Again, I am participating in this weeks meme, along with Punky and Me who has the greatest ideas …. certainly better than anything I can think up.

I was at a bit of a loss with this one …..

“My Favourite Piece of Clothing”

Now this is difficult for me.  Being a big person, I struggle with what I wear.  I wear what I like, but I am aware of the opinions of others, and no amount of self talk will make me impervious to judgement.   As a result, I tend to value my clothing on the basis of how comfortable it is, or how it makes me feel, rather than how it looks on me.

This top fits that first category well.  Its cool, comfortable, and thankfully fits.  But what makes it special, is that its one of the first things I have made for myself, that succeeded.   While I am experienced seamstress, sewing for my body shape is difficult, and my past sewing failures have been epic.  This one gets worn regularly so I think that’s an indication of its success as a home made top.

Mind you …… this one isn’t technically my clothing, but I did make it.  While its riddled with imperfections and a clanging mistake here and there……. it required a vast step up in my sewing skills, and was a huge challenge.

And really …… I just wanted another opportunity to show off the daughter I made too …… isn’t she beautiful.