For broke girls, like myself, it can sometimes be needed to turn to the sewing machine to keep your style looking fresh. Not just to freshen up old clothes that has gone out of style, but to make brand new clothes. I must admit that I do not have much experience with this. I have a sewing machine, and it’s one of the best investments I’ve ever made, but to sew something from scratch is a different thing…

Anyway, I took a chance and bought a lot of vintage sewing patterns from Ebay. Most of them in too big sizes, but I figured I could fix it easily. The next step was to find fabric. Many stores sell out some fabrics at really low prices, so I made sure to keep an eye out for something I liked. Once I found something I took a deep breath and started sewing. And I must say: for my first attempt, it didn’t turn out bad at all. That’s why I thought I’d share this with you, cause if I can do it, anybody can do it. All in all, my brand new vintage dress turned out to cost me something like $ 10. (The flash makes it look a little shinier than it is.)

Even though those vintage sewing patterns can be fun to work with, they can be a hassard as well. New sewing patterns are often much better, and once you find a pattern you really like, you can sew the same garment over and over again, just changing it with different fabrics and details. A good idea is to invest in a few basic and simple patterns, then they can easily be turned into that style you’re looking for at the moment. And to make it extra cheap; keep an eye out for fabrics at flea markets and secondhand stores. I have even made successful clothes out of curtains.