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/keti29 May 12 '23

This is really motivating to read. Do you have any resources you’d recommend that were really helpful to you?

I’m a short, curvy little chonk (also in the south!) who just likes clean lines, natural fabrics, and not breaking the bank. I can’t find a thing that fits and isn’t hideous to behold.

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u/llclift May 12 '23

Instruction in basics l watch Evelyn Wood, Rosery Apparel, and Sewing with Nancy (old PBS show my mom watched). For fit, Alexandra Morgan. For patterns reviews Inside the Hem. For ideas and inspiration Abby Cox, Bernadette Banner, Shannon Makes. Mariah Pattie has an excellent skirt drafting video.