Fabulous Idea!

So... I wish I were more creative. No. I wish I were actually able to sew. I have done a few projects with Sharon - thank you very much, I LOVE what we have made and am excited for the ones coming up - but I wish I already knew how to actually sew. Ya know? I think I should have taken more classes in high school and college (did they even offer any?) because it is something I find completely rewarding and fun!! Plus, I think that once you know what you're doing, it can be a lot cheaper than going out and buying new clothes. Plus, the knowledge can help when things don't fit right.

For instance. I am short. I am actually about 5'4.5" tall (though I usually round up to 5'5"). If I buy jeans that are 'regular' fit, they are too long though if I buy jeans that are 'short' fit they are too short. It's kind of like my waist: if I buy one size, they are too big though if I buy the size smaller, they are too tight for me. It bugs me!!

I think it would be great to be able to actually fix the things that need to be fixed - like my jeans - without thinking about it. I COULD try it myself, but I am sure I would screw things up.

Anyway, enough of my tirade, I want to share an amazing blog I found on the Yahoo! homepage today. It's called, New Dress A Day. It is about a woman, Marisa, who was laid off and decided to take a $1 vintage/consignment dress each day for a year and make it new/stylish ala Julie and Julia! She is awesome!! The creations she makes are inspiring, and something I have always wanted to be able to do!

So, I am adding her blog to my list, because she inspires me.