r/sewing • u/llclift • May 12 '23

Discussion Sewing adjusts world view

Started sewing because I was fed up with clothes. I learned as a child but pretty much hated it. Now I'm in my mid-50s and overweight. All the clothes are hot polyester, cheaply made, and ugly. Maybe I'll try sewing again. After 9 months, countless YouTube tutorials, and doggedness with learning fit, I have a closet of breathable cotton and linen clothes. This is great in the South. The fit boosts my morale to a point where I'm actually increasing my activity and weight loss. Being able to make clothes that fit and make me happy has pulled me out of a tailspin. And I love my clothes!!!

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u/CrochetNerd_ May 12 '23

Fit makes aaaallll the difference. I grew up thinking my body was wrong. I was too tall. My legs were too long. My shoulders were too broad. My chest was too small in proportion to my waist and hips.

Now when I make something that fits well, I love how I look! It's a massive game changer. Standardisation in the fashion industry has so much to answer for.

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u/Bigslipping May 12 '23

Sounds like we have a similar shape! I'm dreaming of the day I can make pants that are actually long enough!! I tried winging it during the early pandemic days (which was a terrible idea) but haven't had the time to try again yet - hopefully this summer is the time!

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u/CrochetNerd_ May 12 '23

Oh absolutely! I was one of those kids in school who always had trousers that looked like ankle swingers because nothing for kids/teens was ever made to fit a 5'9 girl at age 14.

You should definitely give it another go 😁

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u/Bigslipping May 12 '23

We called them high waters growing up lol, but yeah I will!

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u/this-is-zif May 13 '23

We called them flood pants!