Hello, Sewing Friend!
If you've been thinking more about your purchases, and how your spending aligns with your values, I have one big tip for you today.
When I was regularly shopping for store bought clothing I had a difficult time finding clothes that fit well, and were made from materials that I wanted to wear. Now, we are also considering where the goods are made and if the store we are shopping at aligns with our values.
Well, let me tell you, sewing even one garment per season helps to support your values, support small fabric shops like ours and add a fun new garment into your wardrobe.
If you're new to sewing garments, be sure to check out our Beginner Sewing Patterns, for really great patterns that will guide you through the process step by step. We also teach a number of garment-making classes that break down clothing sewing from start to finish.
Sewing your own clothes is such an amazing experience. You get to sew one-of-a-kind items that represent who you are. You are wearing art!
Pick a unique fabric that you will not find in store bought clothes, like the gorgeous textured stripes in the Hoya Viscose Linen Cotton Stripe. This rare textile combines 2 different fabric contents to create a glossy stripe from the viscose and a matte stripe from the linen.
This fully opaque fabric would make a wonderful Juno Pants, Scout Dress or Denham Jacket, and bring fresh inspiration to your current wardrobe.
Learn more about Hoya Viscose Linen Cotton Stripe here and shop your favourite colour!