New year's resolutions

It’s the new year, that classic time for self reflection and improvement. For me its not about the cliché of “New year, New me” but about taking the opportunity to define what I hope to achieve this year and set in motion the actions I plan to make to self-improve. I am positive about this year as I have so many exciting things planned already. The fact that I am getting married this year being on top of my list of exciting things planned. But as well as some events and commitments planned I also have a few resolutions that I would like to focus on.

      

       1) Create a handmade wardrobe

This year I am challenging myself not to buy any clothes and if I want it I have to make it. I want to do this for two reason. Reason number one: I want to appreciate how much work goes into creating garments more. To some extend I am already aware having completed a fashion degree but my eye’s were really opened after watching the true cost documentary. Which if you haven’t watched already I would recommend it gives an insight into the effects of fast fashion. I want Slow fashion.

Reason two: I want the satisfaction of making my own garments and not just the “projects” but everyday items that I will get a lot of wear out of. As part of this resolution not to buy anymore  clothes I am taking part in #sewmystyle hosted by Alex of Bluebird fabrics, as I feel that the patterns chosen as a real mix of wearable items. I feel this will insure that I have 12 wearable items by next year.

      

      2) Make more Ethical and Sustainable choices

As much as I want to be making everything new that I need, its not realistic. Homemade mascara, anyone?  So this year I am trying to make more sustainable and ethical choices. For me this doesn’t mean throwing out all of the products I have already but when I have  used them all up replacing them with an ethical and sustainable product instead.

Moreover there are a few garments I won’t be making such as socks and tights as one example, on these occasions I plan to buy them from brands that have ethical and sustainable practises.

      

      3) Spending more time with family and friends

Having moved away from my hometown it can be hard to arrange a time when everyone is free to get together. It takes a bit more thought than giving them a call and getting them to come over for coffee. Especially as schedules never seem to match but I aim to try and find the time this year.

4)  Have my drivers licence

I think that driving is a really important skill. While I am not planning to own a car anytime soon I think it is important I get my driving licence sooner rather than later so that I have that freedom.

I know compared to other resolutions I have read this list is quite short but I thought it was more important to focus on a few that were really important to me. I am sure other things will crop up along the way. But on the whole I feel this list is pretty steadfast.

I hope you have a happy new year!