Deconstruction update

I found out what to do with the way too big pants...I found a vintage pattern today. PENCIL SKIRTS!!! I will definitely use the brown plaid slacks for the skirt. I think I am going to do it in denim too. I am not much for the Jackie O jacket, but I wanted a nice flattering pencil skirt.

Operation: Destruction Part Una

So, just like the rest of us, I am itching for spring...I long for short airy dresses and open toe wedges...but alas Mother Nature has decided to keep spring at bay. I am totally sick of my clothes and I am too broke to buy anything new. Up-cycling is the plan for me. Over the past 2 years I have lost about 100 pounds, and still have a lot of my clothes left. Yes, I should have given them away...but I REALLY REALLY like them. I spent so many years holding on to clothes, mostly because I had a hard time finding stuff that fit and was fairly fashionable. Each weekend I plan on taking them to a charity...and don't. With my perpetual goal of being honest with myself, I decided to recycle and up (or in my case down) cycle my clothes. I have started with a pair of slacks that are made from a fabulous Cotton/Lycra blend. Also I discovered that the best way to learn to make something is to tear it apart first. I got up and close with waistbands and pocket...two things I have a hard time with....I can't wait to try them now! I hope to have some pictures posted of this adventure soon.

Spring fever

Used to be a tablecloth...and I haven't figured out how to take nice pictures...just mugshots, minus the mug

This is the most she has moved in years

Mal was trying to help

He kept making me nervous trying to catch the scissors 

Not liking it

I am having a heck of a time knitting. Here in the northwest we had a few days of gorgeous almost spring like weather and it woke the fever...I want to wear open toed shoes and dresses...not boots and leggings. This the fever has turned me to sewing. That and I am SOOOO tired of all my clothes. I have a couple of bins filled with fabric and enough patterns to do me for awhile....but I have lost all my straight pins over the winter. (Don't ask!) Anyway I whipped up a tunic that I am totally unhappy with. Unhappy maybe because there was no pattern and no dressmaker dummy to put it on. I love the fabric and enjoyed the lesson. I also made a mini dress out of an old tablecloth. I don't usually wear short dresses, but hey there is always a first time.