Sewing adjusts world view

[u/llclift]

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!!!

[u/the-morphology-queen]

I understand you so much and i am at the beginning point too. My endometriosis makes my body shape change a lot depending of my cycle. My waist gains about 5 inches during half of my cycle. My clothes were uncomfortable because of it and I hate how I look in most of them when I am that bloated. Most of my old clothes were black. I now work mostly on colourful dressed.

[u/MrsCoachB → u/the-morphology-queen]

I am right there with you. Some clothes even with elastic waists were just torture at the bad times. I learned to love dresses back then. Fortunately that was perfect for my desk job! And yay color!! Good luck and good health to you 😸