2018 Ready To Wear Challenge

I have decided to take part in two sewing challenges this year.

Today I will talk about one of those, the Goodbye Valentino RTW 2018 challenge.  (I am number 971 on the list provided on this web site).

I have made a pledge not to buy Ready to Wear clothing for the entirity of 2018.

I sew about 80% of my wardrobe, my aim is to sew 100% of my wardrobe in 2018 and for this commitment to continue beyond the end of this calendar year.

What does this exactly mean that I can and can't do?

Here are some frequently asked questions (taken from Goodbye Valentino's blog):

1.May I buy sweaters since I don't knit?
No, you may not buy sweaters.

2. What about bathing suits?
No, you may not buy a bathing suit.

3. I'm attending a ball this year. May I buy a ball gown?
No you may not buy a ball gown.

4. Do I have to make my wedding dress?
Please buy the wedding dress of your dreams. A wedding dress or bridesmaid's dress is the only exception.

5. What about scarves?
No

6. What can we buy during 2018?
You many buy underwear, socks, jewelry, handbags and belts.

7. Can we buy shoes on a Ready to Wear Fast?
Y E S !!  Shoes are allowed - Enjoy 

8. Can I wear the Ready to Wear clothes I bought before the Fast?
Yes, absolutely.

9. May we accept gifts of clothing?
Of course.

10. Can we buy thrift shop clothes to refashion?
No. I encourage you to refashion clothes from your closet.

So, these are some of the rules, in my head I'm sorting through the things I'd like to make this year and tying this in with another challenge I've signed up for.

Watch this space, there's more to come, I look forward to it's challenges.

I have just pattern tested another pattern for Sinclair Patterns, and will release the pictures and details as soon as the pattern is released.  This time, it's a men's pattern.

Happy sewing everyone.

Sandra

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