Hem and Haw

Haven't posted in an age. Can't get my act together to upload the photos. I am signing up for two more months beginning Oct 1 because I really like the effect this philosophy of living has had on me.  Can't yet get my sister to commit, despite mailing her bribes of things I've refashioned, but a girlfriend and I spent last night picking through her wardrobe and sorting it into piles. She's already my Goodwill date whenever a coupon lands in the mail.   

Fix this, eBay this, donate this, save this for one more season to see if it'll fit.

We ate spaghetti and sorted clothes and talked about where she had bought each piece, and how old she was and why she had to have it. Her early-mid 20s on hangers. So my commitment to this site is having some impact on those around me, and that's pretty rewarding. She and I now will entice another friend to join us some evening for a little Hem and Haw - button-fixing, leg-hemming, skirt fixing, etc., complete with refreshments. Anything these days to keep me out of smoky bars...

Comments

[Megan Haupt]

I love the idea of Hem and Haw! It's like a more practical Stitch and Bitch. I think I need to borrow your idea to host a Hem and Haw in my area.

[laurenofarabia]

in the Iladelph? I totally welcome that (grew up in Roxborough, where there's the best Salvation Army in the city).

[Megan Haupt]

There's a couple of people from Philly on here. We should definitely try to hold a WR night like a Hem and Haw. I haven't been to the Salvation Army in Roxborough. I was getting depressed because all the really good ones are gone (N. Broad Village Thrift) or picked clean (8th and Wolf).

Apologies for the comments hijack, I was just excited to see another WRer from Philly!

[Wendy]

Oh! I'm near Philly, too (in Conshohocken). If a get-together happens, let me know - I'd love to come and meet some fellow refashionistas! :)