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I have a great deal of stuff. So much so that I seem to be continually culling it. I also didn't save as much money as I wanted over the last year. So over the next year I'm going to try not to buy stuff. I'm not big on vows but here is the plan:
-NO aquisition of manchester- sheets, towels, teatowels, shower curtains. Really, I have enough for now. Well, for a long time actually.
-No buying of clothes, except possibly a bit of underwear. Mostly if I need/want something I can make it.
-No yarn. I have plenty to keep me in knitting for ages. No fluff until I've spun what I have- to do this I'd have to actually do some spinning.
-No kitchen gear, crockery, glassware
-Fabric is harder. I will try not to buy unless I need something particular for a project. The stash is large and quite varied but I am not going to pass up at least looking at unusual fabric sales.
Exemptions:
-If something breaks beyond mending, then I can replace it
-Plans and eventual purchases for the outside of the house. Dealing with these is part of the point of saving money.
-New books in series I love but ebook form is encouraged.
-Notions can be bought when needed. I mostly try not to buy these on spec anyway with the exception of shell and metal buttons.
-Wardrobes if I get that far with the front room project.
-stripey blanket and bowl for medjeeval purposes
To aid this, I am in the process of unsubscribing from email lists that try to sell me things. I shall try to visit galleries and go for walks instead of shopping. Though given my major pursuit is the making of clothes, some shopping for inspiration is allowed.
Let's see how I go.
-NO aquisition of manchester- sheets, towels, teatowels, shower curtains. Really, I have enough for now. Well, for a long time actually.
-No buying of clothes, except possibly a bit of underwear. Mostly if I need/want something I can make it.
-No yarn. I have plenty to keep me in knitting for ages. No fluff until I've spun what I have- to do this I'd have to actually do some spinning.
-No kitchen gear, crockery, glassware
-Fabric is harder. I will try not to buy unless I need something particular for a project. The stash is large and quite varied but I am not going to pass up at least looking at unusual fabric sales.
Exemptions:
-If something breaks beyond mending, then I can replace it
-Plans and eventual purchases for the outside of the house. Dealing with these is part of the point of saving money.
-New books in series I love but ebook form is encouraged.
-Notions can be bought when needed. I mostly try not to buy these on spec anyway with the exception of shell and metal buttons.
-Wardrobes if I get that far with the front room project.
-stripey blanket and bowl for medjeeval purposes
To aid this, I am in the process of unsubscribing from email lists that try to sell me things. I shall try to visit galleries and go for walks instead of shopping. Though given my major pursuit is the making of clothes, some shopping for inspiration is allowed.
Let's see how I go.
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Here's her post on the Victorian participants. You might find the challenge inspiring and the material sources interesting too.
https://thisismoonlight.wordpress.com/2016/02/01/1year1outfit-2015-australia-finale/
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