15-06-2024, 03:23 PM
(15-06-2024, 03:08 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: Embellishing our clothes is such fun - and visible mending is certainly a 'thing', and not just because it is a sustainable eco sensitive way to extend the life of a garment. I spent this morning darning a black merino cardy that is so useful but grew three holes by magic. It now co ordinates rather well with the denims it usually pairs with seeing the nearest wool happened to be several tones of denim blue. And it was very pleasurable sitting here in the sun, randomly plying my needle through that fine black merino with one of hgtv's home shows on the screen.
And I am now quite happy to wear my ' altered' wardrobe pieces out in public - occasionally it sparks conversation, most of the time it is ignored, but I do know I am seeing more examples on other people, so maybe it is catching. If it is, considering what our addiction to fast fashion is costing the planet - that's a good thing!
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That looks really good - bet it catches on.
Cold here but suddenly slightly sunny so took a chance & hung out the washing..& now the clouds have come out dammit. Mystery of book solved - friend remembers vaguely telling me about the book a while ago so that's probably who it was. She was once a Kindy teacher & only recently finally became a gran, so it was always most likely to be her recommending it for my newest great grandson.
in order to be old & wise, you must first be young & stupid. (I'm still working on that.)