In 2017, I decided not to buy any clothes for an entire year and I freaking did it! So I'm upping the ante for 2018 - NO BUYING FABRIC.
This challenge has several purposes: cut down on my fabric spending habit to save money, bust through more of my fabric stash, and push myself in a more creative direction.
Giving myself some parameters, AND sort of a "Fat Tuesday" or "Last Meal" before this whole shebang starts.
THE RULES:
1) No purchasing fabric from a retail store or online for all of 2018
2) CAN purchase textiles from a store or clothing at a thrift shop for repurposing - it just can't be straight up cuts of fabric
3) Okay to receive fabric, but for every cut of fabric given to me - I must gift a cut to someone else (preferably a sewing buddy)
4) Before the fabric challenge starts on January 1st, I can purchase $100 in fabric to prepare for the year ahead (okay, well maybe $150...)
5) Monthly budget of $50 for sewing notions, trim (lace is okay), supplies, items/textiles for upcycling and repurposing
Of course, I will be doing my best to continue not buying any clothes this next year as well. The only item of clothing that I could see needing and not be able to make (yet) are bras. Mine are in okay shape, so hopefully I can get through 2018 without needing any.
If you'd like to join in throughout the year - feel free to follow along and use these hashtags on Instagram - #fabricchallenge2018 + #sewcheap
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