tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post181987797489712775..comments2024-03-01T02:46:51.482-08:00Comments on Ten Thousand Hours of Sewing ...: When the Shoes Cost More than the Dress!Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055410123914346485noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-12139772661023928532010-08-21T06:34:47.949-07:002010-08-21T06:34:47.949-07:00I agree with Hidi sewing ones own clothes is defin...I agree with Hidi sewing ones own clothes is definitely challenging and creative with a huge splash of savings. Majority of the time my shoes & accessories cost more than the garments I've made.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688900287732221253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-49612972474250853872010-08-16T20:12:56.507-07:002010-08-16T20:12:56.507-07:00This is why I love sewing; it challenges my creati...This is why I love sewing; it challenges my creativity and I save money at the same time. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-6088585144650173952010-08-16T18:39:04.770-07:002010-08-16T18:39:04.770-07:00It's crazy how I was just talking about this w...It's crazy how I was just talking about this with my friend the other day. I have an award show to attend in the next couple of months, I want to look FAB but FRUGAL. With my budget I have to choose between the outfit or shoes to splurge on. This is my confirmation that the shoes are it! Thanx!Chic Boutique Tourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11616848908195788863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-21046499261140931882010-08-16T15:51:28.236-07:002010-08-16T15:51:28.236-07:00I agree and with styles going in and out every yea...I agree and with styles going in and out every year, we can always keep ourselves stylish at little costs too!Myrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359520837946001668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-63576882511319455682010-08-16T08:33:22.875-07:002010-08-16T08:33:22.875-07:00This is a fun thing to think about--I'm trying...This is a fun thing to think about--I'm trying to think if I have any shoes that were cheaper than the clothes I wear with them. I'm sure there are a few pairs in there, but not many. Of course, most everything I make is under $20!The Slapdash Sewisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668474749166329852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-36884913572689900722010-08-16T07:30:00.931-07:002010-08-16T07:30:00.931-07:00I totally agree - since I've learnt to sew my ...I totally agree - since I've learnt to sew my own clothes I've been spending a lot less and what I'm wearing actually fits me!Eugeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584571701550775408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-84094460817297118682010-08-16T06:09:28.398-07:002010-08-16T06:09:28.398-07:00I like that not only can I make better quality clo...I like that not only can I make better quality clothes for less, I'm the only person who has that particular item. Makes you feel special. Puts a little pep in your step. Besides, saving money is my favorite hobby!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15283318998385718706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-87747514868508596742010-08-16T05:16:52.110-07:002010-08-16T05:16:52.110-07:00I am super frugal too and I love the better fit wi...I am super frugal too and I love the better fit with sewing, something that I would have to pay bundles for in RTW. <br /><br />The gold dress is beautiful! She must have felt so lovely wearing it. It fits perfectly.sewistafashionistahttp://sewstorebought.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-78160765409852380302010-08-16T05:10:29.795-07:002010-08-16T05:10:29.795-07:00I truly agree with you on being able to sew clothe...I truly agree with you on being able to sew clothes at a fraction of the price. Also, you control the quality of the garment. If only I knew how to make shoes! hehehe!Uma Mageswari Prevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07193905345128898421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-3842047987544914822010-08-16T00:14:55.561-07:002010-08-16T00:14:55.561-07:00I was just talking with my husband about this very...I was just talking with my husband about this very thing, about how much it saves to sew when you want quality.<br /><br />Trudy<br />www.sewingwithtrudy.blogspot.comTrudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649677045881448393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-79818973591256087242010-08-15T18:11:44.485-07:002010-08-15T18:11:44.485-07:00Today I am wearing a dress that cost me $4 for the...Today I am wearing a dress that cost me $4 for the fabric (no zip and thread from stash). I have paired it with a pair of boots which originally were $395 but I bought on sale for $120.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274649006496918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-38804959874106992292010-08-15T18:06:48.388-07:002010-08-15T18:06:48.388-07:00I read that article and thought the same thing, my...I read that article and thought the same thing, my shoes always cost more than my dress :-)Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10305569483103134078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-81181309331734580702010-08-15T17:46:57.410-07:002010-08-15T17:46:57.410-07:00I'm with Faye--either I don't find anythin...I'm with Faye--either I don't find anything I like because I have no idea what possesses the people to create styles sometimes, OR what I do find that I like doesn't fit right/isn't in my size.CGCouturehttp://countrygirlcouture.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-892619928553175142010-08-15T16:54:21.513-07:002010-08-15T16:54:21.513-07:00I'm in total agreement with you there. I real...I'm in total agreement with you there. I really don't miss going shopping for RTW items only to get frustrated when I can't find anything at all that I like. Sewing does equal freedom.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699537904435529619.post-6087939801956429312010-08-15T16:40:52.864-07:002010-08-15T16:40:52.864-07:00Love that dress. And I so know what you mean. Alth...Love that dress. And I so know what you mean. Although I have had a long weekend of sewing that hasn't yielded a successful final product. Did learn lots, though.<br /><br />BTW, I got that book you recommended a couple of weeks ago and it's been very interesting. TxK.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.com