I sometimes sew my own stuff, and I like that I can pick fabrics I like, line stuff if needed, adapt for my curves. Not everything turns out great though, sometimes I love love an eclectic fabric, but it just doesn't turn out well in a dress.
I'm learning though, picked a super pretty fabric and it turned out great as the top I wanted to sew.
<3 I prefer it tucked in now though, I have some high waisted pants, goes better with it. I think. I stink at making photo's though.
Sometimes I prefer stuff without pockets, usually they're not big enough for all my stuff (wallet, sunglasses, extra folded up bag in case of emergency shopping and gum) and some just fit nicer without pocket bulk. Really depends on the style.
I'm a lazy sewist though, often only sew when there's pattern testing going on, we get a deadline and sometimes I get 2 things done in a week.
Otherwise, I really grew a fondness for secondhand stuff, check the brands and quality and only buy if I love. Found some stores where you pay by weight, great for summer dresses. ;D
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I started to learn how to use a sewing machine but I just got too busy. I made one skirt, which was terrible haha. And then I was cutting up old things and sewing them together in new ways, like putting contrast sleeves on shirts, so that was a fun exercise. But I made a lot of mistakes still XD I would need a lot more practice to get anywhere near good. 
