I just want to thank everyone who has left comments on the blog to date - it's been a big motivator for me. Well, mostly. The other day someone from France said she thought my style was "horrible" and though my ego wants to believe there was some sort of language barrier and perhaps she doesn't know that I'm making everything that I wear, part of me also knows that my "style" hasn't exactly been progressive as of late. Progressively shabby, maybe. In a way, though, that comment does serve as motivation for me too. To pull it together!
Anyway, I would like to remind everyone (because I get questions about this a lot) that to leave a comment just click on the time that is just below the post. I've had half a year to figure out another way to leave comments but really, I'm just not very blog savvy. Sorry!
Also, on the topic of comments, I have to admit that if you really would like a response it's better to email me. Generally the questions that are asked in the comments section seem somewhat rhetorical so I usually leave them at that. A really common question that I have answered in past comments is if I am designing all the clothes and making my own patterns. The answer to that is yes, I design the clothes and draft or drape the patterns. Occasionally I will take something apart to see how it's made and to gain a deeper understanding of the steps involved in the construction. I did this with a pair of shoes before I even started the project to see if I would really be able to make a pair of shoes. It was a big help. I have also done this with a bra, some undies and recently a pair of gloves. It's a good way to understand how something is made and I recommend it for anyone learning to sew.
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Never mind a critic that I doubt could make a peanut butter sandwich much less a pair of socks or a dress. That person does not understand that this is about making your stuff. Although the style is not always my favorite sometimes it is. I doubt that everything you do you are exactly crazy about. Keep up the good work. I admire you.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog last week and featured it on my own blog with some pictures of my favorite outfits that you've bad. I think it's an amazing project and so inspirational! I'm so glad you're sharing the journey!
ReplyDeleteHello, you tell how to leave a comment, I can do it! I love your concept, your clothes, you're inspiration for me, so thank you! (I'd like to tell more and more but my english is very poor)
ReplyDeleteNatalie, I'm good friends with your sis-in-law Stacey and I check your blog all the time. I think your style is fabulous and very creative. Down here in La La Land you would be considered very trendy. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteun petit bonjour matinal de France,
ReplyDeleteI like what you make. I sew since I have 12 and I knit since I have 7. I try to make what my daugter and me wear, it's sometime difficult for unders. I didn't try shoes.
Everyday I see what you wear. About your style ? In France we say : "Chacun son style", make and wear what you like !
xxxx
Magali
So sorry to realise that some people can leave this sort of comments.
ReplyDeletePersonnaly I like your style and I find your project very interesting. I leave a message because I think I only did it few times but I think we are lots of people to appreciate your work and not telling it often!
Jeez, how unnecessary was that French comment?! Well done for taking a positive stance from it. Awesome new jacket BTW.
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's time for that weaving lesson we were talking about. Spice up the wardrobe with some spring cotton and linen shirts and shorts.
ReplyDeleteI think "blog land" has a polarizing effect on people. People tend to either like what you are doing or not. I happen to like what you do and your personal style. Keep it up!
ReplyDeletehi, i'm following (from italy) your blog since the beginning of your experiment: i don't like ALL the mises, of course, but i do like your stile and over all i like the idea you had :)
ReplyDeleteHi janna,
ReplyDeleteCan we have a weaving day in May?
I love this project! I just read about it on another blog I read and I think what you're doing is courageous and inventive and exciting and oh so cool!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you for almost being at the end. :)