Whether it’s because you just participated in Me-Made-May, or you’ve recently had a wardrobe sort out, what do you do with the items you find yourself no longer wearing? In this week’s solo episode, I advise you on how to diagnose why you’re not wearing them. I then suggest five different ways you can update those garments so that you’re excited to wear them again! 

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If you want to learn more about the Me-Made-May challenge, listen to:

• Ep. #84: What is Me-Made-May?

The Clothehorse podcast is a great place to learn more about the life of second hand clothing, including what happens to donated items. 

The three questions to ask of each item of clothing:

1. Does it fit my personal aesthetic (OR is it a basic garment that pairs well with items that really DO fit my personal aesthetic)?

My five suggested approaches for updated unworn garments (including me-mades):

1. Repair

For repair, consider signing up to the Winter of Care and Repair challenge for motivation. 

For advice on how to proceed with a repair, this episode might help:

• Ep. #135: How to Triage your Mends with Jeanna Wigger

For refitting assistance, check out this episode:

• Ep. #86: Garment Alterations with Naomi Fata

The Bernie Belt Bag pattern by Friday Pattern Co. might solve the dilemma of a pocket-free garment:

Image source: Friday Pattern Co. 

The free Oversized Detachable Collar pattern by Tilly and the Buttons would really jazz up a plain garment:

Image source: Tilly and the Buttons

If you’re interested in trying your hand at natural dyeing, these episodes provide a ton of information:

• Ep. #13: Natural Dyeing with Amy Taylor