2022 Fashion On The Ration Challenge

Gem-gem

Yes, Pip, thanks for running this thread. Have learnt lots from you all. 

Cherryfudge

MrsCD said:

Any thoughts on how many coupons for an oodie?

There doesn't seem to be a coupon rate for dressing gowns (were they known as 'housecoats' back in the day?) but perhaps you could base your Oodie coupons on the rate for the fabric?

"1 yard wool cloth 36"wide – 3 coupons, non-woollen cloth is 2 coupons" - I'm not sure of the width but I think PipneyJane said to assume all fabric widths can be ignored, and if I were making an Oodie and could get front and back out of the same width, I'd be doing so. I'd assume two yards of non-woollen cloth, thus making 4 coupons... just my take on it.

On another subject, how are our allies at the American Airbase faring? 

PollyWollyDoodle

Can I also thank Pip for this inspiring thread which has helped to transform my approach to clothes buying. 

PipneyJane

@Liverpool_Anne apologies, I missed your announcement earlier.  What wonderful news about your niece.  I do hope the rest of her pregnancy goes well.

- Pip

Liverpool_Anne

Hi all, yes I am in for next year. This thread really has made me think about my clothes buying and it is such a lovely friendly place. I check in regularly even if I don't post that often. I can see some purchases looming for next year. There will be some yarn for baby makes , and I still have my voucher for mands to use which I am fairly certain will be spent on t shirts as I have a few that are looking tatty around the edges and I wear them all the time. Also I might have to get another oodie for OH as it has been in constant use to the point that I am starting to get concerned that it will have to be surgically removed to be washed . It is definitely saving money on the heating bills though as there have been no complaints about feeling cold, which was the aim I also think I might have to look for a pair of waterproof shoes. I seem to wear sketchers all the time and although they are the most comfortable shoes they are not good in the snow or rain . I've got home with wet feet a couple of times lately. I will investigate the shoes in the bottom of my wardrobe first to see if there is any I can still wear comfortably now I am walking more and using the car less  
@PipneyJane thank you for continuing to keep this thread going, I really appreciate it
I will head over to the new thread now to sign up.
Take care everyone

2Scratters

I'm in for next year Peeps. I do check in on you all and will be again for the next year. I need to pop in to the village hall make sure you are all behaving. I am not doing well at monitoring my spends. I seem to be future proofing my wardrobe whilst I still have some income and prior to throwing the towel in at work . I have ensured that my purchases will go together and are timeless items. I won't really care what anyone thinks about it, it suits me and my life.
Thanks Pip for your support.
See you all soon
2 Scratters xx

Gem-gem

Good evening everyone. I have spent the day finishing off three crocheting projects. 

1. Put the mane onto a zebra. I now need to workout how to crochet the slipper socks. Mum gave me the black and white wool that she had taking up cupboard space.  They are for a little boy's birthday in September. 

2. Sew together then make and sew on accessories - gingerbread man. I now need to find a second hand book to go with it. (A little boy's Christmas present). 

3. Sewed up a Granny square bag. Christmas present from my Mum this year. 

I'm am now hoping that I can crack on with finishing my poncho. Hopefully I will finish it before the start of Spring. 

PipneyJane

@2Scratters - I will add you to the list for 2023.  (Got to make sure you’ve got keys to the Hall once the lock changes.)

@Gem-gem Mr Gingerbread is very cute.  I do hope he’ll be much loved.  Also, that bag is gorgeous!  

- Pip

diminua

I was tempted by a dressing gown halfprice in the JL sale online. Another 6 coupons - which now takes me down to 1.5. Definitely looking forward to my new rations in the new year!

Cherryfudge

Lovely work, @Gem-gem! The colours in your bag work perfectly.

Here’s what I crocheted for Christmas for my grand daughter: the yarns were a charity shop find and the pink turned out to be slightly thinner than the blue, so the result isn’t as even as I’d have liked, but it still worked.