There was a time when most children wore clothing that their moms, aunts, or grandmothers made for them. Those days are long gone. These days, Halloween costumes are about the only home grown garments a child may have experience with. Sewing your children’s clothing is a great way to win on two fronts; savings and style.
Retrofitting Clothes
Cut apart and remake clothes for your child. It’s easy to do. That old skirt hanging in your closet can become a pair of shorts, a skirt. or even a dress. T shirts can become cute summer dresses. Even an old crewneck sweater can be opened, faced, and embellished, turning it into a popular and fashionable cardigan. By learning to sew just a straight seam, and by using fusible tape, you can create closets full of clothes your children will love (and you will smile all the way to the bank).
Starting From Scratch
Creating children’s fashions is easy and fun; a great creative outlet. Sewing is popular again and learning is as simple as calling a friend with a machine. People that sew are always excited to introduce the skill to novices. They will even let you borrow their machine and help you with your first attempts. Tutorials are everywhere on the Internet. Check out patterns at your local fabric store of on the Internet.
Visit Craft Blogs
Blogs are great for sharing creative ideas. Do an Internet search for children’s clothing ideas and you will find page after page of creative ideas that you will be eager to try. A word of warning; craft and clothing blogs are addicting. Once you have sampled one, you won’t be able to stop looking for cute, new ideas.
Don’t let a lack of skill with a needle and thread keep you from making great clothes for your children. Your creations will fit them better, save money, and be a true reflection of their style.