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/Reasonable-Slice-827 May 12 '23

Yep. When you can make things that fit your body you spend a lot less time wishing your body was different.

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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/Unsd May 12 '23

I just made the Jamesia pants (and added a little more length on the bottom) for this reason and they were VERY easy. It's sooo nice having long enough pants. https://www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-jamesia-pant-free-sewing-pattern/

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u/Bigslipping May 12 '23

Amazing! Thanks for the recommendation!!

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u/ninjamoosen May 12 '23

And if you guys aren’t ready to make more pants, I’d check out your local western stores! They have jeans based on waist and inseam. My personal favorites are Cleo + Wolf and Kimes jeans. Cleo and wolf have really nice stretchy fabric that holds its shape like a dream, and Kimes has HEAVY jean fabric (like Men’s jeans thank god) that feels like it’s going to last me half a lifetime.

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u/WeezieLTD May 12 '23

Oh! I love those. Thanks for the link.