September is National Sewing Month

After reading an article in the Women's Day October Issue magazine (page 46) called " My Idea made me money", I  had to reflect on how being able to sew my own knit dresses have changed how I look and how much I spend on my clothing for my closet.

In summary, the article is about two retired models that couldn't find anything suitable for their changing physique; had a bright idea (more trivial than originall)  to find a seamstress who can make clothes for them. This then rolled into creating a clothing company (again, nothing ground breaking) because their was a need for these knit dresses in their demographic.

Believe me, I don't "knock their hustle", they are providing a much needed commodity. Knit dresses are a main stay in most women closets right now, but they can get up there in price depending on where you shop.

 

If you go to their website, you will see a few dresses that resemble patterns produced by the "Big 4" companies.
I can't help but be tickled by the fact that I can probably make every dress in that line up, its like an instant self esteem boost.

Makes me happy.

 
Like most things in life, when you have the skill, after a while, you tend to not think about its value and articles like this just reminds me of what I have and what its actually worth.

 
 

Comments

[Lori]

Thanks for the information on the article and the link, heading to check it out.

[Carolyn]

I wonder how much the seamstress got paid for making up the dresses?

[Serenity]

Sewing completely changes your perspective on clothing. I don't enjoy shopping for clothes like I once did. I now enjoy shopping for fabric and sales on patterns.

[Kelroc]

I like your like your saying, it is correct. When you can sew it for yourself the possiblities are endless.

[Myra]

Amen, Amen, Amen!!!! I'm always thanking God for my blessing of sewing talent!!!

[adrienne]

Ahhh great post!!! I totally agree. Sewing has changed the way I look at clothing.

[Sheri D. Maple]

I read that article a week ago, and checked out the website. I thought the prices are high and said I could make that myself and it's cheaper.