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It has begun!

March 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized

 
 
I, Len, pledge that I shall abstain from the purchase of "new" manufactured items of clothing, for the period of 2  months. I pledge that I shall refashion, renovate, recycle preloved items for myself with my own hands in fabric, yarn or other medium for the term of my contract. I pledge that I [...]

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Und am ende der Strasse steht ein Haus am See

February 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Been listening to a lot of Eins Live lately while sewing, and this was one of the songs that came on as I finished this project last night. Thought it would be an appropriate title, the song talks about a house by the lake, orange trees and the sun shining – I couldn’t help [...]

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Taking the plunge

February 16th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Uncategorized

So I’ve signed myself up for a 2 month pledge over at Wardrobe Refashion…
For those of you that don’t know about Wardrobe Refashion, now’s the time to find out! Wardrobe Refashion is about giving up buying mass-manufactured clothing in favour of crafting your own clothing and refashioning preloved items.  A few of the bloggers [...]

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THAT WILL BE TWO POUNDS AND A BUTTON PLEASE

January 25th, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized

I think any girl will recognise that feeling of dread when they approach a checkout after a mad shopping spree in their favourite clothing store. Just pick up what you want, don’t bother to check the price tag, and leave the cringing for that moment you see the total and hand over your credit [...]

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