When Originality Saves The Day

4 Mar

Today sewing is more a hobby than necessity. People choose to work a garment to add their personal touch and originality. Majority of times the outcome is great, and it is highly unlikely to find an exact replica. Rather than replacing the old with the new, the old is revamped. It is the ultimate money saving hobby because it includes recycling and obliterates tailoring fees.

Working with what you already have:

Here is a sweater I found in my closet from when I was literally 12 years old (I am 24 now). It is navy, my favorite color, but it is plain and shapeless.

I hated it then and love it now…

I simply added a belt to give it shape, replaced the missing buttons with different fun ones, and added lace to the pockets. All of which I found in my house. I now have a unique sweater that I am actually proud of and look forward to wearing! I especially love the fact that I now have an extra sweater in my wardrobe. I am constantly struggling to find something to wear, now I will simply pull out my old clothing and apply some changes so I can wear them.

There are many self help books that can guide you in basic sewing and making your clothing more innovative. Twinkle Sews has some great ideas for the more advanced sewers. Check out some vintage clothing sites to get ideas on how to revamp old clothing, or ideally, simply tap into your physical and mental resources to produce your own masterpieces.

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