I’ve long lamented the influx of fast fashion, made with inferior fabric that will not hold up long. Proponents only need the fabric to last as long as the fad lasts, but those of us who treasure well-made clothes out of beautiful fabrics cringe when we hear that sentiment expressed. Our love of high-quality garments and fabrics explains why we may own pieces that are 20 or 30 years old (or older).

Recently I’ve been reading about sewing bloggers who search thrift stores for older garments made of beautiful fabrics in any size. Then they remake the garments to fit. If the garments are too small, which is often the case since people have gotten bigger over the last 40 years, they combine fabrics that go well together so that two old garments turn into one “new” garment made of high-quality fabric.

I love this idea! I suspect estate sales would be another good source of older garments made of great fabrics. I think between estate sales and thrift shops, I may soon develop a new hobby!