Some 12-15 years ago, I bought an Eddie Bauer brand blouse on clearance, I think I paid $4 for it. I didn't like the fabric color or the print, but it was the best-fitting blouse I'd found in a long time. Took it home, ripped the seams, pressed all the pieces, and traced them onto butcher paper to make a pattern. I think I've made 15 or 16 blouses from it. I've made changes to some of the blouses - changed it from a pointed collar to a mandarin collar; added ruffles; lengthened the sleeves; widened the seams to make it a swing blouse, and changed it from button plackets to a pullover. It's been a lot of fun, although I've learned to simply say "Thank you" instead of "I made it myself" when people compliment me. They tend to ask me to do ridiculous things when they learn I can sew clothing.