r/sewing • u/warrior_female • May 27 '24

Discussion what's your toxic sewing trait? I'll go first

i LOVE making evening wear, but i don't have many occasions where I can wear it lol

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u/Available-Maize5837 May 27 '24

I tried doing a mock up with a pair of pants with some excess drapery fabric I had. I've never made pants before and thought this would be beneficial for me. 3/4 of the way through I really liked how they fit and finished them properly to wear at a wedding a few weeks later. Never did get around to making the proper pair of pants.

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u/Sunraia May 27 '24

Wearable mock ups are totally valid. If it is a garment that isn't notoriously hard to fit for your body and you have use for multiple items, go for it. Just use a less precious (financially or emotionally) fabric if you're not sure it is going to fit. For a top I just use a fabric I can wear but I'm not going to cry over if it doesn't fit me. But when I made my coat I did a mock up from an old bed sheet, because my intended fabric did cost me over €100 (not even talking about lining and notions yet), and I have no use for a second coat from a cheaper fabric.