Originally Posted by
justflyingin
.... I think general sewing has fallen into a specialty only category--like costumes, crafts, home decor while very few are sewing clothing...
With the inexpensive overseas clothing production and consumer pricing, IMHO, garment sewing nowadays is less about thrift and more about being a way to express individuality and creativity. The cost of fabric alone can easily exceed how much an off-the-rack garment would cost.