I have wanted to create garments from old sweaters for years. I have collected a few boxes full of sweaters, and these are the purple ones. I started last night by removing the sleeves and neck of one extra-felted dark purple bodice. Will I have the courage to continue? This is scarier than I expected. My instinct to save things "for good" comes from my mother who grew up on the farm during the depression and World War II. You never waste anything. Does that mean I can cut a sweater? Maybe not, if they have already been shrunken. No wonder I have waited so long. I am channeling Kim Piper Werker @kpwerker , who encourages making despite how it looks, at least to get past the creative fear. I am out of practice, though I encourage my students to do as I am currently afraid to do myself. (Hey, Claire @15tangerines , I started!) #artasaneverydayattitude #feltedwool #feltedclothing #makersofinstagram #sewistsofinstagram #textileartist #imakemyclothes #makeitmightyugly https://www.instagram.com/p/B5OU91bJ4mW/?igshid=pqvw9aalbfne
