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Curated By You: Jennifer Coombes Pairs a Zero Waste Pattern With FS Linen

Why do you sew?

I sew for many reasons, but perhaps the primary reason is that it gives me great pleasure and is a source of satisfying meditation. I read through the instructions, pop on an audiobook and put the pedal to the floor!

I love that I can create something that is entirely unique and creative and perfectly tailored (hopefully) to my body. My large stash of patterns also speaks to my love of aspirational work when it comes to sewing. Before actually making something, the creative process of finding a lovely piece of fabric – whether at a store or at a vintage market–and imagining what I can do with that fabric to transform it into something that makes me feel good is really satisfying. I love very minimal outfits with pops of color and style. I like defining that for myself rather than going to a store and spending way too much on fashion that is not sustainable. I love finding the perfect fabric and matching it to the perfect pattern. This can sometimes take months or years. I will also be honest, I often feel like shopping has the opposite effect on me that sewing does. I often feel like the clothes don’t fit right and the price points are frustratingly out of line with what I am willing to spend. Everyone wants to feel great in their clothes and that often doesn’t happen at stores that design their clothes to look good on only one body type. Sewing, if you have the time and resources, removes a lot from the equation when it comes to being happy with how you look in your day to day life. Feeling good and being comfortable in what you are wearing is a huge confidence and mood booster. Plus, when people ask you where you got that amazing dress you can tell them that you made it.

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