Q. Is it less expensive to produce a handmade sweater?

The price of apparel has dropped significantly in recent years while the price of fabric has begun to rise. DIY projects allow a user to save money on labor costs while also allowing to create an original product. The cost savings however are probably not worth the effort in the end. The term "affordable" has taken on a different connotation than it did even only five ten fifteen or twenty years ago. To my mind the limits of what is considered affordable have moved as some artists now earn more than others for their work.