C.J. Braden • 3 Minute Read
Although going shopping is a great way to relieve stress and treat yourself, it isn’t the solution to everything. You might even feel like you’re bored visiting the same stores time and again. There’s nothing fun. There’s nothing that inspires you. While some alternative solutions like thrift stores exist, what about making your own clothes? If this is something you’ve thought about but never realistically entertained, here are some reasons to try it.
If your pants are too long, try cutting them off and adding a lace hem
You Can Make Unique Items
If there’s one reason to make your own clothes instead of purchasing outfits from the store, it’s that you can create unique items. This gives you the best chance to test yourself and the limits of your creativity, offering plenty of room for invention and creation. Even if you take a ready-made pair of jeans or a blouse and use an embroidery machine to add a unique pattern, you’ll have something that no one else possesses, giving you the chance to stand out.
Fashion design studio inspiration
You Can Find Your Perfect Style
And standing out means you can finally discover the style that works best for you. If you’re working on becoming more confident, this approach is possibly the very best you will come across. You can experiment with different clothes without feeling like you’re wasting a lot of money, and you can alter and edit any clothes you have in your wardrobe to make them suit the vibe you’ve always wanted to show off but maybe haven’t had the means to do so.
Try thrift store shopping to piece together new looks
It’s Cheaper
Have you noticed that clothes are getting more expensive every year? For many fashion-conscious individuals, it feels impossible to keep up with the latest trends because their balance simply won’t allow for it. This is a great reason to make your own clothes. Purchasing fabric or buying from thrift stores is usually cheaper than buying a full outfit from your favorite store. If you find a fabric that is comfortable, breathable, and stylish, you can make multiple items for a fraction of the price you’d pay at a retail store.
I love piecing together outfits with thrift store finds. Check out my video below to give you some ideas or see it via my YouTube channel @carolynjbraden.
Trench coats are good thrift store finds
It Is Good for the Planet
It isn’t just your bank balance that benefits from making your own clothes. This hobby also reduces waste because you can find new ways to transform clothes that are out of style or that you don’t wear anymore. Repurposing fabric is a great way to give it a new lease on life, so experiment with patterned materials to make something fun.
Try making clothes in the colors you like best
You Learn A Useful Skill
Learning something new is never a waste of time, and learning to make your own clothes is one of the most useful skills someone can explore. Once you get the basics down, you can explore different styles and methods. You can even make clothes for friends and family or even start your own store to monetize your hobby and open a profitable side hustle, which is always a bonus.
Try new looks to change up your personal style
Creating
Making your own clothes allows you to indulge in your creativity, and save money and the planet. These tips should give you something to think about and maybe leap to learn a new skill that will come in handy more often than you think.
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C.J. (Carolyn) Braden is a regular contributor and editor for Carolyn’s Blooming Creations. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Ways To Help You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.
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