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| Pinstriped pants and matching cat! |
During a de-stash last year, (which saw me sell 4 boxes of fabric no longer "sparking joy" at Fabric-a-Brac) I came across three trouser length pieces of lightweight wool - one black, one navy, and one brown with blue pinstripe, each $3 at the Sallies some years earlier, and 5 metres of $5 per metre "fire-damaged" grey wool/cashmere from Pete's Emporium. (A good wash and line-dry in the wind shortly after purchase got rid of a faint damp/smoky odour).
Desperately needing to replace my black work pants after 6 years of wear, I grabbed my favourite self-made trouser pattern, and promptly cut all four fabrics, plus lining to the knee for each.
Then they languished for months, until my sewing bee a few weeks ago.
Since returning to work this year, they've all been worn at least once, and will be fabulous when the seasons turn towards the cooler months again.
Each a welcome addition to my wardrobe.
