Okay my privileged class of humans... time to start making your own things again. You should no longer wear any or as many of the things that are made on the other side of the planet by people who are overworked in terrible conditions to the point of jumping off the roof of their respective factories.
Luckily enough learning to make your own things can be rewarding in an endless number of ways. Not only do the things you make or alter yourself become unmistakably yours, but they (ideally) fit you (your bf or gf brother sister acquaintance stranger) better than any clothing retailer would dare imagine.
The very first step in any such endeavor... is realizing that learning any new skill takes a lot of patience at first. Be kind to yourself when undertaking things for the first time, or you will never enjoy them. Emphasize discovery over mistake. You WILL waste thread fabric and time, but there will also be moments of sewing glory, which you are encouraged to bask in.
I am also for hire. If you live in the New Orleans, and need clothing made or altered, I can do it for you for a reasonable fee. If you are a fellow disciple of the threaded arts, get in touch. Finally, I want to say that though I have been sewing for over a decade here and there, I STILL don't really have a clue as to what I am doing, and in that the title "seamstar" is somewhat tongue in cheek. Have fun, measure twice, and try whatever you are curious about.
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