The Guardian reports the UK department store chain Tesco is recording a huge jump in sales of sewing machines. Sales climbed 198% last week compared to the year before as Tesco sold an average of two sewing machines every minute. The boost in SIY - sew-it-yourself - could be caused by the recession as people customize/repair their own clothes.
Drapers editor told the Guardian, "There is a trend for people to customise their clothes. Buying a sewing machine and experimenting with clothes you find in a charity shop is the perfect way to tap into that."
An article here so says sewing has surged in popularity in the U.S. as well. The reality fashion shows on tv also probably help boost interesting in sewing.
