Sewing

A very liberating and useful craft

Why learn to sew?

• If you have a unique sense of style, sewing allows you to express that by making your own design choices including clothing cut and fabric choices.
• if you are constantly struggling to find clothing that fits you at the store, sewing allows you to learn how to modify a pattern to fit your body porportions in a flattering way. Freeing you from the discomfort of wearing off the rack clothing all day.
• If you have a favourite piece of clothing but it's wearing out, you can assess if its possible to mend that piece and continue to wear it for years to come.
• If you have a specific needs for your clothing such as pocket sizes, fabric durability or other concerns, you can take that into account when you make your own clothing, so your clothing always provides the fuction you need for your specific lifestyle.
• Sewing extend beyond just making clothing. You could use it to create quilts, drapes, toys for children or even embelish pieces for special occassions.

What is most important is that sewing allows you the freedom and independance to decide how you want others to see you, which gives a boost to your confidence.


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