If you’re into fashion and know what you want when you go shopping to the point where nothing satisfies you, it might be time to take a sewing class and learn to make your own clothes. For those who know how they want their clothes to look, they know that there are aspects of so many pieces that would look good if only they were on the pieces you liked. This doesn’t have to be completely unattainable though, because with some know-how and a sewing machine or even needle and thread if the stitch is that simple, the clothes in your head can exist in real life, and it doesn’t have to take much thought.
Making your own pieces from scratch can sound overwhelming, but starting with a single piece that doesn’t sit right on your body is a good start. Start snapping stitches, cinching fabric where you want, adding sleeves or removing folds, and you’re already closer to having the perfect wardrobe that fits your style. If you’re a perfectionist, starting may be harder for you, especially if you want to do things the right way the first time. Remember that fashion is about self-expression and you’re supposed to have fun with it.
Finding a way to pin up a a piece of fabric so it drapes the way you want or even stapling two ends together if you can’t find a needle and thread is so satisfying and gets you to the end goal, which is creating something that looks good that’s also functional for you. You might even be praised for breaking the rules and finding a way to make something work for you, because that’s also what fashion is about.
