Today I proceeded with my plan to sort through my things in our master bedroom closet. I started by moving clothing out section by section, then asking myself questions like, "how long has it been since I wore this?", "does it still fit?", "what was I thinking when I bought/made this!!". I also asked myself if I was keeping an item because of its connection with the past, or in anticipation of the future. I think I'm able to let go of the things connected to the past if I photograph the item for my blog, then write its story. I didn't feel a need to do that today. I discovered how many t-shirts and knit tops I had--70. I decided to part with 35 this go-through and took photos of what I'm giving away. As with my fabric sorting, I found some treasures--tops that I had forgotten about and will wear again. I'm keeping a few tops in anticipation that I may paint or do some other form of embellishment.
I found only 10 pairs of pants to part with, 10 pairs of undies, and 3 bras. I finally tackled my sock drawer and discovered that I had 50 pairs of socks! How did that many ever sneak up on me?? I neatly match up an store away everything that I wash. It's a mystery. At any rate, I am donating 35 pairs, all matched up and in good shape.
I still have work to do in my closet. I want to go through my kimono collection. I started buying them when I was interested in cutting them apart for yardage and then sewing them into things. I'm not sure how many I have now. I want to sell some at the sewing stash reduction sale next month. Once we figure out what the space is like where we're moving, then I'll know if I should reduce my inventory even more. It still feels liberating to reduce my possessions. Just let me know if you want to turn me loose on your things...
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