Custom Jeans

I am beside myself with my newest Esty purchase. These incredible custom fit jeans made by the incomparable TrapperJane. I am one of those women with a body that just defies ready-to-wear, so when I found these jeans on Etsy almost a year ago I lost my mind. I’ve saved my pennies and finally bought them. The photos only tell a fraction of this story. The details and craftsmanship are beyond any clothing item I have ever owned, and those who know me, know I have some doozies.

About a year ago (right around the time I first spied these jeans) I made a commitment to consume dramatically less than I had grown accustomed to. This was both a financial decision, and a political one. One of the “rules” I made for my self was not to purchase any new clothing made in a factory. It has been really hard!! I still do get some underwear, socks, shoes, & coats new on a very limited basis, and even that is becoming less and less as I get better at knitting socks and closer to that illusive perfect t-shirt underwear pattern.

I love this life where the things I do purchase with my precious (few) pennies are worth so much more to me.