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I have recently found the series The Great British Sewing Bee after reading about it on a friends blog and it has rekindled a love of sewing garments that I didn't realize I had lost! When did this happen? Why did it happen?

 



I guess I just got caught up in the commercialism of Social Media and began to buy lower quality mass produced items that hardly last 6 months as a cheap alternative for time poor people. 

 So cheap it was easy to throw out and replace instead of repairing!

I don't believe it's always cheaper to make your own clothes, just that they are better quality and last longer and are unique! 

 Plus, the enjoyment of creating and wearing a one of a kind!




The range and accessibility of fabrics has improved over time and the internet allows delivery to your door, there was not this choice for me while living in a small country town years ago. No internet back then! So I made do with what I could source locally. 

Turn the clock forward.......

Within the space of a few days I have run up a couple of easy fit shirts. Not too hard to make and just out of cotton they helped remind me of the sewing skills I had forgotten about over the years.

 
A couple of darts for the bust and the rest is just straight forward sewing.


 
 
A nice little hand sewing loop with a pearl button from the stash.

 
 
Hope you find your sewing mojo too.
Have fun creating!

 




Comments

  1. Jenny of Elefantz11 February 2021 at 14:58

    I love how our conversations have turned from embroidery, quilting and cooking to SEWING clothes! Though we still do chat about the other things, Sewing Bee has really opened (for me) and re-opened (for you) a door we're excited to walk through.
    Good advice too...quality today is way below par so investing in fabric to make quality items that will stand the test of time is wise. xx

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  2. Joanne12 February 2021 at 17:27

    Hi Rosie,
    Thanks for the inspiration ! I have a shirt/blouse pattern that I have made years ago. It would be fun use that pattern and make something for Spring!
    Stopping by via Jenny of Elefantz.
    hugs, take care
    Joanne

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  3. Tammy13 February 2021 at 04:02

    Stopping by from Jenny of Elefantz blog to say hello and check out your lovely sewn clothing creations. Oh my I like them a lot. Especially the red top....The older I get the more I like the color red. Can't wait to see your next creations.

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  4. Susan 13 February 2021 at 09:37

    Your tops look great! And cool for the hot weather. On that pattern, I adore the dress with sleeves. That is how I used to dress, when I was young and skinny. LOL

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  5. Pink Rose13 February 2021 at 16:33

    Hi Rosie love your tops well done xx

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  6. Winifred14 February 2021 at 07:33

    Hi Rosie
    Just popped over from Jenny's blog. I used to make all my clothes and then my children's too. Think we got out of the habit because fabrics got really expensive and it was so hard to find all the bits and pieces you needed so eventually I just gave up. I started making dresses for my grandchildren a few years ago but now they're teenagers and into leggings and sweatshirts!
    However one has just got a sewing machine and wants to make some tops and start cutting denim skirts shorter. To be honest I'm not sure that's possible! Interesting times ahead after the lockdown once I can sew with her.
    Eqnjoy the Great British Sewing Bee, I've never got into it but maybe next time.

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  7. Snoodles14 February 2021 at 11:48

    Hopped over here from Jenny's.....what a lovely blog you have! I'm all for slowing down, repurposing, and being intentional about aging gracefully with my hand in the Lord's hand. Love your tops, and now I'm going to have to look for that sewing bee since you AND Jenny have crowed about it! LOL Hugs from across the sea....

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