Archive for May 29th, 2008

Posted on May 29, 2008 - by Lu

Make It, Don’t Buy It

My intentions with taking these portraits was to show off the necklace I made. Instead, I ended up with really nice portraits and bokeh because I forgot to change the aperture on my camera.

In an effort to watch my spending and keep more of my money in my pocket, I am making more of the little things I like. I love, love, love necklaces, but I refuse to pay what some people are asking for them when I can make them myself. I jacked up many beads, but ended up with some nice necklaces in the end.

Today, I went to my favorite store to pick up a few things to add to my wardrobe only to find out they have made it harder for you to use one of the thousands of discount offers they send in the mail. I decided then it was time for me to pull my sewing machine out and start making my own clothes. This is a good thing for me, because I can tailor my clothes to fit my behind. As a woman blessed with curves, I get so tired of not being able to find jeans that fit without the big gap in the back. What is up with that?! Everyone does not have flat butts! Nor do I want to wear my clothes to the point my butt is hanging out or the clothes are so tight, you look like a squeezed sausage in lycra. Good Heavens.

So, this weekend, I am hitting the sewing store to see what’s out there, check out the fabric and get started. This will prove to be an interesting adventure.