Sewing Clothes

It’s hard to shop for clothing when you can’t get the right fit, you can’t find the style you are looking for, you can’t afford what you want, or you are trying to be more sustainable.

All of these things can be addressed and changed when you are sewing clothes.

When people are sewing clothes the mistakes I see most often are the wrong fit, the wrong style, and it doesn’t work with anything else in your closet.

All of these sewing tips will teach you the thought process of sewing clothes. They help when sewing for yourself, sewing for friends or family, and sewing for children.

These basic sewing skills will help you learn all the basics to start sewing your own clothes. It’s more of a thought process than being able to use the tools. Learn about fabric, fit, and pattern alterations.

This is a great place to start when you are learning how to sew clothes because all of these tips will result in a professional looking garment for your handmade wardrobe.

How to Start Sewing Clothes:
Learn to use your sewing machine
Figure out your style
Figure out your fit
Use a Pattern
Make a Muslin
Analyze your mistakes and move on

I love to sew my own clothing because I can get the right fit. I have irregular proportions (tall and short) so knowing my measurements and altering patterns to fit me has been amazing. I love choosing my own style, fabric, and color to represent myself exactly how I feel.