I have a huge to-do list but haven't gotten to all I want to create. I'd sew everything I wear if I had the time! I'm only in my mid-30's but also hate most everthing out there. I;m a snob when it comes to fit, and can't stand to spend money on all the pants that have droopy seats, too-big legs, etc. As far as good patterns, I find McCall's fits the truest. BUT, what I really suggest is making muslums of the 3-4 basic pieces (shirt, pants, skirt, jacket) and make sure they fit you shape well. Get a pattern alteration book to help you with simple basic alts that will make a huge difference. Once you have acheived that, those 3-4 basic pattern pieces will becomw the patterns you use for everything Shorts, pants, LS and SS shirts, vests, etc. Most garments are constructe from the same patterns over and over again, with the style changes coming from fabrics, necklines, closures and opening, etc. Because once you find the shape that looks good on you, you will want to recreate it again & again. Why fuss around with a bucket if patterns? And I find it to be fun to create my own look this way. And I have learned so much! If you are really at a loss, do what I did after my body 'settled' after having children - go to some really high end stores and try on what you like (don't even look at price) If you like the fit, take notes in the dressing room & search for patterns that duplicate the look. That's much better than sewing an outfit up from scratch and then finding out you look like a damned petunia in a flower pot. (Yes,I did that. Wasted over 12 hours on one dress!) Good luck!

This is one garden, I have two others. One garden has more tomatoes, peppers, squash and pumpkins. There is another that I planted 45 raspberry plants and also sweet corn. I pull the landscape cloth up and replace again in the Spring.

We had a local consignment shop where I used to take things - have you checked your area?. Their rules for items they would accept were pretty tight (and by appointment). I did recover some clothing expenses but it was a lot of trouble, effort....All had to be cleaned, pressed, hanging if appropriate. I haven't used it in several years. It doesn't relate to your question, but I've taken things to Dress for Success, our local Clothes Bank (united council of churches and they do not charge anything for the clothing which appeals to me), occasionally Goodwill because our new store always has someone at the ready to come out to the car to meet a donator, receipt book in hand should anyone want it - I really don't even have to get out of my car and its just a little too easy ;0)

It's just the two of us, and although we have a (smallish) walk-in master closet, I have some things hanging in another closet. Many things hang other than my yard/exercise type clothing, lingerie and pjs/gowns, undies, etc. We have drawers in the master closet and also a dresser in the bedroom for folded items. Sweaters are not hung either, they are in drawers. I like things ironed and I don't mind ironing. I usually do as needed. I like shirt sleeves and my husband's cotton pants "creased". We do have a good bit of clothing that doesn't need ironing though. "Dress-up" clothing such as suits, dresses, etc. are most often dry cleaned and I keep them covered, hanging in another bedroom closet. Thankfully those aren't used/needed much! haha!