10 Reasons to Sew – Sewing Machines Los Angeles

There are a lot of reasons to Sew, or to Learn To Sew (if you don’t already). Here are just a few.

1. You appreciate your wardrobe more

You Sewed it yourself, put your own time and energy into your Clothing.

2. Self expression

When you learn to Drape and Design, Sewing patterns, watching your own ideas come to life feels great. Your clothes are unique to you, because you hand-picked every detail and Sewed it yourself.

3. Your Clothing fits better

a. When you buy Clothing retail it doesn’t always fit. It might be too loose in places and to small in others. When you make your own Clothing you can Sew a customized fit so that the Dresses, Pants, or Tops look, fit, and feel amazing when you wear it.

4. It is relaxing

a. Try Sewing in a quiet room by yourself. There is something very serene about feeling the Fabric and listening to the sound of your machine. It is almost a form of meditation.

5. It is a skill

a. When you get a tear in your Shirt or the Hem of your Pants comes loose then you can repair the problem yourself instead of having a Tailor do it. That saves you money. You can also alter any Clothes you buy retail so that they fit better.

6. You can make friends

a. Join Sewing Circles. People sharing a passion for Sewing, or anything tend to bond. It’s a lot of fun to share Sewing tips with people who love the same thing you do.

7. It is something to be proud of

a. I get a lot of compliments on the clothes I make. When I tell the admirer I made the Dress, or Top, or whatever I was wearing that day, they look amazed. I love it. It is a great feeling.

8. You can make money

a. Once you master the skill and your friends see your Sewing talent they will probably ask you to teach them How to Sew a thing or two. You could hold Sewing Classes and charge.

9. Shopping for Sewing patterns and Fabric is enjoyable.

a. There are hundreds if not thousands of Sewing Patterns that you can choose from. It is fun to pick your next Sewing Project and the Fabric to go with and when you sew a new Pattern than you usually learn a new Technique. If you keep learning then you keep your brain young.

10. It is fun and rewarding.