Sewing is getting to be a lost art. What was once a necessary life skill passed down from mother to daughter has now become the provence of the diyer and the eccentric. It's a shame really. Along with writing, photography, and html, basic sewing skills would be an immense addition to the fashion blogger's arsenal. Having the ability to make something beautiful to wear is empowering and creates endless possibilities for achieving a unique look.
There is a down side to sewing your own clothes. In some affluent areas there is a belief that sewing your own clothes means you are too poor to afford the real thing. For other people, homemade clothes conjure up images of Little House on the Prairie style dresses worn by women in certain religious sects. However, thanks to design shows such as Project Runway and the emergence fashion minded entrepreneurs launching lines from their homes, sewing is poised to be cool again.
Just like mixing Chanel with H&M, homemade clothes should be worn with store bought items, unless you have mad sewing skills and are launching your own clothing line. Sewing allows you to make that blouse you haven't been able to find in stores or to create your own designer inspired coat. When it comes to wearing homemade clothes, there is no better compliment than, "Where did you buy that?"
Today I am wearing a skirt I made using a Cynthia Rowley pattern from Simplicity. I'm, also, wearing a StyleMint tee, American Apparel scarf, and Boutique 9 shoes. In the background is my current sewing project - a Cinderella inspired ball gown.
If you want to learn how to sew, check out your local Jo-Ann Fabric store for lessons.
Other resources for sewers:
For more of my handiwork, check out Passage To the North.
What skills do you think are important for fashion blogging?
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