I’m at it again…

copying Ali, that is.

This time I have followed her to haramaki heaven.

She has it on good authority that wearing such a garment (or cut off bottom of an old t shirt in our cases) may stop us experiencing any negative mood swings.

Well, it seemed worth a try. 

One thing I do know for sure is that my haramaki has done more for my wardrobe than the shrunken vest top I made it out of ever did! 

 

7 Responses to “I’m at it again…”

  1. Little Pipit Says:
    February 24th, 2009 at 11:58 am

    They have a name!? I’ve been wearing them through two pregnancies and breastfeeding and thinking I was unique. Alas mine are not handmade but from Primark (horror!)I think mine were originally boob-tubes but they fit high up over the bump and now I’m breastfeeding again they keep my tum all covered and cosy. They do remind me a bit of so called bump-bands but much roomier and comfy to wear.
    Think I’ll go hunt down some old t-shirts. Always prefer to make things if I can. This could be my first foray into making clothes…and if it helps my mood so much the better.

    Kelly

    Kelly

  2. Pat Says:
    February 24th, 2009 at 1:25 pm

    That is a great idea. I will make one this weekend and combined with the “Cozy” from http://makingpeace-patrice.blogspot.com I will be able to go through the Los Angeles winters and survive. I am a wimp and get cold easily. Oh Well!!
    Thanks

  3. Ali Says:
    February 24th, 2009 at 7:50 pm

    Ooh, how cool do you look? Now I’m sure I have a stripey top with shrunken sleeves somewhere…

  4. Anita Says:
    February 26th, 2009 at 3:16 pm

    I love this idea and have been seeing it around the ‘net! It’s on my list of things to try. You are looking very smart in that pic!

  5. monica Says:
    February 26th, 2009 at 5:28 pm

    she’s a clever one that Ali!

    Love the stripes!!!

  6. michelle Says:
    February 27th, 2009 at 10:44 am

    oooh this is fab. I loved it so much I went straight to my chest of drawers and cut up an old top straight away. I then went to my creative writing class, where I am normally freezing cold, and was as snug as a bug in a rug :o) However I now have a cold and sore throat today :o(
    I can’t wait to cut up more t-shirts though and you gave me another idea … I’m going to sew some onto the ends of other t-shirts as I always find them too short in the body as it is. M x

  7. Meredith Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 12:31 am

    Thanks for sharing your sewing space. I really like the green cabinet. So nice and tidy. I recognize the type of sewing machine you have. It is such a nice bright and light space.

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