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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Doesn't anyone know how to use a sewing machine?
Am I the only one who can sew patches, take in hems, shorten sleeves?

I think that dryers are more harsh on clothes. If you have an item you like the I recommend hanging it to dry[/quote]

When the fabric itself is cheap/poor quality to being with, my ability to sew patches, adjust hems, etc. (skills I possess) is irrelevant.

46YO here and agree with all of this including that it has been this way for some time. Items I bought 20 (or more) years ago from these types of retailers (Gap, Ann Taylor, J Crew, etc.) are completely different quality even just in the fabric itself as compared to similar items from the same places today or even 10 years ago. I think the PP who put it as decline/lack of decent midrange is right. There is very little difference today in fabric quality from the retailers mentioned as compared to what is considered cheaper (Target/Walmart level I guess?). Style may be different or color choices but actual quality not so much.[/quote]

I sew (not clothing) and it's the fabric quality that has declined. You have to pay for higher quality cotton (Supima, Egyptian, etc.) then you have to take care of it and be willing to own less (assuming you're on a budget).

When I go to a fabric store for supplies the highest quality fabrics are very expensive. In fact, I'm looking into making a Supima cotton duvet cover-- it will cost me almost as much to make it as buy it because the fabric is where the cost is these days. [/quote]

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