Whether you thought about it before, are in the process of doing it now, or wrote it off as something only women and homemakers did because it is still considered taboo in most cultures, learning to sew for yourself has more benefits than just mending a hole or putting a button back on a shirt.
With the American dollar loosing its value, our country still at war, and people from all walks of life feeling the effects of Mother Nature’s attempts to survive global warming and mans made pollution, times are calling for us to be just a little more economically frugal, resourceful, ecofriendly and self sufficient. With this in mind, what better way to support all of the above by taking a class, or two, or three. The pros outweigh the cons, and in the end, you are adding yet another entry to your list of accomplishments.
If you still feel uninspired, maybe the list below might encourage you to try something new.
Top 10 Reasons for Learning How to Sew!
1. It will make you more independent and self sufficient.
Think about it. What better feeling than to be able to say that you can do it yourself!
2. It will save you money.
This really should be number one, but I am a big advocate for liberating folks, so second place
it is. Why pay more for clothing and home accent pieces than you have to. A pair of new
trousers at most retail stores will cost you an average of $25-75 bucks. A pair of your own
machine sewn trousers will cost you about $10-15. You do the math.
3. You will never meet your reflection on the street.
This might be more of a concern for ladies then men, but most people cringe at the thought of
coming face to face with the same barbie pink dress on another passerbyer. Create the look
you want in the size you want, when you want it.
4. It can bring out the creative God/Goddess in you.
Whether you use a machine or hand stitch, there is something about crafting fabric into
something new that stirs your imaginative juices. Give it a try.
5. It will bring out the alpha male in you.
You didnt think sewing was just for woman did you? The appeal of a man who can hem his
own pants then run out and save the world with his intellect and charm is just too delicious!
6. It will always come in handy.
Whether you find yourself needing to replace a button, repair a rip or attend an affair, all you
need is a good pair of scissors, a strong spool of thread and a trusty machine to become your
own hero.
7. If you can sew, you can create great gifts for holidays, birthdays, any day!
Unique one-of-a-kind gifts that might also be cost effective… way to go!
8. You don\’t have to be an expert in order to sew a straight line, you just have to be willing.
Whether you are a novice or a seasoned seamstress, basic garment construction is much
simpler than it seems. Learn the basics and the rest will follow.
9. Learning a new skill is cool!
The brain is a muscle that excersize strengthens. Excersize your brain by learning something
new.
10. You can become famous for your creations and for saving the planet at the same time!
From Betsy Ross to Linda Loudermilk, the weaving of a needle and thread into fabric has not only created historical figures and top fashion designers, it has also combated the over indulgence of Mother Earths resources into recycleable goods, making the idea of learning to sew not only appealing but essential too.
Sitting behind a machine and constructing usable items out of fabric may not be for everyone, but after reviewing the list above, maybe it might just be the newly aquired skill for you. It never hurts to try!
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My wife and I are always looking at activities that will benefit our daughter. She is often content staying at home and watching TV. I didn’t realize that a sewing class can help her tap into her imagination and boost her creativity. That’s something she could definitely use right now.
I like how you said that having the right equipment can help you become your own hero when needing something to attend an affair or make a repair. My mom taught me how to sew when I was little but I haven’t had much practice lately. She’s starting to get older so I’ve asked her to give me lessons so I can do more to save money on clothes. I think that I’m going to have to take a trip to the local fabric store to find the things I’ll need to be able to start practicing more.
Sounds like a pro-active way to start cultivating your creative juices Khorae. Much success and remember to check us out for all your fabric needs at http://www.jandofabrics.com