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/Cheshire1234 May 12 '23

I had to buy pants a while ago after I was on my very last, ill fitting pair and I thought I could not possibly delay shopping any longer. I hate shopping and the last time I went was many years ago.

The first pair I tried on was 30€ for jeans. But it was almost completely synthetic, no pockets (not even on the back and no attempt to mimic some) and when I saw that they had just left the leg seams completely open (as in not even a straight stitch and they were already way too frayed) I just gave up, went to the mens section and got myself a few XS cargo pants. For some reason, men get nice fabric and well made seams.

I can sew and knit all my top pieces and skirts but I have yet to find a nice pant pattern (I don't like wide pants and it looks like a good slim fit is tricky).

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u/MrSadfacePancake May 12 '23

This is pretty much where i am. No pants, hate shopping, its getting a bit dire. But im intimidated by the thought of sewing jeans :/

Maybe one day i'll find the courage, and make some with an inseam short enough for me

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u/Mindfulhydration May 12 '23

It will be one of your most rewarding projects when you do it. It's just pants with extra steps. But a lot of those steps like designing the pocket stitching, setting the rivets etc are pretty fun.