30 Reasons why Making Clothes is the Best!

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