a few months ago my friend took this pledge to only remake clothing needed from items they already own.
i already make most of the clothing i sell from recycled items, most from my own closet … but low and behold, and of course its kinda silly… i rarely wear any of the recycled items myself. not because i dont like them. im shy. i didnt want to be the one to tell anyone “i made this”… actually, when i did wear anything of my own, i left it to my friends if someone did ask about it –you know who you are!! my husband used to wear what i made. my daughter too. they own many, many homemade pieces… but recently i noticed they have been collecting dust. i hope that if i start wearing my pieces again, my family will too.
PLUS i have a large pile in my craft room of things i planned on making for myself. with my business becoming more popular, i pushed my items aside. with my new found freedom and this new found goal … i have time to tackle that pile, and test my confidence with funky new clothes.
i also vow to wear one thing i have made once a week. be annoying. ask me if i made something i have on the next time you see me.
so as not to overwhelm myself, and get kicked out of the pledge, i chose the 2 month pledge. (thankfully i can still shop at thrift stores.)
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The Pledge
I, Megan, pledge that I shall abstain from the purchase of “new” manufactured items of clothing, for the period of 2 months. I pledge that i shall refashion, renovate, recycle preloved items for myself with my own hands in fabric, yarn or other medium for the term of my contract. I pledge that I will share the love and post a photo of my refashioned, renovated, recycled, crafted or created item of clothing on the Wardrobe Refashion blog, so that others may share the joy that thy thriftiness brings!
Signed Megan
The Rules
1. No buying new! (handmade is excepted; So this allows for Etsy purchases etc!!) All clothing must be Recycled, Renovated, Preloved or Thrifted, or Handmade only for the term. Employment related and special needs clothing (ie sports, school), shoes and undies are excepted from the rules, although you are encouraged to have a go at making these.
2. In extreme circumstances, maybe a special event, or the worlds greatest and most amazing never to be repeated sale that you simply can not pass up, you may use the Get out of Refashionista Jail Free card. You are able to use this card once during the 2 month part of your contract; ie 1 for 2 months, 2 for 4 months etc. Of course you need to fess up on the blog and display the button!
3. You must post on the blog at least once a week to let the community know what you’ve been up to. This will not only give you brag points, but inspire and encorouge others! Of course you need to display the button on your blog and have copied the pledge in at least one post, and provide a link to your pledge under the button.
4. You need to be honest and admit when you’ve fallen off the Refashionista Wagon! Go directly to Refashionista Jail, do not pass GO and do not collect $200! Apply for parole once there.
Take the pledge too!!
