Cinch Belt Fascination

I hated the 1980’s honestly. As a teenager in the 80’s, I was obsessed with the 40’s. I would wear these fabulous high-waisted pants with gorgeous little tops and even turban-like head wraps. Seriously, I wish I had those now- sigh…

Oh wait, back to the 80’s. The one thing I did get out of that era (besides the music) is cinched belts. I adore them! They are the perfect accessory to show off your waist or cover it up a bit if the need should arise.

I am filming a little series this weekend and have the perfect dress to wear but it really needs something. Ooh, what about a fabulous little obi belt to dress it up?

I found this simple belt tutorial on Simplicity’s website to make 2 variations of my beloved cinch belt. Fabulous! Looks like I won’t have to forgo pasta for dinner tonight after all.

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I have a problem. Well, several problems, but today we’re talking about the 37 yards of fabric currently taking up residence in my closet. Some of it’s been there so long it could legally vote. That beautiful linen? Bought for a specific project in 2018. The designer wool? “Too nice to cut.” The rainbow of quilting cotton? Well, it was on sale.

Every time I open that closet, I swear the fabric whispers, “Remember when you were going to make that dress?” The guilt is real. But so is the joy of petting my hoard like a fabric dragon sitting on her treasure.

Last week I tried the KonMari method. I got as far as “does this spark joy?” before buying three more yards of floral voile. Some habits die hard.

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