Initial sewing supplies- basic machine, notions, basic tools, plus patterns (which she will also outgrow) and fabric add up to quite a bit for the first endeavor in sewing. Because I have those and my patterns work for me for years (and know how to draft them and alter them) sewing myself a dress is cheap, and it turns out better than what I could buy. Without the supplies being in my spare room and the knowledge in my head and my hands…
Initial sewing supplies- basic machine, notions, basic tools, plus patterns (which she will also outgrow) and fabric add up to quite a bit for the first endeavor in sewing. Because I have those and my patterns work for me for years (and know how to draft them and alter them) sewing myself a dress is cheap, and it turns out better than what I could buy. Without the supplies being in my spare room and the knowledge in my head and my hands…