Maybe more if they are lucky.
That favorite pair of jeans. The cozy sweater that is Just Right when it is cold outside. The dress that fits perfectly and wears like a dream.
Everyone has some article of clothing in their closet that makes them feel special. And, in many cases, said article is not new nor trendy.
The thing about Fast Fashion is that it was never intended to become that pair of perfectly fitting jeans that has become well worn in all the right places. Fast Fashion was never designed to be around for very long because its sole purpose is to be purchased, brought home and discarded to make room for the next piece of Fast Fashion.
The comfy, cozy clothes we gravitate to in our closet have been with us for years because they were designed to be long wearing and durable. Easy to clean. Effortless. Classic…or not.
I think one of the main reasons people learn to sew clothing is to have those well loved items available at the whisper of a whim. Patterns can be used more than once, after all…
And before anyone steps up to say that home made clothing is expensive I suggest they calculate the cost of constantly replenishing a closet full of clothing that barely survives a year of wear and tear. That ain’t cheap!
I’ll go one better. For many of us, being able to have the wardrobe we want, in the colors and fabrics we want, at the size we need, is not always possible to find in stores. The only option, therefore, is to make that wardrobe ourselves. The same goes for household items like cushion covers and window curtains.
Food for thought.
