HANDMADE WARDROBE

Everything on My Keeper is handmade by me, BUT not everything I make gets added to my rental section. Here's a wee collection of items which I have in my own wardrobe. My flatmate Paige is on a journey to create a 100% handmade wardrobe and this inspired me. Although I don't think I will ever be able to let go of the clothes I already own (especially my Mister Zimmi pieces hah), I have been inspired to start sewing more and buying less. Some of these are made using patterns from other companies which I will link if you want to try and create one for yourself. What I love most about having a handmade wardrobe is knowing that you are wearing an item that there is only ONE of in the entire world. Now that's special!
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Wilder Gown - Friday Pattern Company 
This is the newest addition to my handmade wardrobe, and I've got to say I'm obsessed with it. What I love most about this pattern (apart from being extremely easy to sew) is that it has so many variations. So you can literally make around 5 different versions using the one pattern and that's just the ones that they suggest. If you get your thinking cap on you could really make this dress your own with a few tweaks here and there. 

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Pemi - Pemi 
Since lockdown level 4 in April 2020 my mindset around what I purchase for my wardrobe has changed completely. I've been building up my handmade collection and this has to be one of my absolute favourites! It's a custom jacket from a brand in Auckland called Pemi. I wear this a few times a week (not kidding) and each time I do, I get a huge amount of compliments. I chose the fabrics for this beauty to suit my personal style and they aced it! When getting something made from Pemi you can provide your own jacket/jeans and fabrics OR they can do all of this for you. This jacket truly is a dream addition to my wardrobe and compliments every outfit I pair it with! 

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Cuddle Coat - Eat Me Do 
This cuddle coat was my first ever handmade purchase (other than the things I make myself). It's made from the cosiest woolen blankets and is so flippin cool -- don't you agree? This beauty became my best friend in the colder months and was the perfect addition to any outfit. The peachy colours are so me and the flowers on the pockets top it of perfectly. 

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Mohair Sweater- Wool & The Gang.
My beautiful friend and fellow teacher Tori made me the most amazing mohair jersey recently. It's made from an incredible pale lime green and has the sleeves of my dreams. We did a creative exchange, I made her a skirt and a dress and she made me this! If you ask me, I definitely got the good end of the deal. I will treasure this piece for the rest of my life. 

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Fredy Dress- The Bold One