Not. Going. To. Happen.

Inventory at work went well. In our group, I was the check and count person, which meant confirming each product, counting the number per product code, directing our male helpers in loading the bolts on the scale and putting them back on the table, and keeping track of what had been counted/weighed. Since all the fabrics had been laid flat on the tables, this involved a lot of bending up and down so I'm stiff today. That's the kind of activity I prefer over a more formal exercise program only my life style doesn't include work of this nature on a daily, or even weekly, basis. Mostly, I sit or stand.

My shift was over at three. It would seem that I had most of the afternoon to do something only it didn't work that way. After getting up at five and working full out for eight hours, I was tired and more in couch potato than charge mode. I spent some time looking at the discussions at Stitcher's Guild and trying to decide if I wanted to/had the time to get involved there again. After that, I checked out the new arrivals at Anthropologie.




Along with skinny jeans, there were quite a few wide legged jeans and dress pants. These ones - Capacious Trousers - $88.00 - come in gold, green, and grey. I like colored jeans and had been looking over the denim and twill options at Fabricland trying to decide which color to choose when I realized that...




... this piece in the discounted drapery section would work perfectly. It's a 60" wide, heavier weight cotton in a warm orange-yellow. There were 2.40 meters left at $2.50 a meter. For a you can't miss them pair of jeans that I'll wear only now and then, $6.00 works a lot better for me.




Color blocking has become quite popular recently. Along with being a lot of fun to sew, it can work really well for creating illusions. I like how graceful and elegant the Colorblocked Sweater Skirt - $118.00 - looks. Have you seen a suitable fabric for this? The description says that it's wool which sounds very warm and cozy for winter. I'm imagining it with tights and fun shoes.




The styling of the Trenchcoat Skirt - $138.00 - caught my eye. It's made from polyester rayon spandex with an acetate lining. This isn't a hard style to duplicate. The color reminds me of the fabric I used for the jeans that were not to be for me. I wonder if there's enough material left for this skirt. They'd essentially be "free" since I'm using a remnant but... if we calculate the price... I know I bought the fabric in the bargain center so it wasn't more than $5.00 per meter full price and more likely $2.50 since I usually buy when the bargain center is also on sale 50% off. That would make the cost of my skirt about $4.00 plus zipper, thread, and buttons all of which I have in stash.




Above is the Santa Ana Camisole and below is the Avec Toi Slip, both $148.00. Both are sewn from 100% polyester. I find the price outrageous. We have an embroidered silk at work that retails full price at $26.00 per meter. Right now, it's 40% off. Since I'm such a bargain shopper, I consider that an expensive fabric and it's more luxurious and less expensive in comparison to these prices.




My husband and I were having a discussion yesterday about the financial situation in Greece and the number of countries struggling and how their situation might affect our investments and financial goals over the next while as well as work and potential income. That evolved into a talk about the price of things in general - how outrageous they seem.

I would not buy any one of the items that I've shown in this posting. Not. Going. To. Happen. In my opinion, all of these prices are ridiculously high and - even then - not high at all in comparison to designer clothing. I could probably count on one hand the number of times I've paid over $100.00 for a single garment. It's just not in me. I'm a bargain fabric shopper and when and if I buy RTW, I shop the sales. Once again, I am very glad I sew and encouraged to continue to develop and advance my skills. How about you?

Talk soon - Myrna

Grateful - a day off, the sun is shining, a pending clean house