Comments on: To sew or to buy http://sensetosave.com/2007/12/28/to-sew-or-to-buy/ Tue, 22 May 2012 02:42:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Summerhttp://sensetosave.com/2007/12/28/to-sew-or-to-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-3434 Summer Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:48:37 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/2007/12/28/to-sew-or-to-buy/#comment-3434 One major reason handmade clothes look handmade is that sewers don't press between every step. I recently read an article in Threads magazine (Aug/Sept '06) where they showed the difference between a blouse that had been pressed during sewing and one that hadn't--it was staggering. If you try to slip a pair of pants past your husband before they've been pressed or washed and pressed he'll definitely notice. Afterwards? Maybe not. One major reason handmade clothes look handmade is that sewers don’t press between every step. I recently read an article in Threads magazine (Aug/Sept ’06) where they showed the difference between a blouse that had been pressed during sewing and one that hadn’t–it was staggering. If you try to slip a pair of pants past your husband before they’ve been pressed or washed and pressed he’ll definitely notice. Afterwards? Maybe not.

]]> By: Kaciehttp://sensetosave.com/2007/12/28/to-sew-or-to-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-2812 Kacie Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:39:42 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/2007/12/28/to-sew-or-to-buy/#comment-2812 Whoa, thanks for the coupon codes, Kimberly! Looks like you had a good shopping trip. Whoa, thanks for the coupon codes, Kimberly! Looks like you had a good shopping trip.

]]> By: Tissahttp://sensetosave.com/2007/12/28/to-sew-or-to-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-2796 Tissa Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:23:24 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/2007/12/28/to-sew-or-to-buy/#comment-2796 I would love to learn how to sew. Actually I purchased 3 machines over the last five years. All were purchased from thrift stores or yard sale deals. One machine is a Necchi machine and was used for mostly alterations(which was my intension). Another one is inside a nice wooden case that serves at a TV stand in guest bedroom. The final one was given to my grandmother so that she can do our alterations. She does a great job and very pleased with the machine. She forgot that I gave it to her, so now she has this listed as a give away item when she moves on to glory.... No rush for grandma.... I woudl love to find a class out there. I would love to learn how to sew. Actually I purchased 3 machines over the last five years. All were purchased from thrift stores or yard sale deals. One machine is a Necchi machine and was used for mostly alterations(which was my intension). Another one is inside a nice wooden case that serves at a TV stand in guest bedroom. The final one was given to my grandmother so that she can do our alterations. She does a great job and very pleased with the machine. She forgot that I gave it to her, so now she has this listed as a give away item when she moves on to glory…. No rush for grandma…. I woudl love to find a class out there.

]]> By: Kimberlyhttp://sensetosave.com/2007/12/28/to-sew-or-to-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-2790 Kimberly Sun, 30 Dec 2007 01:33:48 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/2007/12/28/to-sew-or-to-buy/#comment-2790 I enjoy sewing and I've been doing it for about year. It's okay if you can find discount fabrics. I like making skirts the most, as they seem the easiest. It does get expensive, especially if you want to do anything neat. If you can bargain hunt yard sales, auctions, and the like you can get supplies for a decent price it might be worth it. I believe that it is cheaper to buy brand new stuff on sale. Fashion Bug is having a great sale right now! I just got 7 shirts, a dress, a nightgown thing, and a coat for 130 bucks! I also like to shop at places like Ditto and Plato's Closet. You get really good deals because it's resale, but it's all up to date fashion.http://fashionbug.charmingshoppes.com/pagebuilder/product_thumbnail_image?cgid1=585&nav=Misses&pagesize=999&sub_cat=&3rdlevel_nav=&shop=CLEARANCE&shop_cat=Use code 776179400 for additional 15% off your purchase. Use code 776197709 for additional 20% off your purchase. Use code 776200206 for additional 20% off your purchase. 776200107 Receive free shipping on your online order of $100 or more 776179301 Receive free ground shipping on your online order of $75 or more 776200305 Receive $5 off your online order of jeans. 776200404 Receive free shipping on your online order of footwear I enjoy sewing and I’ve been doing it for about year. It’s okay if you can find discount fabrics. I like making skirts the most, as they seem the easiest. It does get expensive, especially if you want to do anything neat. If you can bargain hunt yard sales, auctions, and the like you can get supplies for a decent price it might be worth it. I believe that it is cheaper to buy brand new stuff on sale. Fashion Bug is having a great sale right now! I just got 7 shirts, a dress, a nightgown thing, and a coat for 130 bucks! I also like to shop at places like Ditto and Plato’s Closet. You get really good deals because it’s resale, but it’s all up to date fashion.

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]]> By: Babychaserhttp://sensetosave.com/2007/12/28/to-sew-or-to-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-2753 Babychaser Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:58:41 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/2007/12/28/to-sew-or-to-buy/#comment-2753 Another thing to keep in mind... my husband hates the look of homemade clothes. I don't know how he knows they are homemade, but he would rather take me to a store and spend big money on something nice than have me (or my experience seamstress mother) make something for me. I keep hoping we are going to slip something past him, but not so far. Check with your husband. If he likes the look (or better yet can't tell the difference) go for it! :) Another thing to keep in mind… my husband hates the look of homemade clothes. I don’t know how he knows they are homemade, but he would rather take me to a store and spend big money on something nice than have me (or my experience seamstress mother) make something for me. I keep hoping we are going to slip something past him, but not so far. Check with your husband. If he likes the look (or better yet can’t tell the difference) go for it! :)

]]> By: lorihttp://sensetosave.com/2007/12/28/to-sew-or-to-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-2749 lori Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:33:18 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/2007/12/28/to-sew-or-to-buy/#comment-2749 Kacie, when you choose your machine be careful to research the brand and model - I wasted a good bit of money once on a discounted machine that did not work - sold it at a yard sale for $3. Lost $97!! Anyway, its funny you posted about this - I was just about to do a post on my own sewing adventures! Kacie, when you choose your machine be careful to research the brand and model – I wasted a good bit of money once on a discounted machine that did not work – sold it at a yard sale for $3. Lost $97!! Anyway, its funny you posted about this – I was just about to do a post on my own sewing adventures!

]]> By: Lynhttp://sensetosave.com/2007/12/28/to-sew-or-to-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-2748 Lyn Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:12:23 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/2007/12/28/to-sew-or-to-buy/#comment-2748 I'll be looking forward to more comments as I've wondered the same about sewing too. I’ll be looking forward to more comments as I’ve wondered the same about sewing too.

]]> By: Kaciehttp://sensetosave.com/2007/12/28/to-sew-or-to-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-2743 Kacie Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:21:03 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/2007/12/28/to-sew-or-to-buy/#comment-2743 Hi Melody-You make a great point. Some cheap clothes are just that--cheap. Certainly not worth buying.You make an excellent case for making your own clothing. After all, even if it costs $20 in materials to make a beautiful dress, you're still likely to save money in what it would cost at a department store or having something altered.Do you have any tips for someone who'd like to get started in sewing? Hi Melody-

You make a great point. Some cheap clothes are just that–cheap. Certainly not worth buying.

You make an excellent case for making your own clothing. After all, even if it costs $20 in materials to make a beautiful dress, you’re still likely to save money in what it would cost at a department store or having something altered.

Do you have any tips for someone who’d like to get started in sewing?

]]> By: melodyhttp://sensetosave.com/2007/12/28/to-sew-or-to-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-2742 melody Fri, 28 Dec 2007 20:33:23 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/2007/12/28/to-sew-or-to-buy/#comment-2742 I'm going to disagree with those who think thrifting or buying retail is cheaper than sewing.My taste in clothes runs to things that are well tailored and impeccably made, things I could never afford to buy. My sewing skills allow me to have clothes that are beautiful.If you want badly made and poorly fitting clothes that make you look like a slob then it is certainly cheaper to buy something at wal-mart or the thrift shop.Thrifting and altering is a good initial step to having better clothes than you can really afford (most of my husband's trousers and suit coats are altered thrift finds, I make his shirts), but if you are serious about quality clothing for yourself and your family you need to invest the time to learn how to sew well. I’m going to disagree with those who think thrifting or buying retail is cheaper than sewing.

My taste in clothes runs to things that are well tailored and impeccably made, things I could never afford to buy. My sewing skills allow me to have clothes that are beautiful.

If you want badly made and poorly fitting clothes that make you look like a slob then it is certainly cheaper to buy something at wal-mart or the thrift shop.

Thrifting and altering is a good initial step to having better clothes than you can really afford (most of my husband’s trousers and suit coats are altered thrift finds, I make his shirts), but if you are serious about quality clothing for yourself and your family you need to invest the time to learn how to sew well.

]]> By: Joannahttp://sensetosave.com/2007/12/28/to-sew-or-to-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-2741 Joanna Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:46:55 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/2007/12/28/to-sew-or-to-buy/#comment-2741 I'm with you, Kacie. I would LOVE to learn to sew, and have seriously considered it, but don't have a sewing machine and my experience in the matter consists of a very lumpy pillow and a pair of ill-fitting pajama shorts from 7th grade home ec.I decided that I'll stick with knitting for the time being (which I learned how to do last year) and pick up sewing as a hobby at a later time, when I feel I have more applications for it. I’m with you, Kacie. I would LOVE to learn to sew, and have seriously considered it, but don’t have a sewing machine and my experience in the matter consists of a very lumpy pillow and a pair of ill-fitting pajama shorts from 7th grade home ec.

I decided that I’ll stick with knitting for the time being (which I learned how to do last year) and pick up sewing as a hobby at a later time, when I feel I have more applications for it.

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