small

picture of me and joseph by paul vincent

This week's theme for Slow Fashion October is the word "small".

When I think of small in my slow fashion world, I think of the increments in which I work on my projects. As a mother of twin boys I sometimes only have thirty minutes or less to work on something. I try not to get upset if I have to stop right in the middle of a seam or cutting out a pattern or setting in a sleeve. Sometimes I go weeks without getting back to where I was. Sometimes I will get to it every day and I'm surprised by how much I get done.

What I need to work on is not rushing in those small increments. I want to finish a top and the initial plan was to use french seams. Ah, forget it! I'd much rather just get the seams sewn so I can see how it's going to fit. When I do have my sewing machine set up again, I am going to focus on slowing down more and adding quality touches to my pieces in finishes and fabric selection.

Today I am doing something small towards my slow fashion wardrobe. I'm hand winding a ball of yarn so I can continue knitting my sweater. That's all. It's enough for today.

slow fashion october

October.
Slow fashion.
I saw the post on Fringe Supply Co. blog about October slow fashion and I just need to jump on board.
Hi my name is Anna and I love slow fashion. My goal is to create good quality clothing for me and my loved ones. Or purchase good quality clothing that will last and is preferably made in the USA. It's slow going, but hey..that's the point.
I am a mother to twin three year old boys that keep me busy busy and I don't get to sew/knit as much as I'd like.
Slow fashion this month is a good balance for me because we are packing up to move across the country. So in-between the rush that is packing, driving, and unpacking I will be knitting my cardigan to keep me warm this winter. I'll be wearing clothing that I've sewn for myself. And hopefully, after my machine is all set up, I'll be sewing more things to get me through a new season in a new place.