skirts so have quite a few that have never been worn b/c they have no matching top. Ridiculous, I know! So, I will complete those sets. <br />
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I'll decide next quarter's goal closer to next quarter. My over arching goal, though, is not to buy any clothing except unmentionables. Similarly, I'm not ready to tackle outerwear but I think I'm good on coats and jackets for now.<br />
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I'm so happy to join you ladies in the SYOWfaY 2015 challenge!<br />
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