Today is Fashion Revolution Day; where we are supposed to reflect upon the question; who made my clothes? And yes, I am wearing everything inside out too even though I have no labels.
You can find out more about how to get involved here
Details:
Dress and petticoat; Vogue 1160, brown chiffon and silk charmeuse, details here and petticoat here. It was a little difficult to get the zip on the dress done up inside out!! so it’s only partway up 😉 but the evidence is covered up with my cardigan so that’s ok
Cardigan; Audrey in Unst, knitted by me from wool I bought in Paris (Renaissance dyeing 4 ply poll dorset), details here
Sandals; la soffitada Gilde, from Zomp shoes
Now, on another note; I have been updating my daily outfit blog for the last year and a third and although I will continue to do so I have decided to make that blog private, for the time being at least. There’s no sudden or dramatic reason for this decision, just call it a dawning self-awareness, if you like. I guess I’m starting to feel a little self conscious about it, like publicising it is a bit silly. And that maybe I prefer to maintain a higher standard for the material I am dumping out there, for public perusal, on the poor ol’ world wide web, since few my daily outfits are particularly exciting.
Except um, haha, *blush* I’ve just remembered that I’ve signed up for me-made May 2015! But I’ll be posting those on the Flickr group, just like everyone else 🙂
Thank you so very much to everyone who “liked” my posts *mwah* and probably I’ll still do a 6-different ways post here periodically, to round up some of my favourites. I’ll see how it goes 🙂
I'm taking pictures and finishing my Fashion Revolution post (it is still April 23 here). So glad to see you wrote one too and are spreading the word and awareness!
I for one will miss you. Hope you will be back.
thank you, Patsijean! 🙂 I will still be here! it is only my other "outfit of the day" blog that will be going private.
I was hoping that you'd take part in Fashion Revolution, because I wanted to see how beautifully you finish your clothes on the inside. 🙂 What a difference it makes when clothes are made with the type of care they deserve!
I hope you don't give up on blogging entirely. I don't really sew at all myself, but I find your outfits and thoughts on sewing truly inspiring – always.
aw, thank you very much! I have no plans to give up blogging yet; I would miss everyone too 🙂
Your daily outfit will be missed!
I just recently started following your daily outfit blog and loved looking through all your past outfits, although I can understand your reasons for making it private as well. Looking forward to seeing your outfits for Me Made May!
thank you very much Anne-Rose!
It will be even more appreciated when you do post. Thanks for sharing this far, I look forward to whatever you decide to show in future.
thank you very much Material Lady 🙂 I might "un-private" it every now and again, for a general overview if I think anyone would be interested
Even inside-out this is a beautiful look…..so fitting for autumn.
thank you so much for your always kind comments Rianna 🙂
Your posts will be sorely missed here. Yours is the first blog I read with my morning cup of tea – what on earth will I do now? I have loved reading your blog and following all your adventures, which I find truly inspirational. It has given me the umph to crawl out of my comfort zone. Reading about construction helps me enormously, so please don't be too long away.
Thanks so much Maureen, that's so very kind of you! and please don't think I'm changing anything about my activity on THIS blog, it is just my other "outfit of the day" blog that is going private. I will still be posting about my sewing adventures here just exactly like I am now 🙂
The insides of your garments are just a lovely as the outside.
Your cocoa silk dress paired with this blue cardigan is awsome, inside out! Great to know that you continue this blog here. I just love it.
I will also miss your outfit of the day blog, though completely understand your reasoning for going private. It was fun to see what beautiful, creative, well-made outfit you were wearing, and what you were pairing with what. Even if I couldn't check it daily, it was fun to scroll through the feed. You are a most talented lady and I look forward to continue to enjoy your work here and on other social media! You always inspire me to better my skills.
Oh thank you…I didn't think you meant this blog…that would have been devastating. I love this blog, everything you make!!!! And Sienna!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AMEN Judi, I was a bit devastated too to thing I wouldn't get my daily fix. I would still be making boring old skirts, blouses and dresses if it wasn't for Carolyn.
Carolyn – I am so relieved, thankyou.
Sorry, I meant 'think' not thing.
Glad to see you're participating in Fashion Revolution Day! I am too 🙂 You're clothes look great inside out!
I have really enjoyed your daily outfit posts Carolyn. I shall miss them as I have loved to see how you wear the beautiful garments you make in your everyday life. You have such talent and poise, and you have certainly encouraged me to up my game!! Thank you!
It's funny that revolution day! Thank you for keeping this blog that I love to visit! XOXO
Good to know you are still going to blog here. I have just discovered your blog and am fascinated by the quality of your outfits.!!
Will wait your photos on flickr!
I love that brown dress, I remember when you first made it. I was so in love with it that I tried to find the pattern to make one for me! Alas, it was not meant to be, so I'll just happily admire your version 🙂
I'm going to miss your OOTD blog, I really enjoyed seeing your ensembles — you've got a very creative style that I really admire. 🙂 But, do what you feel comfortable with! At least we still get to see your makes and styling on this blog.
Can i just say that dress and cardigan are stunning!!! Even inside out 🙂 im a bit of a stalker on your blog but i love everything you make!