Question:
I would like to start making my own clothes, im a very large size.. probolly a 6or 7X

how do i get started in this process? i have no clue.. i know it's alot for someone to tell another person how but i can't find any books or sites.. thanks for your time..    — alondralouise2 (posted on January 25, 2002)

January 24, 2002
Hi, its really not hard to make your own clothes, it just takes time. The easist way to do this with out a pattern is to take an old shirt or pants, or skirt, that has a stain on it, or is jsut too ugly to wear in public, and carefully seam rip it, so it retains the image of what it looked like when it was cut from its pattern.Then, use this for your new pattern, on the fabric of your chose.Rembember to wash your fabric before you cut it, in case it has the ability to shrink. Also, if a shirt has an extra piece of fabric sewen on the inside,this is called interfacing, and it will not have the same shape as your old shirt unless you cut a piece of fabric for that also,not a biggy though.Sewing is alot easier then I made it sound .With this method, you arent getting to get a gorgeous outfit, but you will have some comfortalbe new styles. good luck, amy
   — amy T.

January 30, 2002
If you go to sewing store they are very helpful. Also some will have a "beginners class" for selling. I would also check on Ebay for clothes. Sometimes the material to make them is more than it is to buy them. I just checked and there is almost 200 items in a 7x on there right now in the women's catagory. Feel free to ask if you need help. I have bought on Ebay 5x and 6x outfits and I have been very pleased with everything.
   — Rebecca K.