Young Canadians keep up pandemic-inspired DIY projects to save money
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Cassie Tatone borrowed a sewing machine from her mother-in-law in the spring of 2020 after the COVID-19 pandemic robbed her of her job and shut down most businesses and activities.
Cassie Tatone borrowed a sewing machine from her mother-in-law in the spring of 2020 after the COVID-19 pandemic robbed her of her job and shut down most businesses and activities.
With no income and lots of spare time on her hands, the millennial put the beginner sewing skills she acquired from a class earlier that year to practice.
She used fabrics she owned around her home, asked community members in an online forum if they had any extra scraps lying around, watched YouTube tutorials and got to work.
Soon enough, Tatone fell in love with the craft.
Now, the thrifty 32-year-old's wardrobe is made up of 80 per cent of clothing she made -- from overalls, to dresses, to underwear.
"The clothes I would realistically love to buy, because I'm now so picky about quality, would be really expensive," said Tatone, who shares her DIY sewing journey on social media.
"So I get to make the clothes that I want at a budget that works for my lifestyle."
