Where has the time gone?

I didn't stop sewing I just wasn't taking the time to write about it. I'm going to give blogging another try. I hope you'll stay with me.I can't believe that it has been almost three years since my last post. Even prior to that my postings were somewhat sporadic. What can I say? Life got in the way. At one point I even had three blogs going. Man was that tiring. I think I'm going to combine all three. Sew my blog will now include not only my sewing but also my machine knitting (which I intend to start back doing), my doll clothes making and my paper crafting. It's my party and I can do what I want...LOL

I recently had a rather significant weight-loss and there is a down side to it. I really don't have anything to wear! That includes bras and panties. Oh I have a few smaller things that I didn't get rid of but that was purely by accident. I even have tunics and leggings that are too large. While I did alter a few things, I absolutely hate alterations and decided this is a prime opportunity to revamp my wardrobe and SWAP. There are several sewing challenges I plan to enter but I've also started my own.

2015

2018

First up is a three piece wardrobe I just finished, black, that I want to build around for the entire year. My plan is to use mostly fabrics from my stash. I'm really excited because for once I have a clear direction I want (need) to go in my sewing. One good thing about the weight-loss is that I am back to my 2010 size...mostly. This time my waist is slightly bigger and butt and thighs are smaller. Previously altered patterns now only need minor adjustments. Stay tuned!

The downside of losing weight

For the most part, losing weight is a good thing but nobody really talks about the downside. Since starting Weight Watchers at the first of June, I am down 18.4 lbs. Yippeee! My short-term goal is to lose 20 lbs by my birthday--August 16th. My doctor and Weight Watchers would like me to lose 30 more. We'll see. I really don't want to start looking like a crack addict or anything. So what is the downside of losing weight? Well, a picture is worth a thousand words:

Before
(These were my go-to slacks!)

After

Before

After

Did I mention I hate to do alterations??? None of the slacks I made during my Goldilocks pants projects fits anymore. On the upside, everything I made last summer fits again. Only problem is I think I made more garment during the winter than I did during the summer. So right now I am having a sewing quandary. To sew or not to sew, that is the question.