Can you save money by sewing your own clothes? Well, that depends on a lot of factors! What are you comparing your work to? If you are trying to beat the price at Target or WalMart, then no, I don't think you can sew your own for any less. But, if you are comparing your work to a slightly higher end store, and you can find quality fabric, then definitely yes! I'm comparing mine to a store like White House, Black Market. I decided to challenge myself to make a new Spring work wardrobe with a $50 budget for fabric. I know, I know- that doesn't include your patterns, notions and miscellaneous things like interfacing and lining. For me, those are already sunk costs, because I already have them. By ordering during one of Fabric Mart's $2/$3/$4 sales, I was able to make 8 items- 2 pants, 1 skirt, 1 dress, and 3 tops. Here's my exact order: This took me about 6 weeks once I started. I usually sew after dinner for about an h...
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