When you want to buy a cotton shirt, it is a lot easier and just as inexpensive to pick one up at the shop. However, when it comes to items like dresses, sewing can be more economical and the quality better. Many children's items are easily made from pants and tops to pajamas and bathrobes. If you are going to sew for yourself, you will have to take more care. You need to know which type of fabrics you like, the lines that flatter you, and the colors you look best in. You would think this knowledge would come naturally, but you can get very confused looking at all the different fabrics and colors when you are in the store.
Then you need to make sure you alter the pattern if you need adjustments for your size. Once you get a pattern that fits, you can use it over and over with variations that make it look different. When an item of clothing you own wears out, you can pull apart the seams and use the pieces as a pattern and make the item with new fabric. When you become skilled, you can turn men's suits into boy's suits, alter larger size clothing that you may find at a thrift store to fit you, or even sew for others.
Then you need to make sure you alter the pattern if you need adjustments for your size. Once you get a pattern that fits, you can use it over and over with variations that make it look different. When an item of clothing you own wears out, you can pull apart the seams and use the pieces as a pattern and make the item with new fabric. When you become skilled, you can turn men's suits into boy's suits, alter larger size clothing that you may find at a thrift store to fit you, or even sew for others.
The great thing about sewing today for the beginner is that fashions are very relaxed, and there are many very simple patterns. You don't have to fight with set in sleeves if you don't want to. Most of us do not need to make the stiff, heavily interfaced and lined suits of yesterday. We can get buy with casual clothes and a few dresses, or skirts and blouses.
Keep sewing costs down by buying patterns and notions secondhand. There always seems to be a wide selection at thrift stores. Summer clothes are very economical to make. You don't need much fabric, and it is lighter weight and more economical. The joy of patchwork and quilting is also being discovered by more and more home sewers especially the unique fabric combinations, the placement of the fabric pieces, and the finishing touches with quilting or embroidery.
If you've thought about sewing, now is a good time to give it a try. If you are very nervous, find someone who teaches classes out of their home, or take one at your community college. There are also many good books to help beginners. Find a friend who will help. Most people are more than willing to help others. Read more about some of the latest books dedicated to the art of needle and thread. There are a number of sewing magazines with full of inspiration and projects as well as stories for all skill levels.
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