When was the last time you did something for the first time?
This question has been floating around lately and it speaks so loudly to me. As you know, the past year has been filled with firsts for me, many of them exciting but scary at the same time. A few years ago, I never dreamed I’d be doing the things I’m doing these days. You see, I’m actually a creature of habit. I’m very cozy my little comfort zone. Doing my same ritual each day makes me feel safe.
But, I woke up on Monday, March 31 , stepped completely out of my normal routine again, took a deep breath and presented my very first live BurdaStyle web seminar.
I did it and I liked it!
There was a great turnout and they asked me to do another one on June 5th. YAY! Thank you to everyone who attended the live seminar and a big hug to each of you who have purchased the recorded version since. If you only knew how much your participation truly blesses not just me but my whole family.
Here’s a sneak peak of the dress refashion from the seminar.
When was the last time you did something for the first time?
I’d love to hear about your experience and the impact it had on you.
The Renegade Seamstress 
Love the transformation! 🙂
Thank you so much, Amber! Have fun on your new blogging adventure.
You’re welcome! Thanks. It is an adventure alright. 🙂
You skills & imagination never cease to amaze me! haha 🙂
Awwwwwwww…..you always say the nicest things, Daisy! Have a great day!
I’m currently deliberating over a re-upholstery project, something I’ve never done before… Thanks for the nudge to get on with it! 🙂
Oh, that sounds like a fun project, Esther! I’ve dabbled a bit in upholstery and love the amazing furniture transformations I’ve been seeing lately. I hope you’ll post the before and after on your blog.
I definitely will do! Even if it goes wrong – hopefully someone can give me tips!
I love the sense of community that blogging gives us with people who enjoy doing the same things we do.
I would love to see a upholstery project …..especially an easy couch cover for cushions & frame!…..Be sure to share your ideas. Thanks Beth for such a good site to get inspired!
You are so welcome, Mari!
I just love your refashions-and a bonus? It’s polka dots 🙂
I’m going to be a (way too young) first time grandma in about 7 weeks-if that counts!
Oh yes, Congratulations, Tami!!! That is so exciting!
Many congratulations. Scary doing things for the first time. Can’t remember when I last did something for the first time, but the next time should be the 4th May and I am very excited.
Oh, do tell, what’s happening on the 4th of May?
Oh my, I am so glad to find your blog. I worked three months to create a new jacket, (had no pattern) and finished it recently. When I was younger, much much thinner, I designed my own clothes; now almost 60, and 60 pounds heavier, I have grown so sick of today’s fashions.
I am on a mission to create my own style again. I am also trying to DE-Black my closet! Thanks for showing the pics!
Welcome, Annie! I hope the refashions here will be helpful in your quest to redefine your style. Thanks for joining us and I’m looking forward to seeing your jacket!
Beth
Thanks, will have to get out the camera a post a pic.
Love the results, and congratulations on trying something new! You are so right when you say we become creatures of habit. Yet pushing ourselves to try something outside of that comfort zone, can hold some great surprises. Thanks for the inspiration!
You are so welcome, new territory can definitely be exciting!
With the new part time job…I stepped out after 3 years of being home on retirement…Best choice I could have made!… Love it!
Yay! Congratulations!!!
Fabulous refashion. Bet you’ll be wearing this fun skirt more times than you’ve ever worn the dress. Gorgeous!
XOXO N & N
Thank you! I just got home from an event and I wore this dress. Someone told me it looked like something she had seen in Anthropologie. I took that as a huge compliment!
I went to the beach at night a couple of weekends ago and it was a truly awesome experience.
Sounds like fun!
Incredible transformation (as always!). I’ve been sitting here trying to remember when the last time I did something for the first time was…I went to a film festival for the first time the other day, but I think you’re meaning something creative or more centered on me actually doing something (As opposed to sitting in a theatre lol), I guess I would have to say..gosh, I really can’t remember (how sad is that!) I’ll have to get back to ya on this one lol
I just started sewing, so I guess that qualifies! I got my machine less than two weeks ago and I love making projects. I made a pair of pajama pants first. (with help from my wonderful mother-in-law), and I was hooked. I’ve since made (on my own) three tote bags, really simple ones, and I’m trying to get my second pair of pj pants done.
There is so much to learn and I get overwhelmed at the fabric store, but I love the sense of accomplishment when I finish something!
I hope that one day I can upcycle some clothes like you! I am so impressed. You’ve inspired me to go through my closet, and I’m kicking myself for all of the things I recently donated!
Any recommendations on some easy beginner projects to try?
I’d love it if you’d do a tutorial some time. I have a similar situation where I have a dress that I don’t really like, but the print is beautiful, and I’d like to make it into a skirt.
I have that exact dress and love what you did with it. Always wanted to try something like that. Could you let me know how you did that? I am going to a party in a few weeks and was thinking about buying a new outfit but now I know I won’t need to I can recycle something from my closet.
Thank you, Colleen! This dress was put together in a way very similar to this dress:
https://chicenvelopements.wordpress.com/2014/01/04/winter-sweater-dress-and-another-giveaway/
Have fun at your party!
Beth
i have the exact same dress(before you transformed it) i love it!!! how did you do it?? would love to do something like that to mine…as i dont like v or low cut items!! thanks