Why do I enjoy sewing my own clothes so much? And why should you sew your own clothes at all? In this blog post, I'll tell you what the benefits are!
Sewing Your Own Clothes: My Favorite Hobby
Since my overlocker and coverlock (you may already know my overlocker and coverlock review?) have been in the house, I sew most of my wardrobe myself. And especially since our Sedona women's shirt saw the light of the sewing world, I'm completely hooked!
Sewing Your Own Clothes Has Many Benefits For Me:
- Since I'm 1.83 m tall and fall outside the usual range, sleeves, trouser legs, or waists are often too short - when I sew my own clothes, I can make completely individual alterations.
- Although I wear a common size 48, my proportions are a bit unusual - I can take this into account when I sew my own clothes
- I get exactly the garment I want - and even in the color and fabric I imagine
- I can be much more creative when putting together outfits than before - and if I'm missing a piece? I'll just sew it!
- Don't underestimate it: sewing clothes is fun!
- The feeling of wearing cool self-sewn clothes is simply great!
- Also great: to be proud of the ability to sew your own clothes.
Sometimes it just has to be jersey with little birds , right? ;)
- Self-sewn fashion is sustainable: When I want to sew with organic fabrics, I usually order them online. My favorite source for organic fabrics is Hemmers. I like browsing there because the selection of organic fabrics is actually tasteful - besides, I can also find the matching Cuff me-ribbing from Alp-Stoffe in their shop, which I'm totally crazy about! Both together are simply awesome, I think! It's also great that the ribbing is also in organic quality.
- When I select the fabrics for my clothes myself, I have the assurance that they are not made in developing countries under problematic conditions - and I can also control the fabric selection: For example by paying attention to test seals.
- In this respect, sewing your own clothes is also a political (or ideological) decision - I have the opportunity to boycott unfair production conditions.
- Sewing your own clothes is a very special declaration of love - I don't do that for everyone! ;)
Maxim wears our Miles men's shirt made from a black-and-white-striped summer sweatshirt.
- My self-sewn clothes are high-quality - I exclusively determine the quality of the workmanship. And of course, I make sure that the hems fit properly and the seams are durable.
- Variants are so easy. For example, sewing a top with a V-neck.
- When I sew my own clothes, they are particularly close to my heart - this is another form of value for me: If it cost me time and effort (no matter how much joy sewing myself brings me), then I especially appreciate the finished piece. I already know this effect from assembling certain Swedish furniture. When I hammered the stool together myself, I find it much cooler than anything I can buy finished.
In the photo I'm wearing my new favorite Tomris tunic in a denim fabric embroidered with flowers. I already introduced you to the fabric in my post about the most beautiful spring fabrics.
- Self-sewn clothes are affordable: Even with a price of 18 euros per meter, my custom-made tunic (depending on the clothing size) costs under 40 euros. Thread, electricity, and nerves included.
- With my self-sewn garments, I am completely independent of fashion and what is currently hanging in the shops. The contents of my wardrobe are as hip or classic as I want - thus I withdraw from the dictates of fashion designers and designers.
- The quality gets better with every garment sewn - and I have a lot of fun expanding my skills and learning new things!
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I - and no one else - determine my style. And that is important to me. I don't want to look like everyone else. And for that, I gladly take on the "efforts of sewing" (and the sweat-inducing fabric store visits... ;) )!
Here I'm wearing our Calista long jacket made from a gray viscose jersey with polka dots*.
And the disadvantages?
They are really limited - so much so that I don't even make a list for them.
Of course, self-sewn fashion is more labor-intensive! But just the composition of the materials, the delightful browsing in the fabric store, the conversation with saleswomen and other sewing enthusiasts - and finally: showing the finished pieces in our Facebook group - all that takes work, but above all: joy!
Actually, from my point of view, there are only benefits to sewing my own clothes. Of course, I also occasionally buy a piece and then combine it with my self-sewn things. And I haven't dared to tackle jeans yet. But that will come, I'm sure!
Until I dare to tackle jeans, there is still so much else! Self-sewn harem pants for relaxing, tights and leggings for yoga and Pilates, shirts for vacation, cardigans for the office (do you already know our fantastic Catrien cardigan?), a dress made of gray corduroy, which I have been dreaming of for a long time... - the list is practically endless!
The more I sew, the more I dare!
And the more I sew, the more I hone my skills, the longer it gets:
Because I dare more and more! While a facing was still a real challenge for me three months ago, I master it quite easily today - and enjoy stylish neckline solutions, flat seams, and clean slits in the skirt hem.
One disadvantage - if you want to see it that way, is that you have to acquire the skills little by little. But that also gives me a huge amount of fun personally! :)
Would you like to sew your own clothes - or those of your loved ones - now too?
Then quickly take a look in my Shop and download a suitable sewing pattern.
And then: Get right to it at the sewing machine! :)
My reading tip: Sewing Your Own Clothes: 10 Tips for Stunning Sewing Results.
Happy simple sewing
your Sabine
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