2022 Fashion On The Ration Challenge

MrsCD

I've used eucalyptus oil to get car oil stains out of DH's shirt in the past, but I don't think it was me who suggested it to you originally  @PipneyJane

Thank you for the nice comments on my top. I'll try the flesh coloured bra trick and let you know...

Today I've altered the front of the second skirt that was sticking out at the front and looked awful. I unpicked the waistband and the gathered bit, flattened it out, made a couple of pleats beside the side pockets and stitched it back together. I'll feel much happier wearing it now. ☺ 

MrsCD

Talking of spilling food etc. I saw this on pinterest the other day and thought it was a lovely idea...

Liverpool_Anne

@MrsCD, that is indeed a lovely idea

MrsCD

I thought an old shirt could be used rather than new fabric.

2Scratters

A wrap around apron is what I need as I do tend to wipe my hands on my bottom (not literally ) it is also wider at the top and like they used to do whip it off and away they went all clean!
It will also add a little layer in the colder days too to keep us a bit warmer. MMmm on a mission now for another route at the car boot. Love the dignity lunch/dinner shirt idea.

2 Scratters xx

PollyWollyDoodle

I'm a hopeless case, because I don't often remember to wear an apron when I'm cooking, and then I often find I'm rubbing floury hands down my jeans.  You're right @2Scratters, one of those wrap-around aprons would probably be the only thing! 

Cherryfudge

PollyWollyDoodle said:

Oh @Cherryfudge I hope the coffee comes out of the curtain. 

Thank you, I think it has but today has been too busy to examine it in daylight.

@PipneyJane, I may be the guilty party for mentioning eucalyptus oil to get grease off textiles: we used it when we went caravanning and my sister and I used to climb over the tow bar, inevitably sometimes getting black grease on clothes. Nowadays I sometimes put a couple of drops in the washing machine drawer when washing bedding or towels as I understand it's mildly disinfectant and also leaves a nice fresh smell. I seem to remember reading that's its poisonous so needs to be used with care.

florianatwobob

This reminded me I once made a pinny out of an old pair of jeans! 

I now have a very splendid pinny with flamingos on that is used for baking (bought ‘pre war’)

diminua

I've bought some yellow sandals. They seem to be made out of some sort of memory foam and lots of velcro, but they do go with the dress and they aren't a) completely flat, which I hate because I get stones kicked up into them which then travel forward to the soft 'palm' part of my foot or b) impossible heels or c) too tight over the instep to get my size-three-but-wide feet in (because velcro = adjustable). Actually it's like walking on a very comfy marshmallow platform. I feel terribly extravagant and off ration though, as I don't think they'll mend. 

Cherryfudge

diminua said:

I feel terribly extravagant and off ration though, as I don't think they'll mend. 

I share your dilemma, @diminua. I think I'm going to have to throw out a pair of winter boots that haven't seen much wear at all but I didn't think to stuff them when I put them away and now the faux leather where they folded is flaking off. I've had a bit of a look on the internet and it doesn't seem to be worth the effort to repair them as they will continue to peel.  

Your sandals sound very comfy though - and maybe you will find some way to mend them with yellow ribbon or a contrasting colour when the time comes - and the internet says there are repair sprays available for memory foam.