I'm back

To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research.
Steven Wright (God bless him for giving me so many great quotes)

Did you think I might never return and reveal the secrets of my new altered clothes and my pink hair? I did. I've been sick for sooo long. However, I did get lots of knitting and little sewing project done while sitting on the sofa with my bucket.

First I must say thank you to all those who wrote in while I was sick or replied to the post before when I was fishing for compliments. I love you all and feel renewed purpose. You are out there!

Secondly if you are interested in buying Julie Arkell's book, can you let me know? I spoke to her about it and decided the easiest thing to do is for me to order a dozen from the publisher and sell them on to you if I get enough people wanting them. Must warn you though that with shipping they will come to about £30.00 to the US. Less for nearer destinations. If you express an interest, I will let you know the cost, before ordering. I'm not profiting out of this, I'm just doing it cause I'm nice and I know there are a lot of Julie admirers out there.
Sorry, she has no blog. She has no computer. She has no TV. Not a single luxury.

Okay now back to me. Your going to be hearing a lot about my clothes for the next little while. I have lost 20lbs and have renewed interest in my wardrobe. I've taken everything out and either got rid of it, put it in a basket for alterations or feel a new confidence in wearing it. It's all about layers, I reckon. I know this isn't news but I've figured out how to work them. There will be pictures.

Today's pictures are pockets. Remember the pocket Julie was wearing? Well, Marilyn and I both decided that we should never have lived without them in the first place and made loads.

Lucy Locket lost her pocket,
Kitty Fisher found it,
not a penny was there in it,
Only ribbon round it.
Women used to wear pockets separately. For those of us who don't wear jeans, and wear a lot of skirts I think this is an excellent idea. Most store bought skirts don't have pockets and this drives me crazy.

I made some that tie at the back like an apron but I prefer this style that does up with a button at the front. It feels more secure and makes a nice hip accent.

I have some beautiful embroidered Afghan and Indian purses that I have attached strings to so I can wear them in this way.

They are also the perfect place to use up bits of embroidery like this Thai Hill tribe bit.

More tomorrow. Today I leave you with my new hair. I have added some pink and purple extensions.

I have also added some lovely beading but it is not in this picture. You'll have to come back for that if you find me and my clothes as fascinating as I do.

Comments

[fiberchick]

Welcome back...We missed you!

[sarah]

Can't wait to see some altered clothes! Hope you are feeling better - your hair is fab.

[cathy]

i definitely want a copy of julie's book! my sister is in london and will be coming home to louisiana for christmas. i think that i will have it sent to her, and then she can bring it to me at christmastime...if i can wait that long!
lovelove the hair and the pockets. i wear skirts a lot, all without pockets (they just don't fit correctly with sewn-in pockets), and i adore this look. i can't wait to see more! let me know the details of what i need to do to get a book.
so happy to know that you are feeling better...i check your blog daily for inspiration.

[susan]

are you kidding? i find you and your clothes and all of your projects endlessly fascinating!
also fascinating: julie. i'd love it if you could be bothered to give me a rough idea of the cost of the book incl shipping to sweden.
glad you're better pretty girl!

[Wren]

Nice to see you back, glad you are feeling better. Like the pocket idea, never seem to have a handy pocket when I need one.

[kathi]

welcome back! i've been looking for a way to carry around the little doodads i need while working(retail). this is so much better than a apron. love the hair...

[Jan]

No computer, no TV. That's why she is so creative and productive!
I love the pocket idea. I made a quilter's pocket years ago for my MIL, based on the very photo you featured! I'd forgotten about them but think your adaptations are a wonderful idea.

[lyn]

Very fascinating !. I love the pockets, what a great idea and your hair looks fantastic - you slim Jim you !
Oh, and could you put my name down for Julie's book please.
Great to have you back.

[Elizabeth]

I love the pocket idea as well. Pockets set into skirts don't work anyway and tend to make the wearer look wider, something we all love. What do your kids think of your hair? My kids used to freak out when I changed my hair when they were younger. They wanted me the same.

[Blair]

Nice to see your smiling face (and pink hair of course- its great!). The pockets are genius, an idea I may steal.