living with plenty: slow fashion october

Over the years, I've developed quite a knack for packing efficiently. My dad’s frequent travels and extensive experience with long trips have been a great help. When we traveled as a family, we were always encouraged to pack light since there wasn't enough space in the car for all five of us and our luggage. Dad would remind me to assess my suitcase after a trip, noting what I didn’t end up using, and consider that the next time I packed. After Todd and I got married, we started backpacking, which taught us to only bring along essentials. We became experts at packing as light as possible and managing with minimal items. Nowadays, I can easily fit a month's worth of outfits into a backpack or a small suitcase, bringing along just a few versatile pieces while still leaving room for extra shoes! These versatile pieces form what we call a core wardrobe. It's become quite trendy now—everyone seems to be talking about it, and I’ve discussed it before too. When designing sewing patterns, I put a lot of thought into creating a core wardrobe. What are those pieces that you can wear repeatedly in various ways, which are both versatile and practical? However, when we began discussing moving abroad for a year or more, I felt a bit anxious about applying the core wardrobe concept to such an extended period. Packing for a week or a month is straightforward, but packing for a year seemed more challenging! [Insert image of my closet] In the end, it wasn't much different from packing for a month. I packed a core wardrobe for each season for both S and myself (Todd did his own packing), ensuring there was plenty of overlap between seasons. I also knew that if we needed anything additional, I could always make or purchase it. Even though I strictly limited the number of clothes we brought, we still have more than we need. I personally brought 4 or 5 skirts, 2 pairs of jeans (ended up being 3 because I needed something to wear on the flight), 4 trousers, culottes, 2 blazers, 2 jackets, 2 coats, 4 or 5 button-down shirts and blouses, 4 dresses, 4 or 5 sweaters, numerous short and long-sleeve T-shirts, a significant amount of workout clothes (surprisingly, I found myself needing so many!), and a selection of accessories like scarves, hats, and shoes. (When we arrived, I had 6 pairs of underwear, and later discovered 2 more pairs hidden in the toes of my running shoes—do you do that when you pack?—so now I feel like I have more than enough.) Many of the items I brought are handmade: lots of Gallery Tunics and Dresses, Maritime Tops, City Stroll Skirts, etc. These are my favorites because I tailored them precisely to my preferences, and they hold the most sentimental value. But here’s the unexpected twist: I genuinely enjoy living with less! I was worried I'd miss the clothes I left behind, and yes, there are a few things I wish I’d packed. (I wish I’d brought fewer T-shirts and instead packed the shawl my grandma wove—it’s like a comfort blanket for me!) Overall, though, I find it much simpler to get dressed in the morning, spend less time maintaining my wardrobe, and never tire of my clothes. It’s just like others have said: having fewer clothes encourages creativity in styling what you do have. Both Todd and S have noticed they prefer having less as well. I'm consciously keeping my wardrobe small. I’m highly motivated to maintain this simplicity, so I’m not purchasing anything. Instead, I’m slowly making items I know I'll wear frequently. I’m limiting myself to the few hangers and drawers I have, meaning I’ll need to give something away if I make something new. This minimalist mindset extends beyond clothing in our household. We’re renting a furnished apartment, but it’s minimalistic. We have beds, tables, sofas, and a collection of Spanish books, plus the kitchen has basic dishes, a few pans, a microwave, and cutlery. No blender, mixer, or many kitchen gadgets. We don’t even have a TV. We have enough sheets, blankets, and towels for everyone, but will need more when we have guests. S brought just a few favorite toys and books. We love it! We spend less time cleaning and tidying. The apartment remains neat (or at least tidier) and when I do laundry, I enjoy caring for the few items we have. I’m realizing we need far less than we actually own, even though I carefully curate our belongings in our small NYC apartment. I strongly believe that once we return, we’ll want to get rid of a lot of our possessions. We simply own too much. Right now, I’m sewing a Gallery Dress from fabric I spent ages finding. I had a vision in my mind but struggled to find the exact fabric, which happens often. Now that I’ve finally found it, I’m taking my time with the dress, even though I’m eager to wear it. I’m ensuring every detail is done to the best of my ability, using French seams and other finishing touches, so that when it’s complete, I can truly enjoy it and wear it for a long time. That’s likely what Karen, from Fringe Association, was referring to when she introduced Slow Fashion October. (By the way, Karen has a lovely post today about week 2 of Slow Fashion October and featuring the Gallery Dress she made for herself.) It’s about mindful consumption. If you'd like to participate, you can do so in your own way, on your own terms. Here are some resources for you: - Karen’s introduction to Slow Fashion October and her week 1 post. - Marie Kondo’s book, *The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up*, which has gained popularity for its unique approach to decluttering. - I loved this article: “Your Next Item of Clothing Should Be So Expensive It Hurts. Yes!” - It’s really fun to browse #slowfashionoctober on Instagram! S and I have been discussing how much we enjoy living with less, and we’ve decided that when we’re tempted to buy something that might add clutter to our lives, we’ll take a photo and post it to Instagram as #whatilikedbutdidntbuy. Feel free to join us! What are your thoughts? Are there changes you want to make regarding how you buy or sew, how much you own, or other issues this topic brings up for you? Have you ever realized you had too much stuff? And have you considered joining Slow Fashion October? [Insert image of Gallery Dress in progress] And that’s partly why many of us sew, isn’t it? We can make conscious decisions about what we create, where it comes from, etc. But Karen explains it much better than I do. What do you think? Are there changes you want to make to how you buy or sew, how much you own, or other issues this topic raises for you? Have you ever decided you have too much stuff? And have you considered joining Slow Fashion October? [Insert image of Gallery Dress in progress]

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