Can we save money by sewing our own clothes?
With this we have already seen that we can find totally free patterns and models on the net, but what about the rest of the resources? Can we really save by sewing our own clothes?
It is true that if we add the price of the necessary material: fabric, buttons, zippers, needle, thread … Sometimes we end up spending more money than if we go to a store. We have a few tips for you:
Buy fewer fabrics, but make sure they are quality
Cheap fabrics end up being expensive.
In many stores we find fabrics that are very well priced, but we quickly realize that they are difficult to sew, that they do not last long enough, or that they deteriorate after a few washes.
Our advice is that you buy quality fabrics, with good reason, and that you use the necessary amount depending on what you are going to make (do not hesitate to consult with the sellers). And, of course, take advantage of sales and discounts.
Homemade pride
It is true that compared to the garments sold in clothing chains that are manufactured in countries like China, sewing our own clothes is not so cheap. However, the quality of materials and finishes will be much higher.
The cut will be totally adapted to your body, since they will be made to measure garments. Taking into account this increase in quality, it is not surprising that making our clothes ends up being more profitable.
Last but not least, we must also mention the originality of the garments and the pride of wearing something that we have made ourselves. In addition, in this way we will be fighting against third world factories that exploit employees.
Use shreds
When we think about making new garments, we do not usually resort to scraps of old garments or pieces of fabric, but it is a great resource to obtain original pieces at a much more affordable price. For this, we ask you not to throw away all the fabric that you have left and that you try to take advantage of every last inch of fabric.
We have many tips to help you create your own accessories: cases, hair bands, bags, blankets … And the great advantage is that these small projects are easy and quick to do.
Why don’t you start by sewing buttons to personalize your outfits ?