I made my daughters dresses (in the 60s and 70s) sometimes copying a beautiful dress I saw in a very expensive store. I spent many long hours at the machine after the (6) kids went to sleep. Sometimes until 2 in the morning.
It did matter. Whenever we are looking at old photos; Christmas etc. my 51-year old daughter says, "Look Mom, that is the dress you made me. I loved that dress!" Yes! It does matter. Happy sewing. Yolanda