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2022 Fashion On The Ration Challenge
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Some more coupons to declare - 1 dress, 1 jumper and a pair of stretch leggings (Kate's clothing had 30% off).
I wasn't sure about the coupons for leggings - I've gone with twice that for stockings so 4 coupons. If that's wrong, I'll be happy to correct2024 Fashion on the Ration - 10/66 coupons used
Crafting 2024 - 1/9 items finished5 -
Here's an article about non-snag/ ladder-resist tights - a company guaranteeing theirs for years on end now...!
Useful reviews at the end of several, rather cheaper, brands too.
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2022/oct/28/forever-tights-idea-really-have-legs-rip-resistant-fasion
2025 remaining: 37 coupons from 66:
January (29): winter boots, green trainers, canvas swimming-shoes (15); t-shirt x2 (8); 3m cotton twill (6);
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2025 second-hand acquisitions (no coupons): None thus far
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2025 needlework- *Reverse-couponing*:11 coupons :
January: teddybear-lined velvet jacket (11) & hat (0); velvet sleep-mask (0);5 -
I realised recently that all my warm winter skirts are either actually completely the wrong colour for my warm winter woollies (golden-olive-green skirt with bright vivid green jumper? ouch...) or don't fit me any more or need repairing, or are so long and full that I actually have to take it off when I come into the flat as it demolishes everything as I walk past, or, or, or...
So I've ferreted in my ludicrous collection, and am now using some black fine-wool suiting I was given by a friend as it had mouse-nibbled holes right through the multiple folds but was otherwise (!) completely fine to make a new skirt, suitable for wearing in a small flat (!)... I've dismantled a skirt that was horrible synthetic fake-dupion with ghastly static and in a colour that went with virtually nothing from the start (not a good purchase, that fabric!) because it was exactly the right shape, so I now have a fabric pattern...., and I dismantled my lovely old grey silk skirt because after 3 years or more of hard wear it had yellowed from sunlight and worn very thin in places - looked awful as a skirt but enough is salvageable to make a petticoat.
So I hope by the end of this week when temps plummet I shall have a comfortable wool skirt and silk petticoatAND I have got rid of two unwearable skirts!
2025 remaining: 37 coupons from 66:
January (29): winter boots, green trainers, canvas swimming-shoes (15); t-shirt x2 (8); 3m cotton twill (6);
.
2025 second-hand acquisitions (no coupons): None thus far
.
2025 needlework- *Reverse-couponing*:11 coupons :
January: teddybear-lined velvet jacket (11) & hat (0); velvet sleep-mask (0);10 -
Laura_Elsewhere said:So I hope by the end of this week when temps plummet I shall have a comfortable wool skirt and silk petticoat
AND I have got rid of two unwearable skirts!
I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/228 -
Hi all,
@Gem-gem, love the garland and I'm with you not wanting a plastic tree. In the past I have always had a real tree but I don't think I will this year unless a miracle happens and all the jobs get done but I do love the lights so I may just put some in the porch
I have spends to declare. I have ordered an oodie for OH for Christmas as I am fed up with the complaining about feeling cold all the time and I am refusing to turn the heating up. Most of the time I am in a t shirt and jumper. Anyhow I am thinking 10 coupons based on 7 for a frock, gown or dress ,(not wool ), plus 3 more to account for the hood. What do you think Pip? I will go with that for now but I am happy to change it. So 36.5 - 10 = 26.5 remaining
Take care everyone6 -
Ermmm, how many coupons for an oodie, please? I've bought one for our younger daughter for Christmas.2025 Fashion on the ration
150g sock yarn = 3 coupons
Lined trousers = 6 coupons ...total 9/66 used
2 t-shirts = 8 coupons
Trousers = 6 coupons ... total 23/66
2 cardigans = 10 coupons
Sandals = 5 coupons ... total 38/66
Nightie = 6 coupons
Sandals = 5 coupons ... total 49/662 -
@Mrs CD, I guessed at 10 coupons for the oodie I got but I am not sure if that is correct, and mine was for the adult size so I might have to change it
Take care everyone1 -
Thanks @Liverpool_Anne I'll count it as 10 for now, unless we hear otherwise!2025 Fashion on the ration
150g sock yarn = 3 coupons
Lined trousers = 6 coupons ...total 9/66 used
2 t-shirts = 8 coupons
Trousers = 6 coupons ... total 23/66
2 cardigans = 10 coupons
Sandals = 5 coupons ... total 38/66
Nightie = 6 coupons
Sandals = 5 coupons ... total 49/661 -
Wraithlady said:Some more coupons to declare - 1 dress, 1 jumper and a pair of stretch leggings (Kate's clothing had 30% off).
I wasn't sure about the coupons for leggings - I've gone with twice that for stockings so 4 coupons. If that's wrong, I'll be happy to correctMrsCD said:Ermmm, how many coupons for an oodie, please? I've bought one for our younger daughter for Christmas.Liverpool_Anne said:@Mrs CD, I guessed at 10 coupons for the oodie I got but I am not sure if that is correct, and mine was for the adult size so I might have to change it
Take care everyone
Apologies for being AWOL. It’s due to a combination of month end - thank god that’s over - and having my choir’s Carol Concert on Saturday night. I am so looking forward to the Christmas break.
- Pip
ETA, here’s another shot of the original clothing coupon notice:
"Be the type of woman that when you get out of bed in the morning, the devil says 'Oh crap. She's up.'
It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it - that’s what gets results!
2025 Fashion on the Ration Challenge 66 coupons - 25.5 spent.
4 - Thermal Socks from L!dl
4 - 1 pair "combinations" (Merino wool thermal top & leggings)
6 - Ukraine Forever Tartan Ruana wrap
8 - 4 x 100g/450m skeins 3-ply dark green Wool Local yarn
1.5 - sports bra
2 - 100g/220m DK Toft yarn1 -
I’d say it’s a Siren Suit for keeping warm in the air raid shelter. You see advertisements for them in old magazines, does it say anywhere what the coupons were?It doesn't matter if you are a glass half full or half empty sort of person. Keep it topped up! Cheers!3
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