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RE: #needleworkmonday | The Curated Wardrobe
It’s funny because I am a sustainable minimalist because I have to be. I have worn the same clothing for years trying to add new pieces and maybe a pair of shoes to change them up a bit. If I could take on the approach that @neumannsalva takes of buying new things I would. It’s because of our limited finances and the fact I put my kids before myself...
hmmm new pair of jeans for me or jeans for my daughter because all of hers are too small?
I put shopping for myself behind me when I realized with five kids someone is always going to need something, they grow fast like grass lol.
I appreciate these tips and advice Audrey gives because I am always looking for resourceful ways to better my wardrobe on a minimum budget.
I think Audrey's tips are great! The only one I can't quite get my head around is spraying your tights with hairspray to reduce snagging and laddering ... I'm sure it works if you are deft enough, but I'm imagining that I would end up encased in rigid leggings like the Tin Man!
Oh gosh yes! I can see that! 😄
I totally understand you and admire how you manage your wonderful family. I am (sadly) in a complete different position as I only care for my tiny family (husband and mother), so my resources are not so limited. Nevertheless, I cannot spent too much as I still do not really earn my income because of the headaches. But I am (and there is my conflict) a gruesome bargain hunter with clothes... it gets worse as I improve in sewing... as I know am able to alter and better repair reduced clothes which are ripped or do not fit perfectly. I do not spend much money on clothes, but my conscience tells me to stop buying these things as they are not sustainable.
Oh yes absolutely! Everyone’s situation is different and some are able to do more than others. It’s probably a good thing my resources are limited because I’d probably go crazy with shopping! 😆
I admire that you alter and mend your clothing. I want to get better at sewing so I can do that more too!