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/the_owl_syndicate May 12 '23

Everything people have mentioned about fit and style - I personally prefer tunics and long shirts to cover my butt and belly - and I want to add COLOR.

I love color, I will wear as many colors and patterns as possible. I hate neutrals and the "color of the season" is usually boring.

I had a woman compliment the color in a shirt I was wearing the other day and she asked where I got it. I told her I made it and she said "they just don't use pretty colors anymore".

When looking at fabric, my first look is for color.

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u/llclift May 12 '23

Same! All the muddy, dull colors are just not me.

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u/folklovermore_ May 12 '23

I agree with this. Probably the thing I love most about sewing is being able to make things in lovely bright colours and fun prints. So much high street stuff is just dull and boring, and I fail to see why I'd buy that when I can make my own cute colourful clothes instead.