2021 Fashion On The Ration Challenge

Laura_Elsewhere

SezzaF said:

If the sun shines, I will even commit to wearing my new dress when I go for t'Jab on Good Friday!

*slinks off thinking may regret bold declaration!*

And if the sun doesn't shine you can wear your new dress with a little cardigan over it! 

I'm off in ten minutes for my first vaccine-shot - I'm as excited as when  go to vote... it's one of the few times when doing something that benefits you is also something that has an impact at national and international level! 

PipneyJane

SezzaF said:

If the sun shines, I will even commit to wearing my new dress when I go for t'Jab on Good Friday!

*slinks off thinking may regret bold declaration!*

I had t'Jab yesterday and feel rather under the weather today.  Still, at least it means my immune system is working.

We would love to see a photo of you in your new dress.

- Pip

PollyWollyDoodle

Laura, I felt really excited having mine as well! I was under the weather for a couple of days, but I know lots of people who had it and been fine – it just depends on the individual. I’ll take that any day to beat Covid.

I seem to have lost my sewing mojo, I have just had to do a marathon tidying and cleaning session so I could have some estate agents round to value the house. It’s going to be another long distance stint to clear up sufficiently to have photos taken. I am not a naturally tidy person. So the thought of getting sewing stuff out doesn’t appeal at the moment, although I think I would probably find it relaxing. I might try and find some handsewing to do, something I can tidy away in a bag quickly. I’m struggling without any charity shops open, I am hoping to get rid of some stuff on Freecycle, and I think some of my fabric stash probably needs to go. I love the idea of being thrifty and recycling stuff but realistically, I’m not sure I will use some of it. 

Wraithlady

Laura_Elsewhere said:

I think my sewing-mojo is approaching... not quite here yet, but I can definitely hear it in the distance, getting closer...! 

Anyone else want to make something in March? 

Yeah, I will - I need a push to finish the 3 items I started and never finished!

Cherryfudge

I saw somewhere that's it's 'MendMarch' so perhaps little bits of mending that clutter the mind as well as the house? Remaking sounds daunting but with a few successes behind us, we may find that mojo again.

I don't see why people shouldn't use the Village Hall for sewing and socially distanced fitting - we could all stand at a distance and make objective comments on even hemlines or fitting sleeves. I could bring teabread if anyone fancies some.

I have a photo of a mend I finished recently which I'll post if I can find it.

Happy vaccinations days, by the way. I was okay with mine though my arm was heavy for a few hours.

Cherryfudge

Here we go: the knee of these jeans was wearing out!

Laura_Elsewhere

I seem to be fine although am glad to have the luxury of being able to take the day off and stay in bed. Nothing really wrong, but it just feels like I was up til 5am last night moving boxes all night, when in fact I slept for over ten hours.... woke up sleepy, still sleepy, sleepy, sleepy.... and mildly achy. 

 

I like the idea of meeting up in the Village Hall to sew and mend! We'll keep those upper windows open all the time and wear extra cardis  

@Cherryfudge the picture isn't visible to me...??

PollyWollyDoodle

That’s strange, I saw the picture yesterday but I can’t see it now, either! It was a lovely repair

joedenise

I can still see it.  Definitely a lovely repair as Polly says.

I was like you Laura after my jab.  I had my jab in the morning and by about 4pm I had a raging temperature and was in bed by 8.30pm - completely unheard of for me! - and then didn't get up until 9.30 the next morning!

By about 2pm I needed to go back to bed because I felt so tired and slept for another couple of hours.  But even with all that I'm glad I've had it.  2nd jab due early May for me.

PipneyJane

Laura_Elsewhere said:

I seem to be fine although am glad to have the luxury of being able to take the day off and stay in bed. Nothing really wrong, but it just feels like I was up til 5am last night moving boxes all night, when in fact I slept for over ten hours.... woke up sleepy, still sleepy, sleepy, sleepy.... and mildly achy. 

 

I like the idea of meeting up in the Village Hall to sew and mend! We'll keep those upper windows open all the time and wear extra cardis  

@Cherryfudge the picture isn't visible to me...??

What you suffered was similar to me, although I also had the mother of all headaches yesterday.  It woke me at 3am and, despite regular ibuprophen, was still with me - but masked a bit - when I crawled back into bed after work at 4.30pm.  I am still amazed that I did a full day's work yesterday.  I slept for a couple of hours, got up and had dinner, then went back to bed and slept through until this morning.  Feel very human today. Hope you do too, @Laura_Elsewhere

Something has definitely gone wrong with your photo Cherryfudge.  I can't see it either.  I get a greyed out no entry sign.

- Pip