I'm hoping that by sewing some of my own things, I'll be able to afford some more of the clothes that I want (I'm on a grad student budget these days). However, I have often heard that with all the supplies and cost of fabrics, you end up spending just as much, if not more than you would shopping in a store (that is, if you are a bargain/clearance shopper). I'm curious to know what you think.
The only thing I can tell people is everyone is DIFFERENT. Prices vary! You could be a Target, Wal-Mart, TJ Maxx, Marshall's, Belk, Macys, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, etc... type of shopper. You may be a person that only buys fabric from the $1 table or you may be the type to buy the most expensive fabric you can afford. Sewing is as expensive as YOU make it. I can't tell you if YOU are going to save money from sewing.
As far as me, on some things I do and some things I don't. For me, it's not about trying to save money. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to sew. It's about the enjoyment of the art.
As far as me, on some things I do and some things I don't. For me, it's not about trying to save money. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to sew. It's about the enjoyment of the art.
What's your take on this?
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Well, I'm in my 60s and have been altering my purchased clothes since I first learned to sew in my teens. I'm a pear shape and wear one size on top, another on bottom. My arms are shorter than average even for petite sizes. After years of taking out seems to alter (very time consuming) or getting expensive professional alterations, I decided it would be more cost and time effective to make my own garments. Beautiful quality fabrics can be found with a bit of research. Since I love quality, i sometimes search out quality 2nd hand stores for extra large designer clothes and get them for the fabric and notions alone-saving a tone of $ on fabric. I have made several high quality dress pants from the fabric on men's slacks found in thrift shops. I made a great camel jacket from fabric on a size 46 men's. I am petite size 6-8 and have little extra money so must be creative.
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