Making clothes is the best hobby. It can become more than a lifestyle choice, than a hobby. Here are my reasons, can you think of any more?
- What you wear is completely unique.
- You can make something that is just your style.
- Love a style? You can make one in every colour and fabric combo.
- You can create a made to measure garment, just for you.
- It’s means you can be safe that you can go to an event and there won’t be anyone else wearing the same dress
- You can pick and choose fashion, styles and colours that work for your body and your lifestyle.
- You can create personalised garments.
- Adding pockets to each and every garment that you make.
- You get the pleasure and satisfaction of actually making something useful and beautiful with your hands.
- There’s always the possibility of mixing and matching things from different patterns to create exactly the look you want.
Imagination
- There are a million and one different fabrics available and you can pleasantly pass an afternoon browsing and stroking beautiful fabrics.
- Fabric shopping is more fun than clothes shopping.
- The only limit is your imagination
- You can be as wild and wacky as you wish or as classic and elegant. The choice is truly yours.
- Sewing expands your mind and keeps the brain active.
- It’s fun to create matching outfits for all the family.
- You can really drill down and concentrate on the details, such as perfect buttons or figuring out the best seam finish.
- You never stop learning new things.
- Learning the value of clothes and how long it actually takes to make something.
- You can choose to make from more earth friendly and sustainable fabrics.
Compliments – Making Clothes is the Best
- Getting compliments on something you’ve made feels amazing!
- Sewing is a great stress-buster, it helps lots of people unwind.
- You can meet a whole community of other sewists, both online and at in person classes and events.
- You’re never bored, there is always some sewing to keep you busy.
- You can more thoughtfully curate a wardrobe of coordinating pieces.
- Inspiration comes from everywhere for clothes to make, film, TV, street style, high fashion, Pinterest, Instagram, vintage or retro styles.
- There are more and more pattern designers out there catering to different body shapes and sizes and lots of different styles.
- You are no longer tied to the seasons in the shops, you can make whatever you like, when you like it! Swimsuit in January anyone?
- It teaches patience. As clothes are no longer instant fast fashion.
- It brings you joy!
Love & Stitches
Alison xx
